rangimotors wrote:Have a few questions,
what do you want to do, and most importantly whats holding you back?
do you like the shape and specs of your surf?
what sort of money do you want to spend? and all in one go or gradually?
There are alot of trucks that move on trademe etc that people have spent lots on but it depends what you want/need. i guess the main point is how do you no what you need/want until you have been out there doing it and finding out what is holding you back? you may well end up buying a really well set up truck for example rock crawling but find you'd rather play in the mud. The tracks you like may be, all bogs, lots of rivers and rocks, big deep ruts etc or a combination.
The issue with buying a built up 4wd is maintance, 4 wheeling damages and wears alot of parts and many of these are an unknown if you buy something.
It sounds like you have an ok starting point, start by getting some quality tow hooks and getting out there, and then as you work out whats holding you back improve it, you dont need to do everything at once.
Beind the v6 i would be surprised if you dont already have a lsd in the rear, you can check your axle code on fire wall.
usually my list that i suggest to people is something like,
1. Rated tow hooks (may want to do bars at same time)
2. snorkel (if you need it like we do in the south, many places don't at all)
3. mud tyres, you will fit 31's standard, or do steps 4 and 5 first
4. 50mm spring lift
5. 50mm body lift (if you want to go to 33's)
6. front locker and maybe rear locker or shim lsd
That will give you a good an able club truck to play many places if you play for a year or two and want more, there are limitless options as hopefully you have seen by having a look around this site.
eg, sas, coon springs, coil setups, power upgrades, bob tails,
long winded i know just trying to pass on the point that often the grass is greener and buying someones build up rig seems easier and cheaper but often things do not work out that way, most important thing is to start with a vehicle you like and suits your needs, nothing worse that spending lots and lots on something that is not right for you.
Good luck and if you haven't already have a ready over the site and do some searching.
Don't be afraid to ask questions, as much as often it doesn't seem like it this is a 4wd website
ps. where in the country are ya?
Cheers for that reply
Im in pukekohe.
Guess i like surfs coz of the l.w.b as ive got a dog so its good for takeing him out n about, and over summer its been handy for road tripping and sleeping in the back etc, saves pitching a tent.
I dont want anything extreme, i want to get into the bush, the bog the beach, do some tracks,
Guess im wanting peoples opinion on the petrol surfs for reliability etc?
like i said, i could just keep what i got and spend 2-3k on mods, as it initially only cost me a grand to purchase, rather than buying something else that will set me back 4 or 5k with no mods.
Mine hasnt got l.s.d, i read up on this site how to check, jack up the rear and if both wheels spin same direction its l.s.d, mine did not, spun oposite direction.
But i have just purchased a l.s.d, not fitted yet, but that fixes the rear diff for now.
definately first on the list along with fitting the l.s.d is sum big tyres and a spring lift
whereabouts do you live and what sort of trips do you want to do? maybe use the surf for now and then get something else later (looking and riding at other trucks).
