Seriously?
Even though Thompson's is a public road does not guarantee that it is passable, in fact i guarantee that a standard road 4wd will not make it from Te Aroha to Kati.

There are many tracks off to the side of the main track that 'everyone uses' has anyone ever been 'done' for going on them?

Its June 2013 buddy! Hows things looking now?

Anyone keen? Heading up to top via main track then back down and out some of the side tracks. Keen to have another truck(s) join us. Any vehicle type welcome, expecting to depart from parking area around 10:30. Il be driving: FJ40, chev 350, locked rear, fiddle front, pto winch. My dad may come on a ...

if the seals go in your master cylinder you could get a similar result i guess..
I think the 'clang' you hear is likely telling you something. I would double check everything under there for something loose, have you checked the rear brake system?

Hi mate, bit of a long shot, but my mates hilux had this issue. Check the wheel bearings.. my mate destroyed the outer one on one wheel completely (when replacing there was nothing left that looked like a bearing ) basically the disk was able to tilt enough to spread the calipers hence the first ...

Hankook RT03's best tires ive ever used on the road truck (even though they are muds) out lasts normal road tires, can deal with mud and minimal if any road noise...

Hi guys, I need a replacement driveshaft/uj for the winch on my bush truck. its been made with a solid shaft and hence buggered the uj with gearbox movement Transfer case and pto 40series, I think i have heard they are the same as sj410 props. hole centers on flange 65mm need to half both halves to ...

how much for wheels and tires inc spare? whats the tread like? cheers

@MNC: Thanks! it was fun until the breakage and 5hours to get back down! Im not 100% sure, the setup of the suspension was done when i got it, the links and mounts all look custom made. it is a 3link, the axel is a 40series landcruiser. The coilover shocks are mounted to the diff very basically ...

http://www.sensitivedatasystems.co.nz/mud/ 4th Jan: Me and mudlva at the top. Totally forgot about photos of the trail this time. 8th Jan: First winch section of rock gardens, broke my upper trailing arm just before here so didnt make it any further this time. Last pics show damage... bugger.

As mudlva said, great trip, but then any trip you can drive back out in one peice is a good trip!

Only got the pic of the trucks at the top, having too much fun winching in the mud to take any more!

Didnt end up going today, but 4th looks good mudlva. Reckon we will give the rock gardens a go, will save the wires for another day, plannin on heading that way to see some mates soon so will make use of the drive, will keep you posted! Got at mate whos keen in similar truck. We are aiming to be at ...

The zuki cant make it so can upgrade to more difficult tracks! Looking like rock gardens at thomos at this stage...

I reckon after all that rain its time to hit a track. Open to suggestions of where got to be bay of plenty area (im te puke) so dont want to be travelling all day towing the beast! I have a serious club truck, my dad is also coming in a modified zuki so open to any and all who are confident off road ...

lets hope the weather gets a little better for us... pre-trip rain is all good tho

you guys with a roof will be sweet! you loose the view if it gets rainy but it might make the track a little more exciting .
if its just light rain il prob still head over..

haha just letting you know what your up against
yip thats the one you cant miss it!

sweet should be more than capable of a run to the top. gota hope the weather holds, not lookin that flash at this stage a. may have a few mates joining me to now. my truck is a fj40 with chev 350 auto, 36" simex trekers, locked rear diff, pto winch, full cage, rear mount radiator + enough recovery ...

ah sweet, the first time is always best! what you guys driving? il be in a purple fj40 (see profile pic!) il let you know, maybe camping up there friday night not sure yet.
te aroha side is the only side you can at current. 3meter+ deep bugs on kati side at the moment, even bikes wont make it!

Hey mate,
I should be headin up there sat also. what time are you aiming to start up the track?

Il keep you posted mate! track was easy as today, not as wet n muddy as i had expected (hoped ) 2wd all the way... was good day though recovered 2 bikes, one had fallen off 20m bank on kati side (lucky bugger walked out with only a bruised shoulder!)

Anyone keen to head up Thompsons tomorrow? Will be going up Te Aroha side, keen for whatever! Send me a text for details: 021 2370603.
I have a club truck with v8 and full cage so after similary capable vehicles!

cheers
Lee

27splines on the dhaft. I have looked at taking them apart, but have no idea how to even get them apart let alone service them! On the basis good reviews on auto hubs are so few and far between i am going to go for manuals.. 4x4 prob wont be used much on this one but when it is it will be needed ...

thats some good info mate, thanks for your reply. Looks like i will have to investigate getting some lockers, anyone know of a place to get them for a reasonable price?! As the rear has the fiddles set up will only go for a front initially (unless there is a good deal for two!) How easy are they to ...

Hi, I have a modified FJ40, chev 350 etc. Currently has open diffs and fiddle brakes on the rear. I have found a few occaisions where i really need more directed power on the front end, one wheel spins so the other dont bother i have toyed with a few ideas... LSD - expensive. Welded front diff ...

See trademe Listing:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... 76&ed=true

Cheers

SOLD last week!

I require a set of manual hubs for my 1991 terrano R3M Turbo. Hoping for around the $100 mark as on a tight budget (arent we all!)
I currently have one auto hub stuck on and one stuck off! What crappy things they are!

Cheers
Lee
021 237 0603

Not much spare time for the beast so far... Small welding job on the standard diff breather to allow hose to connect for extender breather. Fitted snorkle (much overdue task) i see why i was putting it off, 40series firewalls are not the easiest to cut a 89mm hole through! Fixed up the unused holes ...

Still no one interested?! PRICE REDUCTION - make me a offer and you could be suprised! Desperate for the cash now unfortunately.