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by coilylux
Thu May 30, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: increased towing capacity
Replies: 8
Views: 857

Re: increased towing capacity

in NSW you get a GVM upgrade, its pretty much a suspension upgrade. then you will need a engineers cert... generaly the upgrade is good for around 500kg's
by coilylux
Fri Oct 19, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: in the market for a new tow car...need advise
Replies: 38
Views: 3516

Re: in the market for a new tow car...need advise

new BT50 or Ranger....
i tow a 10m enclosed race trailer tows it easy and can get 17ltr per hundred
by coilylux
Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: help with low profile transfercase crossmember
Replies: 7
Views: 676

Re: help with low profile transfercase crossmember

yeah man its simple as to fit!!!!

if you have put the gears in a forward shift transfer u will need to convert it to a top shift, u can buy the kit form low range offroad

u will need to shorted the rear shaft and lengthen the front shaft
by coilylux
Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:01 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: 1kz-te 2004 Hilux sluggish and doughy
Replies: 6
Views: 441

Re: 1kz-te 2004 Hilux sluggish and doughy

Also it could the TPS switch, but more than likely the little air probe in the air box....

another thought how clean is your air filter???
by coilylux
Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:50 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: DIY pressurised brake bleeder
Replies: 15
Views: 1776

Re: DIY pressurised brake bleeder

i bought this years and years ago....

http://www.speedibleed.com/order/k100.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

one of the best tools ive bought
by coilylux
Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: KOH2012
Replies: 48
Views: 14285

Re: KOH2012

I wouldn't suggest hiring a motorhome at all but it's a personal decision. It doesn't work out to be cost effective or very comfortable for that matter, depends how many you're going with I suppose and how much personal space you are willing to sacrifice. You will definately need a vehicle with ...
by coilylux
Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: KOH2012
Replies: 48
Views: 14285

Re: KOH2012

Good luck to the boys competing! Do us Aussies proud which i'm sure you will! Cant wait to see Nicks ultra4 when you get back, sounds :cool: as! Cheers Pricey :D Pricey ill have about a thousand pics I think ... And maybe some video... Less than a month be fore we head there :finger: Hell yea ...
by coilylux
Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: KOH2012
Replies: 48
Views: 14285

Re: KOH2012

It's not too late to book a ticket. I'll see some of you on the lakebed. Maybe we should have an Aussie party one night. http://youtu.be/fCVXhYiiVVc?hd=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://youtu.be/8hEMF36Q6_M?hd=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Aussie Party ...
by coilylux
Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: rear engine 4 wheel steer tube buggy
Replies: 32
Views: 3945

Re: rear engine 4 wheel steer tube buggy

Really? guys are using motorcycle engines day in and day out in buggies that are on and off the throttle all day long. Getting jumped with WOT and flat shifted, and god knows what else. Not to mention that my bike gets clutchless shifted every upshift when i ride at the track and i can't imagine ...
by coilylux
Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:45 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: 4.88 diff gears needed for 37s?
Replies: 11
Views: 724

Re: 4.88 diff gears needed for 37s?

be prepared to change diff's!!!!!

4.88 and 4.56 diff's have the same pinnon, and thats the weak link..
by coilylux
Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:46 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Forward shift/top shift transfer levers - hilux
Replies: 9
Views: 569

Re: Forward shift/top shift transfer levers - hilux

Hi just wondering if anyone knows if the forward shift transfer case lever/gearstick will mount into the top shift transfer case base/cradle? So instead of buying a complete new lever for ~130 dollars delivered I can buy the base (http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/index.php/yotamain/4runner/drivetrain ...
by coilylux
Wed Aug 24, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Forward shift/top shift transfer levers - hilux
Replies: 9
Views: 569

Re: Forward shift/top shift transfer levers - hilux

Hey cheers mate, if I wasn't such a tightarse I would go the twin sticks straight away. Provided the ball of the lever seats in the cradle fine I can work with it being 10mm short I think by just cutting and welding in an extension on the shaft before the knub, do you see any problems doing this ...
by coilylux
Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Forward shift/top shift transfer levers - hilux
Replies: 9
Views: 569

Re: Forward shift/top shift transfer levers - hilux

The levers between the forward shift gear driven case and the chain driven (non add) case appear to be the same with the same flange pattern/size but with changing from a G52 to an r150f gearbox I have been forced to change the transfer to a top shift case with the new rails. The new hole ontop the ...
by coilylux
Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Matt Dunk's Ultra4 Car
Replies: 80
Views: 10604

Re: Matt Dunk's Ultra4 Car

Thanks for the reply mate just watch out as the oil from the pizza's left over in the box could be very flamable. My brothers mates sisters husbands wifes uncles sons girlfreinds brother's ultra 4 car runs a portal diff in the rear is so when he needs to go fast he can Hydraulically rotate the diff ...
by coilylux
Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: TURBO MY 3.0L DIESEL HILUX?????
Replies: 9
Views: 533

Re: TURBO MY 3.0L DIESEL HILUX?????

thanks for your help mate. i am able to buy a ct20 turbo kit off a 2.8, is it just the manifold that is different or will i need to change the ECU and other parts? if i was you i would not use that turbo... that turbo came off a 2.4ltr their ok but not the best to use on a 2.8 your best of to use ...
by coilylux
Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Water Pump HZJ75
Replies: 2
Views: 140

Re: Water Pump HZJ75

i would stay away from the $50 pump... thats a cheap nasty pump its from a factory in china.... (for the record i work for one of the largest importers of car spare parts in the country, water pump development and sourcing is my job) if i was you i would be buying a GMB branded pump.... here's some ...
by coilylux
Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:54 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: pulsar gtir turbo on td42
Replies: 7
Views: 508

Re: pulsar gtir turbo on td42

the turbo on a GTiR is the largest turbo that Nissan used in the "T28" series... they are a bushed turbo, not a roller bearing.. if your after something that is a roller try a GT2860R but am thinking that the turbo will be a bit small... why not try and find a GU turbo i think from memory that there ...
by coilylux
Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Tie Rod Ends
Replies: 17
Views: 545

Re: 80 Series Tie Rod Ends

Newtothefourbeworld wrote:hey Mark,

Thanks for that! Do i take it that thats the part # for a new steering link end which should suit my steering link?

Cheers, Michael

Yea mate thats the part number,

by the look at the pic there the tie rods that will fit....
by coilylux
Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Tie Rod Ends
Replies: 17
Views: 545

Re: 80 Series Tie Rod Ends

yeh so i guess my two options would be try and get an OEM steering link or take the one on my car appart and see if the smaller tie rod ends will fit and if so just get 2 more of them? In regards to the RTC it is leaking and is on my to do list to replace with a damper to improve the handling ...
by coilylux
Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:22 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ARB compressor+locker problem
Replies: 3
Views: 315

Re: ARB compressor+locker problem

ok well my air locker was working fine and then all of a sudden my compressore wont turn on ive checked relay's fuse's wire's all have power so theres nothing wrong there the only other thing i can think of is the "pressure switch" so my question is is my pressure switch has shit itself will that ...
by coilylux
Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: custom mog axles
Replies: 25
Views: 3146

Re: custom mog axles

bru21 wrote:Has anyone got the speed issue solved with these things. Would be awesome to fit to a tourer if they could do 120kph

well i know of a certain TT car has done 70kph with near 70kg of weight in each tyre...
with more still to go....
by coilylux
Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: The Stampede! KOH race @ Reno Nevada
Replies: 18
Views: 2228

Re: The Stampede! KOH race @ Reno Nevada

Just got back to the hotel. Shower and drinking. Will do an update later. 1st Shannon Campbell 2nd Brad Lovell 3rd Me 4th Tracy Jordan 5th Loren Healey What a day. I never thought my name would be amongst those people! with a result like Napster bring on KOH 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when u coming for ...
by coilylux
Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1Kz-TE conversion into a 1982 4x4 single cab
Replies: 16
Views: 1732

Re: 1Kz-TE conversion into a 1982 4x4 single cab

I have done the same conversion but into a LN106 i used a KZN130 half cut i 100% removed the LN106 wiring and dash used the dash and wiring from the half cut i made a extension lead from the passenger side to the drivers side so the rear lights and fuel sender would work.... to fit the motor in i ...
by coilylux
Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: ARB type rocker switches ???
Replies: 48
Views: 4266

i just bourght mine from ARB for $18 with the cover.....

the ones i found on EBAY they wonted $30 plus freight

pfffftttt for that price you lost my sale!!!!
by coilylux
Wed May 05, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: (NSW) Powerful 4x4 Australian Masters series rd 2
Replies: 90
Views: 9286

There was 5 Buggies running around the same course in there own little comp. There times to do the tracks were halved from 15mins to 7 mins, and most courses were completed by them with in 3mins. They were great to watch, and at this stage from my undersatnding there will be out there again for ...
by coilylux
Wed May 05, 2010 12:24 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: (NSW) Powerful 4x4 Australian Masters series rd 2
Replies: 90
Views: 9286

So there is no official buggy class as yet then? I should be able to add another buggy to the ranks in the next couple of months, it would be good if there was at least one comp to go in! Ben, i thought u parted your buggy out??? u should come out for a drive with us one time!!!!! and dont get too ...
by coilylux
Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tyre Topic - Mickey Thompson MTZ
Replies: 96
Views: 6154

am on my 2nd set now... i loved my 1st set but am totally pissed :bad-words: :bad-words: with this set all four tyres look like ive driven over rasor blades.. parts of the tread are just peeling off this set has done mostly been driven on the road and done appox 10tho kms.. ive spoken to the shop i ...
by coilylux
Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: AUSSIE ROCK RACE - 2011 - Pics page 6&7
Replies: 419
Views: 40989

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k172/80lsygq/buggyormeau-1.jpg -Hijack start - What ever happened to Chis' (Roctoy) buggy. -Hijack end- Lukeys 4x4 doesnt own it, luke and i are good friends he help me with the sheet metal work. I own it now, its going quite well now fixed a lot of little things ...
by coilylux
Sun Dec 27, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: ROCKY-LEXUS V8+AUTO-MQ TRANSFER-TOYO 60 DIFFS
Replies: 55
Views: 4334

joeblow wrote:
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You might wont to get a bigger radiator, i can see this over heating...

considering the stock radiator is almost twice the size....
by coilylux
Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 60 series comp truck set up
Replies: 18
Views: 1227

Also which comps do u wont to compete in????

once that is decided then that will determine what setup, I.E coil overs, triple bypass shocks, air-shocks, or be old school and use coils and shocks separate