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by Shadow
Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Centre bearing for buggy
Replies: 21
Views: 6866

Re: Centre bearing for buggy

what splined section did you use to join the two flanges johnsy?
by Shadow
Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Surface Rust on Cromo Axles
Replies: 10
Views: 3073

Re: Surface Rust on Cromo Axles

no problem at all IMO
by Shadow
Wed May 28, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1993 - 80series manual locking hub conversion Q?
Replies: 13
Views: 3716

Re: 1993 - 80series manual locking hub conversion Q?

Different splines on cv end I think ifs is 27 and 80 series are 30. Easy way to find out, if he has a cv lying round take a drive flange and see if it fit.
Shadow I have an 1993 awd 80 with free wheel conversion and don't need any spacers.



Ok might be 94 they did the upgrade.

I know the ...
by Shadow
Tue May 27, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1993 - 80series manual locking hub conversion Q?
Replies: 13
Views: 3716

Re: 1993 - 80series manual locking hub conversion Q?

I'm pretty sure all Aisin FWH's. Are the same on all toyotas
by Shadow
Tue May 27, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1993 - 80series manual locking hub conversion Q?
Replies: 13
Views: 3716

Re: 1993 - 80series manual locking hub conversion Q?

Cool
Cheers man!
Do you know if the F/W-Hub you used are from a late or early Hilux & if they were from a solid axle Lux or IFS?
I want to buy new Aisin's but also want to make sure I get the correct ones first go!
Yeh from what i'v researched it's the later ABS 80 series that have the longer CV ...
by Shadow
Sun May 18, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Radiator upgrades
Replies: 20
Views: 4413

Re: Radiator upgrades

Increasing the Frontal surface area is always the best solution, but a 4 row cooler is still better than a 3 row cooler, it is a diminishing return as you suggest, but it still increases the air to copper surface area.

The air exiting the radiator rarely reaches 60 degrees and even if its at ...
by Shadow
Thu May 15, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Radiator upgrades
Replies: 20
Views: 4413

Re: Radiator upgrades

shadow: have you had bad personal experiences with aluminium radiators? like most things you can argue black and blue for either.


I've done alot of research on alloy rad's, particularly the cheaper aftermarket options, as I am in need of a custom/bigger than stock radiator to cool the LS1 in my ...
by Shadow
Wed May 14, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Radiator upgrades
Replies: 20
Views: 4413

Re: Radiator upgrades

Alloy radiators arent all they are hyped up to be.

The reason oem manufacturers are using alloy is because its cheaper.

The reason most people put aftermarket alloy radiators in is for bling, or because they think it will be better than the copper core oem, but they are usually wrong.

I would ...
by Shadow
Fri May 09, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cutting Alloy profiles
Replies: 11
Views: 2954

Re: Cutting Alloy profiles

I've cut alot of alloy extrusings on a normal drop saw, just make sure blade is high tooth count (finishing or fixout blade) and go slow.

Cladding extrusings have many shapes etc and ive never really had a problem.

very accurate and only grabs if you try to cut too fast.

You can get the ...
by Shadow
Sat Apr 26, 2014 1:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 76 series auto conversion
Replies: 19
Views: 6027

Re: 76 series auto conversion

I think your better off getting the gx200

otherwise i would try and drop a complete 200series engine and auto package in there
by Shadow
Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Welding advice
Replies: 13
Views: 4786

Re: Welding advice

The advantage of the jaycar 10amp to 15amp block, is that it has a 10amp breaker in the block.

So if you trip it, you walk 2 metres and reset it. If you use a 10amp plug on your 15amp welder, or file the earth pin(this is what ive done lol), you _may_ trip the house breaker, and then its usually a ...
by Shadow
Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:49 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: A bad day.... [PIC]
Replies: 8
Views: 3426

Re: A bad day.... [PIC]

need 1 good snatch recovery from the rear, 500tonne stanch strap may be required though
by Shadow
Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series left hand drive knuckle arms
Replies: 4
Views: 1268

Re: 80 series left hand drive knuckle arms

you should try the american ih8mud.com forums

someone should be able to help you out on there, plenty of LHD 80's in american junk yards.
by Shadow
Sun Mar 16, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 100 series 1HZ into a HZJ75
Replies: 4
Views: 1393

Re: 100 series 1HZ into a HZJ75

aparently its a hammer and chisel job to remove the immobiliser
by Shadow
Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:32 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hj45 Question!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1763

Re: hj45 Question!!

the body mounts are very different and wont match up.
by Shadow
Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: To the welding gurus out there
Replies: 40
Views: 7602

Re: To the welding gurus out there

wether the welds are good enough or sub par is irrelevant at this point.

they offered you a refund, you didnt accept it

they offered a replacement tank, you didnt accept it, which they later withdrew the offer because they realised they cant please you.



IMO your a knob head, install the tank ...
by Shadow
Thu Dec 26, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Got the wrong offset wheels...
Replies: 1
Views: 864

Re: Got the wrong offset wheels...

http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/wheel-spacers" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Shadow
Sun Dec 22, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Bundera fuel tank removal please.
Replies: 2
Views: 976

Re: Bundera fuel tank removal please.

sounds like its stuck with rust or melted rubber pads ontop of the tank,

start leaning on it son!
by Shadow
Mon Dec 16, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: top mount intercooler
Replies: 26
Views: 4223

Re: top mount intercooler

The temperature isn't there to begin with. Water cools far better. The WTA post intercooler intake air temperature is the same temperature (with in a few degrees) of the water leaving the intercooler. This is with a good intercooler, this is not the case with some WTA units out there. Post air temp ...
by Shadow
Mon Dec 16, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: top mount intercooler
Replies: 26
Views: 4223

Re: top mount intercooler

A core near twice as thick has far more restriction. The louvers design plays a part aswell. And the WTA is dumping far less heat = less stress on engines cooling system. This difference may not be as great above 80kph (maximum efficiency). But slower speeds with more load (load, slow in soft sand ...
by Shadow
Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: top mount intercooler
Replies: 26
Views: 4223

Re: top mount intercooler

Actually no they don't. The WTA radiator is thinner with thermals - far less air drag. Then measure the air temps from the back of both (the air temp that's entering the engine radiator). The water is only 10-15' above ambient, so the air temp from the back of that rad is only going to be the same ...
by Shadow
Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: top mount intercooler
Replies: 26
Views: 4223

Re: top mount intercooler

TheBigBoy wrote:I guess it really depends on the application (engine/boost/use). Front mounts do add more stress to the engines cooling system.

A w2a intercooler still has a radiator in front, and is still dumping the same amount of heat there.
by Shadow
Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: High Steer Issues
Replies: 12
Views: 2729

Re: High Steer Issues

only one solution then, 5 link and coils :P
by Shadow
Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 'modular' roll cage for a 40
Replies: 8
Views: 2224

Re: 'modular' roll cage for a 40

Removeable A pillar section and tie ins would be 100% legal and has been suggested in other threads.

The downside is it would be a major pain in the arse to have it in your trailer, and install it when you get to private property somewhere.

The reality is, you will either leave it at home most of ...
by Shadow
Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 24V Winch Wiring with 3 Batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 7704

Re: 24V Winch Wiring with 3 Batteries

Using a three battery system can work very well if using one battery as a 12V cranking battery and two in series 24V as an auxiliary battery by using a Sterling DC/DC 122450 battery charger which charges from a 12V battery to a 24V battery with the same charging algorithms as a mains charger ...
by Shadow
Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:04 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Prado petrol, intank fuel pump pressure???
Replies: 1
Views: 766

Re: Prado petrol, intank fuel pump pressure???

I have just picked up a 90litre subtank from a petrol Prado that I will be using in my 105series landcruiser as a larger subtank.

I am thinking of using the intank fuel pump and maybe adding one to my main tank also as a pusher pump/pick up pump.

I'm hoping someone can tell me what the output ...
by Shadow
Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HDj100 high pressure noise
Replies: 6
Views: 1045

Re: HDj100 high pressure noise

Glad to help, I hope that fixes your leoblem
by Shadow
Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:34 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HDj100 high pressure noise
Replies: 6
Views: 1045

Re: HDj100 high pressure noise

These motors also have a common issue with the intake manifold coming loose so check all the nuts on the manifold, the ones closest to the firewall are a major pain in the arse to get to but if you swear and yell enough you will get to them.

They also have the EGR system to comply with emissions. I ...
by Shadow
Sat Nov 23, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HDj100 high pressure noise
Replies: 6
Views: 1045

Re: HDj100 high pressure noise

The hose from intercooler up to the intake has popped off mine once, it has no power when it did!

Remove and check the condition of the two intercooler hoses. Sounds like one is split or something.

then fit a boost guage and you will know for cetain. Should hit about 15psi at max boost.
by Shadow
Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CCDA external roll cage rules
Replies: 165
Views: 38139

Re: CCDA external roll cage rules

MogLux wrote: Unless you want to move to QLD as they still allow black pipe as cages... :rofl:

So exactly how much stronger is a cage built from ERW than a cage built from pipe?