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Na they haven't twisted but it is a bit vague on the road, feels like the bushes are stuffed. Putting the brace in the rear seemed to help so I thought trying the front could be an idea too. The way to do it would to be to make the shackles like a banana so that you can get the brace in without it hitting the chassis. Seems like a lot of hard work though! I have a few more things to sort before that gets to the top of the list.
Some new bushes would probably be a good idea too haha the current ones were "near new" when we did all the suspension work.
Some new bushes would probably be a good idea too haha the current ones were "near new" when we did all the suspension work.
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Another 3 link front and rear KZN130 Surf




And my Surf no longer has a front bar







And my Surf no longer has a front bar






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What is the over top steering of tom 78 series prado ?
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Trundle wrote:What is the over top steering of tom 78 series prado ?
130 Steering box with a trailgear dropped pitman arm. Drag link is 30mm hollow bar with a 80 series TRE and a 60 series Cruiser TRE. Tie rod is 30mm hollow bar with 80 series TRE and a 60 series TRE. Steering arms are factory LN106, drivers has the J arm chopped off.
I try to use common TRE's. Nothing worse than having a busted exotic part in the middle of nowhere

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You're get getting those 3-links out pretty quick these days Tom, great work. What front springs did you use on that surf?
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Didn't barbie drive a jeep??
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need ramp shots 

Current 4wd: Surf Kzn185 ssrg factory Intercooled (yet to start build)
Past 4wd: toyota surf ln130, coil sas, 1uz v8 build
Past 4wd: toyota surf ln130, coil sas, 1uz v8 build
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Fakey wrote:You're get getting those 3-links out pretty quick these days Tom, great work. What front springs did you use on that surf?
Cheers

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jonossiksilvia wrote:need ramp shots
Too late


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Be a few here who recognise this weapon.
Front bar/arches, Prado styles. Sliders are ours but were done a couple of years ago
Winch mount is part of the chassis







Front bar/arches, Prado styles. Sliders are ours but were done a couple of years ago

Winch mount is part of the chassis






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One for the Rover freaks (I know your out there
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The winch isn't in there in these pics because the owner has to relocate the trans cooler to make room.







The winch isn't in there in these pics because the owner has to relocate the trans cooler to make room.






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tomsoffroad wrote:Be a few here who recognise this weapon.![]()
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Front bar/arches, Prado styles. Sliders are ours but were done a couple of years ago![]()
Winch mount is part of the chassis![]()
owner be well happy with that


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The pome will have to grow some nads now Tom .Or do you also give driving lessons for people that own trucks like that ?.
nice work Tom.


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mike barnett wrote:The pome will have to grow some nads now Tom .Or do you also give driving lessons for people that own trucks like that ?.![]()
nice work Tom.
He might need a box to stand on to get in !!!
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tallsam66 wrote:mike barnett wrote:The pome will have to grow some nads now Tom .Or do you also give driving lessons for people that own trucks like that ?.![]()
nice work Tom.
He might need a box to stand on to get in !!!
why the #### would a need box ? its smaller than my old safari's to get in, as for power it got far less horsepower than my old safari
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Forgot to post these pics.
Terrano sump slightly modified to suit Petes solid axle D21

Templates followed by more templates

Dip stick had to be relocated to the other side of the engine








Templates followed by more templates


Dip stick had to be relocated to the other side of the engine






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Got the Pajero back in the shed and have been stitching up the front. Making the Commodore radiator fit has been interesting.............. however I've been a little distracted
building the workshop extension





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Commodore radiator in the Pajero. Entertaining little job
Using the factory transcooler too. All nice and simple with all common parts










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Then I moved onto a little Zuk. Cute wee things
Sliders, arches and a snorkel.






Sliders, arches and a snorkel.







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tomsoffroad wrote: Cute wee things![]()
Ha!
Good to see the springs on the right side of the axle
Nice work mate

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Im sure Ive seen it in this thread before, but its alot of pages to go through...
what tube do you use for your sliders/and exos? also what kind of bender you use? if you dont mind me asking.
cheers
what tube do you use for your sliders/and exos? also what kind of bender you use? if you dont mind me asking.
cheers
modified surf, hardly drive it seem to keep modifying it....
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skidmark wrote:Im sure Ive seen it in this thread before, but its alot of pages to go through...
what tube do you use for your sliders/and exos? also what kind of bender you use? if you dont mind me asking.
cheers
Dont mind at all

Sliders are 1.25" nominal bore medium wall. Cages are 1.25 and 1.5" nb med wall pipe.
My bender is just a cheap topmaq jobby but I have bramley dies.
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Sweet, is that seamless pipe? Cause I've found seamless in 3.5 mn wall seamed by 3.2.or am I looking at the wrong stuff?
Thanks
Thanks
modified surf, hardly drive it seem to keep modifying it....
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No it has a seam. 3.2mm wall. 

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Hi tom. Have u any of the terrano idler brackets left u made not long ago? Couldn't find the thread.
Jared
Jared
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Sorry people, I've been slack updating on here. I will update every now and then but if your keen to see whats been going on in the mean time check out Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tomsoffr ... 3073880566
Heaps of pics on there
If Facebook isn't your thing then feel free to contact me on the number below.
Cheers Tom
Heaps of pics on there

If Facebook isn't your thing then feel free to contact me on the number below.
Cheers Tom
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what price on the 2lt dump pipe?
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Heres a 60 series ive just finished a soa on.
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