.... what 5 initial mods would you guys say are the best to make to a motor for offroad driving in NZrokhound wrote:I don't see the point in spending money on expensive recovery aids (which invariably are used more to rescue others) when you can spend that cash on making your rig perform better and go further in the first instance.
Once you have done all that, then start looking into the other gear.
DaveM wrote:rokhound wrote:I don't see the point in spending money on expensive recovery aids (which invariably are used more to rescue others) when you can spend that cash on making your rig perform better and go further in the first instance.
Once you have done all that, then start looking into the other gear.
Depends on how often you head out alone, I'd sooner have a winch over a difflock, difflock will get me further, so when I get stuck, I'm really stuck.
KiwiBacon wrote:Has no-one mentioned a hand winch?
I don't have one either. But garage ornaments don't need them.
Windsock wrote:DaveM wrote:rokhound wrote:I don't see the point in spending money on expensive recovery aids (which invariably are used more to rescue others) when you can spend that cash on making your rig perform better and go further in the first instance.
Once you have done all that, then start looking into the other gear.
Depends on how often you head out alone, I'd sooner have a winch over a difflock, difflock will get me further, so when I get stuck, I'm really stuck.
X2... the option of self-recovery is of paramount importance if going anywhere on your own. All the diff-locks and fancy other bits don't count for squat if you're stuck! No-brainer really. Even if going out with others, at least your own snatch and other ropes so you aren't relying on others equipment.
rokhound wrote:And to my way of thought, the no brainer is the idiot who attempts to travel (knowing that he is on tracks that are beyond his capability), alone.
he only goes mountainbiking, but busts them when he has to get accross rivers or to where someone is injured or broken something (larger tyres, heavy foot, no traction aids doesn't help as it tends to have to be driven hard) it is driven hard to stop the IFS front from tipping it in some situations more up travel than down.Steve_t647 wrote:How much do you want to spend?
1) You can buy a very well setup offroader with lockers, bars etc here for about 3000 pounds, cheaper than building and all you do is fix the niggly little things (if any)
2) Hilux Surf or ute? 2 or 4 door Ute?
3) What sort of offroading do you want to do?
Personally I would look at the for sale in this forum and look at Trademe.co.nz (NZ Ebay) and see what you can get here, as far as a standard hilux you would have to look at the following
Hilux Surf:
Look at Hosehustlers build http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=13066
A mate is looking into doing the exact same build on his surf (he was in a lot of trouble last time when he driped oil all through the garage of her house)
Hilux:
Go for a Model with a Solid front, then replace the gearbox crossmember, tyres, small lift and get some under body protection. You can go as far as you want really http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=7160
I have a Hilux but after seeing Tim's (Hosehustlers) build (comfy seats) am tempted to do something similar but have mine to do and my brothers (if he spits out another IFS diff), but I like having the tray and not needing a trailer.
badnuz wrote:most importantly thou where in NZ are you planning to live??
Welcome to ORE and NZ!!!
Jerry wrote:or bring it over in parts
.albundy wrote:And what can start out as a warm winters morning on a grade two track, can quickly become and grade 4-5 track with snow closing in. Al
