Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I'm no expert but i own a GU ST Ute and have had 3 Patrol ute's as company cars both ST and DX. The biggest difference between the two is internal cosmetics and a coil rear or leaf rear. ST Ute- All have coil rears, 2 seater (buckets), centre console, carpet floor, power windows, central locking ...

I have a 4.2 TD GU, I have just developed a problem when i turn off the ignition the car still runs on for 1-2 seconds and then shuts down hard, violent and shakes it doesn't matter if the car has been sitting or moving it does the same thing. Can anyone enlighten on the the possible cause as it ...

Hi all, I run a GU ute 42TD Manual with an ARB front bar, lowmount winch with the control box sitting in cutout just below grill the question is can i run 3 Lightforce 240 blitz in the centre section of the bar i'm aware that i would have too drill new holes and the lights will stick out past the ...

With a few simple modifications you can get yours to flex up like this too...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_F7QrR4Ur8

I brought the kit complete second hand off Outer Limits it was a Schwitzer turbo, manifold and all plumbing they do come up from time to time, but just be aware that there are a few turbo's out there for the 2.4lt i was told the manifold is different and wouldn't bolt straight on you can but a ...

I feel dirty, ashamed and violated.............. Sorry guys but i went too the dark side i found a GU turbo 4.2 st ute at the wright price,,,,,,,,,, well a bargin that couldn't be passed up.....

I put a turbo on my 2.8 running 7psi it gave me dynoed 39% more power complete kit cost $700 second hand cheap easy power option.....

Hey all just a quick update, i havn't brought anything yet i put the searching on hold i went over too Thailand for a month just after my last post and just got back so the hunt resumes thanks for all your posts with ideas and opinions it's given me a few thoughts too work on, When i was in Thailand ...

I must admit i do like my Toyota's i am keen on a 79 ute but i just found a Gu 4.2td full coils 260ks for $15 no bling on it just front bar having a look tonight but i'm keep my options open just trying to find a good clean ute that hasn't been thrashed keep you posted.

Yes i have thought about a 79 series but for 20k you will only get a stocky only then have to spend $$$$$ to get all the bling but for that price you can get a fully loaded 75 series winch, lockers, lift etc or Gq with goodies Tuff call....

Hi all i have just got sold my Hilux and i'm looking for a new toy. I am after a tray back Landcruiser or Patrol diesel budget is about 20k.... but have been told 75cruisers arn't best in the bush i am not overly concerned about the ride comfort just more the handling capabilities and given they ...

I don't know if this is the highest but i have a 5.29 front and rears in the shed.

Most of my work is in the high country and i have wound up the front so travel sorry what travel a wheel lifts and it's all over, i has been giving serious consideration about lockers but i don't want too fit them and find it's still struggling on easy tracks i know it will never have the ...

Hi give John a call found his work to be great reasonable prices, he works on a few of the boys trucks and we have never had a problem. Good luck.

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Hi all, I'm currently in a spot i have a 96 hilux extra cab with an ifs front turbo 2.8, lifted and only 31's most of my outings are to the high country and surrounds mostly medium tracks with the odd hard one's thrown in but the problem is i'm finding i am stopping in places where i should be able ...

I fitted a turbo 5k ago running 8psi it has given me 37% more power on the dyno i also thought about fitting a 5l but its not a straight c/o you have to change sump and a few other things. I picked up a turbo of a 2.8 for $700 bucks so it swayed my decision to stay with the 3l cheap power increase ...

I just put a turbo on my 2.8 and new head i didn't worry about the shim just put new head gasket' i'm running a conservative 8psi which keeps Egt down to below 500deg. Before and after dyno gave it a 37% power increase.. NO MORE CHANGING DOWN ALL THE TIME OR MORE TAKING HILLS IN 2ND I CAN NOW KEEP ...

Hi Guys, I run a Hilux 2.8 with a turbo 185kms. Previous to the turbo being i put a new head on as the old one got a little too hot and cracked. The motor had done about 5k with the new head then the hairdryer went on to witch i have been very happy with, it's running a conservative 8psi and EGT is ...

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I just the girl back for doing the same thing, my temp gauge didn't alter but it lost power and ran like a dog after opening the bonnet water was coming out the radiator from seams and cap...... And i was happy to discover it had a cracked head. $$$$$ Not fun. Good luck.