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LJ Project "Rangi"

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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

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The Origional LJ50 3cyl 2 stroke and gearbox, that is going to DB as spares .

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Awesome super advanced ultra air cooled , fiddle break plumbing - these will be removed

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The Plumber Snorkel

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Rear Tray Removed

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Engine Stripped out

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LJ80 Axle and engine mount Donner. - Chassis has major rust issues
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looks like a cool project.
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awesome looking weapon should be some fun when your done
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Yay! Another LJ - Will be watching! 8)
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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 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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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 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:


only 5 years :lol: :lol:
Was definalty fun "driving" it around the paddock :lol:

LJ80 Donner front Diff - just a little green
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will only be using the Housing , Diff head and Axles.
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oooo is this the kati kati or keri keri storage LJ from DB's shed, awesome to see it being fixed up
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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 .
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Rear Diff Housing is toast , so the LJ Network comes to the rescue again with a usable housing .
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Front Diff Head is in Mint Condition .
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Rear Diff Head is a bit dirty , but with a re-bulid will be fine as R&P are still sweet.
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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
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Rear axles look ok , just need new bearings .
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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.
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:lol: whens the next update on this thing it looks like it will be a mint little truck
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alot going on. alot getting chopped n glued
Farkn broken welder till the weekend :evil: :evil:
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:shock: If you are keen enough to be fixing that can you do the SJ410 too?! :D
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zukmeista wrote::shock: If you are keen enough to be fixing that can you do the SJ410 too?! :D


Feeling rich are we :lol: :lol: 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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UBZ wrote:Image
alot going on. alot getting chopped n glued
Farkn broken welder till the weekend :evil: :evil:


I see a super bling chassis and running gear under that!!!!

Priorities :D :D
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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 :D
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Rangi is rolling on 4 wheels finally ......... :mrgreen:
Just a little bit of trimming of the body work required :roll: :lol:
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Check out the pumpkin clearance :twisted: more clearance on 32's than a Hilux on 36's
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Those tyres look farking massive on it! :shock: This thing will kick arse offroad when you finish it. 8)
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12 years later ……..
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Nice one :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Wow, no like button. This is good, I need to actually write a comment :D :D

Awesome to see it move, now to get it across to the Sth Island :lol:
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Wahoo!!!!
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Now the work starts.
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Let’s just say the wife was less than impressed with my project arriving home .
Something about a pile of junk. :roll:
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She doesn't understand.
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For those interested , the hours of work that never gets seen .
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