Fabricators in Auckland?

LT1-62 · Post by **LT1-62** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 3:34 pm

Anybody know of any reputable fabricators in the Auckland area? Semi contemplating springing over my truck and was wondering who to go to regarding this mod, looking for someone who is competent, realistically priced, and can live up to deadlines...Thanks in advance, Matt.

callum007 · Post by **callum007** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:16 pm

your doing a 60 series correct?? If stuck i can get you all the gear.. nice well made stuff too.. where abouts in auckland.. I havent really found anyone useful here. only Beattys driveshafts in Wiri

LT1-62 · Post by **LT1-62** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:32 pm

By gear you mean high steer kit, spring plates...? If so how much? Could be keen cause I have access to a welder, heard you need a certd welder for cert though, anyone know if this is true?

callum007 · Post by **callum007** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:44 pm

yes, all the gears, high steer kit etc.. spring plates are a DIY thing.. if you need a hand, i have 2 welders and a big shed... Will email a mate for a price on the gears..

http://community.webshots.com/album/552140651QxHfNe

callum007 · Post by **callum007** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:56 pm

just realised your kit is different to mine.. i needed a new pitman arm.. (basically a 60 series one) i'll let you know how much.. Mine cost me $1200 all up including mounts and pitman arm..

http://72.34.32.141/~snakerac/product_info.php?cPath=2_88_100&products_id=438&osCsid=cf0a0e4e67fbb23de9f0b2e72d7cac6d

LT1-62 · Post by **LT1-62** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:03 pm

Hey callum, might have to take you up on that offer, and yes defo interested in getting a price. Nice snow wheeling shots in your album btw.

callum007 · Post by **callum007** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:32 pm

he quoted me 1200 + freight. if you interested i find out if its AUS or NZD..

De-Ranged · Post by **De-Ranged** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:20 pm

I might have alot cheaper option.... I'm not certain I think my hilux hi-steer arms might fit :scratch: if they do they have a similar lift to the snake ones and I can make the tie-rod and drag link to fit $900 for the whole kit n cabodle
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?set_albumName=Project-Lemon&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php&page=2

I have a set all made up , another option if you were keen is I can make tierods to take your current balljoints if you wanted to save some more money

Just another option

If your keen let me know and I'll track down a cruiser to see if they fit

Cheers Reece

LT1-62 · Post by **LT1-62** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:19 am

Sounds good Reece. Id certainly be interested in knowing if these will fit my truck since the price is definitely right. I am not totally committed to the idea of doing an SOA yet though as I am also considering dropping a similar amount of cash on a full set of superior drop shackles, and cleaning up the underneath by doing a U-bolt flip in the rear, and buying some of Oldblue's recessed spring plates for the front. The main motivating factor for going SOA though is that with my current lift I cant get to the bumpstops because my 35"s rub, and the superior shackles will give me crazy droop but wont actually give me any more lift to prevent rubbing. It'd be nice to know which setup would give more flex...

niblik · Post by **niblik** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:21 am

LT1-62 wrote: It'd be nice to know which setup would give more flex...

DO BOTH!!

i am.. ]:-)

LT1-62 · Post by **LT1-62** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:24 am

$$$

De-Ranged · Post by **De-Ranged** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:11 am

Right I've been told hilux arms will fit .... in fact they are the same right up untill the 74 series cruisers, except for the LJ70 which had a backwards setup :roll:

If your keen to go with these arms, let me know

Cheers Reece

nz4x4 · Post by **nz4x4** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:26 am

If you are still looking for a fabricator who knows his stuff talk to Howard at Mudhog 4x4. He does great work and the prices are not bad.
(He is the only guy I let near my truck)

LT1-62 · Post by **LT1-62** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:27 am

De-Ranged wrote:Right I've been told hilux arms will fit .... in fact they are the same right up untill the 74 series cruisers, except for the LJ70 which had a backwards setup

If your keen to go with these arms, let me know

Cheers Reece

Gday Reece
Keep me in mind, Im 75% keen but wont have any cash till I get back from a SI roady at the beginning of next month. Taking the truck for a snowboarding/4wding tour of the south, so hopefully will have a better idea of what Im after suspension wise after that anyway. Will be in touch, cher, Matt

NFORCA · Post by **NFORCA** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:37 am

If you are still looking for a fabricator, try Kerry at TopGear Autotech in East Tamaki, 09 273 3947