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by Smurf
Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Radiator coolant
Replies: 6
Views: 3495

Re: Radiator coolant

Top up with water, use distilled if possible
by Smurf
Sun Feb 28, 2016 8:25 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: LN106 hilux steering issue
Replies: 25
Views: 10312

Re: LN106 hilux steering issue

I would be bracing your shackles at that length too, either weld in some steel or drill them and run a bolt through a crush tube, this will remove any lateral/sideways movement in the shackle that could let your diff move out of square which could also have an impact on your steering
by Smurf
Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: LN106 hilux steering issue
Replies: 25
Views: 10312

Re: LN106 hilux steering issue

When you shortened up your drag link did you ensure your steering box was centred? Also with the lift you have are the ball joints on the ends of the draglink binding at all, they could be catching and preventing the steering returning, highly unlikely though.
by Smurf
Sat Feb 27, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: HJ45 flatdeck restoration
Replies: 74
Views: 17818

Re: HJ45 flatdeck restoration

Looks better than a bought one. I love the huge deck.
by Smurf
Sat Feb 27, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: LN106 hilux steering issue
Replies: 25
Views: 10312

Re: LN106 hilux steering issue

I'd guess your castor angle is out, as your diff moves forward along the spring the diff rolls slightly changing the castor angle, not much but perhaps enough to affect the self centreing
by Smurf
Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:16 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Looking for a centre link for a 95 sierra
Replies: 17
Views: 2664

Re: Looking for a centre link for a 95 sierra

Can you get it pressed straight-ish and then get it sleeved with a section of tube to strengthen it
by Smurf
Tue Feb 23, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Recovery point help
Replies: 8
Views: 5273

Re: Recovery point help

If you had made your 50 x 25 blocks longer so it was that section that was bolted directly to the chassis and then you other bar work welded of that. With a piece of 50 x 3 flat bar on the other side to sandwich the chassis rail would be better, even better would be steel either side of chassis rail...
by Smurf
Tue Feb 23, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: suzuki recovary bar
Replies: 5
Views: 1589

Re: suzuki recovary bar

http://www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/images/uploads/b4v-tp1.jpg.JPG Couldn't you just make one up similar, find a piece of tube theat fits snugly through the front tube x member, weld a large nut inside the tube and fit a shackle mount on? lneil did this to his Vitara as a bulbar mount and I will be do...
by Smurf
Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Rough shift from first to second, normal?
Replies: 7
Views: 1557

Re: Rough shift from first to second, normal?

Do these have a kick down cable? Perhaps too much line pressure is causing the harsher changes?
by Smurf
Fri Feb 12, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: rover spares number?
Replies: 6
Views: 1606

Re: rover spares number?

Gardengnome wrote:Damn, beat me to it Keith.


:lol:
by Smurf
Fri Feb 12, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: own a ford courier
Replies: 32
Views: 21838

Re: own a ford courier

4x4man wrote:yip ive sorted the thermostat now
still wondering is it good or bad to have a lSD???


LSD is better than open, depending how well it works.
by Smurf
Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: own a ford courier
Replies: 32
Views: 21838

Re: own a ford courier

There is a Repco in Greymouth, head in there and buy a new one dude.
by Smurf
Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Neslon and Tasman Bay
Replies: 8
Views: 3801

Re: Neslon and Tasman Bay

Sand flies aren't too bad here, there are a few spots were they carry away small children but generally you don't notice them
by Smurf
Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Neslon and Tasman Bay
Replies: 8
Views: 3801

Re: Neslon and Tasman Bay

derk wrote:take plenty of sandfly protection :D


Nah. Don't, it will keep the sandflies away from me.
by Smurf
Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Neslon and Tasman Bay
Replies: 8
Views: 3801

Re: Neslon and Tasman Bay

Clarence reserve, Molesworth, more dirt road than 4wding. Rainbow Valley Another dirt road but gives you access to the Edwards valley and Maling Pass for a nice bit of off road driving. Also good camping spot at Lake Tennyson nearby. Porika track near Saint Arnaud, Leatham Valley also near Saint Arn...
by Smurf
Wed Feb 10, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: The new Canadian guy
Replies: 1
Views: 3538

Re: The new Canadian guy

Welcome to the site, Ask away, you'll get a fair bit of help from a lot of guys on here. Winter 4wding will here will give you some awesome scenery and a few cold nights.
Bound to be a few guys keen to show you a few sights.
by Smurf
Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 6-th 8th Feb
Replies: 13
Views: 10492

Re: 6-th 8th Feb

My boy and I threw the dinghy on the roof of the Prado and shot down through the Rainbow to Lake Tennyson on Friday night, met up with a mate and his kids for a few nights camping. Tried a spot of fishing on the lake and then headed up Edwards Valley for Saturday night. Bummed around, had a swim. Ga...
by Smurf
Wed Feb 03, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 173630

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Its great to see it finally on its way to completion.
by Smurf
Mon Feb 01, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 5MGE crank wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 657

Re: 5MGE crank wanted

If you have no luck PM me and I'll have a look in my parts bin. I think I have one.
by Smurf
Mon Feb 01, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: Whatcha do over Xmas???
Replies: 15
Views: 12144

Re: Whatcha do over Xmas???

Central Otago, Danseys Pass, Old Man Range, Lake Onslow, Serpentine, Saint Bathans to Manuherikia Valley to Omarama Saddle Lake Ohau up Hopkins River for New Years Nice! We did an Aussie Christmas: Hedland, Wickham, Canarvon, Geraldton, Perth, Wave Rock, Albany, Agusta, Margaret River, Dunsborough,...
by Smurf
Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: carefull with your cutoff wheels
Replies: 17
Views: 3250

Re: carefull with your cutoff wheels

Not watching the clip, I have been there first hand they cut deep and fast, I got a shattered blade to the face. I don't need the reminder.
by Smurf
Tue Jan 26, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kzj78 factory rear diff locker problems
Replies: 7
Views: 2372

Re: Kzj78 factory rear diff locker problems

Muddermuzz wrote:sweet that is a lot of help! but I'm having troubles finding the ecu for the locker, where abouts is that hidden?


Mine is located behind the front passengers kick panel
by Smurf
Mon Jan 25, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Help sourcing (non-standard) radiator fan for Terrano TD27T
Replies: 12
Views: 2871

Re: Help sourcing (non-standard) radiator fan for Terrano TD

Wouldn't it be easier to buy and fit the correct water pump?
by Smurf
Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Newbie advice
Replies: 6
Views: 1230

Re: Newbie advice

Pajero is a good solid starting platform for a 4wd.
by Smurf
Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: New member from Westland
Replies: 8
Views: 1577

Re: New member from Westland

That's a good option for Easter; will keep that in mind too. I will do a bit more research on No Name Rd; I had read on here it was pretty easy then after my original post I saw some photo's and thought; damn, that might not be that tame :shock: No Name Road is pretty tame but is a good drive combi...
by Smurf
Sat Jan 23, 2016 9:02 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: New member from Westland
Replies: 8
Views: 1577

Re: New member from Westland

We are heading your way over Easter to do No name road and a few others in the area if you wanted to tag along.
by Smurf
Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Old Man Range, old Kaiwarua rd, Macetown
Replies: 6
Views: 4134

Re: Old Man Range Otago

Mate... that looks bloody high, will be up there tomorow Now also over the next couple a days be going into Macetown and old Kaiwarua rdand out Hakataramea pass... any info there people? If we have time today might follow the Tekapo river up to the Pukaki river to Twizel If you happen near St Batha...
by Smurf
Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: recommend places to go south island.
Replies: 13
Views: 5717

Re: recommend places to go south island.

Serpentine church track is really good and you can camp at Lake Onslow, the whole area is pretty cool. Then its pretty easy to head up the old man range to. second that, did all this over new years Sounds like a place I want to visit Cheers guys It isn't really 4wd worthy but worth it for the drive...
by Smurf
Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: recommend places to go south island.
Replies: 13
Views: 5717

Re: recommend places to go south island.

antsarooney wrote:Serpentine church track is really good and you can camp at Lake Onslow, the whole area is pretty cool. Then its pretty easy to head up the old man range to.


second that, did all this over new years

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