Flat is not the end of the world and I would think that it was pretty normal for an older ute but would suggest looking at replacements soon if they are getting inverted or 'W' shaped. you could just get some second hand ones as new replacements are usually quite expensive. or you can get your old ...

Not sure if its the same as the Safari ones. but my safari had the same issue, the switch is on the very top of the trans and is almost impossible to get to. I was just able to disconnect the wire and test the switch but did not have enough space to remove the switch to repair it without dropping ...

Depends how handy you are too. id be happy to save over $1000 and do a bit of touch up painting and welding if needed.
Try the rockarmour gear. pretty much the same as the MCC with better after sales support.

not an expert but i will chime in with my 2C. i have seen an ARB bar take a massive hit that would have destroyed the vehicle. it was a 80 series cruiser going a decent speed up hill with his foot buried into it and plowed into a short tree stump. not only did it save the 4wd but for the most part ...

Had a mate having very similar issues. he was running big tyres and towing so that didnt help. main culprit was under filling the trans fluid. going back a while but from memory he was checking before it was at full operating temp and was checking in the wrong gear. (cant remember if it needs to be ...

oh and I used nicer black screws on the final product. the big zink ones were all i had at the time. and just used heavy duty double sided tape and some "L" brackets to fix it down.

Hope tho photos load. not the best but all i have on me.

I used some ACM panel and cut to shape to fill in the space below the ash tray. then bought a cheep switch panel from trade me i believe.
works really well and has plenty of space inside the box for cables and and fuses etc.

yea im about 20L/100k at the moment on 33s but thats empty.
Ill look into plugs and points and injectors, egr, cat, etc to get the fuel use down a bit.
Just did all the oils and they all came out nice and clear (including th eAuto) so thats a good sign.

easy enough to get parts shipped these days. I have a couple of jeeps and while I will always try to source parts locally and will even pay a bit more for GOOD local parts and service I am getting things landed at my door from USA quicker than from south island :D I would hate to try get a gear box ...

Off hand it was just shy of 3L for the rear dif and 2L for the front. But could use different oils in each one if you have LSD rear, or Lockers. Not sure about the filler for the gearbox but some go through the dip stick tube. Can also compare to the castrol site for quantities and recommended oil ...

Hope its ok putting this up here (No affiliation with this shop) Had some awesome service from a little tyre place in Hillcrest yesterday. Always happy to pay a bit extra for people that go the extra mile. But in this case he was cheaper than any other place I could find. V.I.P Wheel and Tyre 241 ...

Where are you located?

I Just go a set of new 33" Federal M/T with ROH steel rims from a great little wheel/tyre shop in Hilcrest (Auckland).

Was only $1000 for the Tyres and $120ea for the wheel.

Awesome service.

pudd99 wrote:Yeah nah sorry team went with 16x8 305 75s just waiting on them to arrive

What did you end up getting? and what did you pay?

I am after some 305 70 16 for my cruiser.

Here it is.....Where are you located? I'm pretty sure it was just stuck on with a it of double sided tape so should be easy enough to mount.

Yeah they did have one, it sits on the dash.

I pulled mine out to put a switch panel in its place. If I can find it you can have it...

I have used the big rubber grommet on the passenger side (by exhaust manifold)
I just poked a hole in it with a hot screw driver below the cables that are already in there.

I have a standard VX LTD on 33s with about a 0 offset rim. It has not been offroad yet so dont know if it will rub but seems to be enough room for a bit of movement and will tuck up quite nicely. Someone will need to clarify rim size for you but some have bigger brakes so will need 16" rims, I ...

Keep the info coming. I have the Evo 9500 80:1 and am very happy with it out of the box, but, always need more and need to keep the speed up when heavily loaded.

Also keen to see how you set up your air free spool.

Anyone owned a late 90s GMC / Chevy Taho / Yukon (GMT400)? I'm tossing up ideas on getting a newer vehicle and these seem to tick a few boxes. Needing something that can tow 2.5+tonnes long distance on the odd occasion and something that is fairly capable off road. and something that is very ...

Option C ! They are a great looking tyre. not horrible in the wet (unless you drive your 4x4 like a race car). And you will end up with 2 good spare tyres (your 2 good KM2) or sell them for a couple hundred. And that one time that one time you need to rescue your mate from Tuakau bridge you will be ...

Ive been running them for many years in the safari 2x750CCA Marine batteries. Was told they were a bit better at handling the bumps so went that way. Dont know if they any good at winching though??

Might need a new viscous fan coupling, mine was having similar issues, replaced everything in the cooling system. Last thing I replaced was the viscous hub and that sorted it.

I had similar issues, replaced everything, including injectors and fuel pump. Thought my viscous fan was working fine as it seemed to spin up and pull more when hot. Got a lazer temp gun from work one day and not much difference between top and bottom of the radiator. Put a new viscous in and have ...

Mine did the same thing when upgrading the radio to a newer unit. Issue was the limited power supply from the 24-12v converter. Put in another 24-12v converter just for the radio and that solved the issue. I did also have a look round for 24v sterios and they are available through truck parts stores ...

Had a mate running them on his 80. first decent bump and it bent up into the sill, enough that he couldnt open the door. He still runs them now but has put some extra brackets onto them. They do look good and were east to install and were well priced even after the extra engineering to add some ...

Hey there, Sounds like a nice truck you have there. quite a few good clubs in auckland that you could join to get a bit more wheel time. We have a meeting next tuesday in Takanini (South Auck). Good bunch of guys and wide range of trips available every month from easy (no damage) trips to the ...

Awesome info. Will have to remember this one.
Did you use the NA ones or the turbo ones?

Pics and location please.

Cheers

Seems to be a hard size to find and bloody expensive.
http://www.hyperdrive.co.nz/product/suv ... ed=1127503

Might cheaper to sell the tires and get a rim/tyre set in a different size.

I dont know the cruiser system very well so correct me if im wrong. When the batteries are put in series (24v) for that time alot of your other electrics will have to be isolated. You wont want 24v going to lighs and radios and computers etc