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by ditchwitch
Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:23 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series rear indicators?
Replies: 4
Views: 388

Re: 80 series rear indicators?

thanks for the help i seen the 3 screws and removed them the tail light didn't want to move so i figured thye were just for the surround once the tail light was removed, and figured that i needed to get to it from the inside, :idea:

all sorted there were know bulbs in the blinker sockets ...
by ditchwitch
Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series rear indicators?
Replies: 4
Views: 388

80 series rear indicators?

G'day all,

This may seem like an odd question, but can anyone tell me if the indicators in the standard taillights of an 80's should work?
mine don't, i have a full drw system and can't easly remove the panels to look for wires, bulbs etc

thanks in advance
by ditchwitch
Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ/ GU Genuine manual locking hubs
Replies: 10
Views: 823

Re: GQ/ GU Genuine manual locking hubs

i have been told the uto locking habs are stronger then the manual true or false? the afermarket items are not worth buying i was told the more expensive asv hub is the best of them though but not as strong as gen nissan hubs

noosa 4x4 wreckers had a pair of 2nd hand manual hubs for $170
as did ...
by ditchwitch
Mon Sep 06, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU auto locking hubs
Replies: 6
Views: 2094

Re: GU auto locking hubs

G'day all, i'm looking at free wheeling hubs for a gu any feedback on what brands is good bad etc? cheers
by ditchwitch
Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:32 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Supercheap Winch
Replies: 16
Views: 1383

I didn't see anything about Black Rat. It is branded Rydge Ryder, same as their recovery gear. Made by who knows...

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/12v-Electric-Winch-Catalogue-Special.aspx?pid=cs219721#details

Made by "NOT LIVE LONG WINCH COMPANY" , but who knows some of ...
by ditchwitch
Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:59 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cooper st's and stt's prices?
Replies: 34
Views: 1524

don't be fooled matt just because you pay more doesn't mean you get better servive, bob jane tyres prove that, or the get a good price means bad after sales servive!

i don't expect anyone to loss money on a sale! just what to get a good deal for myself!
by ditchwitch
Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: aquaphobic 80 series cruiser
Replies: 9
Views: 518

that's really all it can betest with a hose and motor running
by ditchwitch
Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cooper st's and stt's prices?
Replies: 34
Views: 1524

I have a friend (yes, honestly - stop laughing) with his own business in sales training.

He did some work with the dealers representing a leading Japansese bike manufacturer. A common complaint they all had was customers playing them off against each other, so that any sales were being made at ...
by ditchwitch
Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:16 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cooper st's and stt's prices?
Replies: 34
Views: 1524

The term is resale price maintenance. Here's a quote from the ACCC website.

Resale price maintenance (supplier controlled prices)

Suppliers may try to impose a resale price to maintain brand positioning or to give resellers attractive profit margins.

Any arrangement between a supplier and a ...
by ditchwitch
Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:03 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cooper st's and stt's prices?
Replies: 34
Views: 1524

sounds a little anti competitive almost illegal (price fixing)

How? The prices are set by Exclusive Tyre Distributors not the tyre shops. It's exactly the same as what Aldi does with thier stores, same prices across Australia. If the shops don't want to sell for the set price they don't have to ...
by ditchwitch
Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cooper st's and stt's prices?
Replies: 34
Views: 1524

Re: cooper st's and stt's prices?

g'day all i'm looking to buy a set of tyres, i like the cooper ST'S and the STT'S i'm being given the shaft on price ATM!

so can anyone tell me what a good price is for them? pm is fine

size is 285/75/16 and i've been quoted $348 ea for 5 :roll:

cheers

Coopers should be the same price across ...
by ditchwitch
Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cooper st's and stt's prices?
Replies: 34
Views: 1524

sounds a little anti competitive almost illegal (price fixing)
by ditchwitch
Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cooper st's and stt's prices?
Replies: 34
Views: 1524

cooper st's and stt's prices?

g'day all i'm looking to buy a set of tyres, i like the cooper ST'S and the STT'S i'm being given the shaft on price ATM!

so can anyone tell me what a good price is for them? pm is fine

size is 285/75/16 and i've been quoted $348 ea for 5 :roll:

cheers
by ditchwitch
Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: newbie 80 series question
Replies: 10
Views: 834

i'd like to know if they fit aswell, i have a late 92 with 16" wheel and a/t tyres, i'd like to have a second set of 15"s with muddies more rubber side wall = better grip/give+ $55 a rim new and 15" tyres are cheaper too! don't know why?
by ditchwitch
Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: hzj80 series mundrell bend exhaust?
Replies: 9
Views: 324

badger wrote:the ones off ebay for $420 are great quality and fit very well, all tucked up out of the way too
I have it booked in monday for a full 2'5" system from extractors back with a hi-flo muffler can under $400 fitted with stainless steel tip :D
by ditchwitch
Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: hzj80 series mundrell bend exhaust?
Replies: 9
Views: 324

i already got lukey extractors on it! i think there's some funny bussiness going on as i have 1 quote for under $500 to do the job in 2.5" mundrell
and 3 for over $800 1 close to $1000????

did you notice a differance after having it done? more power? better fuel ?? cheers
by ditchwitch
Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: hzj80 series mundrell bend exhaust?
Replies: 9
Views: 324

hzj80 series mundrell bend exhaust?

G'day all, just woundering if anyone's had one fitted lately? what soet of $$$ for it? had been quote over $800 for one from extractors back :? cheers
by ditchwitch
Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tough Dog suspension and shocks?
Replies: 15
Views: 765

i got my new suspension set up!!! i went for king 2" h/d plus springs front and rear, with efs elite shocks and steer damp, i am very happy with th hight/ look and feel of the ride, got them all at a good price thanks to some shopping around and info from efs, i was thinking of going for the extreme ...
by ditchwitch
Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bilstein shocks?
Replies: 12
Views: 521

thanks :D
by ditchwitch
Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bilstein shocks?
Replies: 12
Views: 521

love my billies!

got 5125's on the front and 5150's in the back. both with 10" stroke.

firm on road but flex to the bump stop when wheeling.. very predictable... love em and got them thru lockted up when the dollar was good. think i was paid around $125/each for the 5125's and about $145/each for ...
by ditchwitch
Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bilstein shocks?
Replies: 12
Views: 521

joel HJ60 wrote:Fitted them to my 60. Made a fair bit of difference, but my old shocks were dead dead.


They seem to improve ride quality.
what sort of $$ did you pay for them?
by ditchwitch
Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bilstein shocks?
Replies: 12
Views: 521

Bilstein shocks?

woundering who's running bilstein shocks? what are they like, any common issues etc looking at fitting them to a 80 series with katbar swing away draws and a roof rack! cheers
by ditchwitch
Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tough Dog suspension and shocks?
Replies: 15
Views: 765

TD use king springs, the shocks are all imported from various developing countries and the adjustable shock on TD or rancho is a wank an a waste of time and money, if you must get a big ralph shocky

As most everyone else has told you ther are other and better options. Lovells are one of the if not ...
by ditchwitch
Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tough Dog suspension and shocks?
Replies: 15
Views: 765

i currently have king springs 2" lift with made in brazil oz something shocks :lol: i've only recently brought it, it's a 92 80 series wagon from what i've found out sofar it should sit at 800mm in the front and 810 t0 815 in the rear, (measured from the outter edge of the rim at the bottom)

mines ...
by ditchwitch
Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tough Dog suspension and shocks?
Replies: 15
Views: 765

thanks for the reply's guys but what i'm after is info from people that have or have had tough dog suspension and there feed back on what there gears is like, good or bad etc, :lol:


then you need to click on the link I supplied in my first reply ;)

after you have done that ring Zordo or Shane ...
by ditchwitch
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tough Dog suspension and shocks?
Replies: 15
Views: 765

Got 3" tough dogs on my 105 with air bag rears.

I can't compare it it others, but it's great on outback / dirt roads. Very comfy and handles beautifully.

Hardcore off road.........no idea. Seems OK. My 105's set up for outback touring.

G'day Barnsey, how long have you had it done/ how many k ...
by ditchwitch
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tough Dog suspension and shocks?
Replies: 15
Views: 765

thanks for the reply's guys but what i'm after is info from people that have or have had tough dog suspension and there feed back on what there gears is like, good or bad etc, :lol:

as for lovells and koni's etc i have a pretty budget and need to work within that and get what i need and what will ...
by ditchwitch
Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tough Dog suspension and shocks?
Replies: 15
Views: 765

Tough Dog suspension and shocks?

G'day all, just woundering how many people here are using tough dog suspension and shockies? and what they think of them? :?:

i'm thinking of upgrading the suspension in my 80 series and i'm thinking of using tough dog, :!: so if there's anyone here in the know please pm me some prices for shocks ...
by ditchwitch
Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80series LSD?
Replies: 2
Views: 278

80series LSD?

hi all i just got a 92 80 series with LSD rear diff, :bad-words: it sometimes seems to kick in when reversing only! have had a few people they are useless and to get a locker instead, so what 's the go with them can they be moded/ repaired? is it worth it or just get a locker and be done with it ...
by ditchwitch
Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: ironman winches?
Replies: 0
Views: 90

ironman winches?

look to get a winch have seen the ironman 12000lbs at good $$$ and have been told there a good unit! so has anyone here got 1? have you used it much? and what do you like or dislike about them?

cheers