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by eye-for-detail
Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:23 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: will an 80 series lsd fit into rear 75 diff?
Replies: 7
Views: 379

AlbyOne wrote:
Tooheys wrote:yeah it will fit but the ratio's are slightly different im pretty sure. 4.1 for the utes and 4.11 for the 80 series
Correct
Its not too important but its the other way around
4.11 (37 x 9) for ute/troopy and 4.1 (41 x 10) for 80 ser
by eye-for-detail
Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:52 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: are 1HZ the same as the 1HDT but without turbo
Replies: 26
Views: 1454

Yep all 1HDT's were direct injection ( ie. no glow plugs, fuel directly into bore) and 1HZ's were indirect (ie. glow plugs, and fuel into combustion chamber)
by eye-for-detail
Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:28 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: turbo rebuilds
Replies: 3
Views: 245

come over and have a look at the one i've got here
how ya been?
by eye-for-detail
Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:00 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Quick Question on the 2.8 3L
Replies: 4
Views: 316

if its never been turbod it should be just a blind fitting that wedges up against the oil filter housing to stop the banjo from turning when tightening up
by eye-for-detail
Sat Aug 05, 2006 8:49 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: moving front diff forward
Replies: 18
Views: 586

14.5mm drill
drill perches 33mm rearward
get adjustable torque rod
or use rear springs in front
by eye-for-detail
Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux 2" suspension lift - live axel front
Replies: 7
Views: 493

Gribble wrote:

Make some shackles,
just be careful depending what state your'e in

ironman- you get what u pay for
go the extra couple of hungy and get efs or emu's
by eye-for-detail
Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:30 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux lift problems
Replies: 3
Views: 430

how much lift did you get
if only 2inch make sure you got the flat top u bolts and you shouldn't have a worry
otherwise if i had the money i'd be grabin that one from roberts
by eye-for-detail
Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:25 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ARB vs EFS suspension??
Replies: 25
Views: 2216

im going to get the 4inch shocks with the 2inch efs lift ive got
seen one on the weekend
heaps more travel with the 4in shocks
the 2inch ones are fully entended way to early
4inch go straight in - no mods
by eye-for-detail
Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:32 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cleaning Plasma rope
Replies: 11
Views: 344

jessie928 wrote:better to put it in a netted fishing catch bag, and then throw it in the wash.
make sure the missus doesent see you chuck in a rope packed with mud!
:)
yep thats the go but put it in a front loader
no middle agitator to get tangled up on
by eye-for-detail
Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: HILUX DIFF CENTRE QUESTION (Urgent)
Replies: 3
Views: 222

had to do this about a month ago and going virtually on memory
old bearing and seal preload> 2 - 2.5 Nm
new> 1 - 1.3 Nm
flange nut> no more than 195Nm-- be sure not to exceed preload

I/d feel better if someone could confirm these figures but
by eye-for-detail
Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:09 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: new cruiser ute v8 twin turbo
Replies: 50
Views: 4336

[quote="OISTA"]taken from www.toyota.com http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/2007/fjcruiser/gallery/exterior/photo_8.jpg http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/2007/fjcruiser/gallery/exterior/photo_20.jpg FJ Cruiser true or not? at least the last couple of pictures look better than this bloody ...
by eye-for-detail
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:49 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux 2.8 Turbo
Replies: 18
Views: 1305

Check this thread out as well. Heaps of good info
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... highlight=
by eye-for-detail
Sat Jul 15, 2006 2:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux 2.8 Turbo
Replies: 18
Views: 1305

mate there's been a bucket load of threads on this
do a search first
by eye-for-detail
Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:29 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: front driveshaft on 40 with v8
Replies: 2
Views: 196

Stackson45 wrote:If you can get hold of an old rear shaft use the tube from it and make it the right length. Not sure what the length of the 5spd shaft is.
yeah get one made up . They're a dime a dozen.
pretty sure if you went with the 5spd shaft you'de have to change g/box and diff flanges as well
by eye-for-detail
Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: some tuff thai 4wd's
Replies: 25
Views: 1055

rover1 wrote:what is the rear diff than? looks way to wide. looks like the shocks would foul on the chassis.
it could be a g60 with gq diffs.
sounds right
g60 body and chassis on gq disc brake,coil sprung diff i reckon
by eye-for-detail
Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:00 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux help needed-What year is what series from 1979 upwards
Replies: 6
Views: 307

ln/rn46 79-83
ln/yn65 late 83-88
ln106/rn105 late 88-97
by eye-for-detail
Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:57 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux leaf springs whats the best arb dont go there
Replies: 36
Views: 1817

Threatin him with gong to consumer affairs, or ring his head office, he cannot refuse a refund if he's supplied you with the wrong items, dont take there shit, providing you have the receipt for the purchase then argue with them for a full refund I had the same problem with holden once and stood my ...
by eye-for-detail
Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:39 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux leaf springs whats the best arb dont go there
Replies: 36
Views: 1817

mate, i got EFS in mine, (2in). quite happy. they do everything i expect of them.
40000ks , no dramas yet. They come in 2 & 4 inch lift
get the 4inch shockys with the 2inch lift but as i dont reckon the 2in. shockys were giving enough travel
by eye-for-detail
Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:17 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: shackles or spring lift
Replies: 10
Views: 368

better for what? Why do you want more lift? Why do you want to chnage your current setup? What sort of driving do you do? Is your car usually driven loaded up or unladen? etc etc Lots more detail needs to be given rather than just better. (flame suit on) i want to get to the 7/11 from the back way ...
by eye-for-detail
Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: shackles or spring lift
Replies: 10
Views: 368

shackles or spring lift

g/day all just want to tickle ya brains on what would be better on a LN106 hilux +2 inch shackle lift with 2 inch(already fitted) suspension lift or 4inch suspension lift alone I know the extended shackles will only give me an extra inch. just wanna know which set up will work better. thanks in ...
by eye-for-detail
Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:33 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: info on 2h 4lt diesel
Replies: 2
Views: 187

last of the hj75s
need more info on it but, condition, etc. to know if a good buy or not
by eye-for-detail
Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:39 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Diff ratios.... 4.300 vs 4.375
Replies: 4
Views: 206

cloughy wrote:
That's to large an error, his centre diff would of been working overtime
yeah. gotta agree, especially if a lot of traction is acheived
by eye-for-detail
Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:33 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Can u get 4.375 ratio for front hilux???
Replies: 4
Views: 152

ln106 come out with 4.3 ratio diffs.
for memory, 4.33 to be exact
by eye-for-detail
Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:46 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 33s on hilux
Replies: 2
Views: 312

i went from 31s with 15x7 sunraisers to 32s with 15x8 alloys with virtually no dead weight change.
33s will probably scrub back of guards when turning
by eye-for-detail
Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: cLONK CLONK FROM COIL SPRING
Replies: 8
Views: 255

Anyone else get this when it's wet?

-Stu :)
yeah stu. Every time it bloody rains
by eye-for-detail
Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:38 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Diff Centre Swap
Replies: 13
Views: 526

as ray said with the full floater and yes it will fit
80 ser are 41x10= 4.1 ratio
40,55 ,60, 75 are 37x9=4.11 ratio
by eye-for-detail
Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:44 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2f Carby Q
Replies: 6
Views: 340

i imagine the shorty is a soft top with the fiberglass tub
you'de be saving heaps of weight there
other mods if any like wheels and tyres could have an effect but
I'd go and check to see if the secondarys are kicking in on the 45
if its stock it would surely need going over by know
by eye-for-detail
Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:11 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 94lux on 33"
Replies: 9
Views: 547

move your front diff forward either with rear springs etc. as dicussed in other threads or drill your perches 33mm back with 14.5mm drill. works a treat
by eye-for-detail
Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux ext. shackle questions
Replies: 9
Views: 467

cheers all
thanks for all the info :D
by eye-for-detail
Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux ext. shackle questions
Replies: 9
Views: 467

g/day toyrex
are your parabolics any longer than the average 2in lift springs
its just that when i put the first shackle (snakes +2in) in the front, the spring seemed fold opposite to its set near the shackle end
thanks
mick