LJ Project "Rangi"
LJ Project "Rangi"
So I needed something to beat around in the bush , something that I didn't need to care to much about the panel work .
So project "Rangi" was born
So word went out on the Local LJ network and a suitable LJ50 was acquired .
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The Plan as it stands .
LJ50 Chassis / Tub (whats left of it) / Roll cage
LJ80 Diffs (spring perches moved to LJ50 Spacing)
SJ410 Transfer Case ( with aftermarket reduction gear set)
Suzuki F10a 970cc Engine and LJ80 4 speed gearbox.
Rear Mounted Radiator
Front and Rear disc breaks
Rear Lockright auto locker
9000lb winch (rear mounted)
7.50x16 SAT (32x7.5x16) mud tyres on modified factory 16" rims
I all ready have most of the parts , so hopefully this will progress quickly
the Bottom of the tub has the standard dipped in acid dissolving coke can action going on , has been "Rangi" repaired by pop rivitting some sheet metal in where the floors were and the rear has been chopped off .
Some of the more interesting features
The Origional LJ50 3cyl 2 stroke and gearbox, that is going to DB as spares .
Awesome super advanced ultra air cooled , fiddle break plumbing - these will be removed
The Plumber Snorkel
Rear Tray Removed
Engine Stripped out
LJ80 Axle and engine mount Donner. - Chassis has major rust issues
So project "Rangi" was born
So word went out on the Local LJ network and a suitable LJ50 was acquired .
l
The Plan as it stands .
LJ50 Chassis / Tub (whats left of it) / Roll cage
LJ80 Diffs (spring perches moved to LJ50 Spacing)
SJ410 Transfer Case ( with aftermarket reduction gear set)
Suzuki F10a 970cc Engine and LJ80 4 speed gearbox.
Rear Mounted Radiator
Front and Rear disc breaks
Rear Lockright auto locker
9000lb winch (rear mounted)
7.50x16 SAT (32x7.5x16) mud tyres on modified factory 16" rims
I all ready have most of the parts , so hopefully this will progress quickly
the Bottom of the tub has the standard dipped in acid dissolving coke can action going on , has been "Rangi" repaired by pop rivitting some sheet metal in where the floors were and the rear has been chopped off .
Some of the more interesting features
The Origional LJ50 3cyl 2 stroke and gearbox, that is going to DB as spares .
Awesome super advanced ultra air cooled , fiddle break plumbing - these will be removed
The Plumber Snorkel
Rear Tray Removed
Engine Stripped out
LJ80 Axle and engine mount Donner. - Chassis has major rust issues
Last edited by UBZ on Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:49 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Chris.
Chris.
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
looks like a cool project.
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Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
awesome looking weapon should be some fun when your done
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Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
Yay! Another LJ - Will be watching!
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
I worked out that LJ's been sitting in my shed for 5 years looking for a purpose in life!!!!
Wooot can't wait to see its reincarnation
Wooot can't wait to see its reincarnation
lax2wlg wrote:Is that like saying 'she's hot, for a crackwhore??
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
DieselBoy wrote:I worked out that LJ's been sitting in my shed for 5 years looking for a purpose in life!!!!
Wooot can't wait to see its reincarnation
only 5 years
Was definalty fun "driving" it around the paddock
LJ80 Donner front Diff - just a little green
will only be using the Housing , Diff head and Axles.
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Chris.
Chris.
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
oooo is this the kati kati or keri keri storage LJ from DB's shed, awesome to see it being fixed up
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
BlakeJ wrote:oooo is this the kati kati or keri keri storage LJ from DB's shed, awesome to see it being fixed up
Yep its the Katikati LJ .
A little bit of progress
Got both the front and rear doner Diffs stripped down .
Rear Diff Housing is toast , so the LJ Network comes to the rescue again with a usable housing .
Front Diff Head is in Mint Condition .
Rear Diff Head is a bit dirty , but with a re-bulid will be fine as R&P are still sweet.
but Im proborby not going to use these diff heads know as im looking at putting 4.88 LJ50 R&P into 410 Carriers for better gearing .
One Front axle is going to need a sleeve where the seal runs
Rear axles look ok , just need new bearings .
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Chris.
Chris.
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
I have a spare F10A sitting around left over from my little Suzuki it is one of the SC100 coupe engines so apparently has an extra 2 HP due to factory head work. It needs the headgasket replacing and it has a set of bearings rings and gaskets with it.
UBZ i'll give you first refusal.
UBZ i'll give you first refusal.
my 4wd is not a truck
old mercedes never die but sometimes they do need some love
older cars are good,mercedes are better,older mercedes are the best
old mercedes never die but sometimes they do need some love
older cars are good,mercedes are better,older mercedes are the best
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
whens the next update on this thing it looks like it will be a mint little truck
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
alot going on. alot getting chopped n glued
Farkn broken welder till the weekend
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Chris.
Chris.
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
If you are keen enough to be fixing that can you do the SJ410 too?!
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
zukmeista wrote::shock: If you are keen enough to be fixing that can you do the SJ410 too?!
Feeling rich are we At least 50hrs work in that ...........
I told you before , go buy a $300 mig welder and teach yourself to weld . Dosen't need to be pretty if you start learning on the bits that will be hidden.
Once you master welding zuk panel steel , everything else is easy.
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Chris.
Chris.
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
UBZ wrote:
alot going on. alot getting chopped n glued
Farkn broken welder till the weekend
I see a super bling chassis and running gear under that!!!!
Priorities
lax2wlg wrote:Is that like saying 'she's hot, for a crackwhore??
Re: Suzuki LJ Project "Rangi"
UBZ wrote: Dosen't need to be pretty if you start learning on the bits that will be hidden.
Or the bits that get hit with a grinder after the weld
Re: LJ Project "Rangi"
Rangi is rolling on 4 wheels finally .........
Just a little bit of trimming of the body work required
Check out the pumpkin clearance more clearance on 32's than a Hilux on 36's
Just a little bit of trimming of the body work required
Check out the pumpkin clearance more clearance on 32's than a Hilux on 36's
LR110 ..... LJ50 project
Chris.
Chris.
Re: LJ Project "Rangi"
Those tyres look farking massive on it! This thing will kick arse offroad when you finish it.
Re: LJ Project "Rangi"
Nice one
my 4wd is not a truck
old mercedes never die but sometimes they do need some love
older cars are good,mercedes are better,older mercedes are the best
old mercedes never die but sometimes they do need some love
older cars are good,mercedes are better,older mercedes are the best
Re: LJ Project "Rangi"
Wow, no like button. This is good, I need to actually write a comment
Awesome to see it move, now to get it across to the Sth Island
Awesome to see it move, now to get it across to the Sth Island
lax2wlg wrote:Is that like saying 'she's hot, for a crackwhore??
Re: LJ Project "Rangi"
Wahoo!!!!
Re: LJ Project "Rangi"
Now the work starts.
1996 vzn185 surf, TRD supercharger, GQ SAS, 37s, 3" lift, 2 lockers, double cabbed + more happening.
2004 Jeep WJ 4.7 HO, 2" lift, 31s
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2004 Jeep WJ 4.7 HO, 2" lift, 31s
Andrew 0272226292.
Re: LJ Project "Rangi"
Let’s just say the wife was less than impressed with my project arriving home .
Something about a pile of junk.
Something about a pile of junk.
LR110 ..... LJ50 project
Chris.
Chris.
Re: LJ Project "Rangi"
She doesn't understand.
1996 vzn185 surf, TRD supercharger, GQ SAS, 37s, 3" lift, 2 lockers, double cabbed + more happening.
2004 Jeep WJ 4.7 HO, 2" lift, 31s
Andrew 0272226292.
2004 Jeep WJ 4.7 HO, 2" lift, 31s
Andrew 0272226292.
Re: LJ Project "Rangi"
LR110 ..... LJ50 project
Chris.
Chris.