Newbie in Wellington/Wairarapa

[jjvitesse2]

this maybe a bit long winded ...sorry

HI all, I'm kinda new here, joined up a couple of years ago, but never got round to getting involved, cant remember my password and have changed email address so have just made a new account.

I have a 94 SWB Nissan Safari auto with factory turbo, has a 2" suspension and a 2" body lift, adjustable pan hard rods and caster correction bushes fitted also. Had just fitted a brand new set of 35 12.5 15 creepys to it when the auto packed a sad so it was sitting at my workshop when some lowlife broke in and stole the new rubber, have been fighting the insurance company for last 2 years trying to get something out of them as they didn't want to pay out hence I haven't gotten involved in the site, nearly gave up on the whole thing and was getting ready to ditch the truck but have finally settled with the insurance company so have decided to put my truck back on the road. Unfortunitly the people I used to go out 4wd with have since sold there trucks and moved onto other things so would be good to meet others in the wellington/wairarapa area to go 4wdin with. (once Ive got the truck ready)
So here come the questions. auto packed a sad so needs 2b sorted, I have another auto and was told its good but who really knows, I also have everything needed to do a manual conversion and pto winch setup (have elec winch also) not sure what way to go I know each has there pros and cons but info / opinions specific to the swb safari would be good.

Im also not sure what rubber to fit, will go with a 35 12.5 15 on a 10" rim I think, last set of rubber was on an 8" rim as thats what every1 recommended so you dont knock the tyre off the bead but didnt like how it pulls in the tyre making it prone to wear in the center, never had an issue with tyres coming off the 10" rims i ran before getting the 8s and happy to beadlock if it becomes an issue, living in the wairarapa means it will chalk up ks on the road getting to and from but it wont be a daily driver, not sure if i want to go with the creepys again because of this have bee looking at the mickey thompson claws, if any1 knows what they are like, the seem to have good reviews.

thanks for reading
JJ

[Waddles]

welcome good choice of truck plenty of knowledge on this site to help you out.
I have the same truck i did a manual conversion on mine when the auto packed a sad best thing i have done i love it just watch out the flywheels between the td42t and td42
they are different td42t has a bigger crank from memory and the holes don't line up and it can be a mission to find 1

[catalystracing]

Welcome aboard.

Im in the Featherston 4X4 club, welcome to join in if you want or keep an eye on here as a few of us just pick a place and go have a play.

Glad you kept going with the insurance co they are

Cheers Paul.

[jjvitesse2]

welcome good choice of truck plenty of knowledge on this site to help you out.
I have the same truck i did a manual conversion on mine when the auto packed a sad best thing i have done i love it just watch out the flywheels between the td42t and td42
they are different td42t has a bigger crank from memory and the holes don't line up and it can be a mission to find 1

have been told its just the center hole thats bigger on the td42t so was planning on machining it out, guess ill find out soon enough. can buy new flywheel from nissan for 500 if i have to.

[jjvitesse2]

Welcome aboard.

Im in the Featherston 4X4 club, welcome to join in if you want or keep an eye on here as a few of us just pick a place and go have a play.

Glad you kept going with the insurance co they are

Cheers Paul.

Was thinking bout joining the club here, when do you guys meet, who should i contact to find out more??