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by Smartdigger
Sat Feb 13, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: If you had $8,000 what would you get...?
Replies: 48
Views: 1964

would have to be a solid axle digger, so scrap your brumby or whatever it was :P Probably not keen for an 80 series either to be honest. Too big for my needs. for everyone saying check out disco's or RR's, I kinda like them, but it would be too much of a PITA getting parts etc. And also, poms can't ...
by Smartdigger
Fri Feb 12, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: If you had $8,000 what would you get...?
Replies: 48
Views: 1964

have you thought about a diesel R9 rodeo. Reliable, reasonably comfortable, and won't rattle like a GQ and heaps better value for money than a hilux (and shit on them power wise) Even a petty one (which would be cheaper) would be ok. Could probably only lift one 2 inches (+ body lift) but that would ...
by Smartdigger
Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ engine mount Q
Replies: 1
Views: 150

GQ engine mount Q

Hi, I did a search on here and on A4WDM and couldn't find much After recently breaking an engine mount (passenger side) on my GQ out in the bush, which in turn split a radiator hose and also but a small hole in the radiator (whole engine jumped forward), i thought i would try and prevent it from ...
by Smartdigger
Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:06 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: TJM Pro-Locker
Replies: 34
Views: 1849

I have a Prolocker and couldn't be happier. I have locked in it under heavy load and while moving whitout a hitch. The compressor is excellent and can pump 4 big tyres up with ease
by Smartdigger
Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:22 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 54mm nuts in front hubs
Replies: 21
Views: 649

ausoops wrote:do you need a 54 or a 53 socket? and what torque should they be done up to ?
The book says 53 mm socket

167 - 196Nm
by Smartdigger
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:58 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 54mm nuts in front hubs
Replies: 21
Views: 649

MKPatrolGuy wrote:They are meant to be bent over to prevent the nuts form becoming loose or tightening up further.
haha well there you go!

now i know
by Smartdigger
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 54mm nuts in front hubs
Replies: 21
Views: 649

Re: 54mm nuts in front hubs

i've got the haynes manual and it doesn't mention to much about the washer. I would assume that they are meant to be straight. I was halfway doing mine yesterday before i realised that I need a 53 mm socket. Going to get one today. I will let you know how mine come out when i do it. Just wondering ...
by Smartdigger
Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:21 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Offroad Performance Warehouse
Replies: 1
Views: 302

Offroad Performance Warehouse

Does anyone know where Offroad Performance Warehouse is located. I can't find them in the phone book. Cheers
by Smartdigger
Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Effect of Towing on a used patrol
Replies: 1
Views: 163

Effect of Towing on a used patrol

I am in the market for a 4.2 diesel patrol and have found on with 180 000 k's on which is pretty good. It looks like the 4wd's primary use was to tow a 16ft caravan around. I am just wondering if this would have a detrimental on the cars life. The plan is to replace the suspension anyway but what ...
by Smartdigger
Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Procomp MT Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 430

How many dealers sell ProComp tyres? I found this was an ok deal - comes with rims if you buy 4, not sure if the deal is still current, I have to get a a patrol first! (mission to find a good diesel for good $$$) http://www.abt4x4.com/index.php?PCID=2650 Think they are near windsor BBM sells them ...
by Smartdigger
Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:46 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Procomp MT Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 430

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=79224&highlight= Haha yeah I posted the question first & searched second instead of the other way around. I guess i forgot to add that the muddies will only be used on the weekend so they will have very little road use, that why the ...
by Smartdigger
Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:40 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Procomp MT Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 430

Procomp MT Advice

I have been recently looking at some 35's to purchase and think i have found a ok deal at ABT. They are Procomp MT 35x12.5x15 for $340 each but include Procomp series 51 black steel rims. Can anyone recommend these tyres. I have only really had experience with BF Goodrich MT and want to know before ...