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Ralfie

GST is paid on total cost, including freight. There is also a flat rate Customs fee to pay, usually about $42-$50 Most items don't incur duty these days but some parts do ........... When you pay for items on credit card with overseas currency you also incur a 2.5% currency fee charged to credit car...

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Yep, Bridon's (formerly Cookes) is the best place.
That way you know you are getting nylon for sure.

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Haven't done it myself but I would expect that you can unclip or remove the carpet without cutting.
Either the carpet will come off the back of the seat or remove from rear floor.
It will also depend on what your replacement seats come with as well.

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Thanks mr pete. Might have to get dad to ring a few wof places and see. Since I work on a dam in the middle of nowhere currently, it becomes a bit hard to contact people. Jeeps don't handle too well on the road without the sway bar. However if you want a wof, don't ask around, just take it in somew...

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they need their arses kicked. cops get trained in 4wding. Indeed.. :( Just shows you how competent our beloved Police force actually are.. :lol: Actually the police officer had nothing to do with the recovery. As an officer in a patrol car as opposed to 4WD he wouldn't have been training in 4WD tec...

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webfish wrote:Hi, what is the recommended oil filter (x2) for a 1990 GQ Safari TD42?

Genuine Nissan filters.
Well at least that's what Nissan advise ...........

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The last I heard on the grapevine was that the council would fix up the road, but not until summer, so we just have to have patience and stay away for now.

Ralfie

Here's what I did a while back, 3.5 to 5L Lit up all fours on the 32"'s but not on the 33's. http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~bdaley/rp.htm Bit extreme and required lots of other bits in the drive train to be uprated. Used a heap of fuel as well! Thats interesting, did the block require machi...

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Have had this landy for a few months now it was too good to pass up, it's a series 2 factory safari swb in very good cond, now it's had a few extras that were done a few years agos, it has a 3.5 v8 and five speed out of a 110 defender so it is full time 4wd now, also has had the front changed to th...

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Hi Land Rover people. My Land rover 110 HCP (with Nissan LD28 diesel) succumbed to chassis rust, and was sold for parts last year. I replaced it with a Toyota Surf, which is proving very practical, but I can't help thinking I would like to buy another Landy in the next couple of years, as a long te...

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Wow, Andi is going to part with Persephone ..........??
He must be in a bad way after all these years as they have had some good times together.

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They tried the rally trucks a few years back down at the Whakatane event. None of the rally trucks could keep up and not many survived the weekend, as they are built too light for winch challenge type comps.

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So you are saying that Nissan gear doesn't break?

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Why is it that all the trials vehicle a few years back used Toyota & Hilux diffs etc because they were the 'best' now everyone want's to throw them out for Nissan running gear?

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Deciding to put a set of STT's on my Challenger, currently looking at either a set of 305/70/16 or 285/75/16. My question is, is it better to go as wide as you can fit or am I better off pocketing the difference and save the cash? Any thoughts would be appreciated. If you did some research you will...

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The light is on due to a fault, possibly because you disturbed the circuit when the key was on. Because SRS is a major safety issue, they usually stay on permanently until checked out and reset. You will need a computer to reset.
SRS light on is a WoF failure.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OgD4gR5iXks Anyone know what axles the silver jeep has? Looks like afew more studs? They are Turkish, the two Land Rover Discovery II's are known as the ''ikizler/twins'' Heaps of their videos up on the net. Can't offer anything more on the silver Jeep other than what ...

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gutted oh well will have a nosey other side an have a go very confident in pajeros having owned discovery safari landcruiser (at 27 owned 38 cars so far :) any other tracks in the vicinity i should be aware of? or any good spots worth admiring the view going for a hike etc? give Vandy's Road at Pir...

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Hey any1 been lately have a shiny lwb pajero geting Muddys fitted asap have not been a few years since i had my last stallion with all terrains dont wana waste to much premium so whats changed? see following http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=39107&p=421516&hili...

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Do the hooks have any numbers on them? Most aftermarket tow hooks will have a max pull rating on them and will bend open when this is exceeded, some hooks will just break off which is obviously not good. Take a closer look. Those hooks do have the load rating stamped on them. More importantly is to...

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Thanks for all the info. Ive picked myself up a runva 9500-q. now can anyone recomend a good workshop or fabricator in auckland preferably the shore of west to get a plate made up to mount to my pajero? Where to start ....... Camco Offroad (Ranui) Jono Race Craft (Waitoki) Motortech (North Shore) 4...

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Hi guys, Iv'e just bought a Jeep Wrangler and I'm wanting to meet some guys who can take me out off roading with her. I am also wanting some advice on insurance companies, will anyone insure it both on and off the road? Cheers :) Welcome. For insurance best bet is Barley Insurances http://www.barle...

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Have bought a 4 cylinder J20A 2 litre motor 96 Escudo auto. Straight of the road. What would you do to it to turn it into a serious 4x4 ? Suspension, lifting, lockers etc What's the greatest down side of this vehicle, axles, gearbox, motor all strong or dodgy and needing upgrading ? Any advice, gre...

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Just spotted supercheap autos 9500lb winch is on sale $449 normall $899 anyone had experience with them. They looks fairly good im not looking for the top of the line kind of thing just something that can get me out of a pickle should the time come Its when you are in a pickle as you call it, that ...

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what would i need to remove off the jeep ? Cherokee of that age usually only has the drivers airbag and its mechanical not electrical like most systems. No warning lights on dash to worry about. No passenger airbag to remove either. Because of that I would say fit the bar and if come WoF time they ...

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How deep was the water ............
and how fast did you hit it?

You don't happen to have a body lift by any chance?
Therefore the reason for no shroud ...........??

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There are upgraded intercoolers available ex UK to fit the Discovery that will provide the additional benefits you are seeking. Either a direct replacement to existing or a larger unit that will fit in front of the radiator. Either way you do need to shorten your pockets or get longer arms. Anything...

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Checkerhead wrote:[

Is Klem still alive? Maybe if we give him enough shit his ears might burn and he will remember how fun winch challenges are? No Taupo 1000 this year, no excuses Klem.

But where are the winch challenge events?
(apart from the South Island ones)
Not much around these days.

Ralfie

yep, you answered your own question.

Ralfie

Mud Camper wrote:Cheers Juz. Much appreciated. Good size for me. Starting to wonder about an 8.25r16 - although not priced them yet. Anyone bought tyres that size?

255 x85x16 is the metric equivalent of 825x16.
They are one and the same.

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