One of those situations, when you're ripping stuff to bits and suddenly you get that sinking feeling that the thought that just popped into your head would have been really good to have had before you started... Anyhow, here's the thing: there's no asbestos in automotive roof-lining insulation is ...

Hey thanks guys. Skid, I hear you! if you are going to a certain certifier in your area and he has told you not to do it, and he will be the one certifying your vehicle, then it makes sense to listen to him. so I would do as he says, unless you are taking it somewhere else, then I would ask that guy ...

hmmmm... was this a dumb question or are they shy???

Been advised that if I put in a cage (front 1/2 exo), the longitudinal rear braces from the main hoop to the floor will mean it won't certify with the rear seat in place (please assume that main hoop isn't a problem in itself, and that the diagonal crossbrace would be removable). This is going into ...

That's bloody mighty thanx. ...Coz I've noticed one or two old XDs lying around the local rubbish dumps -- arr, I mean 'river beds' -- so I might have ta check them out a bit closer.

I have marked the roofrack height on the aerial up front so I don't get caught out in the bush with low hanging trees. Al Ha! Just the other day, I came trundling back up a bushy wee track I'd been exploring, when the glint of a shiny thing caught my eye... "What's that shiny thing hangin' from ...

Hmmm. Ok, I'm interested in this. Between me and a couple of mates there might be an application here that needs attending too... :bom: Are you guys referring to Falcon ute springs, or s/wagon etc. Are these the longest leaves in captivity or just fairly long but easy to get hold of..? Has anyone ...

BJ70 at 1935mm. That's on the high side, near the back - and it changes when I climb on the truck to measure it Width is my issue. This usually gets worse at altitude but doesn't show up too much in carparks where most folk seem to give the old girl a fairly wide berth -- have yet to get any ...

what sort of truck is it going onto...would pto work? ... Yeah. What sort of truck, and do you thrash your gear -- properly? I went for a PTO winch for my cruiser, but, aside from the fact that not all trucks have PTOs, the weight of the setup would chernobyl a little Suzuki, which are really just ...

...i started to pull it apart under the bonnet, has anyone removed one from this model? the aircon is in the way, is it safe to take that out of the way or do you loose the gasssssss. ps if you have one for a 89 2.8 tdi yell out, oh and i need a windscreen too Aircon is pressurised. A frigie can ...

http://h1.ripway.com/minorlcv/4x4/DSC01732.JPG Am also doing some preventive maintenance while I'm at it. Any recommendations of items worth replacing while I'm in this deep appreciated.[/quote] ...What about... "clean the shed out so I can fit my truck inside" Sorry, couldn't help that one (don't ...

Front is much the same - just have to remove the free-wheel hubs first, and then have to turn the C/V to the right angle with the flat on top so it will come out of the swivel hub. Ah, yep, after the brake caliper, rotor, and spindle are removed -- or did I do it the hard way... I congratulate you ...

I like the idea in principal, but once your coilovers have fully extended you have nothing to 'push' the diff down any more, so it may not help keep your wheel on the ground enough to give traction . Similar in principal to a buggy leaf or 3/4 ellipticall set up used on rear leaf set up. though the ...

Mattman wrote:Cheers, they don't have a Wellington store anymore!

Anyone know of something like Para in Welly?

Cheers
Matt.

Try Industrial Conveyors in Lower Hutt. Wish I had the phone no. or address but the dude couldn't remember them.

I know bugger all about your engine (lucky by the sounds of it) and I'd certainly be putting money on the other guys being right but, depending on all the details of how much water's getting blown out etc., it could be worth trying a new radiator cap, and make sure it's the right pressure. I've ...

Aye, it sounds like you're well sorted and back to stuffing your haggis but for future reference... we've got a wholesale place locally that does conveyor belts, rubber sheeting etc., including heaps of different rubber extrusions -- surely there'd have to be a similar outlet down there somewhere ...

Jeez I love doing standby. I noticed an old thread on aircon regassing and thought I'd add some stuff on it here. I'm not a car aircon specialist by any means but I'm in the frige trade and might be able to save someone some $$$ 1) If you want your aircon gas charge to last, USE IT - regularly ...

Leaving the ropes where arseholes can steal them can be entertaining, if you make sure there's a dirty big rottie at the other end. One arsehole years ago, when he stuck his hand through an open window of my uncle's car, found that the window was open so that the f**kin' big doby inside could ...

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=7367&highlight=post+pics Cool. Just goes to show I'm not totally lost, coz I just learned something. http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/images/albums/album238/Toy4wd_008_smalla.thumb.jpg http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/images ...

Sorry got a quick step by step for posting photos

It's not a lie. If you pressurise your engine it can go underwater. Has anyone worked out a good, reliable, way to supercharge a 3.8L? What supercharger, manifolding etc. How does the drive gearing / volumetric capacity of the blower affect power delivery. How much boost is safe without engine mods ...

Jerry wrote:Do you have a copy of the article and was there a pic with it?

Sorry mate, binned it...

Just saw that guy's name again! He had an article (the same one???)published just recently in HB Today. You guys saying he's a PANZY? Certainly, 'arsehole' fits, as well. Being a hunter / shooter / etc. I am well practiced at being pissed off by this type of person. Fortunately for us, I actually ...

Gudday; bloody hell you crack me up mate (with all due sincere respect) BECAUSE of two things. a): "I don't think I'll get into anything too serious in terms of 4wding"... It's ok, I used to say that. Just go with it. At least you've got the RIGHT truck for "whatever little 4wding" you do... My ...

Pictures would be great if you can.... got a local guy looking at this.. Cheers Reece Yeah, I'll do my best. Everyone knows I struggle with welding, but by comparison, technology and me are locked in an on-going death-battle. Also the kids have pukkled the camera I think. I'm trying to get it ...

Glutten for punishment that I am, I might just have to pursue this whether or not pulling onto the top works out. There are some things that just need to be known. I have considered the "winding the worm gear out the end" thing, because I too have heard it happening to Nissan winches... Actually, I ...

Thanks for your comments. It's all good. If only nuclear power station designers thought this much about their little design problems. It's all a fine balance I guess, between bustin' something big, and having to spend the night somewhere wet and cold, or bustin' something small and being able to ...

Anyone else use Lucas Heavy Duty oil stabiliser? (Or any of the other oil additives?) I run it in both diffs (and both are LSD, so it's a bit of an experiment), transfer case, gearbox, and engine. They said to limit the mix in the gearboxes, but being the curious lad I am, I put a bit more in, about ...

Having never seen inside a MU hub, I can't comment BUT, in general terms, this might help someone... I messed around for a while trying to find a socket that would fit those "bigass" 50mm nuts Hilux / Cruiser style (I know some people just belt them with a bar or cold chisel) -- even tried Toyota ...

By the way, there IS a dangerously thoughtful reason for this tomfoolery. And the reason is ?? ... The reason is "a friend of mine... " has dicked around with the laws of physics and stuck his winch a 'bit higher than normal'. This increases torque loads etc. and the thought is that if it all turns ...