Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Haha... Sorry.. Couldnt resist! About to start making a custom set of rear cargo drawers for the troopy and just wanted to see if anyone else had any great ideas for me to take into the design. I want to keep the fridge slide as low as possible... So I was thinking of 2-3 drawers on top of each ...

bludger wrote:is it diff oil or engine oil. diff oil has got a certain smell but if it engine oil i rekon its your rear main seal in your engine

There isnt any oil towards the front of the vehicle though :(

Strangely enough.... The diff had plenty of oil in it.... so where the hell is the oil coming from?!

Man of Cheese wrote:

cheap way to start did you say it was noisy at speed if so your bearings are rooted

There is no play in the shaft, But the whole driveline is kinda noisy, This is my first Landcruiser so Im not sure if thats how its spose to sound

Ok.... I got under the car and pulled on the driveshaft to check for wear to the bearings, I have no up and down or side to side movement but there is a little bit of slop on the shaft if I turn it, Is that normal and does it sound like I can get away with just a new seal etc?

Man of Cheese wrote:at that price i would fork out the extra for a locker.
is the diff noisy at any speed sounding like a whinning noise

I think it is yes.

Spoke to a diff guy today and hes trying to sell me a whole new diff center.

He says 9 times outa 10 the bearings are shagged, plus the clutch and for an extra bit of $ he'll just supply me with a whole rebuilt unit fitted... $990

chunks wrote:A little bit!

Looks like your diff pinion seal is leaking mate!

Diff pinion seal? Is it a big job?

Hi guys, After leaking for a little while I decide to investigate... I see this... seems like I'm losing a bit of oil but I'm not sure exactly where it is coming from, Sometimes it smells because it looks like it gets on the muffler... There is no oil towards to front of the car... just this above ...

The batteries are dying in my Jeep... put a new one in... and it dies.. whats going on? when i park it.. nothing seems to be still running.. I dont understand. I had the battery man test the alternator and it seems fine. So today i charged the battery.. reinstalled it and decided to check everything ...

j-top paj wrote:nope, 5 stud same as zook

5 stud yes... but NOT the same PCD as a zook.

Jeep's are 5 on 4.5.

Bumpy45 wrote:What about a speedy sleeve?

speedy sleeve?

Has anyone rebuilt their power steering box? My L300 4x4 Power Steering box is leaking from the top (where the steering shaft enters)Ive removed the top case and inspected the seal, it does look poo, I just rang the power steering specialists, They said a new seal kit is $70. Thats not bad...however ...

-Scott- wrote:Have you been here?

Yea i have... Mark has been very helpfull

Some of you might not consider this a half decent 4x4 but i love her...and she does what i need well, this is just a little write up! Im rebuilding my 84 L300 Express 4WD. It comes standard with a 1.8Ltr. I have bought all the gear to throw in the Sigma 4G54 2.6ltr Engine. Inlcluding extractors ...

Thanks Hudson!!

Im sure my 15x7 steelies will accomodate them.. the offset should be ok.. they aint standard rims

hudson44 wrote:I run 32/11.5/15's on my standard 15x7 rims.

Got any pics of your rig?

Guy's... Will a set of 32X11.50R15LT fit my steel 15x7 Trak rims? Would they be too large or just not fit? Any ideas... thanks!

I think they are the same....

Shorti wrote:Am I the only one from Perth??

Nope.. Im in Forrestfield, Perth WA

Im rebuilding my 84 L300 Express 4WD. It comes standard with a 1.8Ltr. I have bought all the gear to throw in the Sigma 4G54 2.6ltr Engine. Inlcluding extractors, engine mounts, sump etc. The van body was riddled with rust, so ive cut the body away from the chassis and ive purchased a good 2WD body ...