newbie to off roading- help required

brianr70 · Post by **brianr70** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:10 pm

just got my 1st 4wd - 91 surf, 2.4 diesel turbo, looking at improves like a body lift, snorkel, larger tyres etc.
need some help to get started, can anyone offer ideas??? :shock:

DJ · Post by DJ » Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:49 pm

welcome to the big wide world of 4wding
If you post your location Im sure that someone nearby will help If only to empty the fridge :lol:

cheers DJ

brianr70 · Post by **brianr70** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:50 pm

located in Tauranga...fridge is usually loaded....

DJ · Post by DJ » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:13 pm

located in Tauranga...

cool

thats almost in my back yard, Im at the other end of Tauranga Direct Road.
the list of things to do is endless and the starting point is defined by what type 4wding, mud , exterme, competitions, shiney family, or hold this I think we might survive... After this, how every much money you think you want to spend, muliply that by at less ten fold.
Still with me ..? ok ?? best next step is not to buy anything except a first aid kit and fire ext. then come out with us or some local club members just to see whats what, and tell everyone that you are a new boy so they will guide you on the finer details. :lol:

no dout everyone here will also help cheers

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:14 pm

big bore exhaust!! those motors are really prone to cracking the head. my prado just cracked it the other day. and its looking expensive :evil:

it shouldnt be to expensive- rage does a bolt on kit i think. other than that a set of 31s and decent tow points would be a good start

brianr70 · Post by **brianr70** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:41 pm

thanks guys...have first aid thingee and fire thingee

would the tow hooks you find on trade me be any good :?:

DJ.. do you belong to a club or does ORE have a 'branch' in BOP :?:

do the 31's fit straight on the std surf rims?
:?:

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:52 pm

As long as the hooks are rated at 10000lb, they will be ok.
Just make sure you mount them properly, and if unsure, ask how to do this.

Dave

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:59 pm

The tow hooks on trademe are okay, you should try and support the advertisers on here though where possible.

What size are your standard rims? Lots of Surf's have alloy's on them. As long as it's a 15x7 rim you should be fine to run 31's.

Matt.

DJ · Post by DJ » Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:44 pm

does ORE have a 'branch' in BOP

does ORE have a branch do we ever!!! yea, try Furgus in Tauranga he's in here somewhere . look in members list, if not then Ill help you out

do the 31's fit straight on the std surf rims?

yes most times but how wide are they? and different areas like different patterns eg BOP usally a very open agressive pattern with good side lugs works best ( heavy mud, Forestry )

Just make sure you mount them properly, and if unsure, ask how to do this.

If in dout just bring the beast over here and Ill mount them for you, properly.
chhers