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by 00falcon
Mon Aug 04, 2014 1:25 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler
Replies: 62
Views: 22705

Re: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler

Well, the new brakes work a treat... on and off road... The handbrake cables needs proper crimps on the ends. The one's i had done first time round weren't in the correct position. so i added adjustments with some wire crimps... they worked well, with the 'delicate' application of the handbrake whil...
by 00falcon
Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: Video Clips
Topic: Black bear pass
Replies: 1
Views: 814

Re: Black bear pass

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by 00falcon
Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: quick lift
Replies: 22
Views: 3367

Re: quick lift

Lockers are expensive and serious... I have a 2.5" spring lift with Simex, and its not that often the guys with lockers get thru what i cant... and hey, its a bit of fun when i have to get dragged out... My Shopping/Upgrade list is a mile long... how much of it will happen is another story... b...
by 00falcon
Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Removing a disc rotor - help
Replies: 9
Views: 1078

Re: Removing a disc rotor - help

Cheers guys. Well, it has been soaking over night in a home made penetrating oil 50% ATF / 50% Acetone http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-penetrating-oil-159 tonight, i will go home, and beat teh F*&k out of it... with outward pressure from the bottle jack... again... But, im now worrie...
by 00falcon
Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Removing a disc rotor - help
Replies: 9
Views: 1078

Re: Removing a disc rotor - help

Mattman wrote:Have you got access to heat? Front or rear?


Front...

Unfortunately i don't have access to heat...

but as i understood it, you aren't meant to apply heat, as you will warp the rotor...

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If i did have access to heat....
where exactly would i apply heat...?
by 00falcon
Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Removing a disc rotor - help
Replies: 9
Views: 1078

Re: Removing a disc rotor - help

Mattman wrote:Have you got access to heat? Front or rear?


Front...

Unfortunately i don't have access to heat...

but as i understood it, you aren't meant to apply heat, as you will warp the rotor...

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If i did have access to heat....
where exactly would i apply heat...?
by 00falcon
Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:03 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Removing a disc rotor - help
Replies: 9
Views: 1078

Removing a disc rotor - help

Hey guys... am after any tips for removing a Disc rotor... I have a stripped wheel stud that i need to replace, but in order to do that, i have to remove the Disc Rotor. After removing the caliper, i have sprayed in the stud holes with penetrating oil, left it over night, and then beat on the Rotato...
by 00falcon
Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: Woodhill 5th July
Replies: 6
Views: 1772

Re: Woodhill 5th July

I agree, It still amazes me where they are able to go... and come back from... I was like you when i got mine... A stock TJ... ventured up to Woodhill... and i got dragged through some pretty rough tracks... I was shocked at what she could do with road tires... When you get mud tires, it will be lik...
by 00falcon
Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Winch Batteries. recommendations?
Replies: 18
Views: 6166

Re: Winch Batteries. recommendations?

Sorry to bring up an old thread... but... Im on the hunt for a new battery. My current 600CCA battery has been in the Jeep since i got her near 3 years ago. (only knows how old it is, but that doesn't really matter, as im getting a new one anyway). Sometimes the Simex don't work, so i use the winch ...
by 00falcon
Sun Jun 29, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTB - Off road rims for TJ
Replies: 22
Views: 2040

Re: WTB - Off road rims for TJ

I went with the 15 * 8 from Warren for my TJ. solely because i went with 33 * 10.5 Silverstones... Depending on what tire you plan on, will dictate the required rims... if you go for a 33 * 12.5 tire, you will need a 15 * 10 rim, as (correct me if im wrong) you need a minimum 8.5" rim for a 12....
by 00falcon
Fri Jun 27, 2014 7:26 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: What upgrades do I need???
Replies: 40
Views: 6204

Re: What upgrades do I need???

Ok, so I am going up to woodhill to cruise around with Jay next weekend, he should be able to have a look over it and make sure it's ok? (If I ask him really nicely of course :) ) Ya should contact us, and tag along on a Woodhill patrol. NZ Jeep Club. http://www.nzjeepclub.co.nz/ Membership Enquiry...
by 00falcon
Fri Jun 27, 2014 7:18 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: buying from 4x4Parts.com USA
Replies: 5
Views: 1117

Re: buying from 4x4Parts.com USA

If the stuff you are looking to bring in, is on the large side/heavier side, have a look at Advanced Four Wheel Equipment. i used them to bring in my Lift Kit. and a mate also used them. fairly straight forward. They bring in containers from the states about 6 - 8 times a year. Have a look here. htt...
by 00falcon
Fri Jun 27, 2014 7:07 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler
Replies: 62
Views: 22705

Re: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler

Well, all is good... ish... The brakes are in, and working well, for the short travels i have done. the foot brake feel a lot more sturdy (it might be all in my head, but im sticking with it). and... the handbrake finally holds... The true test will be when i get her in the runny stuff.... but the o...
by 00falcon
Tue May 27, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: Video Clips
Topic: Terrano + Massive Tyres = Epic Fail
Replies: 3
Views: 1344

Re: Terrano + Massive Tyres = Epic Fail

Terrano's... I loved my... but it was a sort of Tourier... Anyway, that happened to us last time we did Waitawheta... 20 minutes with someone on-to-it, and it went from epic fail to just epic. http://www.nzjeepclub.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF7733-Small.jpg He limped home easily...
by 00falcon
Thu May 22, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Modified JK sector shaft brace
Replies: 20
Views: 3011

Re: Modified JK sector shaft brace

Yup, it was only the output shaft that was leaking.... the input shaft was fine (fingers crossed) the replacement output shaft seal has been in about 2 months now... and shes as dry as a bone... I got another box, that is leaking from both input and output shafts... I might give this a go at some po...
by 00falcon
Thu May 22, 2014 5:14 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Modified JK sector shaft brace
Replies: 20
Views: 3011

Re: Modified JK sector shaft brace

Excuse my terminology... i don't really do cars... Anyway... my output shaft on the steering box on my TJ was leaking quite badly. I replaced the whole box with one from an XJ, but it leaked just as bad. Long story short, i ended up getting a seal kit from quadratec for next to nothing (comparativel...
by 00falcon
Sun May 11, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler
Replies: 62
Views: 22705

Re: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler

Sticking with the Falcon Drum Brakes that are built in to the disk... but with XJ Cables...
by 00falcon
Sun May 11, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler
Replies: 62
Views: 22705

Re: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler

i asked for 10 x EA Falcon wheel studs from the parts shop... but i think i got 5 x EA and 5 x BA.
the BA ones don't fit...

Long story short, i ended up getting new studs today.

Both sides are done, brake lines on...
just need to bleed them, and set up the handbrake cable...

Fingers crossed...
by 00falcon
Sat May 10, 2014 11:10 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: New to Jeeps, what are they like to own?
Replies: 57
Views: 7140

Re: New to Jeeps, what are they like to own?

I dont follow any particular Marque of 4wd or car eithe


Neither do I really... I'll have a beer with anyone...

But for arguments sake... JEEP...!
by 00falcon
Sat May 10, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler
Replies: 62
Views: 22705

Re: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler

Not quite.
Just need 5 longer wheel studs.
The ones I got, must have been from a BA, as the are too small...
Tomorrow, or at worst next Saturday I'll get to pressure her up...
But hopefully only an hour left...
by 00falcon
Sat May 10, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: New to Jeeps, what are they like to own?
Replies: 57
Views: 7140

Re: New to Jeeps, what are they like to own?

Owning a Jeep is like running in the special olympics...Even if you win you are still Rtarded


Tall poppy syndrome... much...?
by 00falcon
Sat May 10, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler
Replies: 62
Views: 22705

Re: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler

After too many months with the parts sitting on the floor, i started my Disc Brake Conversion.

Off with the old...
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by 00falcon
Sat May 10, 2014 5:01 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: New to Jeeps, what are they like to own?
Replies: 57
Views: 7140

Re: New to Jeeps, what are they like to own?

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by 00falcon
Tue Apr 29, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler
Replies: 62
Views: 22705

Re: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler

Well... it continues... Re the Disc Brake Conversion. The instructions i was following were referencing BA Falcon rear disc brakes... after much fussing, i can only assume it is meant to BA Station Wagon, as the BA Sedans have independent rear suspension... anyway, i have all the needed parts from a...
by 00falcon
Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: TJ Build
Replies: 189
Views: 35768

Re: TJ Build

Nice... !!!
by 00falcon
Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: alloy radiator
Replies: 6
Views: 1125

Re: alloy radiator

I got mine from http://www.trevormorrisradiators.co.nz/ about 18 months back

Seams well constructed... and lined up perfectly...
Temp doesn't move... even under load

Not alloy... but all metal... (No plastic tanks top or bottom)
by 00falcon
Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 23rd 24th march
Replies: 7
Views: 2429

Re: 23rd 24th march

Got away for a much needed weekend doing nothing... As usual, the forecast was wrong... but in a good way... It was nice to go 'Touring' in the jeep rather than mudding... :) (and she didnt go thru too much fuel either) http://i.imgur.com/ONPXQm6.jpg http://i.imgur.com/aRlwLqD.jpg
by 00falcon
Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler
Replies: 62
Views: 22705

Re: A Short History of Progress – Harvey’s Wrangler

Well, i have taken the plunge, and splashed out on the kit needed for a Rear Disc Brake Conversion... This should be cheaper than fixing my drums... with the added bonus that they will actually work... http://i.imgur.com/fRfU891.jpg?1 I need the Jeep working for the next few weekends, so will start ...
by 00falcon
Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:20 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 15/16 Feb
Replies: 16
Views: 4386

Re: 15/16 Feb

Ordered the parts for my Rear Disc Brake Conversion... (Drums suck) hopefully start the install next weekend... What have you ordered/are using for this. A kit or bits to make it work? Im doing this... http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoBArearBrakes1.htm a guy (i dont know) had the part of a kit left over fr...
by 00falcon
Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:16 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 15/16 Feb
Replies: 16
Views: 4386

Re: 15/16 Feb

Well, had a fairly productive weekend... :) Received my new Soft top door windows from the states... NZD$45 shipping for a big box... and here within 6 days... cut the old ones off the frames... and install the new ones its amazing having clear windows again... and they have much stronger zips... th...

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