Oh, and my take on your money... $5k, SAS for $3500 - front Lokka for $600, Longfields for $1200... then go buy some 36x12.5 Simexes on the wifes credit card
Steve

Wouldn't I need a monster lift to get 36's on it?

Cheers

I be a bit oblivious to Aotea block. I sort of know where it is, but don't know the entrance. 'bout the closest I've got to it is peering at it from the motorway!

Dumb, I know

Not fazed by turning radius, just makes things more interesting

The arse end doesn't have a LSD, at least that I know of - if it does, it's shite!

The Lexus thing is a just dreamin' at this point

well apart from Steve who gets grumpy at times, but he's always good for a windup. Noticed that, think he's been spending tomuch time on the Pirate site they nail any newbe who sticks there neck out and they are so freindly they spend all there time giving each other the finger Just thinking about ...

Admittedly I am not the most gifted wielding tools, I don't have a shed either So any work that gets done will have to be done by a pro. Have a mate that is pretty handy, he could help me out with minor ( i.e. installing bits) jobs. He loves British cars, so he has plenty of experience with a wrench ...

Hmmm. At this stage I just want a more capable truck. Not looking for Hard Yakka as yet, but would like to get it to "Club" level. I'll get tyres on top of the 5g. I can explain this to the missus as a necessity See, lieing to the Mrs already! And so it starts, next you will be sneaking away from ...

Hmmm. I was thinking: Snorkel Suspension lift / Replace shocks with OME or what have you Body lift Rear locker Diff breathers and maybe a bullbar/winch? Just have a nudge bar at the mo. How big a deal is the solid front axle? At this stage I just want a more capable truck. Not looking for Hard Yakka ...

Righto,
Have a 94 Surf. 3.0l Diesel Turbo. Have 5g.
What would be the best way to spend this moolah?

Appreciate any advice.