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by 4wd_Haggis
Sun May 23, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 21019

good work alison....awesomeness.
by 4wd_Haggis
Fri May 21, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: New tow car - TB48 patrol Vs 2UZ cruiser
Replies: 4
Views: 359

go the 4.8. U dont have to go the auto as mentioned before. there are manual availible. Nissan has the better driveline to. only benifit with the yota is its a v8 and we all know how much better on freeways they tend to be. But i'm sure the cruiser is heavier than the GU poosta. Personally. i got a ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Thu May 20, 2010 7:18 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Powering up the 4.8, advise required
Replies: 17
Views: 2871

Just wondering if anyone has anything else to add to this thread. Got a 4.8 myself and wouldn't mind getting some extra herbs.
by 4wd_Haggis
Wed May 19, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: The trailer I ended up with
Replies: 19
Views: 1294

I bought mine 2nd hand. I reckon that's the BEST way to buy trailers. Agreed. "they dont make em like they used to" That thing you bought looks a toy. sorry. See that's the angle I got from some of the trailer companies. "More steel is good". It's interesting that trucking companies are using alloy ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Strongest Free Wheeling Hubs
Replies: 35
Views: 2721

running the auto/lock on my gu and so far have been fine runnin them on lock. on auto i have experienced them not diengaging properly even thou the 4b symbol on the dash goes. all i do is put into 2 wheel reverse up till i hear both click and it a good sign there out... i haven't been gentle either ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 3rds productions drop arms
Replies: 10
Views: 1174

i got a gu and ave been thinkin of the 3rds arms... so from lookin on here they r a good unit but change the nylon bush to factory nissan rubber ones.

are they better tan super flex for that extra 100 bucks or whatever the difference is.....

*sorry on hijackin the thread*
by 4wd_Haggis
Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: My F***ing wheel fell off!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2480

same i lost a rear left wheel overtakin a b doub on western highway in vic. fucked rim studs and disk shroud. put spare on remainin studs and limped 40ks back home. Factory alloys r all gone now only use steel wheels.
by 4wd_Haggis
Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:22 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU TUBE BARS
Replies: 8
Views: 1413

MILLWELD Bayswater mate. google their web page. i got a comp stlye on my 4.8 wagon i'm happy with it.
by 4wd_Haggis
Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Custom GQ Dual Cabs
Replies: 65
Views: 13011

Tony WestOZ wrote:Can you tell me what wheel base this has?

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F**king long wheel base
by 4wd_Haggis
Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU 4-5 inch lift
Replies: 8
Views: 621

steveoo wrote:give steve hobbs a call he runs the 4wd shop on ebay really nice guy and good advice. here is hes number 0417486637 if troy answers ask to speak to steve and tell him monster steve sent you he will take cear of you
cool cheers mate
by 4wd_Haggis
Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU 4-5 inch lift
Replies: 8
Views: 621

i would be wary buying a suspension kit over 2 inches for your 4x4. nsw police are now targeting 4x4s with more than 2 inches of lift,whether it be through a body lift or suspension.it is only allowed 2 inches total,over standard height. these laws are soon to be released throughout australia,in an ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU 4-5 inch lift
Replies: 8
Views: 621

GU 4-5 inch lift

this is a kit i am thinkin of gettin. what else do people reckomend i get along with it to finish the job properly. Also i was thinkin to go the efs extreme shock rather than the pro comps.. https://www.suspensionstuff.com.au/shop/product_info.php?cPath=137_41_76&products_id=966&osCsid ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 36s to a GU
Replies: 10
Views: 804

cool thanks guys. i was more thinkin 4 inch that should be enough and not makin it to top heavy. with such a lift wot steerin components should be changed too. cheers My lift drives perfect. Drop boxes ( Fixes Castor ) Adjustable Panhard rod ( Re alines diffs ) Adjustable Drag link ( Re alines ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 36s to a GU
Replies: 10
Views: 804

cool thanks guys. i was more thinkin 4 inch that should be enough and not makin it to top heavy. with such a lift wot steerin components should be changed too. cheers hey cum bucket hows it going :finger: segan1 on here runs 37's on 4" http://i32.tinypic.com/24bnldx.jpg haha gday bowel ferret.
by 4wd_Haggis
Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 36s to a GU
Replies: 10
Views: 804

cool thanks guys.
i was more thinkin 4 inch that should be enough and not makin it to top heavy.

with such a lift wot steerin components should be changed too.

cheers
by 4wd_Haggis
Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:25 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 36s to a GU
Replies: 10
Views: 804

36s to a GU

G'day all. i am lookin at gettin a gu 4.8 and want to fit 36s to it. Now i have heard alot of different stories on what suspension to fit to fit 36s. i've heard u can do it with 3 inch and i have been told you need 5 inch minimum.

Can anyone shed some more light on this topic. cheers

Dan
by 4wd_Haggis
Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 100 series
Replies: 12
Views: 706

Also is the motor the same 1hz as the 80 or a lot better worked and redesigned...Is it a multivalved 1hz. Or am i talkin shit... Cheers Dan All poo... no multivalve's. It is "different" to the earlier versions, seems to be just a little more pokey, however more prone to premature failure when turbo ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 100 series
Replies: 12
Views: 706

sweet thanks for the info, but yeah i will be hopin to get a 105 then with manual, wasn't to worried about factory turbo or get a aftermarket one later...

Also is the motor the same 1hz as the 80 or a lot better worked and redesigned...Is it a multivalved 1hz. Or am i talkin shit...

Cheers Dan
by 4wd_Haggis
Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 100 series
Replies: 12
Views: 706

100 series

gday folks i am thinkin of buyin a 100 series or a 105 series what ever they r.

I am only lookin into the solid axle models and diesel.

Just wonderin what other people think of these unit and have any info on them and what to look out for.

cheers Dan
by 4wd_Haggis
Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Pics of Your Rig......
Replies: 779
Views: 287108

i take it all over the uk mate there are loads of pay n play sites now and private competitions, and there is always the lake district, scotlands a good un plenty land n mud langdale quest is another good un, drumclog, ect it turns heads like where ever i go even better when it is covered in mud I ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:02 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Pics of Your Rig......
Replies: 779
Views: 287108

i live in gossie mate! so your from the toon and stuck out there in all that heat! poor you lol -5 here at the min! still got more to do to the truck like, will look real smart when finished, took me ages and cost me ....( dont tell the missis) lol I know all this sun and bronzed boobs how do i ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Sun Jan 06, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Parabolic springs (Now talking about Trail gear suspension)
Replies: 19
Views: 817

booflux wrote:I have ordered and received the trail gear front and rear kits and cant wait to get it in. All going well itll be in by the end of the month if your still looking then I will be able to give you some feedback.
Sweet as boof is this kit goin on ya mean green or onto the project toy..
Cheers Dan
by 4wd_Haggis
Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Parabolic springs (Now talking about Trail gear suspension)
Replies: 19
Views: 817

Jeez that is some impressive flex there. So really this trail gear suspension is gettin a far better talk up than any other suspension mod or upgrade for leaves....
If i order this gear where in melbourne would be the best place to get it fitted.

Cheers Dan
by 4wd_Haggis
Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Parabolic springs (Now talking about Trail gear suspension)
Replies: 19
Views: 817

Yeah i have already moved the brake line bracket to the side as the 2 inch ironman pack i have with 4 inch shocks was stressin the line pretty bad. With the trail gear stuff i noticed that it was for the older luxes.. Is there a difference between 80s luxes and 90s luxes in leaf size and placements ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:33 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Parabolic springs (Now talking about Trail gear suspension)
Replies: 19
Views: 817

Yeah i have already moved the brake line bracket to the side as the 2 inch ironman pack i have with 4 inch shocks was stressin the line pretty bad.

With the trail gear stuff i noticed that it was for the older luxes.. Is there a difference between 80s luxes and 90s luxes in leaf size and placements.
by 4wd_Haggis
Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Pics of Your Rig......
Replies: 779
Views: 287108

hey geordie boy nice paj mate that the best i seen...
Also where in newcastle ya from. i live in Dunston for about 11 years from 6 yrs old after i moved from scotland. Also did a spell in Benwell to.
by 4wd_Haggis
Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:11 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Parabolic springs (Now talking about Trail gear suspension)
Replies: 19
Views: 817

yeah if you want flex in the rear don't get parabolics... I have the ones you spoke of, APM. They were under the car when i bought it, and even with longer shocks and stuff they get to a point and don't stretch any further. I switched the fronts asap with a custom rear pack, flexes and rides better ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Parabolic springs (Now talking about Trail gear suspension)
Replies: 19
Views: 817

Yeah i drive a hilux dualcab and i want springs with real good flex. I like crawlin around and over shit and all the other day runs steep hills and ruts. Also do a few high country trips a tear to like but if i cant carry the weight i'll put airbags in for the trips to carry the extra weight. The ...
by 4wd_Haggis
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:21 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: setting up my luxs suspension.
Replies: 11
Views: 572

mate try these out i have had a look and a bit of a chat thinking of them myself but i do have another thread up askin on other opinions but u might wanna research urself and see wot ya think

http://www.westraliasprings.com.au/para.html

cheers Dan
by 4wd_Haggis
Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:58 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Parabolic springs (Now talking about Trail gear suspension)
Replies: 19
Views: 817

Parabolic springs (Now talking about Trail gear suspension)

I found a company in western Aus that import or manafacture parabolic springs. I have heard of one bloke who has them on his lux that they r the beez neez for leaf springs. I was thinkin of gettin some but just wanted to hear on everyone else opinion on the matter. Also is there a better option for ...