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toysuzi finally runs
used the 3ye in the end. I got it wired up for $350
runs mint
will have same action pics this weekend
as going to go to a loal mud plug (club trip)

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toysuzi wrote:also how do i get rid of the poll

Cool yea get heaps of pics, don't know how to remove poll but does ur old man have any good condition 3.5l rover v8s sitting around? mines getting a bit old and blows a bit of smoke

mroffroader wrote:blah blah blah......but does ur old man have any good condition 3.5l rover v8s sitting around? mines getting a bit old and blows a bit of smoke

I think you want 5.7l James

Sadam_Husain wrote:

mroffroader wrote:blah blah blah......but does ur old man have any good condition 3.5l rover v8s sitting around? mines getting a bit old and blows a bit of smoke

I think you want 5.7l James

I think i need to win lotto!!!

a copule of pics of the weekend





hope to get same more pics soon[/img]

the rear bar is near done (needs the tow hook)
put in the dash and fitted the new VDO gauges only
temp is working right now still have to wire up the speedo
and rev gauges.

also have to get mates terrano going
or i will be towing it down to the sheffield mudplug
behind the old mans landrover s1 109 with a 3l rover car engnie in it

i will get same pics soon of the dash and rear bar

Hey man that thing is sweet. Is it all certed or was the rewelds just in case you decide to cert it in the future?

I'm currently coiling my 413 on Hilux axles (trailer truck) and was wondering what length rear springs you are running and if the upper mount is under chassis rail or beside it?

Keep the pics comin

the rear springs are 12" tall 150lb qa1 coils and go on to the chassis rail
had in this pic 14" tall 175lb qa1 coil

looking nice, love the bling

Hey, was that your 'zuk up at Mark Newport's last week? Had a nosey while passing and man, that thing's a weapon. I'm impressed.

yep it was at Newport's. Still is should be done wednesday (rear bar)
thay have also done the front bar , side bars
and welded in the coil kit and welded the engnie mounts.

pic of rear bar and leds





pics of gauges and dash





also organising a toyota power steering (ifs surf) a a radiotor
from a dissel bj40 76 to 79

Nice work....thats a nice tidy rear bar, did you make it?

got the power steer box and found the pump and mount
but still need to find were i put the pullyes.

I had to take the frount clip off again and cleaned
up the front of the chassis to mount the box
also using a Daihatsu pit man arm as is a lot flatter

that is one seriously mint truk dude

took the suzi up to the nelson club mag and turbo fun day
with power steering and fuel cell working
got the power steer pull and idler off trade me for $90

did not win but got fasted time in time trial and a lot of
air time



also lots of mud to play in as well

sooo coooool

priced up the cage the other day at http://www.alltrax-nz.co.nz
here in nelson $1500 for a full 6 point cage also looking at
seats and 5 point harness

also selling the t-case with gears on trade me at the moment although they wore a lot off fun for mucking around
for the high speed stuff they wore a bit low

Vitara Radiator
adjustable Proportioning valve
Bushwacker fender flares (6")

Excellent build!
May I ask a couple of questions?

Did you manage to source the flares and proportioning valve here in NZ or source them in from the US?
I noticed the Rocky Road Outfitters sticker on windscreen.....I spent a bit there for my Xmass present

The Vitara radiata - did it clash with the original steering box? any chopping of inner guard needed? and are you running an electric fan?
I'm asking as I'm worried about cooling once I bring the winch in to the front , I have been thinking of alternative radiators.

both the flares and the adjustable Proportioning valve came from rocky road outfitters
but you can get adjustable Proportioning valves from a few places in NZ

the flares are two rear sets of Jeep Wrangler in which RRO and trailtough have a deal
with Bushwacker so they can sell it as the one set.

the Radiator fitted fine with the std steering box just had to make a complete new mount on passengers side
and modified the drives side mount
i ran the std fan on the engine as well.

Thankyou for that, much appreciated , It has given me a couple more options to look at.

little more been done
got some trans tunnel boots made
the rear drive shaft balanced
go the indicator lights working
also shaved the bottom of the rear diff
and moved the diff spring mounts as was originally done for a normal drive shaft as was centered toy diff with suzi t-case
now has the toy t-case ect with double cardon drive shaft



still saving up to get the cage

with the diff i got +/- 15mm extra clearances so the same as a 30mm taller tire

First off i put a hole in the side of one of the shocks so i got
rancho rs9000 but the body of the shock was a lot bigger
a little bit cutting had the new shocks are fitted

Entered the top the the south winch challenge so
at the moment we took the suzi around at altrax to get a 6 point cage
and bucket seats should be done by next week.
Also got a 8274 warn hi top winch and a 6hp warn xp winch motor
and 45 meters of 9mm Dynex Dux 75 Overbraid winch rope

pics to came when i get it back

toysuzi wrote:First off i put a hole in the side of one of the shocks so i got
rancho rs9000 but the body of the shock was a lot bigger
a little bit cutting had the new shocks are fitted

Entered the top the the south winch challenge so
at the moment we took the suzi around at altrax to get a 6 point cage
and bucket seats should be done by next week.
Also got a 8274 warn hi top winch and a 6hp warn xp winch motor
and 45 meters of 9mm Dynex Dux 75 Overbraid winch rope

pics to came when i get it back

sounds like your getting it well sorted mate what did you pay for the dynex rope per meter if i might ask ?

getting there still lots of little things for it to be road legal
so will be entering the outlaw class
i got the rope hampidjan for 12.95 plus gst a meter
think it was at trade

finally got same pics of the cage as well as the winch that has just been fitted





main hoop chassis mount




front winch/bar

time for a up date

fist fitted a integrated Solenoid Pack


a pair of light force spot lights


also we fitted a 2nd alternator and 2nd battery as when testing we run out of battery power when winching
up a step hill
the alternator is a 117 amp jeep alt and we fitted a internal regulator out of a toyota surf kzn130


fitted a surge tank as was getting air locks be for the efi pump


winch control switch


link to top of the south winch challenge post
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=11688

Can you describe the fuel system a little for me please? Is that a fuel cell or have you modified the existing tank? I am considering (way in the future) a fuel cell in the back of the vitara to get some clearance in the rear.

Heath

mainly my problem was that the fuel cell is not set up for the efi (the one i got)

so i have a carby pump to fill the surge tank (to 1st of 3 fittings on top)
a line from the surge tank to the efi pump (bottom fitting)
return from engine to surge tank (to 2nd of 3 fittings on top)
and a return form surge tank to fuel cell (to 3rd of 3 fittings on top)

hope it helps