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by tycho
Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Recovery point safe or deadly
Replies: 10
Views: 5781

Re: Recovery point safe or deadly

Yup assuming the tow bar is appropriately attached what you have described is pretty standard
by tycho
Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:39 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: New member Iveco 4x4
Replies: 3
Views: 964

Re: New member Iveco 4x4

Welcome :) In my biased opinion the off roading gets better the further south you go :) Otago and the West Coast of the South Island both offer a lot of great 4wd tracks. With the right advice and care some of the Canterbury braided river beds are also great 4wd highways that offer a unique NZ off-r...
by tycho
Mon Dec 07, 2015 9:24 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Wanted: Roof Top Tent
Replies: 10
Views: 2041

Re: Wanted: Roof Top Tent

Give Scott a call on 021 0638416. Does rooftop tents, awnings and trailer tents.
by tycho
Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: ken sibly books
Replies: 5
Views: 1261

Re: ken sibly books

Mark Wilson is still around, check out his website at 4wdsouth.co.nz
by tycho
Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:44 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki SusyQ on Big River trail Reefton
Replies: 18
Views: 7530

Re: Suzuki SusyQ on Big River trail Reefton

Managed to pull the GPS coordinates off the photo:
42:14:17.24
171:53:21.58

Hope this helps anyone looking for it :)
by tycho
Tue Oct 20, 2015 10:16 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki SusyQ on Big River trail Reefton
Replies: 18
Views: 7530

Re: Suzuki SusyQ on Big River trail Reefton

Only other pic I took. Had American visitors in the back so kind of sucked to see the wreckage amongst the greenery. Would gladly contribute $100 to anyone or group that can recover it out of there and dispose of appropriately. http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af116/jasonmarsden/Random/D5A5FB58-1E...
by tycho
Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki SusyQ on Big River trail Reefton
Replies: 18
Views: 7530

Suzuki SusyQ on Big River trail Reefton

Found on Big River trail last week. Looks like a lot of bits have been taken off it. Anyone know if there are plans to get the rest out?
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by tycho
Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: JK 2009 Tow Hooks
Replies: 1
Views: 647

Re: JK 2009 Tow Hooks

Whilst it might seem a good idea to try and keep the stock bumper you are better off ditching it for an ARB or similar that is airbag compliant and comes with recovery points. You can try the U.S. spec factory front hooks that come up through the bumper but these are not 10,000lb, only 5000 from mem...
by tycho
Fri Aug 28, 2015 6:25 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jk Hood Latches- Rugged Ridge
Replies: 2
Views: 826

Jk Hood Latches- Rugged Ridge

Chucked a set of Rugged Ridge hood latches on last night. Very happy with them, solid, chunky but very well made. About an hour to install.
by tycho
Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Advice needed rustproofing/undersealing
Replies: 24
Views: 5428

Re: Advice needed rustproofing/undersealing

Check out Lanotec. Not that cheap but could work.
by tycho
Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:05 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: JK front hub/bearing for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 769

JK front hub/bearing for sale

I have a spare brand new Timken hub. Suit 2007 and up JK. Comes with the ABS sensor wire. $210 plus delivery or pick up Christchurch. These are pretty consumable if you have bigger or more offset tyres.
by tycho
Thu May 28, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Co2 regulator
Replies: 4
Views: 881

Re: Co2 regulator

I use a CO2 tank. Great for filling tyres and running air tools. Brought in a high flow regulator from Powertank in the States and just swapped the stem nut over to match NZ CO2 tank thread. Normal regulators will freeze up under the flow needed. CO2 much better than compressed air or Notrogen as it...
by tycho
Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Stolen tyres yours?
Replies: 0
Views: 3113

Stolen tyres yours?

Canterbury Police have recovered a stolen 4wd but the wheels on it are not the owners. Anyone missing a set of 35x12.5x15 Maxxis Mudder Buckshots on black sunburst rims? Check out the Canty Police Facebook page for more details and pics
by tycho
Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: 4WD CLUBS?
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

Re: 4WD CLUBS?

Hi
Here are a few more in Christchurch
http://www.4wd.org.nz/Member_Clubs.htm

I agree definately a good idea to check a few out, attend a meeting and get a feel how they operate, types of runs etc.

I've been a member of CR4WD for a few years now and enjoy it immensely.
by tycho
Sun Dec 14, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jk body wobble
Replies: 5
Views: 1338

Re: Jk body wobble

Just incase you are worried that a 2 inch OME lift won't give you enough flex these were taken today :) http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af116/jasonmarsden/Random/67377291-512E-4987-ACEF-DEBE2127F776.jpg http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af116/jasonmarsden/Random/E2E92074-BCD9-48EA-8B5C-F5CF8F750...
by tycho
Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:39 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jk body wobble
Replies: 5
Views: 1338

Re: Jk body wobble

Lots of lift options but Old Man Emu do a nice tuned package set up for your rig dependent on body type, bars etc. don't be tempted to go for their heavy duty springs unless you are so heavy as to need them as this will just result in a stiff three inch lift. I've been running OME for a few years no...
by tycho
Fri Dec 12, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jk body wobble
Replies: 5
Views: 1338

Re: Jk body wobble

Anti sway bars disconnected? Back one should never need disconnecting. Other than that maybe check shocks.
by tycho
Fri Dec 12, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: Video Clips
Topic: Alaska Off-Road Warriors
Replies: 63
Views: 22630

Re: Alaska Off-Road Warriors

More real than a lot of similar shows :).
by tycho
Mon Sep 15, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Home made Jeep modifications
Replies: 14
Views: 7629

Re: Home made Jeep modifications

Cut down air filter above the fan as a cabin air filter :)

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by tycho
Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Home made Jeep modifications
Replies: 14
Views: 7629

Re: Home made Jeep modifications

Home made grab handles. Warehouse foam bike grips over an irrigation tube core :)
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by tycho
Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Fish'n
Topic: amberley beach
Replies: 4
Views: 13197

Re: amberley beach

Nice!
by tycho
Mon Sep 08, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: Fish'n
Topic: amberley beach
Replies: 4
Views: 13197

Re: amberley beach

Was headlight level on Sunday :)
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by tycho
Mon Sep 08, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Newbie from Rolleston
Replies: 9
Views: 1883

Re: Newbie from Rolleston

PM sent
by tycho
Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Newbie from Rolleston
Replies: 9
Views: 1883

Re: Newbie from Rolleston

CR4WD goes all over SI. Day trips and longer, grades 1-5 :). Just went down Waipara River to Amberely Cliffs today, had 24 trucks on the run :)
by tycho
Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Newbie from Rolleston
Replies: 9
Views: 1883

Re: Newbie from Rolleston

[quote][/quote] Hi Phil and welcome. Maybe check out some of the local 4wd clubs, lots to choose from in Canterbury. I'm a member of the Canterbury Recreational 4wd Club and we do have members in Rolleston also :). Each club will have its own flavour and focus so always worth checking a couple out.
by tycho
Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:51 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Best place to get u-joints?
Replies: 10
Views: 1814

Re: Best place to get u-joints?

I have even found Amazon useful especially if you have the part number
by tycho
Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: diff breathers
Replies: 11
Views: 2304

Re: diff breathers

Just attach cheap fuel filters to the end
by tycho
Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Who uses a Scuba tank for on board air?
Replies: 5
Views: 1993

Re: Who uses a Scuba tank for on board air?

I have tycho... the power tank was my first choice but I havnt been able to find anyone to fill them in wellington. Where do you get yours filled? My tank was bought from Harvey Norman as it is used for home brew and has the NZ standard fitting so any CO2 supply company will fill it. Just needed to...
by tycho
Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:57 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Who uses a Scuba tank for on board air?
Replies: 5
Views: 1993

Re: Who uses a Scuba tank for on board air?

Have you thought about a CO2 setup? I have a 4.5kg tank that gets filled with liquid CO2 so heaps of gas volume at constant pressure 700-800psi. Using a Powertank high volume regulator. Fills tyres real quick (faster than a gas station) and can run air tools also. Compact setup. http://s999.photobuc...
by tycho
Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Winch only runs one way
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: Winch only runs one way

Might also pay to check the contacts where you plug the remote in. Had this happen to me once.

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