Thanks folks, will check coil lead first (as it dies, doesn't run on 5 cylinders) then CRC the cr@p out of it!!

Just recently, the distributor has started playing "not nicely" with moisture. Now I know they generally don't, but now even the smallest little splash requires a liberal application of WD40 to get it back to life! Happened twice on the weekend, once in a bog, and given I have a PTO winch, bit of a ...

I have a PTO on an FJ and another advantage is that you effectively have a 5-speed winch. If you are winching flat with little drag, you can be tugging at some serious speed. Also, you have a lot more power in a PTO, think of the power output of the motor vs. 5kw out of the electric. Downside is as ...

Try archers auto springs in takanini. They reset my hilux leafs about 1-2inches above standard for about $150 a pair. They sag over time but they can also add a helper spring for extra weight and to help keep their shape. They were really helpfull and took only one day to get the springs back. This ...

slidenyo wrote:His name is tony differ and he runs speedy lube&tyre next door to mcdonalds in greenwood st Hamilton. 07 847 1601

Thanks man, will give Tony a call!

those old cruisers are 30 years old mate the're all sitting on saggy old springs so be wary throwing your hard earnt money at someone else's saggy old springs if you want to spend some money throw it at some oldman emu leaf springs they work well, articulate and clear big tyres well on those trucks ...

Bugger! Thanks for that! Another thought, anything I can do with my existing springs? Can they be refurbed and modified?

Hey all, FJ70 SWB 'Cruiser. A little low and the old leaves are tired. Currently running 33's and want to go to 35's (who doesn't want more clearance, eh?). Reckon I can get away with 2", get good clearance and stay within the rules. Looks like they will generally cost me North of $1k new, so ...

I bought a second hand PTO from a fella for a 70 series Landcruiser. Turns out that I did not get two vital pieces of kit, the brackets that attach the shaft bearings to the chassis. Photos attached. I have contacted the dude in the hope that he still has them on the chassis and has not sold the ...

Question for you clever fellows! My new (old) little Landcruiser now has a set of Silverstone Extreme directional tyres (I got a magic deal on them). I need a new spare that matches the size (33"). Do I buy a bi-directions mud-terrain tyre or do I buy another Silverstone extreme that when used, may ...

Any recommendations on where to mount an extinguisher? Front seats, behind front seats, in the rear?

I recently sold the old 80 and bought an FJ70. I still have a set of 35's on 16's from the 80 and got a set of 15x8's running 33's on the FJ. The little red wagon has a fair bit of lift, so suspect that I could fit 35's under the guards and will be trying that this weekend. Question: If I were ...

Been struggling with this for a while now myself. The only problem is trying to find the adjuster through the tiny hole in the drum... Any tips on that? (I know that the hole has to be at the bottom, I have had the drums apart once already)..

[quote="Clint"Maybe later models got bigger brakes?

Clint[/quote]

I have a 96 80 Series. Not sure which year they changed, but they went to disks on the rear in the final few years and 16" was required. Mine are 16"

You set on running crossplys? That would be my first decision now that there are some good open patterns available in radials. (road manners vs tearing out sidewalls) I have another set of road wheels and tyres that I use for the daily commute, so to be honest, road manners aren't really a concern ...

That should have read Simex (not Simes)....

MT117 Extreme vs. Creepy Crawlers vs. Extreme Trekkers. Discuss.



Looking to buy a spare. Currently running Creepy Crawlers and they seem pretty good, club guys all seem to have Simex, Silverstone rated well and much cheaper. Spare will dictate what I buy when my current tyres wear out...

Bump....anyone with a 16X8, steel or alloy desperately waiting for a new owner?

Sorry, sold on TradeMe....

I live central but work out South, so happy to drop them off at a depot.

Cheers, Eddie

Hi all, Almost totally new Kuhmo KL71's, 235/75r16 on 16x6 steel rims. Standard Jap setup. Listed on TradeMe.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =597413043

Feel free to purchase them!

Hi all, I need a spare that is the same size of my off-road tyres (who would have thunk it??!!??)... 16x8, std Japanese setup of 139.7pcd. Offset of 28 at least would be useful. I am not precious about whether it is steel or alloy. If you happen to have one with a 35" tyre on it, so much the better ...

TJ wrote:It can be attached, but it won't have the air volume / grunt to drive the rattle gun. I use a 24v battery powered rattle gun that is designed for the task.

I guess you could probably get a 12V version too, would just need twice the current. Thanks for that.

Probably a silly question, but here goes anyway. I have two sets of wheels and change them around as required for off road and on. I use "manpower" to do this task and while not lazy, have been toying with getting an air-powered rattle gun for the job. But, given this will be my only application ...

Bog standard 24 valve, 96. 360,000ks. Admittedly I drive like a freaking nanna, but get between 650 and 750km per tank, depending on the travel. Admittedly use it daily as my commuter and much of that is motorway, but still at peak hour... I keep a detailed logbook and have averaged around 33c/km in ...

Hi there. looking at a set of second hand Creepy Crawler 35/12.5R16s on 16X8 rims. Manufacturer's recommended rim width is 10". What effect does the 8" rim have and does it compromise on performance (such as, can you lower the pressure as much?).

Cheers!

Hi all, after your advice last time, I went out and bought a winch. I got the Runva from Michael in the end, mainly due to cost. I am working out the mounting of it and the solenoid. I have two options for the solenoid "box", one is on top of the Winch bar (traditional place above the winch) or I ...

despite asking which winch it sounds like you're already swayed towards superwinch or warn Thanks for your comments! To be honest, I was just a little surprised. I had (clearly incorrectly) assumed prior to my posting that you fellas would be rubbishing the Chinese stuff and trying to convince me ...

Unless you are planning to do full on extreme 4wd... Thanks for the comment on Runva, what would you define as extreme 4wd? For example, I plan to do the likes of the Thompson track in the future. Seems like hard yakka, where the winch is used a lot! Also planning on more club outings. Truck is ...

For an 80 Series LC you will need a 12V. It has 2 battery s and a 24 volt starter, but winches are 12 v running off the right hand battery. Thanks for that. Mine is only 12V, running one battery at the moment, if I go the electric route will install another battery for it. Cheers for the comments ...