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by bob_or_jim
Thu May 28, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1KZ correction resistors
Replies: 11
Views: 13429

Re: 1KZ correction resistors

Have you done the torque converter lockup mod? Not yet. I have tweaked the trans cable and am contemplating dropping the pan to turn up the line pressure tho.[/quote] Couple of questions for you, increase in line pressure........how does that make the trans behave. I hoping your going to say it shi...
by bob_or_jim
Fri May 22, 2015 12:38 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: MCC bar with fog light inserts, how strong is the plastic.
Replies: 8
Views: 1850

Re: MCC bar with fog light inserts, how strong is the plasti

Agree with the flex comment above. I have the model for a 185 Surf and even going down a bumpy road you could see it flex compared to the body. For me this wasnt too much of an issue because I have removed the airbags I wasnt soo concerned about the airbag rating the bar has. Hence I have welded any...
by bob_or_jim
Sat May 16, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1KZ correction resistors
Replies: 11
Views: 13429

Re: 1KZ correction resistors

Hi, awesome work mate. I have done a similar thing before but didn't have ext temp gauge to verify results. Reading your results it almost looks like you need a cruise setting and a power setting. Be good to have the power but then fuel economy while cruising. Anyway keep up the good work mate!!!!
by bob_or_jim
Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Bj40!
Replies: 4
Views: 1276

Re: Bj40!

Hey mate, you still got this? PM me if you do and some photos would be awesome!

Or txt 0276466911
by bob_or_jim
Sun Apr 12, 2015 1:22 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: What shotgun to buy?
Replies: 12
Views: 6440

Re: What shotgun to buy?

Hi Pete, as above the 3 B's are hard to look past. I picked up my berretta Xtreema 2 a couple of years ago and love it. Not as user friendly as my browning gold but nicer shooting and similar fit. The #1 most important thing is the fit. If you dont fit it there is no point in having the best gun bec...
by bob_or_jim
Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:44 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Toyota Surf KZN185 - Fishing & Hunting Wagon + Daily Driver
Replies: 20
Views: 9771

Re: Toyota Surf KZN185 - Fishing & Hunting Wagon + Daily Dri

Has this thing been on dirty south for sale?
by bob_or_jim
Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:38 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: KZJ78 steering issues
Replies: 8
Views: 2638

Re: KZJ78 steering issues

You mentioned a wobble at 60k's under brakes.........My surf had this issue for some time (KZJ78 Front end) and had warped/bent rotors. Put new rotors and pads in and she was like new!
by bob_or_jim
Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:43 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.
Replies: 38
Views: 11817

Re: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.

Yeah it was definatly worth doing, seems as though there may be a few of them getting round down our way soon. I can think of 5 that will be setup for off road!
by bob_or_jim
Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.
Replies: 38
Views: 11817

Re: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.

Couple of pics from the maiden trip.
by bob_or_jim
Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: KZJ78 Auto + Transfer Case
Replies: 0
Views: 737

KZJ78 Auto + Transfer Case

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=832074987

From drive flange to bell housing minus torque converter.
by bob_or_jim
Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:48 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 1kzte from KJZ78 Complete
Replies: 0
Views: 735

1kzte from KJZ78 Complete

As the title says

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=832075078

Am after a kids 50cc motor bike 2 wheeler so am open to trades.

Cheers
by bob_or_jim
Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:39 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.
Replies: 38
Views: 11817

Re: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.

Yeah too true. Thanks for your help mate.

Looks like the skippers camping trip is all go and should be a good first trip for the ol girl.
by bob_or_jim
Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.
Replies: 38
Views: 11817

Re: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.

Got my WOF sorted the other day, while I was there I asked about the offroad tow coupling similar to the one towards the top of this page. Seems to think it wouldnt pass a WOF. Talking to some others in the know and they think it would be ok. What are your guys thoughts. P.S. Im not really that wor...
by bob_or_jim
Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:28 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: "View My Posts"
Replies: 4
Views: 4042

Re: "View My Posts"

Yeah thats ok for just the individual posts but it used to have all the topics you have posted on and you could easily see if someone had replied to what you had said but looking at the last person to post bit. Sorry it sounds confusing but im sure Mike will know of the button Im talking about.
by bob_or_jim
Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.
Replies: 38
Views: 11817

Re: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.

Yeah there not bad, still limited in articulation and plus I already have my Tregg coupling :D
by bob_or_jim
Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: "View My Posts"
Replies: 4
Views: 4042

"View My Posts"

What happed to the "View My Posts" button at the top of the board index page. I used to use that page everytime I was on the site and miss it dearly.

Sorry if this is a duplicate topic but it wasnt on the first page so stopped looking.

Cheers
by bob_or_jim
Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.
Replies: 38
Views: 11817

Re: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.

Got my WOF sorted the other day, while I was there I asked about the offroad tow coupling similar to the one towards the top of this page. Seems to think it wouldnt pass a WOF. Talking to some others in the know and they think it would be ok. What are your guys thoughts. P.S. Im not really that worr...
by bob_or_jim
Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: WANTED: Hilux Surf
Replies: 9
Views: 1514

Re: WANTED: Hilux Surf

Hi, Looking for an AUTO preferably surf but up for other ideas. Have around 10-11k to play with. What have you got!? Cheers :D Where are you located mate? Would you be interested in a 90 series Prado? Hey mate! I'm in chch but happy to travel. Can you post some pics? Cheers http://www.trademe.co.nz...
by bob_or_jim
Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:58 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: WANTED: Hilux Surf
Replies: 9
Views: 1514

Re: WANTED: Hilux Surf

Millsy wrote:Hi,
Looking for an AUTO preferably surf but up for other ideas.
Have around 10-11k to play with.
What have you got!?
Cheers
:D


Where are you located mate? Would you be interested in a 90 series Prado?
by bob_or_jim
Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:23 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.
Replies: 38
Views: 11817

Re: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.

Canvas is sorted, there is a local guy here who is pretty reasonable. The labour was cheap but the materials is getting up there. Had a quote from a few places for a new top and there around the 3k mark so makes the $1400 pretty cheap. Ended up opting for repairs at this stage and will see how much ...
by bob_or_jim
Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.
Replies: 38
Views: 11817

Re: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.

Took the ol girl for a tow down the road, handels the pot holes really well with the camper not even moving over the bumps. Few little things to tidy up and shes WOF time ready for our camping trip. :D
by bob_or_jim
Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:56 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: does prado diff head have to be high pinion?
Replies: 18
Views: 2351

Re: does prado diff head have to be high pinion?

Just realised what you wanted to know for..............you have the 185 too. Dude thats sucks. :( After doing mine I realised how easy the 130 shape Surf was to SAS. Anyway if you have any issues or questions with doing your PM me and ill do my best to answer, im not on here a whole heap but will re...
by bob_or_jim
Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:51 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: does prado diff head have to be high pinion?
Replies: 18
Views: 2351

Re: does prado diff head have to be high pinion?

A mate of mine used a low pinion diff when he sas'ed his 185 surf. It was the easyist option for steering, panhard, sump clearance. He might pop up, there is a thread here about it somewhere Thats me!!! Yeah shes no worries, havnt read the rest of this post so it may already be covered but the main...
by bob_or_jim
Fri Dec 12, 2014 9:49 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Prado Parts, $1 res Snorkel, Gbox, 1kzte.....
Replies: 0
Views: 876

Prado Parts, $1 res Snorkel, Gbox, 1kzte.....

Few KZJ78 parts for sale including motor! 1KZTE http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=819567312 Rear Chassis cut http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=819839450 Snorkel $1 Res!!! http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=819843333 Gearbox + Transfer case http://www.trademe....
by bob_or_jim
Thu Nov 27, 2014 2:44 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.
Replies: 38
Views: 11817

Re: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.

Hey mate, sorry the pics are not all that clear. The reason I went this way was to go for an independent setup. I can take some pics of the mountings if you want but basicly the front bushing is setup bundera/rangie style and the rears are just your normal pivot on a pin style. I wasnt a big fan of ...
by bob_or_jim
Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.
Replies: 38
Views: 11817

Re: Poptop camper setup for offroad adventures.

So update time, things have been slowly coming along. Ill get a pic of it on its feet but here are some for the mean time. Just waiting on the mud guards to be folded up and this ill fit those too.
by bob_or_jim
Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: solid axle swap VZN185 surf
Replies: 23
Views: 6597

Re: solid axle swap VZN185 surf

If I had a preference on what I would do I would go for a 130 shape to start with. Unfortunately you will have an older surf at the end of it however you could sell the 1 you have and with the $ difference you would almost fund the conversion. Anyway with your 185 Im not sure what the sump setup is ...
by bob_or_jim
Mon Nov 03, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: solid axle coil sprung front diff
Replies: 5
Views: 2110

Re: solid axle coil sprung front diff

Yeah that may be a good point! Not sure on that 1 sorry. Tcases I have used have all been Ln130 as well. Im looking forward to seeing the room you have available as the sump for the 1kz doesnt leave much. I was really againts doing a body lift in order to lift the motor so got a kzn130 sump and oil ...
by bob_or_jim
Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: ln130 coil beam axle front diff swap !
Replies: 36
Views: 4821

Re: ln130 coil beam axle front diff swap !

[quote="lax2wlg"] https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1798061_10202674656449393_5588313580951780972_n.jpg?oh=7ea934214b7ea5aeba4cbc75323945e5&oe=54EDD808 quote] Hey good to see another SAS in a Surf. Just 1 little question, in the above photo are you working on yo...

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