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by 4x4rookie
Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Best performing suspension for Nissan Safari
Replies: 1
Views: 2783

Best performing suspension for Nissan Safari

Looking for recommendation for best suspension setup for lwb safari - wanting best possible flex possible especially in the front 12 plus inches shock travel in front at least, whats best buy out there ? Hydraulic bump stops ? Best springs to buy - what size Truck has 2 in lift kit This is for a har...
by 4x4rookie
Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ SAFARI UTE CONVERSION
Replies: 0
Views: 8910

GQ SAFARI UTE CONVERSION

I'm 80% complete on a ute conversion to lwb hi roof safari to single cab with flatdeck tray to use on the road. Only the filler on the joins then paint to do. Whats the story with the body mounts under the cab ? The last set of mounts are around 300mm from the back of the newly formed cab, do these ...
by 4x4rookie
Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: ISUZU NPR TRUCK PROBLEM
Replies: 2
Views: 13428

ISUZU NPR TRUCK PROBLEM

HI I use an Isuzu NPR to transport my 4x4's around, however it now has a problem and as theres a fair chance someone here knows about them or knows someone - I thought I'd post it here - here's hoping ! Have this problem with my 2010 NPR300 Isuzu truck – believe it has the 4HK1 engine, 220,000km. AB...
by 4x4rookie
Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:43 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: HOLDEN AUTO BOXES QUERY
Replies: 0
Views: 10822

HOLDEN AUTO BOXES QUERY

Have a 4x4 buggy with holden vp motor and gearbox married to a 40 series landcruiser transfer box. Want to change the transfer box to a bighorn, I've heard some of the later auto boxes are shorter which will suit me as the bighorn box needs more space then the 40 series landcruiser. Anyone know whic...
by 4x4rookie
Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:33 am
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: LS1 Stand alone wiring loom
Replies: 0
Views: 4279

LS1 Stand alone wiring loom

Looking for a 'how to do ' to change an existing loom to a stand alone loom on gen3 VT cable throttle loom. Theres some brilliant info available in the states but their LS1 wiring is not the same as NZ/Aussie. So looking for any info. I realise you can send a loom away to be altered but I'd like to ...
by 4x4rookie
Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:58 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Transfer case to fit Holden commy auto
Replies: 1
Views: 2870

Transfer case to fit Holden commy auto

hi
Anyone know if theres a hilux transfer box that will fit on the standard output shaft of holden coomy auto ?
Heard a KZN130 could but not sure if it slides right on ?
Also, if there is a transfer case whats the model and vehicle its out off ?
Any help greatly appreciated

cheers
by 4x4rookie
Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 40 SERIES LANDCRUISER TRANSFER BOX WANTED
Replies: 2
Views: 3377

Re: 40 SERIES LANDCRUISER TRANSFER BOX WANTED

mudlva wrote:1 piece box or split box.
Theres a big differance.

If unsure take a couple of photos and repost



hi

1 piece

cheers
by 4x4rookie
Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:05 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 40 SERIES LANDCRUISER TRANSFER BOX WANTED
Replies: 2
Views: 3377

40 SERIES LANDCRUISER TRANSFER BOX WANTED

40 SERIES LANDCRUISER TRANSFER BOX WANTED

CHEERS
by 4x4rookie
Thu Sep 06, 2018 7:47 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: wanted. 5.125 or 4.88 Hilux diffs
Replies: 1
Views: 2043

wanted. 5.125 or 4.88 Hilux diffs

Any complete diffs or parts for Hilux 5.125 or 4.88 ratio ?

cheers
by 4x4rookie
Wed Sep 05, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 5.125 differential
Replies: 1
Views: 2603

5.125 differential

Anyone know which Toyota vehicles came out standard with 5.125 diffs ?

And any 5.125 diffs out there for sale ?

Cheers
by 4x4rookie
Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:18 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: HELP - Suzuki engine not running right
Replies: 3
Views: 3501

Re: HELP - Suzuki engine not running right

hi Dizzy so not individual coil packs. Definitely a good spark at the plug I pulled the 2 pin plug off the injector for the suspect cylinder and checked with an led light whether there was power and there is so now wonder if the injector is at fault, anyway of knowing without pulling it and replacin...
by 4x4rookie
Wed Jul 25, 2018 3:20 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: HELP - Suzuki engine not running right
Replies: 3
Views: 3501

HELP - Suzuki engine not running right

3 cylinder turbo 660cc engine only running on 2 cylinders New spark plug and has spark Can pull the lead out of distributor and no change to how engine runs so know which cylinder is effected. So.....fuel related ? injector playing up ? or any other possible cause ? Video of engine running at https:...
by 4x4rookie
Mon May 14, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU factory diff locker in GQ
Replies: 3
Views: 3551

Re: GU factory diff locker in GQ

hi
99% sure vacuum - was in a 98 2.8 diesel lwb patrol

cheers
by 4x4rookie
Sun May 13, 2018 9:25 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU factory diff locker in GQ
Replies: 3
Views: 3551

GU factory diff locker in GQ

Hi I've recently taken 2 GU axles and put them under a GQ The rear GU has a factory locker, I have the solenoid set up from the GU donor vehicle. Can I use the GQ vacuum line powered from the vacuum pump at the back of the alternator to run the locker ? I would just put a T in the pipe going to the ...
by 4x4rookie
Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Putting a GU Patrol diff and factory locker into a GQ Safari
Replies: 4
Views: 2105

Re: Putting a GU Patrol diff and factory locker into a GQ Safari

thanks for the reply Mudtroll.

axle from a 2.8 diesel and yes could i have the mac part number

cheers
by 4x4rookie
Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Putting a GU Patrol diff and factory locker into a GQ Safari
Replies: 4
Views: 2105

Putting a GU Patrol diff and factory locker into a GQ Safari

I want to put a rear GU complete axle under a GQ safari My question - what is the easiest way to rig up the factory locker to use in a GQ ? I realise its vacuum operated - does it need vacuum to hold it out of lock and vacuum to hold it in as well via the 2 separate pipes ? Would a little vacuum pum...
by 4x4rookie
Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Escudo J20A MOTOR TRADE ME
Replies: 0
Views: 2900

Escudo J20A MOTOR TRADE ME

Escudo with J20A motor on Trade me Listing #: 1465680963
by 4x4rookie
Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.6 diffs Nissan safari
Replies: 4
Views: 2133

4.6 diffs Nissan safari

Hi Since the 4.6 safari diffs are getting rarer and rarer - what else fits and can be used instead and are they as strong ? Heard today Nissan pathfinder autos are 4.6 ratio - is the head the same as safari.....does it bolt straight in and axles fit etc ? Any other diffs do the job - Hard out winch ...
by 4x4rookie
Sun Jul 09, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Escudo keeps stopping !
Replies: 2
Views: 2893

Escudo keeps stopping !

hi 1997 2.0 ltr 4 cylinder Escudo keeps stopping Starts ok and seems to run ok for a couple of minutes than will just randomly die, once stopped its easy to restart but dies again. When it dies no red ignition lights come on until it has almost stopped so fairly sure its not ignition related more fu...
by 4x4rookie
Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Non charging electrical problem solved !
Replies: 2
Views: 1331

Non charging electrical problem solved !

I've had an ongoing problem with my Safari appearing not to charge - solved the problem now but thought I'd share the story as it may help others. When starting the glow plug light would come on for a split second than go out, I'd kick the fuse panel it sometimes the light would appear for a split 2...
by 4x4rookie
Thu Nov 17, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Electrical problem - Not charging - 24 volt Safari
Replies: 4
Views: 2380

Re: Electrical problem - Not charging - 24 volt Safari

just a quick update.
Just seen that there is no red ignition lights when ignition turned on.
glow plug lights up and works

Any help greatly appreciated.

cheers
by 4x4rookie
Thu Nov 17, 2016 11:39 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Electrical problem - Not charging - 24 volt Safari
Replies: 4
Views: 2380

Electrical problem - Not charging - 24 volt Safari

Any reason why after fitting a brand new alternator why the batteries still won't charge ? Volt meter on instrument panel shows under 24 volts when engine running even with higher revs. Put new alternator on and still no change All wires to alternator are correct and connected Not 100% but when we f...
by 4x4rookie
Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan PTO winch - winding the rope on the top of the drum
Replies: 10
Views: 2888

Nissan PTO winch - winding the rope on the top of the drum

Any reason why the winch rope can't be wind on the pto winch drum on the top of the drum as against the usual way of the bottom of the drum. Effectively reverse becomes forward and forward reverse ?
Just wondered if the spiral gears are set for one way only or happy either way ?
cheers
by 4x4rookie
Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Pitman arm length - How crucial ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1511

Pitman arm length - How crucial ?

hi We've bought the heavy duty steering boxes for our SWB Safari's The pitman arms on the HD boxes are around 20mm longer than the standard arms on standard boxes in GQ SWB The longer arms hav'nt caused any problems yet but are they likely to be a problem ? i.e should we be adjusting bump stops etc ...
by 4x4rookie
Sun Feb 14, 2016 6:25 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: mid mount pto winch
Replies: 9
Views: 2669

Re: mid mount pto winch

Great photos you guys ! Yep Craydiver, would be great to see photos of the cradle if you take them.
cheers
by 4x4rookie
Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: mid mount pto winch
Replies: 9
Views: 2669

Re: mid mount pto winch

Look forward to seeing the photos and Thank you for the reply
cheers
by 4x4rookie
Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: mid mount pto winch
Replies: 9
Views: 2669

mid mount pto winch

Has anyone mid mounted a pto winch on a Nissan Safari/Patrol (off course they have) and have any pictures or advice.
I've got the rear facing pto drive required to drive it but any advice/pictures would be a great help on building/fitting the rest.
cheers
by 4x4rookie
Sun Nov 29, 2015 6:45 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Nissan safari petrol wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 709

Nissan safari petrol wanted

Y60 GQ with 4.2 petrol motor. Can be a WOF failure and be rusty and body beaten up etc. Just need it to have goof running gear motor gearbox etc and be a manual. Prefer long wheel base but wil look at swb. Looking to help someone out by taking it of their hands without paying the earth for it.
Cheers
by 4x4rookie
Wed Nov 11, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Rear Open Diff to suit GQ safari
Replies: 0
Views: 664

Rear Open Diff to suit GQ safari

Anyone have an open rear diff in good working order for a GQ Safari ?
Hawkes Bay ?
Or where ever
cheers

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