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derk

you could mount the alt in the glovebox and it would still end up full of mud :D best thing you can do is keep a spare alt sitting on the shelf in the shed if you were 12v and didn't need the vac pump you can raid pickapart for a pile of cheap disposable alt's but that's not going to work for your s...

derk

as above with 2 hooks on either end you can use a bridle strap across both hooks to equalise and halve the load for those big pulls when your sucked down in deep shit up to the top of the roof and additional to that when you've got the truck stuck on a pissy angle the side you pull off can be the di...

derk

Here's the Russian version if you've been following the recent posts on this forum :D Это должно быть сладким мате, эмпирическое правило вы не хотите , чтобы использовать меньше 4.75T носовой дужкой , так что если ваш смысл дужку штырь 27mm это будет больше, чем 4.75T , вся установка только так силь...

derk

That should be sweet mate, rule of thumb is you don't want to use less than a 4.75T bow shackle so if your meaning the shackle pin is 27mm that would be more than 4.75T, the whole setup is only as strong as your drawbar and tounge so have a good look at the engineering of the towbar before you go pu...

derk

It's not a daily but will be used to drive to 4wd spots mostly red rocks. So you would recommend just a auto locker in the rear nah I wouldn't recommend one at all if your mucking around on soft beaches mate you'll only end up digging a deeper hole when you get stuck :D wider low pressure non aggre...

derk

Rusty wrote: But I'll certainly look at the fuel filter as it was the next on my list. Although it is relatively fresh....

That's usually first thing on the list mate

derk

zukmeista wrote:Well I've already changed that...

so that makes it your hoses or steering box then mate but it still usually ends up being the pump

derk

its basic hydraulics, it can only be the pump, hoses or steering box, it just about always turns out being the pump mate

derk

mcphail wrote:im only plainging on keeping it for a year realy need to buy a house but shall see how it goes

Average Auck house prices are getting close to $1m so might be cheaper to keep the zuk instead

derk

try searching out mainland winch challenges and you might find a bit of info about how he set this one up, looks like a cruiser or something else winch under there? I don't know the truck only seen a bit of footage of it on SI winch challenge youtube clips.

derk

how long do you want to run your camping fridge the battery will go flat pretty quick with a fridge hanging off it

derk

peter munro commercial in chch usually have a few sets left over from upgrades they flog off on trademe

derk

take plenty of sandfly protection

derk

last set of semi sealed I brought from BNT were about 15 or 20 bucks each

derk

they are well known for the chassis cracking around the steering box its worth climbing underneath to have a look its an easy repair if its cracked and its most likely the big end bearings have already been done they all failed at 100k and most of those things have all done 300k-500k+ now

derk

I have however found a 1uz V8 for a good price and am interested in how much it would cost for a professional to install. Cheers bellhousing, clutch, flywheel, engine mounts, radiator, fuel lines and pump, exhaust, wiring, ecu, lvvta certification, brake upgrade to meet lvvta brake test requirement...

derk

is that a split case on the back of that thing, there's different thickness thrust washers to get the correct endfloat on the idler, also worth checking the idler needle roller bearings and spacer are installed in the right order if its chewing out thrust washers, looks like a ton of room for the ra...

derk

Hi, What is the largest diameter tire size I can fit legally on them? legally for use on a public road you can increase the circumference up to 5% greater than what the vehicle was fitted with from factory or greater than 5% if you get it lvvta certified, off public roads you can stick whatever siz...

derk

9 bucks for a washer pump at pick a part mate they are all pretty generic sizes

derk

have you worked out if its OBD, OBD2 or something else, OBD2 came out around 1996 but wasn't necessarily implemented by all manufacturers on that date OBD you can short the pins on the diagnostic plug and count the pulses on the engine light to read the code(s) but OBD2 needs a scan tool to down loa...

derk

prob depends on how you are using the thing but 29's are more forgiving on cv's than 30's

derk

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derk

its ok for your bush hack but you wouldn't want to do it to a road going truck, you need to get the height back down with the SOA or you'll spend more time on your side than on your wheels :D it takes a bit of pissing around to get the right combination of saggy springs and shackle angle to get the ...

derk

yourlocalheadhunter wrote:ive put 2" kit in my ln106

what kit did you stick in it mate it should be sitting level you might want to go back to the supplier if the arse is up and the nose down?

derk

the whole thing is a grey area mate, the 5% +/- is overall circumference not diameter so I assume you calculated it that way, as all tyre sizes (diameter) vary manufacturer to manufacturer regardless of what the size is embossed on the sidewall so nobody could accurately tell you exactually what the...

derk

BMC wrote:Would also like to b able to obtain WoFs at testing stations

Any feedback would be great.

Your joking right

derk

there was a time the cert guy wouldn't let the plate out of his hands until the adhesive tape had been taken off the back and he had personally riveted it to the engine bay

derk

its a siphon push/pull effect so all you need to do is make sure there's enough coolant in the bottle irrespective of where its mounted

derk

you'll probably find guys will be climbing over the top of each other to swap their standard height or 50mm lift suspension for your lifted springs/shocks, adjustable panhard etc with a few beers or cash your way :D so it might be worth considering that option before you throw a grand or two at new ...

derk

not sure how to find the clubs around wanganui. Are there many areas in palmy? Wanganui 4wd club is mostly competition oriented so good if you've got an LS1/LS2/LS7 buggy or cowper truck or something :D manawatu 4wd club is a bit more diverse and caters for a larger cross section of 4WDing, have a ...

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