Outer Limits 4x4 Board

macca81 wrote:so started playing around in the work van 2day, and i can upshift no worries, but downshifting doesnt wanna happen for me... i used to be able to do it in the old MQ when i had it, but the VW van has got me beat thus far...

Try bringing the Revs up while it's in neutral

I had a look at it but I want to support an Australian buisiness and by the time you put tax into it and the extra postage i'm going to get whatever i can in Aus if possible.

Ben

Oil is fine and it has a typical Ring and pinion growl but my main concern is if it would be alright to keep driving on it till Christmas when its getting the rebuild and upgraded axels with locker and all. I was just worried about it going pop some time.

Ben

My rear one's making some pretty bad sounds at the moment and i plan to upgrade it and air lock it as soon as i can afford to. It had a tyical ring and pinion whine and the LSD squeels when one wheel spins. Is it safe to drive on it for a bit or is it likely to blow to bits and what will happen then ...

Well I've sold the Vitara now and own the jeep outright so it's time to start pimping my ride. For the first lot I've got $5000 to spend but am trying to stretch it as far as I can. I have prioritised what I need and want but am after some advice on which way to lift it. I'e done heaps of searching ...

Ah ok GWagensteve. I think that's whats happened.

I might have time to throw it up on the hoist tomorrow but was just preparing myself for it.

I can't see this little prob being cheap either. I'mabout to sell the car too but better sort it out first.

Ben

Ok. I have a 1992 Vitara and recently had the Bearing replace on the passenger side. After a short while it became loose but i've checked and the bearing adjustment ring is as tight as it will go. I've pulled it apart and think my axel might have stretched. Is this likely and Possible and what will ...

Hey guys, was there anything else you needed to do with the body lift other then the leavers?

I have 1" and am thinking of going the 2" kit but not 100% on whats involved.

Thanks, Ben

It's just like people expecting to be paid for doing favours.

I'd be a hell of a lot richer if I charged for every stereo or sub ive installed or suspension work I've done now.

Ben

I've got duel batts under my vit bonnet and i'd have to say their one of the best mods ive done.

Ben

I was just wondering if anyone knows weather a 1995 Steering box will fit in a 1992 car. There is one for sale that im considering but didnt want to jump in in case it doesnt fit.

Thanks, Ben

Those tyres will fit on without any offset but if going for new rims I wouldnt go over -15mm. Thats what I have running 30" x 9.5" and they were slightly to much. I'd think -13mm would probally be ideal for 30s but something like -7mm for your tyres would be good to go easier on your bearings and ...

I've been looking at this too. I replaced my passenger one and they both have slight wobble. I was told that my hubs have probally streched and need replacing. Does this sound correnct and if so if it really dangerous? How tight do you usually need to do the Vitara hubs up? Suzuki told me that they ...

I'd replace it, drive around for a week then replace again and she'll be sweet.

Tat way you make sure the second lot of oil isn't contaminated. The way I was told is that the Water chemicaly changes the oil which is what will do damage

Not 100% but it could be cheaper then a new dif, Ben

Engel, I've got a 40L and am using it as a bar fridge next to me now and love it.

Optima all the way. Mine one was stolen off the mines somewhere in the nineties, used in a boat for years, then outside beside my cousins shed for years, then in an old Holden EH that we got hold of with a bung genny and it has been in my boat for 20 months now running my electric engine and gets ...

just wondering, is virtul lift where you cut the guards and all?

Ben

I was going to build one on my Tara but just forked out for the Safari and am lad i did as it compliments the whole look of the car. You should be able to pick up a ram head cheap as some of the 4x4 shops over here throw them out when they do the mining cars with the big pre filters. Maybee contact ...

Hi all, I was just wondering how involved changing the water pump on my EFI vitara engine will be. The mechanics said the timing belt will need to come off which looks like it might and I was wondering if I'll need a puller or anything else special.

Thanks Ben

Oh also, their bolted to the body only so you'll need to glue them to the chassis.

ben

there are another 2 over the rear axel, you really need to look to see them.

Ben

Their meant to be crap the stock Vitara V6s. I kept getting told to steer clear of them. Apparently there is bugger all power in them and they just drink more fuel and don't like revving. hmmm, Does anyone do an adaptr for the Lux ones. Toyotas seem to be great as far as reliability goes so they ...

Hi all, I have had a guts full of my piece of shit g16b and am looking at upgrades. Someone once mentioned a commodore V6 in them. I didn't pay much attention at the time but is it possible and how hard are they to do. What other options are they for reliability and adaptability. Is it legal to do ...

Ah ok, i had 2 more behind the drivers seat but mine's a long wheel base 5 door.

I've been doing some research though and people seem to be breaking belts with them. My vit had a grooved belt so is it likely to break them?

Ben

I've done a 30mm on my LWB and didn't even bother with 4x50mm ones. just the 8x80mm ones which are bolted on. I didn't have any trouble with the floor pan but i have just put the other 4 spacers in for peace of mind. Just make sure that the bolt on spacers are 80mm in diameter like the stock ones ...

oh bugger, I'll sort one out tomorrow. Was it a Ford EL one i should be putting in as an upgrade form the stock suzi one then?

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi all, once again i'm after your advice and knowledge. Out 4x4ing today on the powerlines i went through the crossing after flynn road and noticed some strange things a short while afterwoods. I have an electrical ...

Gday all, I have just put 30mm coil spacers in the Rear of the vit and these aren't enough so I was wondering where I an get 50mm ones.
I'm in Perth but don't mind ordering.

Thanks, Ben

Tyson: Another consideration is that 30"s won't go on standard 5.5"rims. Legaly the 235s aren't meant to either but they go fine if you can get someone to fit them. I have 30"s on a LWB and if doing it again I would go the 235s. They will be chaeper as you don't need rims and you won't need the body ...