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- Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: SPECS FOR NEW 10000LB FAST RECOVERY WINCH
- Replies: 148
- Views: 9727
Does the comp spec winch still have that load limiter device? Have had issues with mine (My winch is about 18months old, so generation one version I think), where it has not let me release the load on the winch, first time i was anchored to a tree recovering a mate on a rocky track, winch would not ...
- Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:03 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Sway Bar for Super flex 80
- Replies: 2
- Views: 471
I believe Superior will be looking at this next year, just not sure when. Sorry doesnt help you at the moment, but may be worth talking with them and 1madengineer (the design engineer) to see what can be done? On another forum, 1madengineer has stated that guys in NSW have got the SF arms engineered ...
- Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:43 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: What replacement Radiator?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 744
Had a similar problem in the last few weeks and despite filling my fan clutch with new silicon fluid the fan clutch was not working properly. Fitted a replacement fan clutch from Don Kyatt ($235) and can now hear fan roar and temps are now controlled, maxxing at 95deg C on a big hill climb towing my ...
- Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:43 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: AFM Cleaning (1fz-fe 80 Series)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 606
Have used CRC MAF sensor cleaner and it started after the clean :D The idle prob is weird and only very occasional, couldnt find any cracks in the intake or any other leaks. I did find a Hiclone in the intake and have taken that out, more to see if it has an effect on the running (and economy) of ...
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:27 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: AFM Cleaning (1fz-fe 80 Series)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 606
AFM Cleaning (1fz-fe 80 Series)
Had a problem yesterday of the car hunting badly at idle, so bad that it would stall. Engine temp at about 95degrees on a 28degree day after a heavy hwy hill climb whilst towing our camper. Can anyone tell me if I can clean the AFM on my 1994 landcruiser 80 series? Car has 230,000kms on the clock ...
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: end of year group buy for HID kits
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3274
H guys, We have sent most of the kits out now even though we are still waiting for a couple of late payers. ( We will pm you this week if you haven't paid as a reminder.) but we have had some issues with Aus post. So if you have paid and haven't received your kit by this weekend. Please pm us so we ...
- Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:57 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Waterproof 1FZ
- Replies: 14
- Views: 897
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:53 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: end of year group buy for HID kits
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3274
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Welder deals on at the moment?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 2459
was looking at the same unit the other week as it can run off a 10amp house supply (i think) I would have bought it if I found anywhere that sold it at this sort of prices (I needed it in a hurry). In the end I just got a el cheapo 140amp arc welder (10amp supply as I dont have any 15amp supplys at ...
- Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:11 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: end of year group buy for HID kits
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3274
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: end of year group buy for HID kits
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3274
- Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:48 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: LS2 into an 80 series
- Replies: 73
- Views: 6387
LS2 has been fitted to an 80 series Offroad race car here in WA, dont know how it was done http://www.flatoutoffroadracing.com/ get in touch with Frank via his website, he might be able to help you out and answer some questions
- Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:16 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Group buy from hidrus.
- Replies: 69
- Views: 4179
- Sun May 03, 2009 7:18 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Toyota LC 76/79/80/100 Superflex Radius Arms
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9697
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:16 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 1fzfe extractors
- Replies: 5
- Views: 601
running pacemaker extractors on my 80 1fzfe, i got the 105 series version fitted to relocate pipe inside of chassis. Mine is a 2.5" system which is great, a bit throaty but not too bad on long journeys. Be careful going to too large the 1FZFE can be a noisy engine if you go too large on bore and too ...
- Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:40 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: caster plates on a 3" lift
- Replies: 13
- Views: 736
I went through exactly the same issue with a 3" lift in my 80. Had an alignment that said caster was -2, so bought 5deg plates and eventually got them in. Tie rod ran very close to the radius arms, so much that I got a vibration. Originally thought it was the front diff that was broken, looked at ...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:38 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Rockhopper gears for 80 series full time 4wd.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1259
Crickets? Where??!! Unfortunately we discontinued this line about 6-8 months ago as we had sold next to nothing. I actually just recently sent them all back to the gear cutter for a credit! Thats a shame, after reading the mag article by Nathan, they are on my wish list (just dont know when that ...
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: longfield axles & crawler gears
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1027
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Engineering 35's ... the bad news
- Replies: 64
- Views: 2803
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:54 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: will gu coils and shocks fit a 80
- Replies: 7
- Views: 519
shocks will fit with the use of upper pin to eye converter on the rear. This will avoid side loading of the shock at extreme articulation on the rear of an 80 series i.e. allowing upper and lower shock mounts to pivot! I have heard that GQ/GU owners fit the 80 series front shocks (pin to pin) as ...
- Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:18 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Help needed in Perth - Urgent
- Replies: 10
- Views: 651
Only susggestion would be if it looks dodgy and you HAVE to drive it back to SA make sure you have got RAC/breakdown cover for the journey. May also pay to plan your route and travel times and either fone police station or road houses ahead, that way if you dont get to each stage they may be able to ...
- Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:51 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Help needed in Perth - Urgent
- Replies: 10
- Views: 651
Turkey Get in touch with these guys http://www.hosemart.com.au/ they should be able to sort out your braided hose line. They are in Wangara, approx 10kms from Kinross (my suburb too), make sure you call them before you go, as they may want the old hose to copy from. Not sure how mobile you are if ...
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Boss aircompressor
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1675
RAY185 how did you go with the new unit???? Featherfoot, if your in Perth I wouldnt mind having a look at your install as mine is not as quick as that. If that doesnt work I'll give you a call Hobzee and see if we can work it out over the phone. I'll take a few voltage readings and time it before so ...
- Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:30 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: lift kits legalities
- Replies: 8
- Views: 563
- Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:27 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: 80 Series Alternator Upgrade
- Replies: 2
- Views: 744
80 Series Alternator Upgrade
Whilst on a night run last friday crawling at idle with hi-beams and XGT's switched on the dash volt guage dipped considerably and my dual battery monitor indicated that no charge was going to either battery. With all lights switched on I have 600watts sucking power :lol: If at 2000+rpm volts would ...
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:14 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: plug lead upgrade ? 4.5L EFI L/C
- Replies: 5
- Views: 577
- Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:55 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: plug lead upgrade ? 4.5L EFI L/C
- Replies: 5
- Views: 577
IMO you will be best going for original toyota spec leads, on other cars when I have tried so called performance leads they have never been as good as OE. I paid about $250 for a set of leads from Toyota You can get NGK Iridium plugs for the 1FZ FE at about $14 each, I got some at the weekend but ...
- Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:29 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: need faster 80 series
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3050
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:11 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: New winch pack
- Replies: 128
- Views: 6945
I would second Paul's efficiency top notch, keep up the good work. :D No good deal on the price, but then my missus didnt ask. Used it last w/e and a mate whose WARN has died will prob get one as a replacement! Others are also interested too. :lol: Just wondering what is the max length of rope you ...
- Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:36 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: tigerz winches
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2344
Fitted one with synthetic rope to my 80 last week. Fitting was awkward but that was due to the Opposite Lock front bar I have and I also mounted the solenoid in the engine bay with a master kill switch and in cab winch control.....so i took my time with it all. The seals appear to be very good (I ...