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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby wjw » Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:33 pm

got a photo of the bash plate?
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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:06 pm

Yep
Its more keep shit out of engine bay/bash plate

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:14 pm

Anyone know where the factory Trans breather ends up?I traced it up bell housing and can't see where it ends up.Its tight gap to try put new fitting on Trans so thinking will just tap into what's there.

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Mon May 04, 2015 8:51 pm

Pulled finger over the weekend and got some colour on the cage etc...
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Just have to paint slider mounts on the chassis them can bolt up to wagon

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Mon May 04, 2015 8:56 pm

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Thu May 14, 2015 4:14 pm

Painted slider mounts on chassis over weekend
Paint was dry monday night so refitted cage
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Had some free time last night so fitted light bars and winch
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Next mission is to wire it all up.

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby zukmeista » Thu May 14, 2015 5:35 pm

RF tyre is backwards :P Nice effort on the cage, it's looking awesome. 8)

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Sun May 17, 2015 7:04 am

Yeah that's the spare on r/f had to get new tube for internal beadlock which I got now just need a chance to get to tyre shop :wink:
I'm just about through my to do list then cert/wof/reg :D

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:42 pm

Spent last couple weekends wiring up light bars,egt/boost gauge,winch and did a reverse camera aswell.
Took it for a boost still stock it's running 8-9 psi and highest egt I could get is 470 at dumpy.
Will tweak it up a bit after getting it legal
Next up wheel alignment then go get cert

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:58 pm

Breather kit I scored has 4 breather ports and came with 4 fittings only used 3 of them so decided to use 4th one and put it on the winch.
Added 2 10w led on back to help with reversing in the dark.

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Sat Aug 01, 2015 4:34 pm

Little update
With the 37 inch tyres and wieght of the exo cage it not holding overdrive so basically it a 3 speed auto and struggles a bit on the hills.
Thought about the transfer gears but doesn't give me much of a gearing change in hi range
So got hold of Tim and ordered some of 5.29 diff gears
Flagging the auto locker too and ordered a arb locker so it's better on road
Decided to to all this before go for cert so it drives better and my speedo won't be so far out.
No picture update so upload some of my winch breather and reverse lights
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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Mattman » Sun Aug 02, 2015 6:58 pm

Top quality work

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:11 pm

Cheers
Here's a pic of the bash plate / keep crap out of engine bay
has mount for steering damper so it's made out of 5 mm plate
Also helps brace the whole front
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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Wed Aug 05, 2015 2:12 pm

Diff gears and locker turned up
Thanks Tim
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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Sun Aug 09, 2015 10:47 pm

Took for drive today blow cob webs out
Trepadors are quite as on road
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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Sun Aug 09, 2015 10:51 pm

Makes the 100 look small
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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Mattman » Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:31 am

Looks awesome. Did you consider beadlocks?

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby imsohi » Mon Aug 10, 2015 12:18 pm

Mattman wrote:Looks awesome. Did you consider beadlocks?


Lchundy wrote: had to get new tube for internal beadlock which I got now just need a chance to get to tyre shop :wink:
I'm just about through my to do list then cert/wof/reg :D


Pretty sure he's running internals

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:03 pm

Yeah
Im using those stuan internal beadlocks

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Big » Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:15 pm

how does it run now with the new R & P's ? with all that extra weight.. would be interesting..

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:32 am

Haven't installed them yet want do all new bearing brakes etc while it's apart just need to save some more $s first.
It's only 46kg heavier than my 100 loaded with work gear and that still hauls no worries.so I'm thinking tyres size is what's holding it back.
I'm confident it will go all good up the hills with gearing and boost added

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Tue Aug 18, 2015 12:13 pm

This 80 doesn't have cdl button so in high range center diff is only lsd.
Will only lock when in low range
Been looking online found new genuine one $90 to my door
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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Mattman » Tue Aug 18, 2015 6:13 pm

Thanks for posting, its a great thread

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby on2it » Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:20 pm

Absolute beast. Saw it when it was at Gary's. Impressive.
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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:03 pm

Yeah gary a gc and did top job he's a awesome welder and fabricator we talked for hours brain storming shit for design and let me help out when I could.
Still going to get him to build me a spare wheel carrier later on just not sure on design yet
Here's a shitty pic of the reverse camera actually works sweet for a cheap chinese ebay jobie.
Set it up so start of the red line is half meter from rear bumper also helps to see bmxs etc in driveways
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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Lchundy » Mon Aug 31, 2015 12:47 pm

Got all my parts for full diff rebuild front and rear
Includes all wheel bearings diff bearings swivel hub bearings gaskets etc.
Last owner had only just replaced rear pads and rotors so I brought new front rotors front and rear metallic brake pads
Should give me a good chance to pass brake test for cert
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Been mucked around for last 12 days by auckland 4x4 trying to get small arb compressor,haven't even responded to phone messages left with office ringing the guy on his cell and text msg
They told me would be there in 2 days,12 days later no phone call email or text
Have spent thousands with them over the years and it seems as soon as I need something that's not over $300 they #### me around
Will never use them again!
Used arb dealer on the shore price little bit more but will be couriered overnight

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby mudlva » Mon Aug 31, 2015 2:10 pm

Mate i havnt used ak4x4 for a dozen yrs now for same reason.
Unless they are making a grand profit off you, you are nobody.
Anyway the lads a mototech are way more helpful and put as much effort selling a $5.00 part as they do in selling a full suspention setup.

Bitch over....back to topic

the vx is looking good dude

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby Madaz » Mon Aug 31, 2015 2:29 pm

Just buy straight of Autocraft in Palmy, way easier and quicker

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Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Postby mudlva » Mon Aug 31, 2015 2:37 pm

Madaz wrote:Just buy straight of Autocraft in Palmy, way easier and quicker


Last time i spoke to them they stated i HAD to deal with ak4x4 end of story!!!

Told them to shove it and dealt with usa instead.
Since then mototech have bought into arb and now i deal with them if and when i need anything.
As stated least m.t want to sell there product

Anyways i better get back on topic otherwise i will be oweing leon two steak and cheese pies and a can of coke.....
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