Hi all Not sure if people still use this forum (I remember it from way back) but this used to be a great 4wd spot. I have been twice some years ago (say 2015 and 2017 probably) and it was getting pretty overgrown in 2017 and also access had been 'made difficult' by the logging company (plantations ...

This link worked a few months back - anyone got an updated one as the one at top is now dead?

Thanks

Selling my Mu, ceased engine. $1500 without wheels, in Wellington. Obviously you would need to bring wheels if you do not want to buy mine. Wheels/tyres $700. 5x 33" hankook muds 5mm tread (spare 7-8mm), 8inch white spoke steel rims (-19 offset) great condition. Also have 33" silverstones on 8 inch ...

What else are you planning to do to it? It looks fairly kitted out. I have a 91 (2. on 33s, body lift, suspension lift, air locker rear, auto locker front, intercooler, 17psi boost, turned up fuel pump, removed muffler from exhaust. Broken one CV at the front so far. Snapped two rear body mount ...

I have a mate who has run his 2.8 bighorn on diesel/engine oil combo. Unfortunately he is not on this site. I cant remember the rations he uses, but he starts it on pure diesel, and switches on the fly to diesel/oil mix (two tanks obviously) once at highway speed. It smokes like a train and he has ...

Does diff oil really work as PS fluid? Mine leaks i just make sure i clean it all up before wof. Can u mix diff oil and ps fluid so that it isnt too damped? Or do they not mix properly

Ok mine is leaf sprung rear and I rebushed all the ones in the shackles when I lifted it, I got a vibration which is definitely from the increased driveline angles - however only noticable upon acceleration. Both rear and front driveshafts havent lasted long before needing to be replaced (unis shat ...

Hi guys My truck is tending to run a bit hot on the open road and I think it is due to all the mud inbetween the radiator fins. Hosing it out doesnt work as it is pretty much burnt on. I have tried mag wheel cleaner before washing it and that helped a little bit. I plan to remove it this weekend and ...

Yeah it seems L is the light, S is the sense voltage (i.e battery +ve), then there is the fat cable which transfers the power. Is the casing of the alternator earthed by the fact it is screwed to the engine which is connected to the negative terminal? I only ask because there seems to be no terminal ...

Hi guys I am putting a second alternator on my truck in place of the AC pump, the standard one will just be for the vac pump. I have a couple of alternators and both have these L and S pins. Can someone tell me what they stand for? I guess one is for ground and the other maybe a dash light. First ...

I dont know what model suby its off but its a VF10 turbo. A mate has one on his 2.8 and it boosts higher but takes more revs to get it up to full boost compared to the standard turbo, so id say part of it is bigger. It's a straight bolt up afaik. Also the intake is at a funny angle so needs ...

Haha, I didnt realise I could provide this much entertainment. Im a young guy fresh out of uni and have only been working 4 months, im not exactly rolling in it and i dont wish to spend every cent I earn as I actually know how to save, unlike most people in this country apparently. I have already ...

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My old man bought the 2.8 I drive now in 94, and upgraded to the 3.1 6 years later, which we sold at 240km as it was shagged. The 2.8 still goes hard with 350km on it - never had the internals touched. Not as powerful but I always preferred the 2.8. You are right about the liners - I have talked to ...

Hey guys, I am planning a trip down to Christchurch to go 4wding with a couple of other trucks based down there, early May. I would love some advice on which tracks are worth doing/areas worth exploring as I have no knowledge of south island tracks and only have a book on north island tracks. We are ...

Man im thick, didnt realise easter was next weekend. Ill try make it if you guys go, otherwise next time

Unfortunately (fortunately) I just scored some a free return flight to Auckland this weekend. So I cant do this weekend but im mega keen for next weekend if you are free?

Haha my girlfriend is down from Auckland for easter but probably wouldnt be too impressed if i planned 4wding. Anyone keen for this weekend? I have no 4wd plans yet. Ive got a bighorn on 33s

Id be so keen for a trip to this place!

I've only been in Wellington 3 months, went out for a cruise with the gf up through the Akas and came to a clearing with a couple of guys on quads. I asked them about the track across the road which they said I would be able to do fine, which happened to be Odlins road when I asked what it was ...

Went out for a drive with my brother n law out to a paper road in Ngaruru/ tutukaka coast. Was a good track would be way better in the wet though dam there are some big drop offs on the side. Then did the one on Gray Road (small but good). He nearly put his truck on its side trying to make things ...

If you mean me Jerry im keen as
Tagged along with Wellington Family 4wd Club to the Aka's last weekend and loved it.
My stuff may be arriving from Auckland on the moving truck next Saturday though so would have to work around that

Cheers!

Well ive only been in Wellington a week (yep still cant find where to add a location to my profile) and was going to go for a ride on my mountain bike, until I found a hose at my temporary accomodation - so then I decided to head round the Red Rocks coast. Got as far as Cave Bay and back before the ...

Ah yep im on that forum too (you can probably figure out who I am) and I know the post you mean.

I didnt think they were the same, but someone will know for sure.

Last time I checked the chinese made a rear for the 2.8 but not a front air locker.

Ive done a 40mm ish suspension lift 50mm body lift on a 87 LWB At the front you do a ball joint flip and then crank the torsions, but yeah you would not want to go too high as said above. However I think CV breakage has a lot to do with driving style from what I have heard. Mine hasnt taken too much ...

I agree with mudgripz on the ratios, mines a 2.8 non widebody LWB and its 4.3 As far as cheapness goes, I bought a 2.8 rodeo LSD centre for $50 and paid an expert $200 to shim it up, a lot cheaper than a locker. Prob dont need to worry about changing ratios with 33s unless maybe you have an auto (4 ...

I have 340km untouched internals and just unplugged the crankcase breather from the air intake and vent it down near the chassis. Plugged the air intake side obviously. Works great only concern would be deep river crossings i guess

All the details on mine are in that other thread I think

http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff182/ltom010/?action=view&current=DSCF0357.jpg

Would imagine a 75mm body lift is quite a bit more work than a 50mm lift