Going South (uphill) on Napoleans hill, go along the top and I think it is the second right turn. Just before you start going downhill. It would be interesting to try doing it uphill...now there is a plan!!!

Yeah well the truck is going again...kept flattening the batteries due to an auxillary power supply problem! So, all going well I will be there. Shouldn't Cockeye come after no name road coming from that direction? Also, 30" tyres could be a problem on napoleans hill, but have ropes etc. Al I found ...

Padero. I will leave work at 3.00, because my passenger (maybe) can be there then. That is from Charteris bay which is about 35 mins from Yaldhurst. Give me a call on 0210433507 and we can meet at the Yaldhurst Robbies carpark if you like. Otherwise I will keep a listen going on channel 11 PRS.

Leithfield Leithfield, where the f##k is Leithfield? Oh thas right! It is where we stoled your pub's cook from. Remember Bruno! He is all ours now. Anyway what time is peeps leaving on Friday? I can get away anytime after lunch, which means you could be many many handles behind and have to catch up ...

OK, all booked in for both nites. Can't do much at work just now so the rims are changed, oil is changed, just need to get me changed. Talking about change/chains, I spose I better chuck mine in because I have been caught B4 without them and not allowed over the passes...even though a rav4 with dog ...

OK count me in. I'll book at the pub for friday nite. Do I need to book for Sat nite and if so where?

Bugger. We have to take a Newstalk ZB prize on the night of the 21st. A free dinner bed and breakfast at Lake Coleridge Lodge!
Can you check the dates as I read the following weekend for the Westcoast trip?

Do I presume this trip is on July 28 to 30th? I could dust off my good tyres and come along if there is enuff room for a wee truck.

Regards...Robbie (getting cabin fever)

Aha, finally found my way into this site (or did Mike have a hand in it?) Neway we will be there with my somewhat stock Nissan, yes Mamakat has Easter off and will be coming!!! Looking forward to being towed through the mudholes by the peeps with huge tyres as usual. Being Otago born and bred we ...

I have 50mm spring lift, 40mm body lift, and on 33" tyres and the only vibration I had was when the rear driveshaft rear universal seized. This because it don't get enuff grease from the nipple on the sliding part of the driveshaft! If you pump enuff grease into this one to reach the rear universal ...

Just remove the bottom half of the radiator shroud. I have no over heating problems. The hardest bolts to get at are the back four...might need a gas axe! When you do the lift there are some wireing looms that need eased, and if you have swaybar disconnect it will need altering. Just do it slowly ...

Go for 40mm body lift and don't need to cut the tunnel for extra gear lever travel. And less water ingress probs! That is what I was advised and did! I used 80mm plastic and can give you the adress in Chch plus some I had left over if you are a Chch peep.

Regards...Robbie

Just off the phone to Al, and come what may we will be there for the training session. The weather forecast is not flash but we have ways round that...plenty of tarps and you guys will all have a decent raincoat...a wee tip, keep your body well wrapped and have warm socks...and wear shorts! Just ...

I wil be helping Al on the trainer group and I have CB, as well as a spare PRS handheld. I presume there will be a meeting at lunchtime where peeps can swap from one group to another?

Regards...Robbie

Yup. That's me. Now swb Safari.

Regards...Robbie

I was under the impression she liked going 4x4!

Regards...Robbie

I can't get tyres until the end of next month, but I will still be there. (Ican get simex but they are not part of my plan at the moment) I may put my new tyres on the back and run chains on the old ones on the front!

Regards...Robbie, who also has seats available (for a winch wench).

Wet weight of a SWB Safari is 2.3tonnes.

Regards...Robbie

Or from a mitzi!

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Yeah should be a starter...but I need two more tyres and they are on backorder...never mind you can have fun towing 2.5 tonnes of Safari!

Regards...Robbie

Bill if the road is not closed it will be fine, just it has soft spots that you don't want to hit too going too fast. Also some of them are so sft your truck may just sledge straight on if on a corner. Just need to be aware of the problem and drive accordingly.

Regards...Robbie

Bill...That road will have soft spots in it this time of year so be careful, presuming it isn't covered in snow and ice. What time are you gonna be there?

Regards...Robbie

Looking good. We are all booked in and two new tyres coming down from Petone to replace my slick fronts...chose to stick with the goodyears rather than simex which were the other choice...can't get any for the back until a back order arrives but still have chains if need be!

Regards...Robbie

So are we all go? If so I will book accomodation for me and daughter Angela, Friday at Otira Pub and Saturday at Greymouth top ten.

Regards...Robbie

Hope you can make it Bill...looking forward to meeting the old gang again!

Regards...Robbie

No matter what set up you use, make sure you seal thoroughly round the joint back from the aircleaner. It usually has a huge gap!!

Regards...Robbie

Actually I have a rope permanently connected to the factory front hook (GQ) and it has had a good few tugs on it...just it is so hard to get at!


Regards...Robbie

So are you a starter??? You will be OK whatever!

Hooks on a GQ on the chassis extension are fine. I have a GQ with an altered winch mount but all done with the right bolts The strain is equal going forward so no probs so long as the bolts are rated!

regards...Robbie

I am not the trip organiser, but, if you never get allowed on trips how do you get experience??? Fine by me so long as your truck meets certain basic requirements..being Mud tyres, certified recovery hooks properly mounted front and rear (a shackle (rated) in your towball hole is OK at the back, and ...

I'll be there mate!!!

Regards...Robbie