Outer Limits 4x4 Board

how'd the end up getting out mate?

i had the same issue just recently, it was the front wheel bearings.

the theory goes, if your wheel bearing are loose, they can create a whobble in the hub which makes it hard for the brake to clamp.

i'm in the same boat,

was told on the weekend that ultra grey is the go with diffs.

i talked to someone at repco, and they said just as long as it has a high resistance to oils it'll be fine.

http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_Permatex_Ultra_Grey ...

ended up using 316, the old man got it for me pretty cheap, and they threw in a 45* SS bend for me.

i was abit rushed to get it all done for my labour day weekend trip to the high country.
there are a few things that i want to change when i've got some time;
-replace top bend to rubber
-weld mounts ...

still sorting out what i'm going to do about braket on the a-piller.. anyone got any photos?

hey mate how u doing, i'm a sheetmetal fabricator looking to do a snorkel too but been abit caught up on where the get those rubber bends from sounds like u found them for a good price, i got access to every type of stainless steel tube/pipe that u can think off, 304 will only rust if it's exposed ...

hokey wrote:tubesales in thomastown. guaranteed to have it on the shelf. i've bout 4 snorkels worth from them

what stainless steel do you use for snorkels?

got a quote for 2m of 304 (1.6mm thick) for ~$70.. but read somewhere that 304 can rust

DAMKIA wrote:Goole is your friend...

http://www.atlassteels.com.au/site/page ... ttings.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

yeah gave them a call this afternoon, they will only sell it in 6m lengths..

i'm planning a trip in the vic high country and have decided its time to install a snorkel..

It'll be 4" stainless steel, going on an 80 series (4.5ltr petrol)

just sorting out where i'm going to get parts for it from..

truckline have rubber bends, 45* for $33, 90* for $24

bit stuck on where ...

am currently in the process of replacing the rear pinion oil seal ('96 landcruiser), and am wondering what to replace it with..

are the ones from repco/bursons/etc going to last me aslong as a toyota one? or is it a 'get what you pay for', i'm happy to pay for the extra quality.

also, if anyone ...

$350-400?!?! wtf!

my tubes cost me $30ea fitted and balanced in 31x10.5r15 - not simex tubes though, but they weighed about 2kg each so they were pretty thick i'd imagine.

yeah- i thought it was pretty expensive, he wanted $40 labour (each tyre) to give them a good clean up with a wire brush ...

It's not only air pressure that holds the rim to the tyre; there's also a bead on the rim. AFAIK, 4wds are supposed to run "JJ" rims, which means they have "safety beads" (whatever they are) on both sides of the rim. If your rims are "JJ" then this should be stamped/cast somewhere on the rim. Have ...

are the rims and tyres new?

when tyres and rims are new (shinny and slippery) and run at low pressure i have seen the tyre slip off the rim with out much effort. Is this what is happening to you?


the tyres weren't new when i brought them (second hand, off ebay). but the rims were new. however ...

i currently own a set of 32x9.5r16 ET's, on 16x7 sunny rims. they are under an 80 series with a 2inch lift...

i didnt realise until after i brought them that they only have a load index of 111 (1090kgs), and the tyre placard on the 80 series specifies a load index of no lower than 114 (1180kgs ...

i've got a t-max hand winch, only used it once - to recover a 200 series (was pretty close to rolling over), guess u'd say it was worth its weight?

am looking at this;

http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_16009.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

wondering if it is worth it? i have never done welding before and it looks like an afordable place to start. i've heard welding is a nightmare, and i'm not looking to accomplish ...

G'day guys,

i've got a 80 series, 4.5 petrol that is run on gas almost 100% of the time, (there is always atleast 1/4 of a tank of petrol in the tanks, but it is never 'run' on petrol). the "FUEL TANK" warning light has lit up on my dash, i read the owners manual and it says to take it to the ...

atari4x4 wrote:

who wears a belt with trackies?

well, dont take my word as solid. but you should be able to find a more definate answer if you use google (i find the outers search confusing at the best of times).

however, i thought the reason for upgrading the breaks (and hence the need for bigger rims), was because they upgraded from a 4L to a ...

Gday, just wondering if anybody knows if 35x12.5x15's fit onto an 80 series cruiser?

I know the 16 rims do, but i have no idea about the 15s

Thanks

you'll probably get flamed for not doing a search, but it depends on which year your 80 series was manufactured... pretty sure, that if its after ...

beinthemud wrote:beinthemud
wambat
skips_bigred

and noisy truck.

first club day trip next weekend?

the title just about says it im lookin at joining a club, i've looked at clubs, and am confussed because alot give a very broad spectrum of what there interests are,
im based in greensborough, vic north east
im mostly interested in daily trips pretty hard stuff
with the occasional week end away
and ...

80's_delirious wrote:my POS

impressive mate, what setup do you have? lockers?

Hey Skipper,

How did you go?

You could get away with it for a while, depending on how much the others have been stressed. Overtightening with a rattle gun kills them... Piece of mind is worth a lot to me - I know what I would do and I think you do too.

Cheers

so far i've only replaced one.. i ...

as above, if they have been regularly overtightened (most are) running on only 5 will increase the load on all the others which could be in similar state to the one that snapped.

I lost a front wheel at 80 with no warning on my 80series, was exciting at the time :shock: :shock: and lucky no one ...

snapped one of the six tonight, whilst intalling the muddies (33's) for the weekend..
i was planning on taking it out on sunday, i'm just wondering;

a) is it safe (enough) to head out on 5 studs? (on the rear passenger side)


b) how much time/effort/funds is involved in fixing it? (i'm semi ...

my mum has drivin my 80 series into a carpark that was too low, it banged on the steel bar at the entrance, but she decided to keep going .. almost took the roof racks off on the way out. she doesnt get to drive it anymore.

udm wrote:you using a rattle gun?

i had the same problem last weekend, used the rattle gun out of desperation.. it worked a treat.

Hey guys, I’m new to the 4x4 scene, I recently got the families old 80 series, with the instructions “do what you want with it, but keep it legal”..

So here I am funding a 4x4 project on a students budget (yeah i know, pushing shit up hill). I’ve already purchased a 2” lift kit, and was thinking ...