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by QUADRACER
Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:08 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Insurance for 4wd ... Any suggestions??
Replies: 35
Views: 7914

Re: Insurance for 4wd ... Any suggestions??

Again ask for the underwriters policy wording, read it cafefully. ask for first option of buy back if (written off ) just because its is yours as soon as you are paid out, you do not have first option of buying it. most insurers use a agent ie Turners for disposal of wreck, it will be de registered ...
by QUADRACER
Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:14 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Moving front diff forward for 32s
Replies: 25
Views: 4553

Re: Moving front diff forward for 32s

Don't forget to space your drive shaft the same distance
by QUADRACER
Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)
Replies: 1524
Views: 300190

Re: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =757941216

Got a mid sump set up for 1 uz
As per link.

PM as price on here will be less
by QUADRACER
Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Using motorcycle radiator as trans cooler
Replies: 10
Views: 1657

Re: Using motorcycle radiator as trans cooler

return line low presure hence only a hose clamp used.
used on my winch truck without any issues.
by QUADRACER
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Using motorcycle radiator as trans cooler
Replies: 10
Views: 1657

Re: Using motorcycle radiator as trans cooler

Works fine, and easy if you need a fan.
by QUADRACER
Sat Jun 21, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: F/S lj81 farmworker
Replies: 5
Views: 815

Re: F/S lj81 farmworker

PM me some contact details please,

Cheers bob
by QUADRACER
Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: F/S lj81 farmworker
Replies: 5
Views: 815

Re: F/S lj81 farmworker

Location ?
by QUADRACER
Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:04 am
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: Pick up in te puke
Replies: 4
Views: 3168

Re: Pick up in te puke

mate thought you were down here.
by QUADRACER
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:37 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: Pick up in te puke
Replies: 4
Views: 3168

Pick up in te puke

Anyone near tepuke that can help with a pick up of a complete prado diff.
Will need dropping at local truck wrecker if possible.

Cheers bob
by QUADRACER
Sun Jun 15, 2014 8:37 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 14/15th
Replies: 14
Views: 3981

Re: 14/15th

Suzuki off up north for the nephews to use, they want to do a few comps.
Someone may as well use it. :D

Brought my old toyota surf ute back, just in the process of fitting new engine.

Getting polaris rzr ready for the Nelson 500 km enduro next month.
by QUADRACER
Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Question bout warn 8274
Replies: 5
Views: 956

Re: Question bout warn 8274

Key way one is an earlier model, new drive gear $16 us.
Looked at that too.
by QUADRACER
Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Competition Winch Tech
Replies: 44
Views: 9478

Re: Competition Winch Tech

driving around a tree or peg on an off camber, you can lower yourself down , and control the rate of decent.

ask any one that does winch comps. :D


can do this with electric also.
by QUADRACER
Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:08 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Competition Winch Tech
Replies: 44
Views: 9478

Re: Competition Winch Tech

derk wrote:
QUADRACER wrote:pto does not go backwards



have I missed something or when did pto's stop spooling out in reverse gear :D



ok, does not go backwards , when you are driving forward.

Ask Stan Goodman.
and for you that dont know Stan, hes the legend of winch comps.
by QUADRACER
Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:22 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Competition Winch Tech
Replies: 44
Views: 9478

Re: Competition Winch Tech

pto does not go backwards and modded 8274 needs a few batteries.
your right hydro is expensive but do you want to do it right ??
:D :D
by QUADRACER
Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Competition Winch Tech
Replies: 44
Views: 9478

Re: Competition Winch Tech

Hydraulic, hardwe to set up, but easy to use and reliable.

try and get pump set on a 1-1 and little effort involved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5w749iEG30


also can winch backwards ids off engine.
by QUADRACER
Sat May 31, 2014 9:47 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Warn 8274 drum WTD
Replies: 3
Views: 675

Re: Warn 8274 drum WTD

Txt me 0274364252 just in Amberley
by QUADRACER
Fri May 30, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Warn 8274 drum WTD
Replies: 3
Views: 675

Re: Warn 8274 drum WTD

Yep got one in chch, was going on something but you know what happens :)
by QUADRACER
Tue May 27, 2014 6:51 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 24" Combo LED Light Bars, Cheap
Replies: 6
Views: 1473

Re: 24" Combo LED Light Bars, Cheap

i use these guys, and have had a excellent run so far.

http://www.sanmak.com.cn/en/contact.asp
by QUADRACER
Sat May 24, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: FS : 1kz with td05h turbo upgrade and mechanical pump
Replies: 4
Views: 1094

Re: FS : 1kz with td05h turbo upgrade and mechanical pump

Sam PM me your number.
Looking at some thing like this now

Cheers bob
by QUADRACER
Fri May 16, 2014 6:49 am
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Australia. Sure, why not????
Replies: 158
Views: 45036

Re: Australia. Sure, why not????

i too will be travling across to do cape york, later next year.
will be hiring a camper unit from Maui.
both myself and brother in law will be going , with the wifes of course. :D

have a resonable amount of experience so should be all good.

hope you enjoy your trip, just got to be done.
by QUADRACER
Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:19 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 06 STX Navara vibration
Replies: 6
Views: 1004

Re: 06 STX Navara vibration

Could be dual mass clutch issue, common on these.
by QUADRACER
Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:24 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: suzuki body wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 424

Re: suzuki body wanted

PM me your number, got one in chch
by QUADRACER
Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:31 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)
Replies: 1524
Views: 300190

Re: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)

lilpigzuk wrote:The Hulk is up for sale

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/special ... 174196.htm

Image


I like this :D
by QUADRACER
Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: amsteel blue winch rope
Replies: 9
Views: 1056

Re: amsteel blue winch rope

I could only fit 60 metres of 12.5 Amsteel and my drum was 500 =250
It would fit more but the speed make it jump the drum.
by QUADRACER
Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: amsteel blue winch rope
Replies: 9
Views: 1056

Re: amsteel blue winch rope

Wider drum would not bunch so much on a long pull, as would run off drum at speed.
Check out some of the winching on the mainland winching Facebook.
by QUADRACER
Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:56 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: F/s 97 660 yamaha raptor quad
Replies: 7
Views: 1170

Re: F/s 97 660 yamaha raptor quad

Get a buggy cuz, good fun aye.
by QUADRACER
Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: amsteel blue winch rope
Replies: 9
Views: 1056

Re: amsteel blue winch rope

Amsteel from Tony at ultra ropes, used with hydro winch and was about one of the ropes that lasted, light trucks can use cheaper , lighter rope.
Heavy trucks need strong rope.

Just my opinion.
by QUADRACER
Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:36 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Insurance for 4wd ... Any suggestions??
Replies: 35
Views: 7914

Re: Insurance for 4wd ... Any suggestions??

all those would insure with any company, ask for a copy of the policy wording, most policy are Market value at the time of loss, and i know as a fact the agreed pay out is subject to a valuation to support this. If you rebuild your truck, then a few months down the track it looks a bit more second h...
by QUADRACER
Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Westport Winter 2014
Replies: 130
Views: 25179

Re: Westport Winter 2014

might come hang out with you bunch of plonkers for a laugh :D

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