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[TK Sparky]

Hey all at Off Road Express

My name is Josh and I live in Huntly

I work in Te Kauwhata as an electrician for Andrews Electrical ( almost electrician 1-3 months to sign books )

Found this site last week and really took my intrest as im now getn into the 4wd scene.

Got sick of my HQ which I know dosent sound good but havn to Register/WOF 2 vehicles is getn to be a hassel

Iv got a 1989 SWB Safari Manual which is stock standard apart from factory PTO winch & manual hubs on front, owned for 3 years, have plans now to do it up which is going to invovlve turbo kit ( as its N/A ) body lift, suspension lift n bigger tires oh yea and also roof chop like pigfarmer has done, as I think it would be great for hunting n nite shoots.

Iv done some basic 4wding but not a hell of alot, iv been waiting till my friends have got their 4wds before moding which they now have.

Iv got an idea on how I want to do it but any help on the order of attack and the things to watch out for would be much appreciated.

Iv got basic mechanical know how as iv worked around basic machinery since I was a kid but dont know it all, so wont pretend to & electrical probs I can sort.

I was want to post photos of my ute with this forum but dont know how yet so also maybe a little advice there would be great

Not alot else to say but hope to get into this alot more and really enjoy it and the people I meet.

I apologize if this spiel is abit long but I wanted to get it out

[coxsy]

cool great you joined nissan guys will help you out , i'm still stock hight with 33' tyres& snorkel
need to lose the front bumpers they get pushed into ya front tyres ,rears need to go as they flick up and break taillights

[TK Sparky]

Oh awsum, yea getn sick of the 2 vehicle thing

Old car is fun but yea this is taking piority from now on.

Any futher plans for you saf ?

[coxsy]

yes a 50 or 60mm lift, cut the rear gaurds behind the wheels ad they are getting beat up and fit a safari rear diff lock

[vvega]

perhaps a toyota badge on the front ?? thats gotta help

[coxsy]

not the damaged side

[dazza85]

Welcome to the board Josh,
I have a friend that has added a turbo to his and he says it is a big improvement
He made up the new exhaust manifold himself then had it surface ground ( tight budget )
I will see if I can get some photos

[TK Sparky]

Coxsy thanks for the quick heads up on the basics

Dazza sounds abit like me, was looking at the kits, $4000+ fitted or so, will see how the coinage stacks up over the coming months.

And

vvega my mate has a toyo hilux n has been givn me shit about my choice of weapon, we guna start modding together so time will tell eh

[coxsy]

oh you know him talking to him all night

[TK Sparky]

dont know vvega but was just replyn n sayn that my mate has a hilux

[gary_in_nz]

welcome aboard nice truck. grab yourself some lift springs and a body lift through some new boots on and they are one hell of a serious offroad machine!! lsd diffs a good, solid as truck!! you will get stick for a nissan but thats mostly because everyone else is jealous, just remind them that most winch challenge trucks are nissan's for a reason!!!

as coxy says, rip them bumpers off a nip and a tuck here, decent bar work around the sides and these things are good for anything. have a look at the saf in this vid with the roof chop.

best of luck mate!!

[TK Sparky]

Cheers gary um iv only got dial up so it might take awhile to load that vid but will get round to it when I go to my mates, hes got broadband.

Hmm okay, was thinkn turbo 1st just to give it sum up n go balls n tht way I can spin 35's no worrys, iv seen guys spin 35's ok in N/A form. But yea ok like I said any help appreciated.

[coxsy]

sorry grabbed the wrong idea

[TK Sparky]

Also iv got a question on certing of these extras, im sure that the susp lift springs an body chop have to be cert, unsure on body lift/turbo & tires.

Yea I heard abit of the chat surroundin saf's, good for a laugh tho i rekon.

Brought because of its rep/overall package and tough engine n driveline combo

Oh yea how do I post photos on a thread ???

[coxsy]

if you have a photo bucket file photo photos there or somewhere else copy and paste the url code into your reply

[TK Sparky]

Ok cheers, will try it later on.
Im not to computer skilled but should be able to work it out

[coxsy]

my no's are there call if stuck

[TK Sparky]

Ryto will do thanks for that, looks like im guna have to do it tomorrow as iv just been called out.

Gota love bein on call to the mines.

Ill also have to find out where people are goin to go offroad n good spots to start, i might keep on the small scale for awhile until i get tires n suspension done n then venture out.

[vvega]

my no's are there call if stuck

its a nissan thing
dont worry there will be a toyota there to pull you out

[mercutio]

hey dude you are local to me
handy to know need someone to go 4wheeln with once i have finished my build
mind you mine hasn't taken as long as some of the guys around here

always handy to know a sparky too got long term plans on the house

[TK Sparky]

Oh shit hot, hey where abouts are you livin in T.K ?
N wat 4X4 are you buuildin/drivin ?
Didnt think id find anyone that knew where Te Kauwhata is, let alone live there.
I know a few people round the district through work, who else is building 4X4's
Send me a P.M if ya want.

Any good places round T.K to go 4wding ?

[mercutio]

i live in town opposite the old winery
i have a mercedes benz g wagen taken out the old 3 litre diesel engine and swapping it with a 2.8 litre dohc inline six this is the build thread http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=10543
i don't know anyone local who is building a 4wd
the hamilton guys are a great bunch always willing to lend a hand and keen for a dirty weekend
as for places around tk to go 4 wheeling i haven't found any yet have thought about trying to get into maramarua forest but need t find some time to go and chat to the forest manager peoples

[TK Sparky]

Opposite the winery, hmm.
Whats your name if you dont mind me askin ? Knt say iv met you before, you arnt new to the district are you ?
Will definetly have to catch up sumtime soon !
A dirty weekend sounds good fun, iv got shit tires on but they only on as its 50/50 split for on/offroad, fronts well worn n will need replacin soon.

[J_Dub]

i aint too far from T.K, always keen for a tag along....

[wopass]

and you just down the road from me as well

so when ive got the truck up and running i can tow you all out when you all get stuck

[TK Sparky]

Oh ok, mint.
So where exactly do wopass n J_Dub live as id be keen to know for tag along expeditions.
Me n a mate are goin 2 hunt up thompsons track by Te Aroha this weekend, so i have no idea how that track is, will find out sunday arvo wen we get there.
I would sorta like to get my ute suspension n tires done 1st then go but im always keen tho.
Still need to sell my HQ Holden asap, anyone want 1

[wopass]

ahhh im in huntly... you huntly or T.K ?

J dubs in Pukekohe acording to his details?

[TK Sparky]

Yea im out Huntly west.
Ruawaro-Hetherington road
Work in T.K

[mercutio]

Yea im out Huntly west.
Ruawaro-Hetherington road
Work in T.K

i'm the opposite live in tk work at the rotowaro mines

no i haven't been here that long i bought the oldest house(1902) in town about 3 years ago

[TK Sparky]

Very nice, very nice.
I dont live far from rotowaro mines. 757 Hetherington road.
But hopefully moving out with friends to taupiri soon.
Hey I wouldnt mind chatchn up n sein your G wagon sumtime ill bring the saf round, im free all saturday as far as i know if you arnt duin alot n dont mind ?
Im just tryna picture exactly which house yours is ?