High clearance 4x4's dont normally come with large panoramic sunroof. Body twist doesn't do nice things there.
Station wagons would be Nissan or Landcruisers.
Dual Cabs, Ford Ranger, Hilux (later models) etc
Also be aware that panoramic roofs let in a LOT of heat.
Beach driving doesn't normally ...
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- Tue Aug 23, 2016 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: 4WD recommendation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4243
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:24 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Spacers on top of strut mounts as trim packer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3791
Re: Spacers on top of strut mounts as trim packer
Coil trim packers are ok. Its where you physically put a spacer between a strut and the body where its questionable.
- Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Spacers on top of strut mounts as trim packer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3791
Spacers on top of strut mounts as trim packer
Need to know legalities of using 5 to 10mm steel spacer plates on top of strut mounts to trim a vehicle.
This will equate to 10 to 20mm approx at wheel.
Some times a strut (Hilux, Ranger, Triton, 200 series etc) needs a trim after kit fitment.
I know large spacers are frowned on but what about 5 to ...
This will equate to 10 to 20mm approx at wheel.
Some times a strut (Hilux, Ranger, Triton, 200 series etc) needs a trim after kit fitment.
I know large spacers are frowned on but what about 5 to ...
- Wed May 11, 2016 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Experience with modifying original Panhard Rod to adjustable
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4672
Re: Experience with modifying original Panhard Rod to adjust
As a suspension part I wouldn't cut corners. Weld and OE pipe can crack.
What prices have you had for a pair of adjustables? Ive seen for $360 each Retail but I can do better from my suppliers.
Also when you centre it up some of the slop will go as steering box will be centered again (tighter in ...
What prices have you had for a pair of adjustables? Ive seen for $360 each Retail but I can do better from my suppliers.
Also when you centre it up some of the slop will go as steering box will be centered again (tighter in ...
- Wed May 11, 2016 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: oil presure issues after install oil cooler
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3663
Re: oil presure issues after install oil cooler
undo one end of pipe and crank to ensure oil is going thru.
- Wed May 11, 2016 11:59 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: tailshaft stud?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3458
Re: tailshaft stud?
If they have a flat back like a wheel stud then probably.
Remove flange 1st though and sit on vice jaws etc so you don't distort flange.
Remove flange 1st though and sit on vice jaws etc so you don't distort flange.
- Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Laminova Cored Intercoolers (Home Brew 2. GQ TD 42 )
- Replies: 585
- Views: 67807
Re: Laminova Cored Intercoolers (Home Brew 2. GQ TD 42 )
aluminium plates will do that. Constant thrumming and it eventually fatigues. A good run though all the same 
A small ridge will help for future experiments

A small ridge will help for future experiments
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:07 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Arb bars only taking warn winches
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5303
Re: Arb bars only taking warn winches
Im sure VRS winchws from Ateco will fit too.
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:28 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: thomas/ramsey PTO winch mods
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1768
Re: thomas/ramsey PTO winch mods
Nice mod:)
The hot bit is probably the localised heat treatment of the gear teeth.
Baz
The hot bit is probably the localised heat treatment of the gear teeth.
Baz
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:25 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: To the welding gurus out there
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7000
Re: To the welding gurus out there
It is difficult to tell the integrity of most welds by a surface visual. I was involved in inspecting fabricated product for over 15 years. There is a visual expectation and a functional specification.
As stated earlier in this thread some welds that look crap test perfectly ok. Normally a macro ...
As stated earlier in this thread some welds that look crap test perfectly ok. Normally a macro ...
- Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:55 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: [VIDEO] Plasti Dip rims, durability test and howto
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1579
Re: [VIDEO] Plasti Dip rims, durability test and howto
Interesting. Get dust caps or you will get leaks thru the valve stem when crap gets in.
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:19 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: New LED bar causing RFI
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6597
Re: New LED bar causing RFI
You need quad shielded aerial wire.
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:39 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Dana 60 carrier removal/install
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2047
Re: Dana 60 carrier removal/install
And you will need to get it in again with correct preload. Investing in or renting a spreader is good.
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:33 am
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: IS there any after market suspension you'd not recommend?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2787
Re: IS there any after market suspension you'd not recommend
Get an RidePro kit from PatrolApart.
- Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: 9" VS Nissan = school me please
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4431
Re: 9" VS Nissan = school me please
Only advantage I can see is the extra well supported pinion.
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 2:11 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: TD42 Performance
- Replies: 92
- Views: 22142
Re: TD42 Performance
To adjust the tappets put in 4th gear, handbrake off and rock the vehicle forwards to turn over the engine. Just do the opposites to the ones rocking or fully open.. Put a brick on the ground a couple of feet away from the tyres to catch it if it moves too much, Common sense prevails. DO NOT have ...
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Setting up some profender struts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 997
Re: Setting up some profender struts
Prob need about 60 to 80psi of Nitrogen in them. You cant measure with a gauge as nearly all the gas will be used taking the reading.
You need a fitting that reads the line pressure as it puts it in and then you close the valve.
You need a fitting that reads the line pressure as it puts it in and then you close the valve.
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:49 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Auto Electical Articles #1
- Replies: 22
- Views: 24650
Re:
when I had to install a stereo in my mates car and he had already cut the wires from the old radio. To identify the speakers I useed the continuity on my multimeter and when I had the right two wires a sound could be heard from the speaker.[/quote]
The purpose of the DC battery is that speakers ...
The purpose of the DC battery is that speakers ...
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:42 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Warn winch control box and solenoid match
- Replies: 1
- Views: 789
Re: Warn winch control box and solenoid match
Should be fine
Bazzle
Bazzle
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: attaching synthetic rope to pto drum
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5216
Re: attaching synthetic rope to pto drum
If you use a grub screw, use one with a rounded head not a square head. Tension under load on the wrap over it (2nd layer) can be cut under tension by the bolt head.
- Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:30 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: ARB roof rack on GU wagon owners
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1014
Re: ARB roof rack on GU wagon owners
They only make a small range of rack sizes. It all in the fitting and leg kits.
- Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:27 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Ford v8 air filter for turbo diesel.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1143
Re: Ford v8 air filter for turbo diesel.
Look up how much air yours draws on slow wide open throttle, and then what filter is rated to. Minus about 20% for dirt and overzealousness.
Its not about 25psi, its about cubic centimeters of air.
Its not about 25psi, its about cubic centimeters of air.
- Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:25 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: ARB twin motor air compressor issue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1873
Re: ARB twin motor air compressor issue
Hot wire the motor to ensure it hasn't seized or shorted out.
Both can make current go very high and burn a lead.
So can a faulty connection where heat builds up at that point and away it goes.
Both can make current go very high and burn a lead.
So can a faulty connection where heat builds up at that point and away it goes.
- Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:16 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Running 2 different diff ratios?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2518
Re: Running 2 different diff ratios?
Too big a difference imo
Yes there were 2 Toyota ratio but so close to be ok.
On yours you will get wind up. Driveline will snatch and grab if traction is good, uni, pinions, cv's take the shock not worth the risk.
wheel diff is about 40 rev per kilometre.
BUT its your truck
Yes there were 2 Toyota ratio but so close to be ok.
On yours you will get wind up. Driveline will snatch and grab if traction is good, uni, pinions, cv's take the shock not worth the risk.
wheel diff is about 40 rev per kilometre.
BUT its your truck

- Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:01 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: SA Bull Bar requirements
- Replies: 0
- Views: 776
SA Bull Bar requirements
It is important that you become aware of current changes by the Government of South Australia in regard to Bullbar fitment on Light Vehicles.
Since 2002, New South Wales has required that Vehicle Frontal Protection Systems fitted to Light Vehicles (under 4.5T) must meet the requirements of the ...
Since 2002, New South Wales has required that Vehicle Frontal Protection Systems fitted to Light Vehicles (under 4.5T) must meet the requirements of the ...
- Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:23 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Toyota brake system with subaru caliper Q. Rears staying on
- Replies: 3
- Views: 870
Re: Toyota brake system with subaru caliper Q. Rears staying
Also ensure the master cyl has a tiny gap to the pedal arm on release to ensure shuttle piston fully back.
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:00 pm
- Forum: Hilux
- Topic: 1994 hilux suspension
- Replies: 2
- Views: 858
Re: 1994 hilux suspension
Track rod under, 1st motion above
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:22 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 75 series lift dimensions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 620
Re: 75 series lift dimensions
Anyone even got a 75 they can measure of their own?
Baz
Baz
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:40 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: FZJ105r DIFF TALK
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3891
Re: Identify My Diff - FZJ105r
Dont forget to check before you put it in...just in case
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:56 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Temporary 2" springs in a 4.5" kit - side effects?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1070
Re: Temporary 2" springs in a 4.5" kit - side effects?
If the shocks are longer for the lift then the bump stops would of been adj to suit?
With the coils the lower ones 'might' fall out on suspension extension. Change the shocks too.
With the coils the lower ones 'might' fall out on suspension extension. Change the shocks too.