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Crawlerer79

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone knows of any mud plug style events coming up, preferably close to Chch?
Would like to get a wee bit more fun out of the truck before I decide what to do with it

Thanks

Crawlerer79

Great to see another Disco out there!

They sure are capable out of the box, and with a lift and those muddies, you'll be surprised where it'll take you!

Looking forward to this one!

Crawlerer79

Snorkel: http://iforce.co.nz/i/ausx04fq.u0q.jpg http://iforce.co.nz/i/owiljf4y.5xn.jpg Fuel Tank Bash Plate http://iforce.co.nz/i/pmaom2fc.x5z.jpg Sliders http://iforce.co.nz/i/pfkqxe0x.qtz.jpg http://iforce.co.nz/i/2caqyj5f.qzg.jpg http://iforce.co.nz/i/nxrulwad.2zg.jpg I also have an old bull bar ...

Crawlerer79

I sure am watching! Loving the build, and stoked to see you're gonna finish it!

Crawlerer79

I think they could be quite easily converted back, I'll stick some photos up of the mounts soon

Crawlerer79

I will get some once the weather has cleared and isn't dark! I have someone potentially interested already, they are very rough but a sand back and paint would tidy them up... they are chassis mount to suit a 2" bodylift

Crawlerer79

Do Love Disco's I really enjoyed mine. Sounds like your already onto it with experience from your other. but anything from my build that may help. happy to discuss & try to remember what, how & where... http://www.offroadexpress.kiwi/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=7860&hilit=project+di...

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Also, I have a FIA Approved Safety Devices 8 Point rollcage for sale... really want to sell with the comp. truck but will sell seperate... same with the beadlocks and rims I guess

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3VILC wrote:Bit late but any of the disco goodies still about?

Yep, its all still there!

Crawlerer79

Yes do share if anyone's had any luck :) mine drinks like an alcoholic fish. x2.... would be very interested to see if anyone has got any real results from it... mine just came back from a weekend away, got just over 300km to a 90 litre tank :roll: ... it hurts (admittedly it was loaded up with 4 p...

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Will be watching with intrest, getting back to basic's and using them is what it's all about. would be interested in the fuel bill and RUC compared to your petrol use. Thanks! Yea back to basic is a great way of putting it, just out there doing it! And yea I'll be interested to see how much I save,...

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Videos: Out there using it!

I have recorded video of this already and intent to continue to do so. I will post the vlogs of it being used for what it's built for here

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Videos: Build Process

I have recorded video of this already and intent to continue to do so. I will post the build vlogs here

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Photos:

I will stick any absolute banger photos here, just a small range as I take them so you can see the development of the truck and the places I take it

Stay tuned!

Crawlerer79

Intro: The new rig! Before you (maybe) read this essay, here's a photo of the new rig! http://iforce.co.nz/i/egmgoskf.hir.jpg Plans change. It's crazy to think that a couple months ago if you'd told me I was going to own a TD5 Disco within a few weeks of my birthday, I'd have laughed.At the time, I...

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Dragging up an old thread... oh well haha.
Just wondering if anyone's been in or has any news on getting past the gate at Loch Katrine?
Cheers guys

Crawlerer79

ATs imo would be the best way to go... you can go a very long way on ATs... as for looks, muddies maybe but personally I'd rather the better economy (cause I'm tight haha), quieter drive, better road performance etc. In saying that tho, new mud tyres have come a looonnggg way, might give the older A...

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Hi all, (Prolly not the right section to post this under but had no idea where to :roll: ), I was wondering if anyone in Wellington would be able to go and have a looksie at a truck up in Wellington that I'm pretty keen on... If so it would be hugely appreciated! Please PM me if you'd be willing. On...

Crawlerer79

Is this for your new Zook? Or something else... because if not, you'll be doing well to get 32s under a GV!

Can't help on the finding tyres tho sorry... just being nosey

Crawlerer79

Good stuff! From the photo, I gotta say I like it! Now the expensive stuff begins :lol: Tyres and a small lift makes a huge difference, I didn't realise how much until I went for a drive in a stock vit and comparing it to my old one (2" suspension and 2" body and 29s), the difference is ni...

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Oh sweet, then yea definitely put together an ideal vehicle in your mind and then wait for it to come along... best way to end up with a vehicle ya happy with. Buying just what's best on the market at the time doesn't always work out with your ideal vehicle in the long run... as me how I know hahah ...

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IMO your best bet is to go and test drive some, see what you like and don't like. The autos are a bit slow, but if you're wanting a speed machine, there's better things out there than a VIt ahaha. See what's around, test drive ones for sale and talk with maybe guys from the Suzuki club... put togeth...

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Tips for getting the bellhousing bolts out... Remove the engine mounts so the engine drops a couple of inches to give a bit more room. Fully remove the front driveshaft. Bellhousing bolts are 9/16in. 14mm socket may do at a pinch but will be tight. Most bolts are easiest to get at with a universal ...

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Bugger! Truck was looking good too. If you've got a hoist & a transmission jack gearbox swaps are easy :D If not I would recommend doing what I did last time I had the box out, bodge up a bit of a cradle that attaches to the trolley jack, bolts on to the gearbox mount at one end, with a scissor...

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Ripped off from https://www.remotemoto.com/route-maps/ by the look of it. The info on the Remote Moto site is really good if anyone was thinking of subscribing. Note that some of the tracks on that map go over private land & permission is required, if you're not sure a cross check on WAMS is a ...

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Just my thoughts... I got 3 cars to decide, 1996 Jimny 1.6 manual done 227k - ($3750) mint truck never seen mud Very good price! Almost sounds too good to be true... going off the info there, that sounds like a good deal 1995 Escudo 1.6 Auto done 194k ($3500) need cambelt and wof and small low rev m...

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Why not use a 300tdi? Simple as, no electrnoics and cheap. Compound turbo will have it making decent power, just need to keep the r380 together or do what i am and fit an Isuzu 4bd1t and msa gearbox I did think of a 300... Dad has one. The TD5 was just an idea... although a D2 is more likely on the...

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I believe the J20A engine is the one everyone wants to get. Has plenty of grunt compared to the 1.6s but doesn't have the head issues that some of the V6s have. I had a first gen. 1.6 and wasn't quick, felt like it needed a bit more. But they hold their value amazingly. I don't know why, but they ar...

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How's Rusty coming along? I've been through and read this thread start to finish time and time again. It's an awesome build!

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Update #12 Unfortunately you guys going to Westport won't be seeing me.. have had to bail on it. Ended up killing the auto tranny last Thursday, while driving it round to B-Spec to get the winch bar made. Clutch pack is gone so I guess I'll be doing my first gearbox change... :evil: Gutted for the ...

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