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by muddy
Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:27 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: FJ40 wagon roof and windscreen wanted
Replies: 13
Views: 1976

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 729543.htm
by muddy
Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:47 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: what are the pros and cons of super swampers
Replies: 16
Views: 2725

Sorry to hijack the thread little, but how do Mongrels perform? They look like a cheaper copy of the Simex...
by muddy
Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: discovery two xtra seats
Replies: 8
Views: 1292

Guidance on the rules here: http://www.lvvta.org.nz/SeatbeltAnchorages.pdf and here: http://www.lvvta.org.nz/SeatAnchorageStd01Oct2004.pdf Alternatively - do what I do - I've fitted corrolla seats in the back of my FJ40 - did it properly by my standards - high tensile bolts & good backing plates...
by muddy
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:47 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: This weekends achievments
Replies: 19
Views: 3248

My lockright arrived Friday, so spent the weekend pulling both diffs - LSD out of the rear & into the front, open diff from the front for the lockright, then into the rear. It always surprises me just how much grease there is in the front knickles! All done, but not in time to go test it.
by muddy
Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:20 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Zuk body wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 628

There's an old flat-deck in a paddock around Cheviot - details in your PM
by muddy
Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:30 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: LockRight Locker - Toyota 8" 4 pinion
Replies: 11
Views: 1614

It's not the right one for my old FJ40 - but which company did you buy it through, and did you have any problems? Ordering direct from the US seems heaps cheaper than through any local agents....
by muddy
Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:25 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1982 Hilux modification
Replies: 13
Views: 2438

I had seen the rocky-road website, but I'm a bit hesitant about offshore VISA purchases. I gather this seems a pretty reliable & reputable outfit? If no-one's had any problems, I'd be pretty keen on a Lockright for under $400....
by muddy
Sat Dec 31, 2005 5:41 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: FJ40 stuck in 4WD
Replies: 4
Views: 1247

Some ideas here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=8262&highlight=transfer+lever or here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=4682&highlight=transfer+lever or here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=4682&highlight=transfer+lever If none of those links give you any idea...
by muddy
Sat Dec 24, 2005 1:22 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: wheel spacers
Replies: 2
Views: 610

6mm spacers opn trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auct ... d=41404255

30mm spacers
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auct ... d=41404255
by muddy
Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:53 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Why 24 volt trucks?
Replies: 7
Views: 1077

Be careful with 24V trucks when you borrow a trailer & blow all the bulbs.. Not a great way to keep your friends happy....
by muddy
Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:05 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: will this engine fit my 72 fj40
Replies: 1
Views: 670

Try posting your question on the 40 series tech forum at ih8mud.com Some answers at: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=15844 It looks as if there may be quite a few issues with the 3f, although maybe less problems if it's a carb engine - lots of plumbing issues if it's injected. Regardless - ...
by muddy
Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:15 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Landcruiser Diff Pinion Bearing (I think)
Replies: 8
Views: 1059

I had the same problem on my FJ40. The pinion nut had come VERY loose. I just did as suggested - found a socket to fit & heaved it as tight as I could get it. The recommended torque setting in my Haynes manual was off the scale on my cheapie REPCO torque wrench. Then I mangled the end of the thr...
by muddy
Sat Oct 22, 2005 6:47 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: will these tires fit my surf??
Replies: 20
Views: 2983

Offset is the how far the mounting is from the centre of the rim, and backspaqe is the distance from the face of the hub (where you bolt it on) to the inside edge of the rim, so if you have 8in rims, a zero offset will have 4in backspace. 10in rims with zero offset wil have 5in backspace. lThe backs...
by muddy
Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:42 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 93 Prado clicking starter mtr relay
Replies: 6
Views: 987

Have you clean all the earth leads - where the battery connects to the chassis, and from the chassis to the engine. I went through the same drama, & all it needed was to take off all the earth connections, & give them a clean up, & no problems since. Cheap too! Pity I overhauled a perfec...
by muddy
Wed Oct 19, 2005 6:00 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: FJ40 lift advice
Replies: 15
Views: 2945

Sorry - didn't read your first post properly. If you just add about a 30mm body lift when you put the tub on, you'll keep the centre of gravity low, and should fit 35's with standard suspension. The old springs will have more flex than any new ones, & you can lift it a little with longer shackle...
by muddy
Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:24 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: FJ40 lift advice
Replies: 15
Views: 2945

I've just had the springs re-set (up 3 inches) with a new long leaf, then pulled a couple of other leaves to drop it back a little & keep the springs soft for articulation. A bit of trial & error to get it right, but I'm running 35in tyres & just put a 6mm packer under the suspension sto...
by muddy
Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:07 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: ISUZU BIGHORNS
Replies: 27
Views: 3262

I've only been out with the club, which has access to some great areas which you can't get into privately. I believe DOC have been closing off access to the top end of some of the tracks up the Wairau like the Leatham & Branch rivers. I haven't been out enough to help much, but would be keen to ...
by muddy
Thu Oct 13, 2005 6:17 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: ISUZU BIGHORNS
Replies: 27
Views: 3262

Have you thought about contacting the Blenheim 4WD club? I've just joined recently, and found it to have some VERY good people - very helpful, and the club trips range from shiny truck suitable to some very challenging stuff. The more challenging trips usually have options to bypass the really knarl...
by muddy
Tue Sep 13, 2005 2:08 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Stability problem - FJ40
Replies: 1
Views: 631

Stability problem - FJ40

I'm looking for advise on the best way to improve stability without having to uspset the bank manager. I've got an FJ40 lifted about 2inches by having the springs reset at the local blacksmith, and extended rear shackles. That gave me enough room to put 35inch Silverstones (M117) under, with a bit o...
by muddy
Mon Aug 22, 2005 11:10 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: FRONT DIFF
Replies: 50
Views: 5189

There's a fella down here just out of Blenheim (Wairau Valley) who's got both 4.1 and 3.7 diffs (no housing) says he wants $100 for one. Not sure what the freight would cost though... Give him a ring if you're interested 03-5722543
by muddy
Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:19 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: running on vegie oil
Replies: 55
Views: 8140

Most fire trucks have a heating element in the sump, with a power cord which is plugged into mains power so it is always up to temp when they start up. If you have enough room in the sump to clear the crankshaft, you could put an electric jug element in the bottom, & plug into the wall for a cou...
by muddy
Mon Jul 25, 2005 7:49 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: fj40 rear seats
Replies: 3
Views: 901

I got a couple of front seats from a Honda civic - cost $10 complete with retractable seat belts from the local scrap-metal dealers who strip out abandoned cars for the crusher. Seats are worth nothing to them - they just get crushed. Keep away from the wreckers. I just mounted them on some angle-ir...
by muddy
Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:17 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Spring Over
Replies: 1
Views: 656

Heaps of info here
http://forum.ih8mud.com

Note that a SOA is a BIG lift... Not quite as simple as you might think either.... You'd definitely need cerification.
by muddy
Thu Jun 30, 2005 2:17 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: lockers
Replies: 18
Views: 3461

http://www.genie4x4.com/diff_lockers.htm

$699 for a LOKKA

Thinking of it myself......
by muddy
Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:01 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Additives and certification
Replies: 9
Views: 1426

Cheaper options are longer shackles - easy to make yourself - but shouldn't be more than 50mm longer than standard to keep it legal - then again, unless the WOF guys know what the standard length is, they won't know if it's oversize. The downside of that is you only lift the truck half the exta shac...
by muddy
Sun Apr 17, 2005 4:30 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: FJ40 Suspension lift?
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

Thanks for that. Where do I get long shackles? Or can any engineering outfit make them up? I don't want to get into certification hassles with my next WOF...
by muddy
Sat Apr 16, 2005 7:56 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: FJ40 Suspension lift?
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

FJ40 Suspension lift?

Hello all. I've got an FJ40 with fairly tired springs (no surprises there I guess), but I'd like to get enough room to put a set of 33in tyres on, so need about a 2 inch lift. The soft springs seem to give surprisingly good articulation, so I'm reluctant to get them re-tensioned if there's an easier...
by muddy
Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:44 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: 33" BFG tyres for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1026

Do you know if 33's will fit on a standard FJ40?
by muddy
Sun Feb 06, 2005 10:33 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: A FRME TOWING
Replies: 8
Views: 1763

On the LTSA website http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/factsheets/09.html it says "until re-registration and relicencing is complete, a vehicle can't be driven on the road: it must be towed or transported by other means" That seems to me that it's OK to tow an un-registered vehicle.....
by muddy
Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:10 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Springs over axle for SJ410
Replies: 3
Views: 1695

Springs over axle for SJ410

Can anyone tell me whats involved in mounting the springs over the axle? It looks as if it may be quite straightforward - just swap the U-bolt mounts left for right so the shocks will still go on, & turn them up the other way. But will the steering arm still be long enough, and will I have probl...

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