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by BADFJ
Tue May 04, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Fuel Economy Jeep Cherakee Grand
Replies: 7
Views: 1164

My misses has an 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd with the 4.7L V8 and around town its about 17-22 L/100kms. Better on highway, but when fully loaded and towing a double horse float (with two horses), still sits on 22 litres per 100!!!
by BADFJ
Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Anti Wrap Bar on my 40 needs modding
Replies: 1
Views: 180

Anti Wrap Bar on my 40 needs modding

Hi there, have extended the wheelbase on my SOA 40 series, and need to have the wrap bar modified to suit. Anyone know of a decent company in Eastern Suburbs of melbourne that can do it. I had it made up a few years ago, but took it off not long after, as it was made with no shackle at the front, it...
by BADFJ
Sat May 23, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Disc brake rear??
Replies: 6
Views: 639

Rear Discs

Hi Mate, Ive got discs on the rear of my FJ40. Gave diff to a machine shop, they milled a bit, added mid 80's hilux discs and rotors. Best $800 I ever spent on the old girl.
by BADFJ
Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:03 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 40 series flex
Replies: 11
Views: 976

I had a complete custom lengthened rear made for my 40 for $400 from www.drivelineservices.com.au (here in Melb though). They do a full reco for about $200 of your current shaft (that's 2 x uni's and balancing) I have fitted a 60 double cardin up front on mine as the angle is completely shite on my ...
by BADFJ
Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:58 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: One for all the hardcore 40series owners
Replies: 13
Views: 1328

by BADFJ
Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: One for all the hardcore 40series owners
Replies: 13
Views: 1328

How about these? http://cars.carcity.com.au/photo.php?stype=CARU&ucnid=3430177&pos=3&sessionid=8AD87547F44E44BBA5206B2AC4128574&includevehicledetail=true&referer=Detail Page&criteriadata=YToyOntzOjI6Iml2IjtzOjg6IvaaWx%2B2vvxwIjtzOjQ6ImRhdGEiO3M6MTQ4OiKsdP7KMEl3%2FOB4zMtUnowSu...
by BADFJ
Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:33 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Another 2H pump problem.
Replies: 6
Views: 378

Did you bleed only at the secondary filter, or did you also bleed the bleeder at the pump? I had this problem just yesterday after stuffing around with my water trap under the chassis, couldnt get the thing to start or even turn over, bled the secondary filter, then bled the injection pump (as per t...
by BADFJ
Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:36 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: soa (spring over axel)
Replies: 5
Views: 602

Depends how saggy your front springs are, I've got a 40 with SOA, front springs were that saggy they started to invert, have put in a set of 2nd hand front springs and the front has lifted approx 1". Now have to get 60 series double cardan front drive shaft and get it lengthened as the front un...
by BADFJ
Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:36 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Swamper LTBs in Vic... who has them
Replies: 7
Views: 404

Try Ricky at Tyrepower in Essendon on 03 9379 2616. I just got my 38" Swamper TSL's from him so he should be able to get the LTB's. Tell him Belly sent you

Regards
Chris
by BADFJ
Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:26 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: EXHAUST QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY AN EXHAUST TECH
Replies: 554
Views: 21133

EXHAUSTFIX

Hi there, I have a '78 FJ40 2F (petrol 4.2litre). I have just had Performance Exhaust in Ringwood fit a completely new system comprising new extractors, pipe and single muffler. Old one was completely stuffed. I am fitting a reco'd 2F which has had some major headwork, Shaved, ported polished etc. N...
by BADFJ
Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Any one used a chaos Y steer arm
Replies: 2
Views: 316

I bought one last year for my 40 series with SOA from BBM Motorsports. I couldn't get anyone from ORI to answer the phone or emails. Supposedly the guy was sick or something. I rang BBM and they organised a chaeper version instead. Didn't realise that with 60 series knuckles (Disc brake conversion) ...
by BADFJ
Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: biggest lift for a fj40???
Replies: 32
Views: 2806

39'S on standard??? Love to see it. I've just bought 38's, I've got Spring Over, have already cut heaps out of rear guards, and about to remove and absolute sh*tload more this weekend so expensive tyres don't scrub. I've had to cut off the front bumper ends as well, and will remove the outer lip on ...
by BADFJ
Sat Jun 09, 2007 7:52 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fj40 roll cage?
Replies: 3
Views: 732

Roll Cage

Unless you can weld, a cage is gonna set you back a hell of a lot. You can probably by just the roll bar off ebay, or here, if you want a full cage like I imported from Metaltech in USA, including install, allow about 2k..
Good Luck with the project
by BADFJ
Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Best place for Off set rims?
Replies: 3
Views: 400

I ORDERED A SET OF 15X10'S, AND HAD THEM SENT OFF, CENTRES CUT OUT, REVERSED, NOW HAVE 2 INCH BACKSPACING. I GOT MINE THROUGH A MATE. CONTACT RICKY AT TYREPOWER IN ESSENDON VIC 03 9379 2616.
by BADFJ
Wed May 30, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: PLEASE HELP!! ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE A DUEL FUEL CRUISER
Replies: 6
Views: 639

LPG

Yes, PGS 4WD hit the nail on the head. Cheap to run etc. I have a 97 40th Ann with LPG (nearly 10 year old system). Bought the truck late last year. Just had major service done (valves adjusted etc). Told exhaust valves are stuffed beyond shimming, now I need to reco head. Been told $4000 to do prop...
by BADFJ
Tue May 22, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: biggest lift for a fj40???
Replies: 32
Views: 2806

Mate, go springover, forget converting diffs if you don't have money, I've got SOA and I had 10" rims with custom 2" backspacing done, I'm now 1 inch wider than a 100 series, no problems with tipping over, unless you're an idiot. If you've got no budget limit, buy 80 series diffs, or GQ fo...
by BADFJ
Wed May 09, 2007 8:22 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Air locker prices
Replies: 17
Views: 935

Your Spring Lift

What are they supplying for the lift, is it just springs and shocks, or do you get castor correction, extended brake lines, adj panhard rod, etc etc. What Shocks? Adjustable or not? I did a 3 inch lift with King Springs and OME Shocks for $550 for my 80 series. Installed myslef with help from a mate...