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by Drewski
Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:19 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Cleaning wire prior to soldering
Replies: 26
Views: 2823

When doing dual battery installs in boats, we use liquid flux, regular resin based solder, and an oxy to heat things up enough to get a thorough solder connection...

once soldered, we heat shrink the lot, leaving a tag only...

never had any come back...
by Drewski
Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:17 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

nice colour match!!! :cool:
by Drewski
Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:44 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Canopy Opinions
Replies: 0
Views: 208

Canopy Opinions

Hi Folks, wondering what views people have on the following canopies: Alpha ARB Carryboy I like the look of the Alpha/Carryboy, and the increased load capacity of 100kg for the Alpha could be useful in the event of a roof top tent... Aside from that, I really know bugger all about them... Any views ...
by Drewski
Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:42 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

Yesterday Toyota replaced my clutch at 48,000kms Questions asked? "A": Is the D4D engine to powerfull ? "B": Is the clutch a bad design ? "C": Or is it just poor operator technique ? All i got was a shoulder shrug. :? Crikey Dave, I'd hope it was a warranty clutch... :? :roll: Yes it is 3year/100 ...
by Drewski
Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:34 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

Yesterday Toyota replaced my clutch at 48,000kms Questions asked? "A": Is the D4D engine to powerfull ? "B": Is the clutch a bad design ? "C": Or is it just poor operator technique ? All i got was a shoulder shrug. :? Crikey Dave, I'd hope it was a warranty clutch... :? :roll:
by Drewski
Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:11 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Mod Opinions wanted
Replies: 11
Views: 879

evanstaniland wrote:will you be doiny any suspension mods???
Hi Evan...

Koni 2" suspension upgrade :-)
by Drewski
Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:43 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Mod Opinions wanted
Replies: 11
Views: 879

Hi Dave,

have thought about it, but unsure if the extra weight with a full tank is offset not carrying as many jerry cans when touring
by Drewski
Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:12 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Mod Opinions wanted
Replies: 11
Views: 879

Only the rear locker, as I've been told by quite a few places that the front diffs in the Hilux is ok, whereas the rear diffs are pretty average... I think you may have your wires crossed ;) Only going by what three ARB stores, one TJM, and Guests down here in Melbourne have told me! They all ...
by Drewski
Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Mod Opinions wanted
Replies: 11
Views: 879

I'm actually planning on doing a few years of decent offroad trips - Cape York being one of them, hence all the extras... Plus, I've decided on diesel, for fuel economy and potential bio fuel opportunity... Only the rear locker, as I've been told by quite a few places that the front diffs in the ...
by Drewski
Sun Dec 03, 2006 10:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Mod Opinions wanted
Replies: 11
Views: 879

Mod Opinions wanted

Hi Folks, I'm currently putting together a list of "wants and needs" for my next lease car, to be an 07 D4D Hilux Dual Cab... Currently thinking: ARB Deluxe Winch Bar with fog inserts Warn Winch - there is a new model out, so you don't need the control box on the top of the bar (apparently) ARB side ...
by Drewski
Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:18 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux TD Problem
Replies: 7
Views: 435

Re: New Hilux TD Problem

After getting the car home it was off to Toyota, after a full day at Toyota and finding a fault code, they claim they don't know what the error code is and of course can't fix it. That's not really good enough... I'd be taking it to another dealership, or taking it to Toyota Australia if the ...
by Drewski
Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:06 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: why is my 80 full of water?
Replies: 4
Views: 440

sounds like one of your rear sliding windows is leaking...

My old man's did similar, but we caught it early in the piece
by Drewski
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:49 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: sensor flood light to lightbulb socket!
Replies: 5
Views: 326

Re: sensor flood light to lightbulb socket!

i know this aint 4x4 tech but i need some help from a sparky please ! what i need to know is can you get a sensor flood light that plugs straight into a light bulb bayonet fitting or am i better off chasing one that just plugs into normal electrical socket? thanks in advance! ;) I'm not a sparky ...
by Drewski
Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:56 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

Looks fantastic Dave... where'd you get the grille from? I'd have said the lights are from eBay, which I've never seen in a pic on a vehicle before.... some LED's like this eBay link would really set the indicators off... :-) Any chance of a front-on pic of the grille? did the Lightforces cop it ...
by Drewski
Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:53 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

does anyone with a newer model winch use plasma rope, rather than the traditional wire rope?

Looks like it's a fair weight saving, plus a lot easier to work with in the process.

Cheers,

Andrew
by Drewski
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:07 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux - need ideas for front payload mega increase!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 468

Have a chat to Guest 4WD in Melbourne... If they can't advise which way to go, there's something wrong!
by Drewski
Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:37 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

Re: Thanks

Mick.H. wrote:Thanks Alchemist,

I used your image hosting service for my pics.

Mick
What're they made from again, Mick? Also, what breed of canopy do you have, and does it seal ok without the tub liner?
by Drewski
Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:23 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

KP4x4: The canopy is fairly well sealed it's just my tail gate that isn't sealed but I think I might have come up with an idea, will give it a shot over next weekend or so. how did this go?? :-) Recent additions to my Lux are headlight and taillight covers, bling bling! definitely bling bling! I ...
by Drewski
Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:14 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Speed Boat Toyota Hi Lux
Replies: 5
Views: 467

That was a great episode... Jeremy Clarkson wanted to fit two humungus Honda outboards to the back of a Hilux tub...

would have been impressive if they'd spent some more money on it, and put a decent hull around the bottom of the vehicle....
by Drewski
Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:14 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

mmmmmmm........nice Thanks On the subject of canopies, how does one seal the tailgate properly? You can't. :cry: :cry: Is that a problem with all the makes of canopy? I see a hell of a lot getting around Melbourne at the moment, but more and more with hard tonneaus... I like the idea of the slam ...
by Drewski
Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:29 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

Need some help, I have the original wheels and tyres form my SR5 Hilux (15,000k's) can anybody tell me how much I could sell them for roughly! also is anybody watching this thread keen on them! Cheers, Dan Hi Dan, if you were in Melbourne, I'd be interested, as I want to start building up an ...
by Drewski
Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

Water restrictions Suck! I left the Shire (Cronulla) about 12 months ago and now live in Newcastle. No water restrictions and 25 min to Stockton Beach! Yeehah! I'd love living close to a great 4x4 spot like that :D Wouldn't we all... Takes me at least an hour to get anywhere near some decent ...
by Drewski
Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:40 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Subaru Supercharger on B Motor
Replies: 10
Views: 522

doesn't the liberty b4 mmmmmmmmmmmm b4 run a twin scroll super charger Twin Scroll Turbo, not supercharger... Subaru, to the best of my knowledge, have never released a supercharged engine from factory into Australia... The 660cc Subaru Pleo was never a model available for general sale in Australia ...
by Drewski
Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:53 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Subaru Supercharger on B Motor
Replies: 10
Views: 522

Re: Subaru Supercharger on B Motor

I know of a few 3B's getting around running Subaru WRX TurboCharger units. I'm wonder if the SuperCharger is much different to the Turbo conversion. Has any one put a Subaru Supercharger on a B or 3B motor? Is it hard to do? Would the cost out way the serviceablity of it all? What's involved? No ...
by Drewski
Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:09 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

no Victorian will have those plates... too short, per the Vic Roads website...

I'm waiting for Victoria to move into 7 character plates... :scatter:
by Drewski
Sun Jul 02, 2006 2:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

Yeah, saw that one... what an insane looking machine that is!
by Drewski
Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:28 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

If it's not a rude question, what's the BlueMax suspension upgrade worth?
by Drewski
Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:06 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

Awesome Drew, that'd be great if you could dig something up for us... I will be looking at it sometime very soon before I start taking it properly off road. Well all my gear I've been waiting for has come into stock, next tuesday & wednesday everything is being fitted out... then some more bits and ...
by Drewski
Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:14 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

Guys I have one complaint about the SR5 so far, the ABS. HELP.... Why does it not disengage in high four or low four, it's bloody dangerious!! I feel a switching mod coming on :) That's a reasonably common Subaru mod... The downside of switching the ABS circuit in a lot of vehicles, is that you get ...
by Drewski
Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:12 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 62210

Re: My Hilux

Hi Andrew, Its an Alpha canopy. Not that I would highly recommend them. They are Ok I spose. Here are a couple of more pics as requested mate: and the list: ARB Lift kit, ARB Deluxe bar with winch, Alpha Canopy Dual Batteries Reversing Camera. You got pics? Cheers, Rich. Hi Rich, from what I can ...