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Hi all,

My 91 Sierra with Vitara PS setup has just developed an issue. All of a sudden the steering became very "notchy" and something wasn't feeling right. I have found that the steering shaft uni was buggered and was definitely the main problem. I have a new one coming in the mail. Unfortunately ...

Hi all,

Here's mine (ignore the booty-fab blinkers) :lol: :


http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/pezcat19/Zook%20Bar/5_800x600.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/pezcat19/Zook%20Bar/2_800x600.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/pezcat19/2011/ToolangiJan2011046.jpg ...

Hi Jason.

Thanks for the reply.

Yep, my axles appear to be in good cond, with no unusual wear marks. The only wear that I have now is on the short-side axle splines, where the splines were spinning inside the spool. This has worn the sharp edges off the axle spline, and I am reluctant to use it ...

if you were going for a locked rear all the time why wouldnt you save the cash and just weld it.


For strength - I was doing the job properly (I'm not knocking people who run welded, im just saying...)


fair enough its not something you can take out if you get sick of it thou im sure would ...

I have received a reply from Lowrangeoffroad. The Spools only carry a 6 month warranty, so I am out of luck there.

Sean has said: "We have had a few failures in the past and 90% of the time the customer finds out that the housing is not "true." You may want to check it somehow first before you go ...

Cheers for the comments guys.

X2 - I vote incorrect heat treatment.... or the axle was heavily worn when it went in allowing excessive play, but that doesn't look like the case.

I don't daily my car, but when I pulled mine out to swap it over to my Vitara centre it looked like new (except for ...

Hi all,

I have a 91WT Sierra with a Lockright in the front and a Mini-Spooled rear (from www.lowrangeoffroad.com).

I have had the spool in for about a year, and it has done bugger all work. I have always treated it kindly on the bitumen to avoid putting unnecessary stress on it.

The other day ...

86slowsierra wrote:Update
Just got quoted $320 from Jb hifi in Epping, for a D34, yellow top, Optima.

That sounds like money well spent to me.

Cheers,

Pez

rpm is always good for bringing the Zook porn.

Here is what I did with my cheap eBay one:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/pezcat19/Zook%20OBA/ZookOBA001.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/pezcat19/Zook%20OBA/ZookOBA002.jpg

I just removed the bottom 'tray' that the compressor was attached to, and made some simple ...

Although sometimes buried treasure is easier to find!

Good luck,

Pez

I have a feeling that there is a V pulley getting around that is known to fit. It might be off an earlier model Falcon.. Hopefully someone here can help to clarify that. Do a search too, cos the details will definitely be hidden in this forum somewhere!

I have no idea what my pulley is off - Sorry ...

Ho Foonji,

Pulleys- I went down to my local wreckers who let me go through a huge pile of alternator pulleys until I found one that fitted. I am just running the standard v-belt. So far I have had no problems, but I know others who have thrown a belt or two.

Regulator- The reg is built into the ...

Is anyone else thinking "The Twelfth Man"?



Pez

love_mud wrote: ( the carpet was not melted and you could clearly read the gauges on the dash)

What did the Temp gauge say?


Sorry mate - I couldn't help myself! I hope the insurance sorted it all out for you.

Pez

Hi.

I cant help you with your A/C question, but the best alternator upgrade available is to fit a Falcon 100/110A alternator. It is 'almost' a straight bolt in, and will give you all the grunt you need. Do a search for "EF / EL Falcon Alternator Upgrade" in this forum and you will find heaps of ...

Yeah I like it. It works well too - it has a good approach angle and so far has survived a few knocks. Mine is painted in black hammer-tone.

There is a fair bit of room behind the bar for a winch and cradle. I'm still a few months off getting onto that project, but I'll keep you posted!

Pez

I'm planning on fitting a Warn 6000 or similar behind my alloy bar, which I believe was made by ECB.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/pezcat19/Zook%20Stuff/BighornZookbarr.jpg

My plan is to make up a steel winch cradle behind the bar that does all of the work, then bolt the bar to that ...

Hi bunder_ute,

It is hard to fit a DIN size radio in a zook nicely. I have a soft-top, and this is what I did with my 2 remote face radios:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/pezcat19/Zook%20Radios/ZookRadios008.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/pezcat19/Zook%20Radios ...

So is that collar part of the pulley? or part of the alternator?

Has anyone tried modifying the sierra pulley to fit the falcon alternator?

Once the falcon alternator is bolted into place (pulleys aligned, belt tighterned etc) And the Positive terminal connected to the battery positive. Will the ...

Hey Moph, Isn't that your photo I used? ^^^

Just adding some info - I had a 100A Falcon, 110A Fairmont and 110A aftermarket alternator side by side the other day and they are absolutely identical. No discernible difference whatsoever.

You did not notice the raised collar/neck behind the pulley on the 100A alt? They look 'almost' identical ...

Have a read of ALL of these: All of your questions should be covered...

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/ftopic79826.php&highlight=alternator+upgrade

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/ftopic146650.php&highlight=alternator+upgrade

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/ftopic137417.php ...

Thanks for the replys and help guys!
So now my understanding is that the EL alternator will drop right into the spot of my old stock alternator and all i have to do is switch the plugs over?
Do i just get the new plug from an auto sparky?

Hi Wardy.

It 'almost' drops straight in. A small amount ...

I am guessing if your build was around 5K that i should be able to pick one like that up for say 3.5K maybe 4K? or would i be dreaming sorry i am not up on Sierra prices when modified i had a look at their standard value...also the later the model the better.

I had a bit more of a think and I ...

Hi Combo!

Welcome to Outers! It sounds like your on the right track. My Zook is very similar to your mod 'wish list'. Here are a couple of thoughts I have for you:

*2" Spring lift - Be careful here, generally lifted springs on a Sierra will ride and flex like crap. My Zook has 2" King springs and ...

I have TG 6.5:1 gears and I love them!

Don't let the case grinding scare you - it's a super easy job!

Pez

Hi weaves.

Just do the Falcon 100 / 110A alternator upgrade. Then, if you have the cash, fit an OPTIMA battery (a D34 or D34M is the one you will want.) It will be one of the best things you ever do to your Zook!

Have a read of ALL of these :

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/ftopic79826.php ...

One more thing (at the risk of making this thread TOO technical ;) )

Car radios are designed to work with 75ohm coax cables. CB antennas and CB coax cables are 50ohm. If you use the 50ohm CB coax to feed your 75ohm car radio, there will be significant attenuation of the signals you are trying to ...

^^^ What skippy said.

If by "CB antenna" you mean a 27MHz antenna, then you 'might' find the performance just OK (keep in mind that AM radio is centered at around 1MHz and FM radio is centered around 100Mhz). If you are thinking about using a UHF CB antenna (centered at 477MHz) then thats a bad ...