Cheers Guys
I dont think getting in will be a problem.
I found a step by step guide online for getting the panel off from the inside, complete with a tools list.
Thanks all for the tips
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- Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:39 am
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Key snapped in door lock
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1448
- Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:43 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Key snapped in door lock
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1448
Key snapped in door lock
So the missus snapped the one and only key in the front door of our 1991 Toyota Hilux Surf .We went to a Toyota dealer and there is no key registered to our vehicle. Beveridge locksmiths will extract the broken key and replace it for around $100 if it takes him less than 15mins I was wondering how ...
- Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:52 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Replacing headlights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 538
Re: Replacing headlights
Ok thanks very much guys, Ill give it a crack tomorrow.
- Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:24 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Replacing headlights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 538
Replacing headlights
Hi fellas,
I have a V6 petrol 91 Surf, what is the easiest way to change the bulb in the drivers side headlight? Im far from a mechanic but Im sure I can manage this task?
Any help much appreciated.
I have a V6 petrol 91 Surf, what is the easiest way to change the bulb in the drivers side headlight? Im far from a mechanic but Im sure I can manage this task?
Any help much appreciated.
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:17 pm
- Forum: New Members and Beginners
- Topic: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2648
Re: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
i fitted 2" kit to my 90 surf,been in there almost 5 years and drives like a dream,really good handling etc and considering its on 35s etc it should have alot more sway then it does so yeh,id do it again kit for the price should include 2x rear springs 2x new hd torsion bars 4x shocks and a new ...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:29 pm
- Forum: New Members and Beginners
- Topic: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2648
Re: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
Ok cheers mate that makes more sense to me now..Ill do a bit of research.
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:20 pm
- Forum: New Members and Beginners
- Topic: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2648
Re: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
it would give you more clearance between the tyres and guards for articulation but it wouldnt give you any more ground clearance so you'll still get hooked up on the same stuff that you already get hooked up on Wow, I emailed a 4wd mechanic and said I was catching my tail pipe when coming back over ...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:02 pm
- Forum: New Members and Beginners
- Topic: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2648
Re: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
not sure what makes up a suspension lift kit mate to be honest.I made an enquiry with a 4wd specialist mechanic in Wellington thats the price I got?
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:48 pm
- Forum: New Members and Beginners
- Topic: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2648
Re: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
That is for a 91 Surf..
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:45 pm
- Forum: New Members and Beginners
- Topic: Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2648
Emu 2 inch suspension lift.
Hey guys,
Im looking at getting an emu 2inch suspension lift..Correct me if im wrong but this will give me more clearance? Ive been qouted $1700 + Gst.Is that about right? Or how difficult is it to do yourself? Cheers.
Im looking at getting an emu 2inch suspension lift..Correct me if im wrong but this will give me more clearance? Ive been qouted $1700 + Gst.Is that about right? Or how difficult is it to do yourself? Cheers.
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:41 pm
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6061
Re: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
I got up to cave bay on Saturday..let tyres down to 20psi and the truck got through all the sand with only 1 minor hiccup.I had to navigate around a protruding rock,where the tracks are on a lean.I slid off track ended up in the soft stuff.Reversed,went forward and she pulled through ok untill I got ...
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:33 pm
- Forum: New Members and Beginners
- Topic: What is a good portable air compressor for pumping up tyres.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6628
Re: What is a good portable air compressor for pumping up tyres.
we have a dive tank set up as well but cant really take that with us if we want to bring home paua.I dont live far from the quarry(WGTN) so not that big a deal to drive home on 20psi(I guess?) then pump up. just thought it would be handy if I needed to while over the gate.
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:48 am
- Forum: New Members and Beginners
- Topic: What is a good portable air compressor for pumping up tyres.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6628
What is a good portable air compressor for pumping up tyres.
hey guys,Im looking for a portable compressor to pump the tyres up after deflating for sand driving.what are some things I need to look out for? I see repco has a 120psi 12v 20L/min for $40 and also a 150psi 12v 40L/min for $ 70 this one has connections to go directly on the battery (if that makes a ...
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:33 pm
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6061
Re: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
basics wrote:you should post up here when you go out next, im sure lots would be keen to join you for a drive/fish/bbq
Yeah good call,will do mate... at the moment the forecast is not looking all that flash on the south coast for this weekend.
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:40 pm
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6061
Re: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
Cheers for all the help guys,Ill see how I get on with just letting the tyres down,and will let ya know how I get on.Of course Ill take spade,carpet etc.. will try not to dig myself into a big hole if I do get stuck... and will go round with another mate and his hilux.
- Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:23 pm
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6061
Re: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
I see some guys driving straight over the sand no problem. I always stick to the hard ground but want to be able to drive on sand too.I have been told to drop pressure and to take old carpet just in case aswell.It would be all the more better if I could avoid getting stuck alltogether, south coast ...
- Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:03 pm
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6061
Re: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
Cheers for the tips guys...I wanna get a set of tyres just for the coast,So bald road tyres are the go? How about tyre width,am I able to get wider ones that will fit on without mods?I see some guys driving straight over the sand no problem. I always stick to the hard ground but want to be able to ...
- Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:33 pm
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6061
Best tyres for sand.Without modifications.
Hi guys, Im a newbie to the site,and to 4wd. I do a lot of diving around Wellingtons the south coast(devils gate etc..).I have a Toyota v6 surf. I dont really want to modify the vehicle yet as at the moment it is the family vehicle as well.So keeping this in mind I would like to know what tyres are ...