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shortylux

My advice would be don't use the MANZ tube for an exo. Being only 2.6mm wall it might bend to easily when banged on trees etc. The Steam pipe is 3.8mm wall from memory. Also you will need a much more expensive bender to bend MANZ tube (my $400 bender does the steam pipe perfect but ripples the MANZ ...

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I don't give a stuff if theres 100 pigs on here you sound scared of them I am not and never will be It's not that we are afraid of them. It's that the cops on here are good helpful guys who actally drive thier trucks and have fun. From what I can tell you are a lonely arogant jerk who visits this f...

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I spot weld with C02 (apparently give better penetration than argsheild) My understanding is the opposite way around bro. They put the argon in Argoshield to help stabilize the arc and give better penetration (specifically at lower amp settings, in mild steel) The combo of argon/carbon dioxide will...

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Nice work. Wana do mine next?

shortylux

Well you are going to have to compromise on something. Looks like there is a bit of space such that you could remake your piping and fit a wider rad. Chop the cross member out and remake something such that you can sit the rad lower and fit a taller rad in. (I did this in my Lux, even had half the r...

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35 12.5 r15
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 739212.htm

35 11.5 r16
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 776795.htm

shortylux

mickey wrote:You used to be able to buy 70 series tie rods with ends attached from Toyota for $45+GST.

Not for a while, they were $70 odd last time I bought some (two years ago maybe), but still bloody good value when it includes the tie rod.

shortylux

Mmm. Not cool.

Wonder if the driver is actually a wheeler? More importantly I wonder if he is blissfully ignorant or if he is just an arsehole.

shortylux

http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1312-tr ... per-axles/

Maybe soon we can get Longfields for Nissans?

Sorry if this is in the wrong place.

shortylux

Yes, Hilux arms fit on the 40 knuckles (well, they fit on Prado knuckles and other 70 series knuckles. 40s and 60s can be converted to disc using Hilux parts so I would certainly bet Hilux arms would bolt to the 40 knuckle) However, I don't think that is a cut Hilux J arm. If it is, it sure looks li...

shortylux

Nice.

Love the WRC sound.

shortylux

Is there a way to check panhard vs drag link lengths? Sorry, I may have confused the issue. Unless you have chopped/welded factory panhard mounts you will not have any more bump steer than when it left the factory. You can ignore this bit if you like. Bump steer being the amount that your wheels mo...

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Can you remember what model Landcruiser you got the steering arms off? I can't remember what ones we used for ours. No, but I do have a set of spare brand new Toyota genuine ones that never ended up going with the truck. Could dig em out and sell them to you, or they can continue to waste space in ...

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I did what you did with your Zuk, (landcruiser steering arm on the front and low pinion diff) but I also made my front drive shaft out of sch 40 steam pipe, 42mm od from memory. Never had any issues with it.

shortylux

But toe doesn't fix loose feeling and bump steer. Neither does a steering damper. The loose feel has to be some kind of a geometry problem (not enough caster? but as you say, progress has been made here) If you are all factory geometry (with regard to panhard vs drag link lengths and mounting posit...

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My 2 cents. From what I have read/heard the Creepy's have a stupid solid carcass and dont bag on lighter trucks. Not sure if your 70 would be heavy enough to make them work. The Maxxis Treps (in 37") seem to be a better bet. They do them in a 35" as well but I believe that is only radial, ...

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Damn it! Do I have to be an old timer to appreciate that? Guess I'm old then cause that is awesome!

Wrxico build is pretty awesome to. Though I'm not sure how I feel about a 4wd Escourt.

shortylux

Damn you you for always getting shit done! I go into my garage every day but havent achieved anything worth taking a photo of for weeks.

Well done bro. Keep it up.

shortylux

Looks goods bro. You have bitten off a big chunk but looks like you are winning. Just start on the "not crucial" bar work and by the time you have gotten to the important stuff you will hopefully be happy enough with your welding. Besides if you can weld shitty panel steel then clean new h...

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I seem to recall something about an Aussie racer, Adam Bird in a yellow GQ, getting a better dyno performance with his snorkel facing backwards. This was the only thing they changed. They were wanting to see how much worse it was facing backwards but were surprised to get a better power figure. Don'...

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No matter what locker etc you decide upon, my advice would be don't waste your money on a Toyota LSD. I changed from both open to both LSD and could only just tell a difference (offroad). The auto locker that I put in the back however, night and day. So good. Only place I found it to be a bit tricky...

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Well, were you happy running 31's at Taupo?
or do you think you might like to run something bigger for offroad racing?

If you are happy with 31's then it sounds like 4.7's is your answer.

shortylux

Batfastard. I do not understand your crazy passion (the Rover bit, I fully undersrand the rest) but I salute you my friend!

shortylux

Was thinking of dropping diff ratio useing cam crownwheel and pinion,thought 4.1 but they also do a 4.75 will 4.75 be two low .but it would enable me to pull 3rd and forth lowbox alot more under load. But im worrying that it will be too low in high box for events like t100 and other off road racein...

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Cool. And about time. That Magazine lacked the coverage I was hoping for.

So it's Challenge class legal? What are you running for a winch?

shortylux

Is that the factory track arm (panhard?) mount? or is it raised to suit a lift or something?
I am no Jeeper but know a guy who gave his TJ some serious shit (std diffs but 35"s and a heavy foot), don't think he ever had this issue. Is it a common problem?

shortylux

This blows my mind.
I think maybe Rovers deserve the shit they get?
I can't fathom blowing a diff driving in to the garage, unless you have the most awesome driveway in the world!!!??

shortylux

Choice!

Approx date? ie when do I need to have my truck going by?

shortylux

looking awesome mate, your flying along. i'd love to have a digger to lift things around for my build, can't even begin to imagine how I'm going to get the body on mine. x 2. And the hoist! Good luck new2zukes. I used firewood, some roll cage tube, a chain block, two tree protectors, several shackl...

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Interesting. Cheers Jafa.

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