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by joshy
Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:21 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Coldsaw or bandsaw for home fab work
Replies: 18
Views: 4682

Re: Coldsaw or bandsaw for home fab work

I just bought a hare&forbes bandsaw. was tossing up between bandsaw and cold saw but couldn't justify the extra cash for the cold saw.
very impressed with the bandsaw so far, easy to set up and can walk away while it cuts the bigger stuff. Squareness on the cuts straight out of the box is way better ...
by joshy
Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Links
Replies: 8
Views: 7121

Re: Links

All my links were over 1000 and no drama. I used 1.25 for uppers aswell.

Opw truck bent the rod end itself but I don't think they ever bothered changing it? The jmw 40 has had a slightly bent front link for 2 years? After landing hard on it, Hasn't seemed to worry it.

I would just run the 2" and ...
by joshy
Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Links
Replies: 8
Views: 7121

Re: Links

Mine would have been a bit heavier but 2" alloy links and 1.25" heims. Never had a drama.
by joshy
Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Radiators
Replies: 2
Views: 4915

Radiators

So how do people with no real design limitation choose there radiators?
I need to work out what size is required to cool the ls2, will be front mounted and used at high and low speed...aside from just measuring up a standard commodore radiator is there any way to tell from scratch what will be ...
by joshy
Sat May 24, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Navara D22 STR 4X4 Q& A
Replies: 1
Views: 870

Re: Navara D22 STR 4X4 Q& A

I think there were "some" str 2wds. but all the d22 navaras are stick shift for lowrange no fancy switches so if its got two gear sticks its got 4wd. been a while but I believe its the same as patrol, pull back and down for 4L
by joshy
Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Welding advice
Replies: 13
Views: 4493

Re: Welding advice

So I'll be the first to admit I run my 15a mig with a filed down plug. First house we had a 15a socket so it was no drama , every house since only has 10a. Current house I'm waiting to build a proper shed so not going to fork out just yet for correct outlet. Occasionally it trips when I turn the ...
by joshy
Sat Apr 19, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 76 series auto conversion
Replies: 19
Views: 5788

Re: 76 series auto conversion

I think marks are doin a kit for the 6l80? Something about it on lcool.

May aswell strap the 2nd turbo on while your at it if you go for a 200 auto.
by joshy
Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: Expedition Vehicles
Topic: Bru's Iveco Daily 4x4 Alloy Wheel Pics up now!
Replies: 109
Views: 40991

Re: Bru's Iveco Daily 4x4 Alloy Wheel Pics up now!

Looks good. Bet it took some time and effort getting it all done. Look forward to seeing them on the truck.
by joshy
Tue Feb 04, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How do people rate the VDJ76R?
Replies: 33
Views: 6796

Re: How do people rate the VDJ76R?


not hi-jacking at all, clean looking rig you got. cheers for that. You own the toy I take it? Seen it compete at TT and it goes hard.

How do you rate the 35's on stock ratio?

Thanks, yea was my toy. On road the ratio is fine, more noticeable towing but still better then my 4.2 patrol previous ...
by joshy
Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:11 pm
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Shock tech and picking something suitable
Replies: 15
Views: 7789

Re: Shock tech and picking something suitable

Lol,

On topic,

Dang! Good luck finding and paying for bypasses with 20+ inches of travel ;)
I'd say that ultimately your travel will be limited by the CV-angles of your setup.

Nah only going to run 18s. But you can get em up to like 30" now I think I saw the other day

Agreed on CV angles ...
by joshy
Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Shock tech and picking something suitable
Replies: 15
Views: 7789

Re: Shock tech and picking something suitable

They look pretty suitable :armsup:
by joshy
Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:22 am
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Tuning air shocks
Replies: 5
Views: 5309

Re: Tuning air shocks

Just check your max compression after filing it with oil. There was a bit of difference between what I found on the net that they should take and what they did. Had to let a fair bit out as it hydrolocked..
by joshy
Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:20 am
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Tuning air shocks
Replies: 5
Views: 5309

Re: Tuning air shocks

In mine I ended up filling them with the maximum amount after having about half in there originally. Made a pretty noticeable difference!
by joshy
Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:01 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How do people rate the VDJ76R?
Replies: 33
Views: 6796

Re: How do people rate the VDJ76R?

most of the pics it has 3" coils in the front and 2" shackles in the rear, 35" tyres. Bullbar is ARB modified. 3" exhaust.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/jwh87/IMG_0641_zpsd19e44fd.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/jwh87/IMG_0645_zps491b4497.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com ...
by joshy
Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How do people rate the VDJ76R?
Replies: 33
Views: 6796

Re: How do people rate the VDJ76R?

I thought I had started one but couldn't find it the other day. Can post some pics if u like
by joshy
Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:26 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How do people rate the VDJ76R?
Replies: 33
Views: 6796

Re: How do people rate the VDJ76R?

The new 76 have 130litre tanks. Not bad for 1 tank.
by joshy
Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How do people rate the VDJ76R?
Replies: 33
Views: 6796

Re: How do people rate the VDJ76R?

I've got 30k on mine now, appart from it using a bit of oil there's been no dramas. Only power mod is 3" exhaust as I haven't decided on a chip yet. I regularly tow 3.5t and it handles it no worries, doesn't like doing it with 35s on but still will.
Did 2 weeks in the high country and it handled ...
by joshy
Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:52 am
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Diff widths
Replies: 25
Views: 11526

Re: Diff widths

ezzman wrote:Why not run a 64" wms and if it feels too narrow just use spacers?
For my set up I want the width for longer axles, better cv angles.
by joshy
Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Woodpecker Challenge (sorra site) nsw june long weekend.
Replies: 75
Views: 18327

Re: Woodpecker Challenge (sorra site) nsw june long weekend.

Think it's enough time for you to be ready dudelux? :D
by joshy
Sun Dec 29, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Shock tech and picking something suitable
Replies: 15
Views: 7789

Re: Shock tech and picking something suitable

Nah only going to run 18s. But you can get em up to like 30" now I think I saw the other day
by joshy
Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Shock tech and picking something suitable
Replies: 15
Views: 7789

Re: Shock tech and picking something suitable

A.J. wrote:Win the lotto? :finger:
Bypasses that have enough travel to keep up with your hydro? Or are you ditching the hydro after all?
:armsup: yeah keeping hydro they will just be limited by shock length.
by joshy
Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:49 pm
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Shock tech and picking something suitable
Replies: 15
Views: 7789

Shock tech and picking something suitable

I'll admit I've only just started looking for the info so it maybe obvious, but I'm trying to find manufacturer (king/fox etc) recommendations on sizing and bypasses.

2.5 - 3.0 with triple by pass seem to be most common but at what point do you go to 4.0 and 8 bypass?
Any one got any good links ...
by joshy
Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Diff widths
Replies: 25
Views: 11526

Re: Diff widths

Are you only doing the fast stuff with yours Evan? Prob wont make much noticeable difference. Id like to push mine out too 69-70 but I think itll make it to painfull for tuff truck.
the navara was 68 wms wms and shitty steering angle.
by joshy
Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:13 am
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Diff widths
Replies: 25
Views: 11526

Diff widths

So with people building buggys/tuff trucks to try and suit multiple events, what MWS-MWS or overall width are people going for? The americans all seem too wide for our stuff particularly if you want to cone dodge aswell.

Im leaning towards 64-66" WMS - WMS with positive offset rims at this stage ...
by joshy
Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tuff Truck 2014 :-)
Replies: 116
Views: 28359

Re: Tuff Truck 2014 :-)

yeah there was something on fb about it, just a error on the tt website I think
by joshy
Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:06 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 79Series 3-4'' suspension
Replies: 2
Views: 928

Re: 79Series 3-4'' suspension

I've got 3" lift in my 76 with the amadas, can't fault em so far. Put them in with 50kms on it and done almost 30,000 now
by joshy
Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CCDA external roll cage rules
Replies: 165
Views: 34787

Re: CCDA external roll cage rules

Tuff truck is what Evan would be implying
by joshy
Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:18 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CCDA external roll cage rules
Replies: 165
Views: 34787

Re: CCDA external roll cage rules

evanstaniland wrote:
WICKED wrote:Tuff TRUCK not Tuffest in CLASS.
A lot arnt trucks. They are skinned buggys
Doesn't matter, as long as they meet the rules. That's what's good about it, guys there that push the rules to the limit and others with full body full chassis. Don't need another class it works now.
by joshy
Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CCDA external roll cage rules
Replies: 165
Views: 34787

Re: CCDA external roll cage rules

agree with the fact its dodgy keeping the chassis rails...but a lot of guys build around em so they are only really there for looks..
don't agree with the 2nd class for tufftruck.. will take away from the whole event.
by joshy
Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tough Dog Toperi Challenge 23rd/24th Nov
Replies: 109
Views: 23965

Re: Tough Dog Toperi Challenge 23rd/24th Nov

Close top 3! Nice work guys.