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by polcat
Thu Jul 19, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: Daihatsu
Topic: Rugger Rocky Geabox
Replies: 0
Views: 938

Rugger Rocky Geabox

Hi all, I have a 90 rugger 2.8D and the transfer case has just decided to go to air, thus I am looking for a gearbox/ transfer case for this truck.
can anybody help? :o
by polcat
Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:18 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Anyone gone tubeless with beadlocks?
Replies: 23
Views: 15378

Re: Anyone gone tubeless with beadlocks?

Does anyone on here use those "Second Air" beadlocks? I think they were branded Staun? 2 advantages that I can think of are; WOF-able and they "lock" both beads. Hi all, I run the second air Micky T rims, 8" on my V8 cruiser, no probs at all since ditching the 10 inch rims, when these were on I ...
by polcat
Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Public use of Defibrillators
Replies: 14
Views: 2394

Re: Public use of Defibrillators

fab idea, having personally been involved in circumstances where one of these may have been the difference it would be great to see some out there to clubs like ours.

our demographic is not getting any younger!
cheers
StuB
by polcat
Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Best Gearbox& T/case behind 350 chev
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Re: Best Gearbox& T/case behind 350 chev

Do you want best or most cost effective (bang for buck)? If you want to biff massive dollars at it, go with a saginaw 5 speed and atlas transfer case, Won't be much change from $15k though I would think. Or otherwise 5 speed from a 60 series 2H or 80 series 12H and transfer to suit. Most cost ...
by polcat
Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Best Gearbox& T/case behind 350 chev
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Best Gearbox& T/case behind 350 chev

Hi Guys, just polling where to go here, have to tickle up the motor and whilst it is out a 5 speed box would be great, what is the best box and t/case to use for this?
it is to go in a 55 (same mountings as a 40)

help appreciated.
cheers
SB :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by polcat
Wed May 13, 2009 7:14 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 40s porn page for fj40s
Replies: 84
Views: 9917

Re: 40s porn page for fj40s

Not exactly a 40 but pretty close , This must be older and uglier than Taz01 , from wat I could see of it at the Redneck Monster garage it had a 350 Pretty sure that was on trademe a year or so ago. Only 3000-3500 if I'm thinking of the right one and it looked very rust free. Dude in Ashvegas or ...
by polcat
Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:26 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Fj 40 disc brake conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 1002

Re: Fj 40 disc brake conversion

thanks for that , big help.
cheers
sb
:D
H2OLOVA wrote:
Sadam_Husain wrote:I've got a set of H20's brackets sitting in the shed and can make a template for you Stewart :mrgreen:


Disclaimer: subject to H20 allowing his intelectual property to be coppied :oops:



Nothing to intellectual there :lol: Go for your life.
by polcat
Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:35 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Fj 40 disc brake conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 1002

Fj 40 disc brake conversion

Hi Guys I see there is a thread to carry this out last year I am looking at getting the template for the Subaru calipers that will fit a full floater (4 bolt), I understand h20 had one (in the thread) does anyone know or able to get me his details or help here. also what discs are used for this ...
by polcat
Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Rear Disk Brake conversion on cruiser
Replies: 62
Views: 8929

Re: Rear Disk Brake conversion on cruiser

Hi guys very interesting reading the amount of work and modification required to get this done, is this the only option here as I have a full floating 40 series to do having just sorted the front ones, by the by the bleed nipples being on the top was a great solver for my install! I thought there ...
by polcat
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:07 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Cheap Winchs 9500lbs $400 made in china
Replies: 251
Views: 32931

Great, will keep a lookout and keen to hear how you found the sample of synthetic rope.
will keep a lookout for your listing
cheers
Stu :D :D
minefield wrote:After xmas there will be a new list going out. :)

There will be a new winch posting

And a new synthetic rope posting


Graham
by polcat
Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:12 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: RUNVA brand of winches
Replies: 7
Views: 1465

Sadam_Husain wrote:The guys have just done a bulk deal with runva Stu. Some of the guys that have brought them will be able to give you some feedback about them

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... &start=120


thanks for the reference, it certainly appears that the number indicated makes these worth a go with the performance as well
cheers
Stu
by polcat
Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:04 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Cheap Winchs 9500lbs $400 made in china
Replies: 251
Views: 32931

I think this is very trusting and a little risky for him. What if several or all of us were to back out? He'd be stuck with a whole lot of winches with no immediate buyers. I will put my hand up if anyone cannot make payment............ as will i... :whizz: Are these still available, I am after a ...
by polcat
Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:56 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: RUNVA brand of winches
Replies: 7
Views: 1465

electric winch

hi guys my use is self recovery on an isuzu bighorn so no pto potential that I can see, and a bit on the heavier side in touring form at over 2 tonne so the winch I am considering is this one m and I have had a look at the Warn and superwinch equivelants and of course the price point is huge, just ...
by polcat
Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:38 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: RUNVA brand of winches
Replies: 7
Views: 1465

RUNVA brand of winches

Hi Guys, has anybody had any experience with these, they seem robust (check out the weight) and of course they are cheap compared to others.
I am looking at adding a winch and or course hydraulic is expensive so electric seems the be the way.
comment and experience please
cheers
Stu :)
by polcat
Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:29 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Deadwood Safari National Trial 2007
Replies: 64
Views: 7158

in fact over 100 entries, weather fine after nice bit of wet, tracks should be a bit of a challenge, bodes well for a great day for both spectators and those competing. good luck guys cheers disclaimer: shit all those trucks all look the same to me anyway x2, should be a good day, seen heaps of ...
by polcat
Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:23 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: another Welli newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 974

Thanks Mark sounds like you have a few there of interest and thanks to the other guys for the welcome, Jerry has probably seen me round as we have covered approx 35 trips since our relocation, been fab. look forward to more exploration. cheers Stu Hi Stu. Welcome to the Wgtn gang We do the family ...
by polcat
Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:33 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: another Welli newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 974

another Welli newbie

Hi guys, come from the deep south but relocated to the capital about 12 months ago, have found the Wellington area excellent for the 4wd thing, been dong a few trips with family. Have an Isuzu that has evolved over the past year, now reasonably capable of most things. known as POLCAT! recently ...
by polcat
Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: Hubs please...
Replies: 7
Views: 1271

Just saw some manual hubs of tardme form an 88 bighorn... These wouldn't fit up to the 93 model would they? Cheers, Rhys Believe it or not yes they should, I drove my truck to a wreckers and took the manual hubs from an 89 trooper, slipped on like new, kept a spare as well. remember the circlips ...
by polcat
Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: Isuzu web sites
Replies: 1
Views: 895

and another with special gear for isuzu's
enjoy. http://www.independent4x.com/
:D :D
by polcat
Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:02 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: trooper, any good?
Replies: 16
Views: 2810

RJT wrote:hmmm... Could definately do with that slippery diff and them springs...


Hi RJT, that diff is posted on at $150, which is cheap!! may be worth following up?
cheers
:D
by polcat
Mon May 28, 2007 9:20 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: trooper, any good?
Replies: 16
Views: 2810

hey thanks i like the mu but i need something with 4 doors, ive got a 2 door 4wd at the mo, and just need something more...well..big. thanks for the tips. Hey Fish, I have been using mine for the past 3+ years for the family stuff and of course the occoasional diversions that you do, have fitted ...
by polcat
Sat May 26, 2007 10:30 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: trooper, any good?
Replies: 16
Views: 2810

Hi guys, new to this forum, but here goes, Troopers here are underrated, I went through a process when i bought my 4wd and yes it is a bighorn, soled as a trooper in Aus and here in NZ badged as a holden, very big in th US and also very capable, easy to do up with loads of parts available. worth a ...

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