BlakeNZ wrote:with only a two inch lift, i'm not sure you need to do the panhard bracket drop. the angle doesn't change that much. I had a 3" drop bracket , and despite a decent lift, my wheel alignment guy said there was no need for the drop bracket to be fitted yet.

Great to know thanks

Hi all, Is anyone making replacement panhard brackets for a KZN185 after a lift or have pictures of one they have knocked up? Same question with dump pipes for the 1kz-te, it looks like a pain in the ass.. Also as of interest has anyone needed replacement extended brake lines after a 2 inch lift ...

Please post up you math and details, we are always looking to add a good tech thread as a sticky..

Why did u replace radiator in the first place? If it's caus it got hot u may find u have more serious problems than the cooling system..

They the ones with the two rings that have the holes with counter sunk Phillips screws?

Poor guy (yea fu$king right!!!). At least I know what he looks like now

yip, duno what its worth?

I have this dingy that im not using and looking to move on. Happy to take offers/deals etc

If someone wants just the dingy im happy to keep the outboard as an aux for my larger boat.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=675049271

something like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/landcruiser/auction-668406470.htm would make a nice hunting truck. What ever you buy becasue of where youll be hunting i'd get some side bars made up to protect your sills (bang, crash, thud).

its not a site its a community. There are cu#ts in every community. Just because the neighbour to the left of me has pissed me off doesnt mean im going to throw my toys and not lend my chainsaw to my neighbour on the other side..

Thanks guys

As above im looking for an old tractor tyre, ideally front tyre so its not huge. Free is good, beer can be supplied.

Doesnt need to have tread or even hold air.

one of these might help? Probably the cheapest option..

You need more aggressive tyres anyway

I'e run the original lokright in a road going 2 door surf, wouldn't have one again as there is another option which I used in the rear diff of my surf second surf which was a 4 door which I put a prado front end in blah blah, I put one of these in it and it was really good and although more ...

You changed anything recently? Ie body lift?

I'll be in for the Daniels trip on the way home if we have somewhere secure for tow vehicles near by, but not leaving the cruiser up there, been a few years since I was there cheers Tim There are a few spots on the way in where you could park up tow vehicles. Or talk to the guys at Reids Store ...

Bugger that if you want to keep it, spend the money and re build your engine. It wont be the cheapest option but it will last longer and you wont be buying someone else's problem child.

Ill keep an eye on this, will be keen to get involved either in a new truck or just meet up for a beer. The old lady has a holiday house next to the entrance of lake daniels track so ill plan on being there for the weekend and may have options for beds or hot showers etc. Prob take a few tools ...

Looks cool what sort of boost are you planning on running

Hey guys on the look out for some cheap 3" exhaust bends so far ive been finding $50 bucks, and im sure ive seen some cheaper. i will need 6x 45 degree bends, and 2x 90 degree bends. even if someone is keen to make some up for me. mandrel or crushed, aslong as they are not too restrictive. price ...

What are these brake issues you talk of rok? Sometimes I get a hard pedal in mine, usually if I'm chopping off a abit of speed entering into a corner. Its never happened going straight. Otherwise a great ute, ride quality of all ute's is poor, ranger no exception, the grunt and economy is great ...

There is an inherent issue with the ABS system (well I have spoken to 5 owners who have issues with brakes any way, that makes inherent in my special world). Might only be in the XLT though, but after driving all the current utes and an older lux and ranger, I just couldn't go past the current 3.2L ...

hosehustler wrote:Another old gem matt put together a few years back

https://vimeo.com/56579289

not to many of those trucks still driving around, a few old faces as well

Dont be affraid to check out a ford ranger But only the current one (and good luck for 25K). If you could stretch a bit more then you are almost in 100 series teritory, but I struggle to get my head around 30 - 35 grand on a 10 yr old vehicle with 200 000ks on it. If you can find a good 24v coozer ...

Dont be affraid to check out a ford ranger

Fyi a couple of kingfish have been caught from waimak mouth over last week or two, they are eating the smaller kahawhi.

Id be picking up a set of 31 ats or even road tyres on rims.

U sure its not because your rear end has much better flex than your front so both wheels stay on the ground and get much better bite with less slip. With your ifs front you will find as you loose weight on one wheel (doesnt have to lift off ground) that u start spinning that wheel and loosing all ...

if your after a lwb i have a 96 bighorn plaisir 180k's manual standard condition that i've been using as a daily driver. I'm looking to trade it in on a navara stx or ford ranger etc so would be happy to sell it on for what ever a yard offered me as a trade.