I'm getting tired of replacing the mast on the electric antenna model. Looking for a flexible permanent replacement to do the job. Keen to hear from those who've done this and what they used. In the process of removing the electric motor from the guard. Not keen on coat hanger setups. Cheers for ...

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Built like a concrete shithouse, the dude walked away!

Joe

New owner of a Y60. Would like to know if anyone has upgraded their rears seats. They come in handy when you got kids. Currently have the narrow two seats between the wheel arch compartments. Bit of a pain if you want to fully recline the driver and passage seats, so removing the compartments. But ...

Thanks 109. I'm in the proces of shopping around for the rebuild. If it's too deal, I'm writing it off.

It's been a mare of a week. I've cooked the 13BT and she needs a rebuild.

Should I rebuild her or look for a upgrade. Contemplating a 1HZ (if I can find one- help if you can).

What other options should I consider in diesel?

Cheers Churchill
Thinking of importing myself,but it might not be worth the trouble due QA issues. Looking more likely getting these locally and fitted for the warranty.

No real preference other then dollars. Mostly touring and hunting wagon usage and the odd play in a 4x4 park. Thinking RD142 (not sure to be honest) since the wagon is 1986.

Wanting to do the front and back. Putting the feelers out for those who have done it. Any advise or opinions would be appreciated. i.e
where to place the compressor and switches,
Cheers in advance
Joe

Bingo! http://www.technicalequipment.co.nz/

Not having much luck with my friend google, but does anyone know where I can source a set of telescopic sliding rails for a set of draws?

Locally would be nice - Auckland

Cheers guys for the feedback

Nice secondhand one lying around somewhere in this world. It doesn't have to fit the PTO, but fit the Bj74 is a start.

Flick me a Pm if you have one for sale.

I'm a newbie so be gentle.

Joe

but mince pies a side...

I'll stick to the 32\11.5\15 on a set 15*8 rims. She's my daily drive and ocassionally does the school run. Do it once and do it right is the path.

JUZ- I just priced some BFG yesterday, may need to reassess that. Maybe a set of Nankangs instead.

MNC hit the nail on the head. 32's it is then.

Cheers guys your input.

Best check if I got saggy ones

Sorry it is a newbie question -
Wanting to replace my 31/10.5/15 AT KUHMO tires with some muddies. How big can I go without modifying my truck? Looking at a set of BFG at this stage, but open to suggestions.

Cheers,
Joe

I wasn't planning to put too up there. Probably 30kgs at the most. Somewhere to put the kayak for the trips to the maimai.

Yeah I saw the ones on TurdMe, but looking more for a cage setup. Planning to throws some lights up there when funds come available.

Looking to putting a roof cage on the truck (BJ74). Keen to see what people have done to get around this unique gutter system. Pictures would be nice.

Cheers in advance

SOLD!!

She's done 206K. Everything on her is stock exception to a snorkel fitted. Used as a hunt'n'fish wagon ,but hasn't seen much action on account of a young family. Used mostly as daily drive in jaffaville. Good condition for it's age. Couple of scrapes on the exterior, but nothing serious. Interior is ...

My recently passed father-in-law has leave me his 86 Crusier . So I'm a newbie in the toyota ways. She's an automatic, with a PDO winch on the front. What mileage would be expecting get from a 3.4 Diesel turbo? Will be using it for hunting and pulling a boat. She's got a 136K on the clock. Should ...

Thanks guys

The EF Alternator is 110amp

Yes its for the winch and spotties on the front and roof. It's all in the planning stage.

If the standard one can handle it...I'll leave it out

Question for the boys whose done this before... Is the EF Falcon alternator upgrade to my SWB 94 Vit is as easy has 'bolt straight on'? I managed to source a mitiz one. I figured I might have to change the leads to the battery to be a little more heavy duty. But what else should I consider before I ...

Yeah it's still on my to do list. Got the switch cleaned up and the wire ready to go. Sooo much to do on a little truck.

For a SWB 94 Vit. What are people doing for diff armor? Looking for ideals to weld something up and bolt on.

I did a search and these not much to go on.

Hmm I've followed this with great interest. I might do the same. Cheers boys for sharing.

Joe

Thanks suzookyman.

I'll try the rubber strips first and if no joy, the knee the next.

It doesn't bother me much in the city, but a recent long drive down the line, drove the nail in. 94 SWB Vit- the gap between door and frame start to whistle around 100km. Its worst on a windy day and trucks drive by. Was thinking of running down to Pararubber and buying some rubber adhesive strips ...

Cheers for the advice guys. I think I'm a little water shy now. I'll stick to puddles for now until I kit out my truck. But I learned alot!

Feel free to keep the comments/advice coming. I'm sure I'm not the only person who wants to take the "leap of faith"

I can see the logic in it. But my car wear a bra!
Me mates will...