Thanks alot for that advice mate!

My BJ74 cruiser came with a factory PTO winch. No worries up until the other day it started dripping oil, and i hadnt even used the winch that recently. Looks like its comming from where the shaft connects up the houseing so im guessing its the seal gone or something? What is involved in replaceing ...

Are we going to the ashley? Where and when?

Yea mate im keen on that one. Dont wana go into anything too gnarly, but dont wana be bored either!

Waipara is good if theres been some rain.. probably wont be much water in it. And theres alot of access issues there lately. Waimak is too fenced off, ashley is ok, not that great. Whats the hurinui like? On the way towards hamner? Im not keen on crossing the main stream unless its low as.. but if ...

That would probably be worth just buying instead of makeing.. may as welll go that way!

It dosnt say whats in the kit though, thats why i asked.. If its just a coulple of bits of chain and some shackes i could make one because i have alot of bits n pieces lieing around

Has anyone made a high lift jack winch kit? What do you need to make them? Cheers

This one sounds mint i might have to go.. What do they mean high clearance vehicles though? My 70 isnt lifted but its on 33s...

Yea i think shell be right. Thanks mate!

Never been in there.. aw yea sounds good. the 15th will be good?

1. Whats the selwyn river one like?

2. Is that upstream or downstream from state highway 1? Done both ways, isnt really much of a challenge..

3. Avoca river is a long way from chch and is an overnight trip..

4. Is the track into the Townshend hut very challenging?

Are you chch based?

The plate and pins idea is a very good one, but how does it measure up against other anchors in relation to the amount of differant terrain you can use it? Would it work in shingle? I need something that can be used in river beds and mud and yea pretty much everywhere! Maby im dreaming...

Sadam_Husain wrote:

kruzin wrote:I have already read that thread, but it dosnt tell me that much.. And the diagram isnt the most helpful either.. does anyone use the plate and pins anchor?

Yorick's recent wrecker threads got some info about plate and pin anchors

Where are they?

If you are from Canterbury region, come on the 70 series trip!

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Yea mate im definately keen. Early december? Second weekend? where would we go? Spread the word, lets get a few goin

I have already read that thread, but it dosnt tell me that much.. And the diagram isnt the most helpful either.. does anyone use the plate and pins anchor?

Could anyone post some dimensions for a 70 series cruiser?

Has anyone made a ground anchor? If so, what did you use and how effective is it? Any diagrams will be very appreciated. (saves me of going through trial and error)

A folding plough type sounds like the ticket, but probably wouldnt be any good in shingle river beds??

Sweet setups guys! Gota be ready with your gear, thats for sure.. And the 70 series trip sounds like a good idea! Il be there for sure..

if you had of asked early on this week i could have helped you out as i had a 54 scoket. ill had it back around tue nex week if you need a hand stil jono Aw its alright mate, i just need to know the size because i have been offered a socket that will do the job from a mate who has a box of huge as ...

hireing a mountain radio is going to be the ticket then i think. Thanks alot mate!

If You are worried about the elcetric winchs, dont bother with them. I recommend getting a manual with a PTO winch, the nissan ones are f**king strong as and give little trouble with, the right sheer pin, compared to an electric winch. All in all, If you get a (good condition) manual safari that has ...

H2OLOVA wrote:i take it your talking about the wheel bearing retainer type nuts? if so they're 54mm

Yea that sounds about right. I just need a socket to undo them because im not a fan of useing punchs to undo nuts. Cheers mate!

Good stuff mate. . You have written here about PRS and CB, but what about VHS? Dosnt anyone use these? Because it would be really handy to have one that can get emergency services, forecasts, AND, be able to talk to everyone..

Hey thanks alot guys, really appreciate it!

Aw F**k haha never mind!

Aw really? So its CB to CB only? No weather forecasts or emergency comunication?

This is a long shot, but can anyone tell me the size of the nuts that are screwed onto the axle houseing inside the hub of a Bj 74 cruiser? I want to get a socket to fit this nut.

That looks great mate. Is it very light? Yea it looks quite professional, but is very practical. Its not light (i havnt got it bolted down and it sits in there nicely with its own weight) but isnt heavy either, if ya get wot i mean?? The 25x25mm steel RHS (square hollow steel) is quite light, but ...