Hilux trailer queen

[Bulletproof]

Hi Tim

I have obviously upset you and a lot of others by making comments about your truck. So I want to apoligize to you for saying anything about it.

From now on I have decided not comment on anyones truck again and just do my own thing and then I won't get in trouble with anyone. In recent years I haven't commented on the forum very much at all anyway because I know most 4 wheel drivers disagree with my views.

Don't lay low and keep posting about your truck because others like it

All the best Tim

Cheers Richard

[muddyplumber]

hey Tim,never met you but really enjoy all the stuff you post up has been very helpful over the years.keep postn man

[J_Dub]

from where im sitting Richard its not your particular views on anyones particular truck..

Its your constant dribbling on about trucks being too high, unlike yours, having the ass end cut off, unlike yours, having a v8, unlike yours, not being diesel, unlike yours, having a turbo instead of a supercharger, unlike yours, being a heavy Nissan, unlike yours, doesnt flex that well, unlike yours..... should I keep going?????

When does 'opinion' just become friken repeatative

heard the term 'each to their own'???

[albundy]

Fark me, what did I miss... Happy to go tits up in it Tim when you take me over to Reefton for New Years. oopps, ya old man's not back to tell you that one just yet.
Al

[hosehustler]

Fark me, what did I miss... Happy to go tits up in it Tim when you take me over to Reefton for New Years. oopps, ya old man's not back to tell you that one just yet.
Al

Woo hoo great news ......
Thanks Al, smiling from ear to ear
now lets all just move on, life is so damn short

Matt4u came around for a visit this afternoon, was a neat surprise, really good to catch up with him again

[niblik]

matt4u gonna get another rig tim? or he stickin to rice racers?

[MATT4U]

Yea was great to catch up Tim, and Nibby, no plans for a truck, mind you i do have some axles, a chassis and a couple bits lying round somewhere.
I am keen to come an play though, I even got my own toy to play with.......
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No Nibby, not that kind of toy, get your mind out of the gutter.

[hosehustler]

Fark me, what did I miss... Happy to go tits up in it Tim when you take me over to Reefton for New Years. oopps, ya old man's not back to tell you that one just yet.
Al

good news Al, got confirmation today.....i'm off work xmas and new year for once ....time to start planning a mission
I'm gonna be 4wheelin.....somehwhere, west coast ........
xmas-new year probs 27/12, till 2nd Jan camping.....either Reefton or Westport.....KISS stylz with Al, Dad ...and .......who's keen

[vvilly]

ill be up in karamea

[hosehustler]

Had 3 days on the coast over show weekend, this thing is the shiz have to say, goes real good, did the chasm friday, went to seddonville sat, and up the plateau sun, only took a few pics

[muddyhilux]

its photos like that which make me wana move south

[ClassicCruiserSpares]

Great to hear you had an awesome weekend away, The pics are great.
Did anyone go down through the gully? or did you all take the high road exiting the chasm?

[monaro427]

looks like it was a great time there tim, the hilux go well, did kath and the kids go as well just you and your dad

[hosehustler]

Did anyone go down through the gully? or did you all take the high road exiting the chasm?

I was in a group of 4 trucks, we all avoided the gully due to not even arriving at the Clarke till 1pm so was a real late start, just as well we kept out of the gully as one vehicle had a slight winch problem, and one vehicle popped a bead so was getting on by the time we crossed the Grey.

looks like it was a great time there tim, the hilux go well, did kath and the kids go as well just you and your dad

The lux is by far the most capable truck i've had over the years, and the most fun
Tom (middle boy) came with me, Kath hasn't been out much at all with me in 4x4's since I got stuck at Seddonville in the bush till 3am...she turned 30 in there that night
Perhaps a good thing

[Petemcc]

The lux is by far the most capable truck i've had over the years, and the most fun

Good stuff Tim!

What do you think makes it better than the old supra surf? More power? Coils?

Cheers,
Pete

[hosehustler]

The lux is by far the most capable truck i've had over the years, and the most fun

Good stuff Tim!

What do you think makes it better than the old supra surf? More power? Coils?

Cheers,
Pete

Yes coils (linkaged) and power (having enough to actually clear the treads) really help but I guess a vehicle becomes a total package, light weight vehicle, weight centralised, biggish footprint, beadlockers, lockers, strong drivetrain, full rollcage and of course not a daily driver allows you to have a heavier right foot, having said that you still have to be realistic about what is achieveable as to avoid drivetrain damage.

And a real BIG thanks to Westie (Rokhound) for loaning me his little work truck for the weekend or i'd have stayed at home.

[MNC]

Had 3 days on the coast over show weekend, this thing is the shiz have to say, goes real good, did the chasm friday, went to seddonville sat, and up the plateau sun, only took a few pics

That Looks Awesome!!!

Good stuff on getting out and having a decent play in the new wagon

[hosehustler]

a few more pics from the weekend

[rob-mu]

Always good to see pics of your trips Tim,Good to hear your stoked with how truck went!
Rob

[hosehustler]

good to see a nice action pic of it in the November 4x4 action mag
Think I'll buy a copy for once
farkn tight arse

[MNC]

No pics of your truck stuck in that second lot of photos... I wonder if there is a reason for that

Drove it like you stole it

[hosehustler]

[ClassicCruiserSpares]

Haha theres a pic of the colonel on its side

[rokhound]

Haha theres a pic of the colonel on its side

And it was in the library with the lead pipe

[MNC]

Haha theres a pic of the colonel on its side

And it was in the library with the lead pipe

For those who are too young to get his subtle yet brilliant piece of humor

[niblik]

actually mnc, thats rev green in the conservatory.. youre wanting....

[007]

Great thread read every Page.
I just brought a similar set up. Vp5l v8 power 4x4 trailer queen.
I was contemplating diesals etc. and some one said to me I'm not here long. So f it. And I brought a v8 no turning back love it.

So if you are contemplating buying an awsome rig don't. It is sooooo fun.

Love the rig. Keep the mods comming.

[tintin]

those indicators on the gaurds are looking good i might have a set of those floating around some where

[hosehustler]

Ha yes cheers for the info on the indicators they worked a treat
It's up at Tom's getting a few things sorted, I bought some long travel shocks for the rear and put in adjustable shock mount I built last year but had to limit the travel as the eyes on top links at the diff weren't flexing well and the springs would fall out
So I wanted them tig welded and needed a ramp so just as easy to get Tom to do it.
The list for Tom;
rear top links ends replaced
better spring retainers at bottom
do something with the spring tops to retain or dislocate/relocate
get as much travel out of the rear end as poss (with existing shocks)
Replace front pan hard and new bigger o'halloran joints
add a steering dampener (i've nearly lost my thumbs a couple of times)

List for me when it get's back;
Replace pitman arm, has one of those IFS adapter's on it so putting on a TG one with 80 series ball joint.
new powersteer pump
front wheel bearing
and a bit of TLC after a hard year

And a couple of Al's pics from xmas/new year hopefully him or Bob will post or send me more

[hosehustler]

and a short Video (on FB), on petrol head hill, too wet to safely drive unfortunately
next time

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php ... 9471294824




Al posing for a photo beside Dads hilux at Alexander mine winch house