Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Can anyone recommend an engineer in or near Ipswich.

I am after a mod plate for an engine conversion.

Cheers.

Didn't the surfs of this vintage come from factory with the 2.4TD or was that the later model Surfs ?

Im hoping / trying to get around not having to mod plate it as I move around a fair bit and dont want the dramas of re engineering when I move to another state.

Looking at buying an 85 model lux with Surf 2.4 TD running gear in it.

Works well but it is not mod plated.

What else needs to be done to keep it legal ? Brakes etc.

I know they did come out like this in the Surfs but not the Hi Lux's. Any advice is appreciated.

Cheers.

Anybody got a fuel injected SWB hard top for sale in QLD ?

Any idea of what I should expect to pay ?

So what are the average prices for these cars ?

Did they all come out with power steering and air con ?

What do the carby 1.6's go like ? Do they stall or run rough in water crossings / sharp angles etc ? Do they use much more fuel then the injected ones ? What sort of fuel economy is to be expected out of them ? There is very few injected 1.6 SWB Vitara's I have seen for sale - obviously fuel injecti...

Sounds like a massive pain in the arse then.

Having to engineer and re-engineer , what if the next states engineer did not like the previous ones work ?

Im in the process of organising a few mods that will require engineering in QLD. Before I go too far with it, I need to know if an engineers certificate and mod plate in QLD will do for when i change addresses and rego over to another state. My job see's me move around AUS a fair bit so changing reg...

Yeah, good idea !

Looking for somewhere around the Brisbane / S E QLD region.

Am looking at doing a 3 link in the back of my 94 single cab hilux ute, but I am having trouble finding any one who does this work. I want it to be street rego'd, hence engineered and plated. I may do it myself if the paperwork side is not to bad, but would prefer to just drive in and drive out. Any...

Mate I have found a V8 coil sprung single cab ute for sale on unique cars here is the link http://www.uniquecarsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!unique_content.enquiry?current_rec=32&page_number=4&vehicle_id=6893755&total_rec=33&sort_type=1&keywords=defender&photo_flag=1 Sounds like...

Yeah thats what I am chasing mate. To see if any one has got them on there rig to get a comparison.

I know that leafs will never match the comfort of coils but there has to be a better option then what i am currently running !

Has any one tried Superiors new leaf springs for the GU ute range as detailed at this address : http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=31_32_34_187&products_id=4175 Was just wondering how you rate the kit - leafs particularly, as I am less then impressed with the OME leafs....

Yeah there is a few single cabs for sale on carsales at the moment DK. Not sure on the official LR jargon but thats what I call them ! So is it that easy as in they all interchange ? You can remove said panels and simply bolt on a single cab roof and rear window assembly ? That will give you a seale...

90 hey, cheers goldrover. Its a top looking rig. I dont now why you dont see many tuff single cab defender utes ? Im still on the hunt for mine !

I am glad i started this thread Has given me a good idea in real world figures on what economy people are getting.

I had no idea the diesel Landy's were so cheap to run !

Cool thanks DK. Yeah i do like that rig anybody know who's it is or anything abou it ?

Right o, cheers for the clarification. The model utes I have been looking at are around the 95 - 96 model, thus making them the 300 Tdi engine. Is this engine just a touch more refined then the 200Tdi and got electronics ie: you can chip it ? Any other differences ? Have been looking on the MR Autom...

you are a bloody legend !

Does anyone have a link to a good site that sells bonnet struts ? The local bloke wants $140 for 2 GU Patrol struts and it sounds a little pricey to me.


Cheers.

I know the original post date as i started the thread! Thanks BundyRumandCoke you have just changed my opinion and influenced me into getting the Hella Rallye 4000 's.

Cheers mate !

So do the Roo Lite 220's unscrew at the body like the light forces too ?

If you put the anti theft nuts on the 240's does that stop the stealing problem or does the whole light face unscrew off the body ?

Thanks Petes. Your a bloody champion ! The more i find out the more i like these rigs. Do you have a defender yourself ? Why is it that you dont see many of these utes out and about ?

Hey all, I am thinking of crossing codes and doing something different from the Nissan, Toyota field and building a tuff Single cab Defender ute. I openly admit i know sweet Fark All about them. The only time i have ever worked on them was to do a few alloy repairs when i was a panel beater. So here...

Maybe a silly question, but how do you calculate your economy if you have larger tyres and have not calibrated your speedo ? For example, my ute came stock with 30's or 31's now it runs 35's.

Just wondering what every one's opinions are on any economical 4x4. I know the new CRD's are returning great figures but do you know of any other rigs that are not too thirsty yet capable ? I understand that a modified rig will drink more (i have a patrol 4.2TD with lift, tyres, barwork etc.) but am...

So how did you go with your search ?

Find anyone to do it and get a rough price ?

Not sure mate, just seen them on the website and thought it was there own range.

Has anyone tried either of these brands of leaf springs ?

Im looking at the comfort/light duty packs for a better ride on the road, and before anyone says "take a few leafs out" - the leafs i have are extra heavy duty and there not designed to ever be comfortable !

Dont forget that leafs have drum brakes and coils have disk's too. Mud4b have you done a coil conversion thats been engineered and a daily driver or mostly comp style stuff ? I have looked into it too, but the thing that stopped me was the paperwork. If your staying in the one state it's fine. Howev...