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by vvilly
Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:40 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Toyota steering boxes
Replies: 1
Views: 3891

Toyota steering boxes

Hey all been a while since posted on here.

Got a question that may he helped on here


In my 185 surf I've used a 78 series steering box it was a we bit sloppy from day 1 of fitted it 7 years ago but looking into replacing it


Do the 80 series mount up the same as in chassis rails etc


Cheers
by vvilly
Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:17 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Another SAS question.
Replies: 8
Views: 2980

Re: Another SAS question.

Ln60 chassis
by vvilly
Sun May 22, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185
Replies: 356
Views: 56119

Re: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185

So havnt posted for a while. Few things have been fixed on the girl. Had the link arm bushes all machined up again done the kingpins. And she is driving perfectly. She was broken into just before Xmas and lost 90% of all my accessories in light bars spot lights go pro they even took my bourbons out ...
by vvilly
Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:07 pm
Forum: Winches, Accessories, Tools and Supplies
Topic: Parts From the USA
Replies: 12
Views: 6857

Re: Parts From the USA

4wdstuff wrote:Hi,
Don't have any of the King Pin Bearing Eliminators at the moment, but going to get some more.

There are designed to be used with High Steer arms as they press into the top arm

Cheers
Tim

So it won't work with my prado sas
by vvilly
Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Winches, Accessories, Tools and Supplies
Topic: Parts From the USA
Replies: 12
Views: 6857

Re: Parts From the USA

Hey Tim do you have a kingpin eliminator kit for hilux/prado
by vvilly
Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:09 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: 96 v6 surf
Replies: 102
Views: 34443

Re: 96 v6 surf

I cant answer that but alot of the 4 runner dudes in the states use them to give them 3 inches of lift.
by vvilly
Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: 96 v6 surf
Replies: 102
Views: 34443

Re: 96 v6 surf

If you gonna use the surf front struts. The early sheep shagga ones have the same mounts but give 3 inches of lift
by vvilly
Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: KZN185 surf aux tank?
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Re: KZN185 surf aux tank?

Been looking into it myself.

95 series prado the tank is central behind the rear diff.

The prado runs the same chassie

Then be the matter of duel fillers and switch for tank change or linked fuel cells
by vvilly
Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185
Replies: 356
Views: 56119

Re: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185

Lance and I didn't go to church on Sunday. But we dis turn some scrap steel into a bike rack
Mounted from the spare wheel carrier
by vvilly
Wed Jun 24, 2015 11:03 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: LJ 71 Bundera front diff
Replies: 2
Views: 752

Re: LJ 71 Bundera front diff

I have done it but you will have to get new carrier bearings.
I can't remember the exact size but it is not a normal genuine fit.
You will need the ID of the carrier and the OD of the housing.

Take both bearings to a bearing shop they should have em in stock
by vvilly
Wed Jun 17, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185
Replies: 356
Views: 56119

Re: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185

Had Tom jig up a tray this week.

Bloody happy
by vvilly
Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:20 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185
Replies: 356
Views: 56119

Re: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185

Unknown Gav said possible glow plug tip cause when I pulled them out they were practically brand new
by vvilly
Tue Jun 09, 2015 5:11 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185
Replies: 356
Views: 56119

Re: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185

Also had tom whip up a three inch including dump pipe
by vvilly
Tue Jun 09, 2015 5:07 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185
Replies: 356
Views: 56119

Re: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185

So had a sick engine as of late. Down on 2 cylinders.oil through my intercooler. Getting harder to start. And some nasty noises on start up. So got a low km one off Gavin at Country Automotive.
Fitted her what a bloody difference the old girl must gave been sick for some time.
by vvilly
Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: KZN185 Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 950

Re: KZN185 Parts

Are they interchangeable with the manual control units????
by vvilly
Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 21-22 feb
Replies: 20
Views: 4738

Re: 21-22 feb

kbushnz wrote:Happy Birthday KIWI_TERRANO
I went to work yesterday....And my handbrake cable was magically adjusted to fit the new Subaru caliper swap in the playdoh.
Now fitted and guess what... I have a handbrake that actually works....
Going to play with some wiring today.....


do tell
by vvilly
Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:02 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185
Replies: 356
Views: 56119

Re: VVILLY TONKA-KZN185

New shoes today.

Had issues finding 15x9's so ended up with 17x9's. And 35" hm2's.

And guess what
NO MORE DEATH WOBBLE
by vvilly
Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:07 am
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1GR-FE VS 5Z-FE
Replies: 5
Views: 4331

Re: 1GR-FE VS 5Z-FE

Thanks guys
by vvilly
Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:34 am
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: lake Daniels access and hut
Replies: 1
Views: 2825

Re: lake Daniels access and hut

Yup ill chat to ya when I come round
by vvilly
Sun Feb 01, 2015 4:26 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: wtd kzn185 parts
Replies: 4
Views: 814

Re: wtd kzn185 parts

Or ring him Leigh
+64276749347
by vvilly
Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1GR-FE VS 5Z-FE
Replies: 5
Views: 4331

Re: 1GR-FE VS 5Z-FE

So it willbe the same in the surf then
by vvilly
Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:52 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1GR-FE VS 5Z-FE
Replies: 5
Views: 4331

1GR-FE VS 5Z-FE

Hey all ive wikied info on both engines but hasnt been much help. I previously owned a 2003 doublecab with the 5z-fe, but looking at a later model surf than my current kzn185. obviously the 1gr is more powerful. More torque. And a pretty reliable engine. But what are they like on fuel as my 5z drunk...
by vvilly
Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1GR-FE VS 5Z-FE
Replies: 0
Views: 2434

1GR-FE VS 5Z-FE

Hey all ive wikied info on both engines but hasnt been much help. I previously owned a 2003 doublecab with the 5z-fe, but looking at a later model surf than my current kzn185. obviously the 1gr is more powerful. More torque. And a pretty reliable engine. But what are they like on fuel as my 5z drunk...
by vvilly
Sun Dec 14, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: does prado diff head have to be high pinion?
Replies: 18
Views: 2351

Re: does prado diff head have to be high pinion?

I kept the hp and lsd it just a matter of matching the carrier bearings
by vvilly
Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: solid axle swap VZN185 surf
Replies: 23
Views: 6597

Re: solid axle swap VZN185 surf

All I say is do your homework first. and this is the best place to do that. there is a wealth of knowledge out there. I see you used a KZN130 transfer. is that stronger than a LN130 transfer? do you know if the back of transmission on KZN185 & VZN185 are the same to connect ???130 transfer? if ...
by vvilly
Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:44 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: solid axle swap VZN185 surf
Replies: 23
Views: 6597

Re: solid axle swap VZN185 surf

The 185 chassie rails are wider. This makes it Harder to fit the shock towers and link arm assembly into the small gap, and for the geometry to work properly. There is not much margin for error. All I say is do your homework first. There is a heap of things to take into consideration when doing this...
by vvilly
Mon Oct 27, 2014 7:03 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: welding equipment needed reefton
Replies: 4
Views: 853

Re: welding equipment needed reefton

I'm in reefton too.

Need a hand???
by vvilly
Fri Oct 24, 2014 7:36 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Little Tonka aka Balboa
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: Little Tonka aka Balboa

tomsoffroad wrote:
vvilly wrote:
tomsoffroad wrote:Bit of a lift, 37s....... oh yeah :lol:


maybe some bars and a snorkel


True........ roll cage is always a good idea for learner drivers :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Lol yeah mate it got a roll bar in the boot.

I recon it a good we platform for her to get stuck in.

Mrs W is cringing at the thought
by vvilly
Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:56 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Little Tonka aka Balboa
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: Little Tonka aka Balboa

tomsoffroad wrote:Bit of a lift, 37s....... oh yeah :lol:


maybe some bars and a snorkel
by vvilly
Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:56 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Little Tonka aka Balboa
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: Little Tonka aka Balboa

cpt kernow wrote:good to see young'uns being put in manuals

get em doing it from the start then they have the proper full licence :)

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