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by Denby
Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: dash top GPS - which one
Replies: 43
Views: 6885

Re: dash top GPS - which one

Bulletproof wrote:I spent a $1000 on my nuvi 760 and topo maps and wouldn't do anything different if buying another one. I know exactly where I am at all times on or off road.


Does the Nuvi 760 give you the ability to record your own track logs/trails?
by Denby
Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: dash top GPS - which one
Replies: 43
Views: 6885

Re: dash top GPS - which one

So which model Garmin will record a track/path of where you have been? And how easy is it to create your own maps eg the trails around Extreme Park / Hansen's Farm or Woodhill Jeep Park? I currently have a Uniden GPS501 which is OK as a GPS only but it has no map function and it is next to ...
by Denby
Sun May 03, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New Jimny parts wanted at reasonable prices
Replies: 2
Views: 728

Re: New Jimny parts wanted at reasonable prices

I know what you mean Dan. I went to Turners Damaged Vehicle Auctions last year with the intention to bid on a 99 Jimny. The photo they put on the net showed severe frontal damage but when I inspected it there was a lot the photos didn't show; - one front trailing arm broken & the other bent, - front ...
by Denby
Sun May 03, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Why you do not cross flooded rivers
Replies: 12
Views: 3286

Re: Why you do not cross flooded rivers

Oldroverlover wrote:If this is the youth of today god help us all :(


You mean the leaders of tomorrow that will make the decisions on our pension and health care when we are retired?
by Denby
Sun May 03, 2009 12:27 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New Jimny parts wanted at reasonable prices
Replies: 2
Views: 728

New Jimny parts wanted at reasonable prices

Can anybody recommend somewhere I can get some parts for my Jimny at realistic prices? I don't mind paying trade or even trade plus something reasonable but I am having an allergic reaction to paying full retail. Murphy's Law usually means that I will find out a couple of week later I could have got ...
by Denby
Sat May 02, 2009 11:54 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Why you do not cross flooded rivers
Replies: 12
Views: 3286

Re: Why you do not cross flooded rivers

I wonder what the cost to taxpayers and the rescue helicopter trust will be for saving this Darwin Award candidate?
by Denby
Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Body lift question
Replies: 3
Views: 892

Re: Body lift question

Fair enough. I wonder if there is any requirement (or someone has set a legal precedent) for the insurance company to prove where the vehicle needed to have a certification when they reject a claim. After my dad made a claim for a written off sports car (MG replica) and got the run around from the ...
by Denby
Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:48 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Body lift question
Replies: 3
Views: 892

Re: Body lift question

is a 50mm body lift considered fitting 50mm blocks or is it 50mm over the hight of the standard blocks? 50mm in addition to the standard rubber blocks Also do you keep the rubber blocks under the body mount( I'm guessing it is to reduce vibrations) YES ... unless you want to solid mount the body ...
by Denby
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: High Pinion Diff's - whats out there ?
Replies: 10
Views: 1023

Re: High Pinion Diff's - whats out there ?

‘90-97 Landcruiser (FJ-80 and FZJ-80)
http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/ about 1/2 way down the page

Nice....
A factory option on ‘93-97 Landcruiser FZJ-80's is a hi-pinion electric locking front differential.
by Denby
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: High Pinion Diff's - whats out there ?
Replies: 10
Views: 1023

Re: High Pinion Diff's - whats out there ?

Rotazuk wrote:Samurai coil front - 7.0" ring - very weak . 22 spline :(

+ Jimny... probably the same dimensions = very weak :(
And to attempt to swap an earlier Suzuki diff head you need to completely revise the steering linkages :evil:


Isn't the coil over Prado a high pinion also?
by Denby
Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: What to look for in jumper leads?
Replies: 15
Views: 3039

Re: What to look for in jumper leads?

go to a electrical whole saler, buy 25mm2 welding copper cable and heavy duty alligator clips, 4 crimps to suit and make your own pedro Definately.... and then you can make them any length you need. My set is 6m long (and I think they are 35mm2) which might seem excessive but sometimes you can only ...
by Denby
Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Is this any good?
Replies: 8
Views: 1910

Re: Is this any good?

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5568/p6081981.jpg http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15238 Re: my zuk by dave_a on Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:54 pm Hi guys this is now for sale, 6500. MINT condition standard coilys in this condition are going for that much on trademe and this one ...
by Denby
Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Is this any good?
Replies: 8
Views: 1910

Re: Is this any good?

how much do you think it would cost to lift? would want to fir 31s under it A set of new springs would set you back about $300 / $350 plus new shocks for another $300 / $400 (assuming it as still available). You might need to also do either a body lift or a virtual lift to get 31s under it and don ...
by Denby
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Is this any good?
Replies: 8
Views: 1910

Re: Is this any good?

A few words instantly come to mind; Overpriced (it is a 94 import based on the mid 80s design SJ410/413) Gutless (660 or 700cc turbo... the NZ ones are 1300 and for off road they often have a Vitara 1600 transplant) Orphan (where are you going to get engine or gearbox parts?) Barge pole You would be ...
by Denby
Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:37 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: What first, Lock-Right locker or Runva winch? POLL
Replies: 38
Views: 3621

Re: What first, Lock-Right locker or Runva winch? POLL

The best thing I ever brought was my Tirfor Hand winch. Slow to use but has got me out of some serious self induced shit while exploring.. Normally by pulling myself out backwards. I am of the same line of thought... back in the (bad) old days we went off-road with a Mitre10 one tonne ratchet wire ...
by Denby
Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Low Volume Cert, Speedo Issue
Replies: 13
Views: 2147

Re: Low Volume Cert, Speedo Issue

That sounds right for Robinson Instruments.
I understand the way they usually do corrections is to cut the speedo cable and insert a gearbox that has been calibrated to correct the error.

Nice work on the adjustment method GQTROL :D
by Denby
Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: A340/AW4 Auto Trans Controller
Replies: 28
Views: 17533

Re: A340/AW4 Auto Trans Controller

What is the 4 speed transmission used in the mid 90s Suzuki Vitara?

The Asian Warner 4?
by Denby
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: Video Clips
Topic: DEMON ENERGY TV AD
Replies: 20
Views: 4733

Re: DEMON ENERGY TV AD

That's right folks - you've seen our dedication to saving the puppies on nationwide TV and now you can check out the Demon Car Wash babes for real! And get your car washed. Cause that's why you're there right? To help save the puppies? Good on you mate! So on April 4th you can check out the Demon ...
by Denby
Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Pocket chainsaw
Replies: 4
Views: 983

Re: Pocket chainsaw

I saw the thread header and the redneck inside me thought ... a small petrol powered chainsaw you fit in your pocket - I gotta see that. I am a little disappointed, no petrol engine and it looks ... well ... handy but not quite what I thought. This is probably what you were hoping for 60Tamp2fHhg
by Denby
Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Cheap Air Lockers,, Ex China
Replies: 59
Views: 13886

Re: Cheap Air Lockers,, Ex China

I suppose it comes down to what sort of punishment it will get and how critical it is to be able to drive home or even back to the trailer. I would love to save a mountain of dollars on a front air locker for my Jimny but the fear of buying something that isn't up to the job and then having to spend ...
by Denby
Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Longer Brake Hoses
Replies: 17
Views: 2048

Re: Longer Brake Hoses

When I did my body lift the local Auto Stop sent my "samples" to Safe-R-Brakes. About 3 days later the samples were back in Auckland with another set made to suit... and they worked out at about $35 each including Auto Stop clipping the ticket on the way through. I had tried Waitemata Hydraulics but ...
by Denby
Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 413 articulation
Replies: 6
Views: 1407

Re: 413 articulation

Options are to pull the vit t/c and shorten the output shaft, seal the output end of the gearbox and custom connect it to the 413 t/case (preferred option IMHO) Option 2 is to retain the full Vit' assembly but that means you lose the option for lower gear-sets in hi-range. I'm not sure but I think ...
by Denby
Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: getting max wear out of m/t on road
Replies: 28
Views: 3658

Re: getting max wear out of m/t on road

The same pressures you run for getting home from the bush.... because you have taken the expensive M/T tyres off and put a cheap set of road tyres from trade me on it. Alternatively you could run the M/Ts at 50 psi or more and only have the centre of the tyre making contact... but it will be ...
by Denby
Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:05 am
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: ARC views on 'off road impacts'
Replies: 17
Views: 3324

Re: ARC views on 'off road impacts'

REMEMBER

PeterVahry wrote:They are calling for comment before 6 March 2009
by Denby
Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Help needed, Steering shaft question
Replies: 6
Views: 708

Re: Help needed, Steering shaft question

The Jimny one APPEARS to be 395mm U/J centre to centre. And since Vitara & Jimny power steering boxes are often used in SJ conversions I ass-u-me they are the same size splines. Dumb question #153; Could you use a Jimny one and take up 15mm on the slip end? If not, can you slide the column through ...
by Denby
Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:11 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Best Suzuki 4x4 ????
Replies: 18
Views: 11992

Re: Best Suzuki 4x4 ????

If you want more punch you can give it a 2" body lift and fit a SJ410 (2.55 or 3.05) or a rock-crawler 4.16 transfer box to give it a bit more power to turn bigger tyres. like this one perhaps?? m Yea, one of those... but they aren't quite a bolt in and require new mounts and some sort of speedo ...
by Denby
Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Best Suzuki 4x4 ????
Replies: 18
Views: 11992

Re: Best Suzuki 4x4 ????

hi sorry not to hijack but does anyone know if the current model jimny is still a solid axle? Yes, solid axles and coils. This is the sort of flex you can get with the sway bar still attached (I forgot to take out the removable link I fitted) http://s397.photobucket.com/albums/pp53/DenbyNZ ...
by Denby
Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: ARC views on 'off road impacts'
Replies: 17
Views: 3324

Re: ARC views on 'off road impacts'

WOW

This is a must read... and probably a must respond.

And not just for people from the Auckland region... this has the potential for being the thin end of the green wedge.

I suggest you read all the questions before putting pen to paper.
by Denby
Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Best Suzuki 4x4 ????
Replies: 18
Views: 11992

Re: Best Suzuki 4x4 ????

I am definitely biased as I have a Jimny but I agree with Heath and coxsy's comments. One with a solid front axle (SJ, Sami, "Coily" or Jimny). And EFI would be nice (Vitara or Jimny). I was lucky that my daily diver was funded into a club toy by an insurance company due to someone else's poor lane ...
by Denby
Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: sj413 or pajero?
Replies: 12
Views: 1866

Re: sj413 or pajero?

Before you make your final decision you might want to price up the more serious modifications that you will may want in the future. eg what is a spring lift or maybe a Detroit / E-Z locker diff worth? Or even can you get crawler gears for the transfer box? You might (I don't know for sure) find that ...

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