OK this has to go - I have a $3500 dentist bill to pay (not even mine, my G/F had 4 impacted wisdom teeth taken out) I have new rego and WOF for this now. Plus I've only driven it 2500Km in 6 months I've had it Going much cheaper see - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=60293468&ed=true

Yup, it's still for sale. All pics in my album http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?set_albumName=album93&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php Still got the truck Heath, not in any rush to get rid of it now. Toying with the idea of removing the rear canopy. I just can't ...

Yeah was hoping but then reality, the bank, parents and the girlfriend kicked in....

I'd really prefer to try and keep it all as one at the moment.

If I don' get much of a response I may start to sell some things seperately

Just figured out I can't save for a house and build tbhe 4wd I wanted to. -- 4wd --- 85' Beam axle hilux surf 2 Lt Petrol 5 speed Just passed WOF (6 months) 219000 KM -- Parts -- Spare supra engine W58 Bell Housing ECU 50mm lift blocks -- Recovery Gear -- Black Rat Highlift Jack Black Rat Recovery ...

Steve
What would the implications would using the one with the 25mm lift entail?

What about LEDs & strobes

I would definately be interested in this. Have just been looking at the budbuilt ones... 179 US which doesn't include postage.

I just bought an 85' model

The idea is to do the suspension first. I figure I have a working engine and I will run that into the ground first. I have spent the past two months trying to gather the info and contacts I need to do all the mods I want. So far this website and the people on it have been an invaluble resource for ...

weres the mud It's all over the driveway got the pressure hose to it tonight - had been sitting on a farm for ages - inside smells like cow crap... Well vanilla cow shit now that I've cleaned it. [/quote]nice gunmetal ones Actually it used to be red... but the respray isn't that bad. I have removed ...

Well I picked up my new 4wd yesterday http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c180/cainef/PB070379.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c180/cainef/PB070378.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c180/cainef/PB070372.jpg Already sprung over but the leafs look fairly flat to me... not sure if this is ...

WOO HOO a straight answer....

Thanks for all your help guys.

It's not so much that the engine conversion can't be done, it's that I have a list of things I want to do to the 4x4 (when I get it) and I wanted the beam axle without having to do the SAS conversion. I have about 8K budgeted for this project (Doesn't include the engine and bellhousing which I ...

So... What year model dual and single cabs should I be looking for to do this conversion?

golden shower....
Chinese really should rethink the naming of their fireworks

Can help with accomidation and beer....

Gotta go burn something...

OK... Some more questions
Broadening my options as I don't really want to go through an SAS.
What year model dual and single cabs should I be looking for?
Thanks

Sorry... Just to clarify.
The 5 door surfs you are talking about are they generally any year with beam axle?

So even though the 5m is petrol it is easier to fit to a diesel truck?
Will I need to replace the petrol tank going from diesel to petrol or can I just get it cleaned out?

I just purchased a 5m engine and w58 bellhousing. Now I need to find something to put it in. I am looking for a hilux surf (not ute or dual cab) with live front axle. What year/specific models do I need to be looking for? I'll be picking everyones brains here til I get it done so I hope no one minds ...

thanks I'll PM you if I decide to do it... Still not sure

I am considering this... Is this a similar swap to the 5M? I know you will still need the w58 bellhousing. I did bid for a complete 5m engine with the w58 bellhousing but it never reached the reserve and I'm still waiting for the guy to give me a fixed price. http://bbs.off-road.com/ubbthreads ...

http://www.rodshop.com.au/bellhousings.htm
Not sure if this helps at all....

Electric winches.... What happens to them in a deep water crossing?
I always thought electric appliance + water = bad. Like a toaster in the bathtub.

How do you get around this?

I know that a few car forums here in Oz have had cops using them to find out when illegal activities are happening then turn up to bust them.

As far as I know as long as you can get a secure strong spot on the truck to jack from where it isn't likely to slip you should be fine. I've never used any special attachments. You may want to make a larger plate to put the foot on as it may dig into soft ground or mud.

Turfur style - like the black rat one you were talking about. This may give you an indication on their strength. My brother has a 1600kg black rat turfur which he used to winch a commodore with no wheels 20 feet on to a trailer. The car was flat on the grass when he did. And we have a video to prove ...

I know its a way off but I arrive in Auckland start of September, and would deffinately be keen to go on some trips around then. Just got to get 4WD, do the mods... I think I have spent more time thinking about the 4WD and mods than the actual move... Winch, get IRD num, Dual batteries, recovery ...

You could try
http://www.findapart.co.nz/

Some of you may have seen this article in Australian 4wd but I thought I would post it here anyway.
Somebody was asking for ideas on bull bars, well I want to make one like this truck.

http://www.snakeracing.com.au/media/articles/guts.html[/url]

not sure if this is a repost, I did a search and couldn't find anything. But thought a few of you may be interested in this....
http://www.brian894x4.com/Mytrucksmodifications.html