If you want the low down on wheels and tyres and low vol cert etc, have a look at http://www.lvvta.org.nz/Wheels&Tyres.pdf

Have a look at http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductsListPrice.aspx?CategoryID=5&selection=7 for a better price on 35 inch MTRs. Keep an eye on that spot for BFGs in the next few days (hopefully).

It's not Coromandekl - it's BoP. Just south of Katikati. Sorry, I'm North of the Bombays, everything East of the Firth as far down as Tauranga is greater Coromandel area :oops: Muriwai is always good for a play. If you want mud the clubs have lots of places, including Extreme 4WD Park, which remind...

Thompsons track is Coromandel, south end. Are you in a club? Norwest OHV and Shore 4 Wheelers have access to some great spots for club runs not too far North. Both are great clubs with some really knowlegeable chaps, not sure about Pajeros though. You know what Pagero translates to aye :P. I'm sure ...

I'll go through the whole system. I wondered if this was common. I thought the vacumm engaged the diff lock, not disengage.

Factory rear difflock often doesn't disengage for a long time and gives a bit of a clunk when coming out. Anyone experienced this? Is there an easy fix?

mudchuka wrote:what about the efs spring shock combo they claim to have a 3 inch lift package dont seem to expensive? any one tried them?

EFS are used by several of the winch challenge trucks.

Low volumne cert for beadlocks requires 1 bolt every 10 degrees around the beadlock (last time I checked the rules, about a month ago), so beadlocks with less than 36 bolts will not pass a LVV cert for on road use. Having said that, I have seen certed vehicles with 24 bolts, but then I haven't actua...

The diff head (Carrier Sub-Assy, differential, front) part number changed 08/1992. The CVs (Shaft Sub-Assy, Front Axle Outer) changed 08/1992, 04/1994 and 01/1995. I don't know what the significance of the changes are.

I don't know if the HP Landcruiser diff head will fit a Hilux housing, but if you are going for a HP Landcruiser diff and plan to give it a bit of abuse, then make sure you get the later model double skin diff head. If you plan on giving it serious abuse then add a bit more strengthening.

I think Hilux 79 to 85 beam axle is 30 spline and IFS Hilux, Surf, 4 Runner are 26 spline. Pathfinder, Terrano, early Navara and Kingcab are 27 spline.

I compared the MQ winch on trademe with our GQ and space between drum and gearbox was the main obvious difference. I'd be keen to know if the gears are interchangeable.

Have a look at http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=121 for diameter and picture.

My understanding is that the 'Bombing Range' is strictly off limits to all recreational users. There were police and security guards up the north end of the beach a while back stopping everyone from going near the area. Apart from huge soft holes, shrapnel and stolen flags during live operations, th...

The construction of the BFG AT available in NZ has changed in about the last two years, softer tread compound and harder casing I believe. If you want a cheap AT for driving to work, check out http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductsListPrice.aspx?CategoryID=6&selection=8 . I can't vouch for them as I ...

At the risk of pointing out something that everyone might have seen already, have you seen this guy almost roll?http://www.metacafe.com/watch/75428/up_and_down/

As almost anyone will tell you both manual and auto have there respective places off road. An auto with a shift kit to make it almost manual like is pretty good, still doesn't help down hill. Ideally one of the modern manuals with electronics to make it tip-tronic would be nice, like the BMW M3 or a...

Were the 50mm lift springs you got for a LWB?

I forgot that the Auckland 4WD Club inc is organising a fun winch challenge (hope thats the right description) on 18, 19 March. Below is the email I saw about the Mamaku Forest Safari: Mamaku Forest Safari - Sam Baddeley's Aussie Outback Challenge. 25th / 26th March 2006. From the organisers of the ...

Norwest winch challenge March 10, 11, 12.
Mamaku Forrest Safari March 25, 26

Which Nissan V8s are being suggested, (says he with tiring petrol 6 Patrol). I understand the VH45DE is a wide V and hard to fit in and the VH41DE is light on cubes. Does anyone know how the newer VK45DE or VK45DD will fit? I always thought chevs where a good option, many adapters and cheapish parts.

Advanced Four Wheel Equipment are the agents for Ramsey winches in New Zealand.
They offer a 12 month warrantee and all servicing is done at their premises in Mangere, Auckland, phone 09 275 4850.

LTB 34/10.5R16 should be 33.6 inch diameter according to the interco web site [http://www.intercotire.com/site36.php]. I haven't personally tried the LTBs, but I know my ETs expanded a fair bit from unmounted to mounted at 20psi.[/url]