Hi Guys Havn't Posted much on ORE but i have been busy on the LN130 surf this last weekend. Brand new manual radiator and full coolant system flush, new thermostat and some fancy Antifreeze. Re mounted the trans cooler with a 1" gap away from the radiator and fitted new 400psi oil cooler hose as the ...

Pending sale from Tallsam66

Looks like I'm sorted cheers guys.

Hi Guys I don't post here much, Name is James from Rangiora North Canty and i'm after a pair of Surf LN130 lifted springs. 2" or 40mm (1.5") lift would be suitable 4WD bits sell new springs for $266 so i think around 150-180 would be fair. I will also consider coil spacers if they are the right ...

Hi All, I have only posted once or twice about a year ago but i do think this is a great forum with awesome information. So today i did up a new set of front bearings, rotors,pads and brake caliper rebuild ect. While i was under having a look around i noticed the driver side torsion bar had about ...

I avoid using Aerosol Dereaser's

Brake Parts Cleaner does seem to work very well.

In the long run it works out better to get 20L of Tergo Industries Enviro De greaser.

With the added bonus that it can be filtered and reused.

non toxic blah blah, it also works better.

whats the difference in Brake PAD surface area of the Big single Pots VS 4 pots like ? I just fitted some pads to the old mans lux and was quite impressed with the pad area on the hilux 4pot. If the supply pressure is the same then surely you want to go with the calipers that have more pad touching ...

From a 10 days driving ( road miles ) it seems to do about another 20-30 km per 1/4 tank which once you stack that all up is quite a nice increase. I am still yet to do a proper mileage test on a full tank of gas. No inter cooler got me a consistent 430 km per tank. i can notice a bit of extra power ...

I know it has been a long time But i have finally finished the inter cooler Piping off The intake pipe is clearance to fit on a non body lifted 4wd. and put it in service. Power and fuel Economy are improved and it isn't even running more boost or had a diesel pump adjustment yet pics of the ...

Have done some more fitting and finishing. Had to re do the Intake side piping, cut the hole for the intake side piping and checked that the battery and washer bottle still fit. All going well I can have some brackets made and its finished after its welded. Passenger side hole extended downwards ...

I'ts more for on road gains than for 4wd

but it should give a nice bit of extra puff up hills and for motorway driving ( daily vechicle )

if i can find some low profile fans i might fit them for more gains offroad

I have been freezzing my ass off doing more cutting for the intake side piping http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab4/83g4kadm/100_0428800x600.jpg and this is how the complete "Kitt" looks http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab4/83g4kadm/100_0429800x600.jpg With a 2.5 to 2.0 reducer that will take ...

Front Mount Intercooler on my Surf After having a search around on the internet I was not happy with the various Inter cooler Setups people have made for LN 130 Surfs. The top mount inter coolers didn't seem big enough and other front mount setups had very long ugly piping. I decided i could do a ...

Our Uni MIG 180 Amp single phase welder works great, under $2000 new and welds 14mm plate steel no worries.

Cheers UBZ

that's not a bad idea about reinforcing the mounts, i was just worried about the thin sheet and wanted to get some protection there ASAP.

might see how it goes and change if necessary.

Finished up the rest of the modified skid plate pics of the final product. http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab4/83g4kadm/Skid-plate-5640x480.jpg http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab4/83g4kadm/Skidplate6640x480.jpg http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab4/83g4kadm/Image021640x480.jpg This small ...

With a lack of information i decided to get right into it anyway I found myself a bit of 3.5mm Steel should be bloody strong. First i drilled the old spot welds to remove the frame from the old skid plate, this frame I will re use as its nice thick pressed steel and once welded to the new piece of 3 ...

Hi guys I am looking for ideas to build a front skid plate for my LN160 Surf. My truck unlike many others has intact Air Con and i would like to keep it that way as it gets used on the road every day. Sus lift is on the go but with 30" rubber front clearances is not fantastic. I have a supply of 3 ...

That's a cool Build PR After having a read of some of the good tech info on here i think i have worked out some long & short term practical modifications I have to be sensible as this is my only running vehicle and needs to get into polytech down the motorway 2-3 times a week. 1. Remove running ...

Hi Guys My name is James (20)I live in Rangiora North Canterbury, I have recently acquired my old mans LN130 Surf. as no stranger to working on cars i have owned a fairly modified BMW and currently saving an older datsun 300zx The Surf has a rebuilt motor, rings,bearings,pistons,new head,rebuilt ...