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by nzlux
Tue Dec 06, 2016 11:09 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Hilux leaf spring relocation kit
Replies: 5
Views: 4596

Re: Hilux leaf spring relocation kit

I know a cert is required for cross over steering..

Does anyone know if a cert required for relocation plates, or drilling the pearchs?
by nzlux
Thu Dec 01, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Hilux leaf spring relocation kit
Replies: 5
Views: 4596

Hilux leaf spring relocation kit

I have acquired a set of 32 inch mickey thompson tyres, on 15x10 rims. When trying the tyres on my ln106 hilux I get a small rub at full lock, full compression, passengers side only The tyres have taken car of the guards pushed them up, I also hit the guard with a hammer to tidy it up, and painted i...
by nzlux
Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: jumpy tach
Replies: 7
Views: 4584

Re: jumpy tach

MihiT wrote:Unless there's a known solution for the vehicle, my general advice would be to pull the cluster and re-solder all the connections on the daughterboard. Check for wires around the steering column that are pulling, pinching or rubbing.



That is how if fixed faulty tachs in my pajero and hilux
by nzlux
Thu Sep 08, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: QD32 ideas
Replies: 28
Views: 8805

Re: QD32 ideas

Google search came up with this http://www.taranakitruckdismantlers.com they list a qd32

And http://www.vernonandvazey.co.nz are also wrecking a truck with a qd32
by nzlux
Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Need 3L starter motor
Replies: 6
Views: 1505

Re: Need 3L starter motor

Still continuing to have starting issues. So the back ground is: 3L non turbo, 96 LN107 New 7230CCA batt 2 years ago.(Calcium) New glows 2 years ago Charging at 14.4v Earth leads checked. Intermittently is turns over really slow, like flat battery. Now just hear a click from the starter solenoid, a...
by nzlux
Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:23 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted, drivers seat belt for KZJ78 and Wiper Unit
Replies: 4
Views: 887

Re: Wanted, drivers seat belt for KZJ78 and Wiper Unit

What is wrong with you seat belt? I had fraid edges on my seat belt, fixed with a lighter.
by nzlux
Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Auto-Lockers (Yes / No)
Replies: 50
Views: 10632

Re: Auto-Lockers (Yes / No)

There is no Torque delivered to front axle in 2wd, auto locker should not be a problem at all. It's used in Wranglers fairly commonly in US. Even in snowy conditions. I have auto lockers front and rear in my hilux, they go great on the slippery stuff but on gravel I go into 2wd, you can definitely ...
by nzlux
Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Hiace Super Custom 4x4 project
Replies: 27
Views: 15380

Re: Hiace Super Custom 4x4 project

My ln106 hilux was hard to get out of of 4wd, and that was before I put front and rear auto lockers in, I use to try reverse etc to no avail.

I then figured out the way to unwind the transfer case was to drive with the front wheels straight ahead, even with my lockers this method works everytime
by nzlux
Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: KZN130 O/D issues
Replies: 3
Views: 752

Re: KZN130 O/D issues

My Pajero had the same issue, it was the ecu not talking to the speedo, mitis's won't go into od unless the ecu knows the engine is warm enough and the speed high enough, maybe toyotas are the same.
by nzlux
Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: td27 r50 temp raising
Replies: 11
Views: 2194

Re: td27 r50 temp raising

If it is not getting overly hot, and then cooling down to barely warm I would suspect that the thermostat is either jammed open or not there.
by nzlux
Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: gps,which type?
Replies: 13
Views: 6471

Re: gps,which type?

Just another question, are you better off with a Garmin/hema/tomtom or navman as if using your phone GPS and you loose reception your screwed right? ( as my phone did when trying to get around Auckland. Depends, with backcountry navigator I have download the maps through my home wifi, so no need fo...
by nzlux
Mon Sep 14, 2015 5:49 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Ln106 wandering steering
Replies: 7
Views: 2295

Re: Ln106 wandering steering

Have you checked for play in the J arm?
by nzlux
Thu Aug 27, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: ln106 two piece to one piece rear driveshaft
Replies: 2
Views: 1618

ln106 two piece to one piece rear driveshaft

I have a single cab ln106 hilux with a 2 inch suspension lift and a two piece driveshaft. I am wearing out the centre hanger bearing, rather than continue to replace the hanger bearing does anyone know if another model hilux / surf / 4 runner single piece rear driveshaft will fit or do I need to get...
by nzlux
Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Newbie with an old surf
Replies: 12
Views: 2145

Re: Newbie with an old surf

My hilux had standard springs, very flat looking, 31s would rub on the drivers firewall at full lock, turning right. I put a 2 inch lift in, 31s will just touch at full articulation, but that could be my hilux as when I had my last wheel alignment done I found out my drivers front wheel is 5mm furth...
by nzlux
Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:28 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Wanted - hilux rear springs
Replies: 3
Views: 812

Re: Wanted - hilux rear springs

I have some I can't give away, but wrong island, I'm in Whangarei
by nzlux
Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 8th and 9th August 2015
Replies: 2
Views: 3631

Re: 8th and 9th August 2015

try use the biggest mm2 cable you can find to keep the resistance down the cables they supply with most of those entry level winches is low gauge and tends to get a bit warm and droopy its not good for the performance and longevity of the winch motor when thing's are operating under those condition...
by nzlux
Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:57 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 8th and 9th August 2015
Replies: 2
Views: 3631

8th and 9th August 2015

Started the weekend by fitting a new Mudstuck 9,500 winch to my hilux. In answer to the questions I had before fitting the winch 1. Yes a 9,500lb electric winch can be installed into a MCC winch bar on LN106 hilux without removing the bar, it's a one man job even. 2. No there is no where to mount th...
by nzlux
Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:37 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Winch dimensions
Replies: 4
Views: 1244

Re: Winch dimensions

Winch dimensions are with the free spool lever opposite the winch feet. On an MCC bar the feet sit forward, the free spool lever is moved 90 degrees to still be onto, does anyone know what the dimensions change to when this is done? What I am asking is on these winches is the width the same as the h...
by nzlux
Wed Jul 08, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Winch dimensions
Replies: 4
Views: 1244

Winch dimensions

I have a MCC bar on the front of my LN106 solid axle Hilux. With these bars the winch bolts up "feet forward", there is a small lip at the bottom of the front of the bar, I assume it is there to add strength. I am thinking about mounting an electric winch, around 9500lbs, Runva, Mudstuck e...
by nzlux
Sat May 30, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Insurance for 4wd ... Any suggestions??
Replies: 35
Views: 7165

Re: Insurance for 4wd ... Any suggestions??

Also with FMG my policy covers me so long as the vehicle is being used what it was designed for, so my hilux is covered for both on an off road, just not competition.
by nzlux
Tue May 05, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: MCC bar with fog light inserts, how strong is the plastic.
Replies: 8
Views: 1850

MCC bar with fog light inserts, how strong is the plastic.

Looking at a bar, MCC ones are the right price but all have plastic blanks in them for future fog lights.
I try not to have lights where they will get broken.
Does anyone have any experience with these?
Is the plastic strong enough / well protected for bush bashing, winching through drains etc?
by nzlux
Sun May 03, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Hilux parts wanted ln106
Replies: 1
Views: 539

Re: Hilux parts wanted ln106

I have bought gearbox parts from http://www.toyotaonlineparts.com/ before, good price and quick delivery.

For the latch you could try ebay.com, I have recently bought two plastic window winders (I needed one) for $7.00 ex taiwan.
by nzlux
Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Indicator Issue
Replies: 9
Views: 1429

Re: Indicator Issue

Do the indicators work if you put the bulbs back in?
by nzlux
Mon Mar 16, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Indicator Issue
Replies: 9
Views: 1429

Re: Indicator Issue

I have some inline resistors, used them when I put LED's on my motorbike to slow the flash rate before I changed the flasher unit.

Can drop them off in town, Whangarei tomorrow, if you want to try them in the circuit to see if they work
by nzlux
Mon Mar 16, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Indicator Issue
Replies: 9
Views: 1429

Re: Indicator Issue

Do the front LED's light up when hazards are on, and normal indicators work when swapped for the lEDs?


Maybe it is looking for more resistance?
by nzlux
Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:08 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTB 31x10.5x15
Replies: 7
Views: 977

Re: WTB 31x10.5x15

What is your location and how much tread do you need on the tyre

I might have my old spare (looking at getting a new rim and tyre for my spare so will have the old hilux rim with a worn 31x10.5x15 mt, would only just be legal.
by nzlux
Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Rough estimation of hp after mods...
Replies: 15
Views: 2611

Re: Rough estimation of hp after mods...

Cheapest mod I did to my 3l hilux (2.8 non turbo diesel) was auto lockers front and rear. Cost a little over $300 an axle from lokka.com plus fitting and its off road capabilities were dramatically improved. I have also have a 2 inch suspension lift, extractors and a 2½ inch exhaust exiting in front...
by nzlux
Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:34 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Stolen FJ40 Landcrusier
Replies: 12
Views: 5708

Re: Stolen FJ40 Landcrusier

Hey nzlux. The reason I was thinking of marking stuff in a way that's not obvious is because if someone for example say pinches your wagon and rips off the bullbar and you've got your name/ rego whatever welded inside it the tea-leaf will see it and just grind it off, spray some black, job done. Wi...
by nzlux
Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Stolen FJ40 Landcrusier
Replies: 12
Views: 5708

Re: Stolen FJ40 Landcrusier

[quote="Shepherd"It might pay if people have bull-bars, winches etc to think about marking them in some way a thief might not easily notice but can be used to ID them. [/quote] Probably better to mark the bolt on bits in a way that cannot be removed (a weld, engraved registration number et...
by nzlux
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Fundraiser trip to Pouto Feb 28th 2015
Replies: 29
Views: 6238

Re: Fundraiser trip to Pouto Feb 28th 2015

What type of dog and does it get on well with other dogs, horses, chickens cats etc?

I ask because we live on a lifestyle block between Whangarei and Dargaville and my wife has offered to dog sit for the day (I will be going on the run).

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