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by Edsbae
Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Hilux surf for sale (needs rebuild or good for parts)
Replies: 0
Views: 261

Hilux surf for sale (needs rebuild or good for parts)

Hey guys just thought I would let you know Im selling the doner vehicle I used to fix another surf...


Check it out on trade me at:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 549213.htm

It may help one of you with a project...
by Edsbae
Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 16th 17th
Replies: 18
Views: 4794

Re: 16th 17th

Went for a run through Woodhill yesterday and found it very cut up and some parts that used to be easily drivable only suitable for those with a winch and very big tyres. Anyway while out there went to one of the mud areas and tried to go through what used to be a puddle only to find that the ...
by Edsbae
Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Disco FOR SALE
Replies: 1
Views: 522

Disco FOR SALE

Hey guys, Thought I would let you all know I have a 94 disco V8 done 215km that I will sell for $2500. It has some body dents but seems to be fine mechanically and has a current WOF and REG. It is a 7 seater so thought there might be someone keen to get into 4wding and needs the space for the family ...
by Edsbae
Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:06 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 93 Vitara SWB 5spd For Sale NOW ON TM $1 RESERVE
Replies: 4
Views: 830

Re: 93 Vitara SWB 5spd For Sale

This is going on trademe today so if your interested you can soon bid for it on line.


I will post a link later in the day.
by Edsbae
Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: anyone running trepadores???
Replies: 30
Views: 3145

Re: anyone running trepadores???

Hey, not sure if you have decided on a set of tyres yet but thought I would give my experience. I run non compitition Maxxis Trepadors 35" on my 80 series cruiser. I have had them for a while now and done around 10,000km on them, mostly tarmac with a few trips to woodhill thrown in. I have only ...
by Edsbae
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 93 Vitara SWB 5spd For Sale NOW ON TM $1 RESERVE
Replies: 4
Views: 830

Re: 93 Vitara SWB 5spd For Sale

Hi, Im in central Auckland...

You can give me a call if you want further info.

Eddie 021 2356378
by Edsbae
Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 93 Vitara SWB 5spd For Sale NOW ON TM $1 RESERVE
Replies: 4
Views: 830

93 Vitara SWB 5spd For Sale NOW ON TM $1 RESERVE

NOW ON TRADEME $1 RESERVE SO GET BIDDING IF YOUR AFTER A GOOD PROJECT.... m I have a 93 Zuk Vitara SWB 5spd 1600cc that has been de-registered. It is in very tidy condition and I have done a lot of servicing on it as I was going to build it up to be my toy.... However my girl would rather see it ...
by Edsbae
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: My surfs real shaky, whats up ???????
Replies: 17
Views: 2249

Re: My surfs real shaky, whats up ???????

Had the same issue years ago with an old Daihatsu and it turned out to be the steering damper (shocky) that was shot. Once i changed this all was good. It had the same symptoms, ie shaking at speed (70+ kph) but ok at lower speed. Cheers T I agree, I have a 80 series Cruiser running 35s and just ...
by Edsbae
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Greaseing ball joints of 80 series?
Replies: 2
Views: 367

Re: Greaseing ball joints of 80 series?

Hey thanks for the reply...

I would like to grease everthing I can as it hasnt been done since Ive had the truck..
I have done all the drive shafts and so on but cant find any more grease nipples around the ball joints and so on....
by Edsbae
Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Greaseing ball joints of 80 series?
Replies: 2
Views: 367

Greaseing ball joints of 80 series?

Probably really simple but want to make sure I have the right idea...

Do I undo the bolt on top of the ball joint and fill from there till full or am heading in the wrong direction?

Any help much appretiated. Ed.
by Edsbae
Fri May 15, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 series Transfer caes leak....
Replies: 4
Views: 551

Re: 80 series Transfer caes leak....

Hey thanks for the referal, they dont have them in stock but only a few weeks away and only $17.80+gst compared to giltraps $65+gst....

Pays to ask the question on here....
by Edsbae
Fri May 15, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 series Transfer caes leak....
Replies: 4
Views: 551

Re: 80 series Transfer caes leak....

Thanks mate I will call today to see if they can help...
by Edsbae
Thu May 14, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 series Transfer caes leak....
Replies: 4
Views: 551

80 series Transfer caes leak....

Can anyone help me with where I could get a seal for the rear shaft that comes out the back of the trasfer case.... I have tried Giltraps but they are 3 weeks and $65 ex Japan.

I am in auckland so somewhere local would help.....
by Edsbae
Tue May 05, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Newbie from auckland central area....
Replies: 3
Views: 693

Newbie from auckland central area....

Hey to all you out there... I have had a few 4wds and have bought a 80 series cruiser that I have been getting out and about in but I have been beating it up a bit so have got myself a 93 Vitara Manual SWB that I can take out bush bashing without the worry of damage.... I am wanting to join a club ...
by Edsbae
Sat May 02, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Leaking diff (70 landcruiser)
Replies: 16
Views: 1400

Re: Leaking diff (70 landcruiser)

I have an 80 series and have just done this to the front diff, but have found that the rear drive shaft is leaking from the transfer case... Is this as easy to fix?
by Edsbae
Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: How high is your truck
Replies: 71
Views: 9879

Re: How high is your truck

Mines 2010mm, 80 series on 35s
by Edsbae
Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: For Newbies in Auckland Area
Replies: 9
Views: 1829

Re: For Newbies in Auckland Area

Yea I did this coarse too a few months ago and really enjoyed it....

Definetly worth while as a confidence boost if you havent done 4wding before or its been a while since you been out on the tracks.....

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