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by ChunkyCharcoal
Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: oil cooler- over heating and turbo question
Replies: 28
Views: 1417

I have a turboglide setup on mine with a 2.5" exhaust and standard radiator. No overheating ever... So by my experience the standard radiator should be capable of keeping a turbo'd 2.8 cool enough.
I reckon you have to look at another avenue. Like Ray 185 said, wastegate etc.
by ChunkyCharcoal
Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:49 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8 hilux, what to do??
Replies: 9
Views: 668

Looks like a pretty tidy rig. Check for leaking swivel hub seal. Messy job and not real easy either. Check for rust under driver and passenger floor mats around the body mounts (lift the plastic plug) Also in rear of cab under mat beside seat. Regarding the oil change every 5000k's, it is very ...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.
Replies: 36
Views: 2459

The mounting kit does fit later model luxes. On the Trail Gear site it only says 84 models as thats all the yanks got in solid axle. For those that want to buy at this price I need you to email chris@locktup4x4.com.au and give him your postage details. When he receives 12 or more definite buyers ...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.
Replies: 36
Views: 2459

OK..... The list of people who have provided postcodes: (4wd monthly crew) Chunkycharcoal: 4215 Babylux: 4122 A1Mech: 4225 Ice Spy x2: 2250 Nullack: 2620 Bigluxs84: 2564 (outers crew) Dirtfix: 4555 Brad 93 Hilux: 2528 4runnerboy: 2307 Nuckingfuts: 2641 97Pajman: 2720 Tomolux: 4715 Berad: 4020 (maybe ...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.
Replies: 36
Views: 2459

Alright. We have prices! These prices are based on a buy of 12 or more... So if we don't get 12 we will have to cancel the group order... These are approximate prices and may vary by $10 or so either way... The high steer kit is $595 delivered to your door. The IFS box mounting kit is an extra $45 ...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.
Replies: 36
Views: 2459

Ok guys, sorry for the delay, I've been really busy with work.

Order is still on and will be soon! 15 so far!!!

I've posted a list at the 4wdmonthly forum of those buying.

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/show ... post683840[/url]
by ChunkyCharcoal
Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.
Replies: 36
Views: 2459

jonamaphone1 wrote:is this kit for the aussie lux or the american one?
Aussie one RHD
by ChunkyCharcoal
Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.
Replies: 36
Views: 2459

Ok guys the group buy is still on!

I need those who wish to purchase a kit to put their postcode up here so the guys can work out final costs...

Cheers!
by ChunkyCharcoal
Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:16 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.
Replies: 36
Views: 2459

Quick update.

I had a PM from Chris this morning. He's been out all weekend wheelin hard and drinking piss.... Just the kinda guy I like to do business with :armsup:

He's going to get a price for us in the next couple of days!

Patience grasshoppers...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.
Replies: 36
Views: 2459

Thanks for the interest guys. The more the better.

ATM we have about 10 blokes interested so I'll talk to the guys at Locktup to finalise the $$$$


Stay tuned!
by ChunkyCharcoal
Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.
Replies: 36
Views: 2459

Good to see a couple interested!

We've got about 5 more from 4wd monthly so that totals about 7 kits so far.

10 would be a nice even number to order if we can get enough interest...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:46 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.
Replies: 36
Views: 2459

GROUP BUY. Locktup 4x4 High Steer kit for hilux.

Hi guys, I'm going to organise a group buy from Locktup 4x4 as I need to buy a high steer kit for my lux and would like to save some coin! I've seen a few guys on here talking about going the high steer kit so here's an opportunity to save some dollars! I've contacted the guys at Locktup and they ...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: importing Longs!!
Replies: 26
Views: 1566

I ordered and paid by credit card direct with Longfields.

Mine were shipped and at my house in about 1 week.

No dramas with customs. I might have been lucky...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: turbo hilux still overheats!!! please help
Replies: 32
Views: 1368

Bit of a long shot but have you replaced the temp sender? These have been known to play up.
by ChunkyCharcoal
Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:17 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Lux 3L + Turbo => Engine Blow!!
Replies: 25
Views: 1749

Yeh I totally agree. Your motor must have a had a lot of wear prior to fitting the turbo up. I'd say the rings/bore were already on the way out & the extra boost has just accelerated the failure. How many klms are on the motor? I have been running a Garret setup for over 14 years on my 2.8 with no ...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:53 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: locktup4x4.com.au Intro and first Free Product Giveaway
Replies: 137
Views: 31577

Great idea with the promo!

I need the crawler gears because I love rock crawling and I hate stalling!

If I win the gears I will also buy your highsteer kit from you... :D

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by ChunkyCharcoal
Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:35 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux radiator supports
Replies: 11
Views: 887

I would say they are a gusset there to minimise twist of the chassis. If you must remove them is it possible to fab a gusset up to replace them with? My chassis cracked at that point...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:12 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: SAS hilux help needed...
Replies: 2
Views: 316

SAS hilux help needed...

Ok I've decided to go ahead and do a solid axle swap on my IFS lux. I will need to get someone to remove the IFS and refit the new solid axle so if it is to be an affordable exercise I need to source all the bits necessary myself and have them ready for the workshop. I'm not looking for any extra ...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:43 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Updates please on the best value deep cycle batteries out...
Replies: 10
Views: 545

I went with a Fullriver AGM battery as my secondary battery as they apparently mix well with different type "starting" batterys. I went with the AGM type purely for their fast recharge ability compared to a traditional deep cycle battery. I reckon that a traditional battery is the best value for ...
by ChunkyCharcoal
Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:13 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Stupid dual battery earth question...
Replies: 4
Views: 275

Stupid dual battery earth question...

I've just installed a dual battery system with the aux battery in my tray. Do I need to earth my aux battery to the chassis at the rear or can I just let it earth thru the neg cable running back to the main battery?
by ChunkyCharcoal
Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:11 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ARB winchbar on IFS LUX??
Replies: 4
Views: 257

Thanks Hales.... I thought it might not work but was just hoping you know??? :D
by ChunkyCharcoal
Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:13 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ARB winchbar on IFS LUX??
Replies: 4
Views: 257

Thanks Luxtboy. So can I just put in some sort of spacers and longer bolts??
by ChunkyCharcoal
Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:10 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ARB winchbar on IFS LUX??
Replies: 4
Views: 257

ARB winchbar on IFS LUX??

Hi all,

Anyone know if I can take an ARB winchbar of a solid axle 91 model lux and mod it to fit on a 92 model IFS lux???

Are the chassis's/mounting points similar enough or way to different to do this.

Anyone done it.... Pics???

Thanks in advance. :D
by ChunkyCharcoal
Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:21 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: lockright front or rear
Replies: 9
Views: 455

I'd look into buying from these guys... http://www.rocky-road.com/lockright.html I did and they ended up HEAPS cheaper. Apparently a superior quality product to local as well. After sale service etc may not be as good being overseas but who cares? I got one and put it in the front as I have IFS and ...