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- Sat Aug 21, 2010 6:55 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
- Topic: drive shaft's too short???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 512
Re: drive shaft's too short???
circle track engineering on parkhouse rd
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:31 am
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: what psi should i run in my buckshots ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1191
Re: what psi should i run in my buckshots ?
I run 30 in both my cruiser and hilux. If you need to let them down a bit for offroad .Ive got 33 bucks on the hilux and it drives good
- Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:12 pm
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: 14-15 Aug
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2518
Re: 14-15 Aug
Fired up the welder today and made this http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm120/pulltits/4x4/Image0062.jpg And this for my damper , Since we put cross over steering in it didnt work. So i made up some new brackets .Bolt on tomorrow http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm120/pulltits/4x4/Image0064.jpg...
- Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:31 pm
- Forum: Planning a trip?
- Topic: my wedding hahaha Waipara
- Replies: 211
- Views: 19034
Re: my wedding hahaha Waipara
Im keen for a look if your keen
- Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:27 am
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Excessive play in drag link
- Replies: 1
- Views: 329
Re: Excessive play in drag link
I had the same problem .So i bit the bullet and did crossover steering .Best mod so far
- Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:27 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Hilux Cross over steering
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2252
Re: Hilux Cross over steering
We welded the fish plates on after a trial fit . http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm120/pulltits/4x4/Image0048.jpg Did a tape measure wheel alignment. Bolted everything back together radiator etc .Filled the ps fluid bled system . http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm120/pulltits/4x4/Image0054-1.j...
- Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:38 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Hilux Cross over steering
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2252
Re: Hilux Cross over steering
We started by removing all the stock steering . Bolted the new arms on.I had done a hub rebuild kit 2 weeks before . I broke a brake line taking the old rods off. sat the tie rod on the arms then saw that not enough clearance under the sump.About 10mm. I bought the ute with the suspension already do...
- Sat Aug 07, 2010 7:32 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Hilux Cross over steering
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2252
Hilux Cross over steering
Ive got a Ln 65 Hilux .We've just put a trail gear high steer kit in it.got it all hooked up off members of offroad express .
- Fri Aug 06, 2010 10:06 pm
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: 6-8 Aug
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3841
Re: 6-8 Aug
Finally got my mig welder sorted.Have to make something now to see how it goes.New front bar maybe
- Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:49 pm
- Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
- Topic: Tony's Tyre service...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5903
Re: Tony's Tyre service...
I got some tyres stripped at tonys blen road ,They told me the tear in the bead was already there .After looking properly I noticed that there was no lube on the beads.I worked in the tyre game for 3 years and know when a tear is new.Bit pissed off but too late once damage is done.I hate when you ri...
- Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:46 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
- Topic: Lada Niva Diff Swap
- Replies: 5
- Views: 812
Re: Lada Niva Diff Swap
Should be like any other diff.have a look at some Niva forums.Should find answers there.
- Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:21 pm
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: 24th - 25th July
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4673
Re: 24th - 25th July
Me And Toms Off road Put a hi steer kit into Hilux.Set it up but needed more sump clearance so we made a new front spring hanger. Build thread to come.Picked up some rear springs for front.Looking for some new shocks to suit now a 4 inch lift instead of a two.Piss really cause front shocks aren't th...
- Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:24 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Where to put stands to work on front springs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 551
Re: Where to put stands to work on front springs
I just did my front bushes .Put stands where you say just lifted back a bit worked fine.I wouldnt get under it though
- Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:33 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: calling 80 series owners
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2189
Re: calling 80 series owners
My windows and wipers are the same.was told its because the rubbers are too hard.the handbrake is because it doesn't have a locker on the adjuster wheel.I have to adjust h brake every couple of months because i have manual so i need it .i still don't rely on it for hills just turn it off and leave i...
- Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:12 pm
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: 10th & 11th July
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2344
Re: 10th & 11th July
Pulled the standard steering set up off the Hilux.Test fit high steer .re assembled steering.get arms back from crack testing next week.Getting excited now.
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:10 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Hilux Hi Steer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 387
Hilux Hi Steer
I am doing a high steer conversion but need a ticketed welder to weld fish plates.I am in culverden so someone close would be good.Will have to a frame truck to you unless you can come to me.Cheers
- Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:10 pm
- Forum: Planning a trip?
- Topic: shiny trip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1011
Re: shiny trip
No and its a nice trip too.
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:02 am
- Forum: Planning a trip?
- Topic: shiny trip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1011
Re: shiny trip
You could go to lake Tenneson up Hanmer way.
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:04 am
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: High Steer Hilux
- Replies: 1
- Views: 420
High Steer Hilux
Whos got a hi steer hilux I can come and have a look at in CHCH.Ive got a kit coming and want to see one done in the flesh.
- Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:51 am
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: 80 series castor correction- what do you use?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1324
Re: 80 series castor correction- what do you use?
My 80 has 3 inch lift with bushes and it drives sweet as
- Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:48 am
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: What is standard height for a Hilux?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2710
Re: What is standard height for a Hilux?
I have ln65 dc with What i think is 2 inch lift and run 33 no prob.On full artic and turning it just touches front inner guard.I am on farm and it gets loaded without any problems.Much better ride with33 over 31.My2cs
- Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:33 am
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: 12-13 June
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6178
Re: 12-13 June
finally got picon .Cheers Juz
- Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:03 pm
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: 12-13 June
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6178
Re: 12-13 June
Went for Sunday drive. With my new Hilux and my old Cruiser .At the top of Amuri Basin.
- Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:51 am
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: 29-30 May
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5668
Re: 29-30 May
Saturday picked up new tyres and wheel spacers.Sunday fitted tyres and spacers to hilux Along with bull bar and spotlights .Got dark so spotlights for show at mo .Monday wired new stereo into wifes car.Must look after wife
- Sat May 29, 2010 9:16 pm
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: 35s swap for 32 or 33x15
- Replies: 5
- Views: 952
Re: 35s swap for 32 or 33x15
To everyone who showed interest in these tyres a deal has been done and i have some33 Buckshots to fit tomorrow .Cheers Ray
- Sat May 22, 2010 1:15 pm
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: WTD Wheel Spacers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 369
WTD Wheel Spacers
Anyone got any wheel spacers to fit my hilux about 3/4 to 1 inch. Cheers Ray
- Fri May 21, 2010 7:53 pm
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: 35s swap for 32 or 33x15
- Replies: 5
- Views: 952
Re: 35s swap for 32 or 33x15
we have freight trucks for that
- Fri May 21, 2010 9:41 am
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: 35s swap for 32 or 33x15
- Replies: 5
- Views: 952
35s swap for 32 or 33x15
4x 35 inch creepy crawlers to swap for 32s or 33s .About 1/2 2/3rds worn too big for my poor 2.4 hilux.CHCH
- Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:07 am
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: 1HDT 200k service - what to do, and where??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 720
Re: 1HDT 200k service - what to do, and where??
Diesel pumps is the man.Highly recomended
- Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:19 am
- Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
- Topic: Panel beater in Christchurch?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2517
Re: Panel beater in Christchurch?
darryl poulsen by the waimak