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by custom hauler
Tue May 03, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: R150 to 3RZ? Bellhousing??
Replies: 15
Views: 871

Re: R150 to 3RZ? Bellhousing??

the laser cut adaptor plate is the right length for my 1jz/r151 combo and the 1jz use the same auto gearbox as a 3rz. so im asuming they would be quite similar. but if u do run into trouble and the input shaft for the box is to long u can have in machined down. and if its 2 short there are a few ...
by custom hauler
Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: R150 to 3RZ? Bellhousing??
Replies: 15
Views: 871

Re: R150 to 3RZ? Bellhousing??

yer the current shape 2.7 works a treat. they cum out with a r150 n the 2wd veriaty standard. if u have a look at the blocks aswell ull find that a 2trfe is just a 3rzfe with a different head and the accesories bolted on in a different pattern. they did this 2 try and improove emission conrol.

if ...
by custom hauler
Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: coils vs coilovers
Replies: 0
Views: 222

coils vs coilovers

hey guys just about to do a solid front end in my 4runner.

ive got a set of coils and hats n wat not but need long travel shocks.

was wondering should i just go all out n get a set of long travel coilovers of keep springs and shocks

keep in mind i want it road registered ......

cheers sam
by custom hauler
Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4runner rear flex and diff swap
Replies: 7
Views: 398

Re: 4runner rear flex and diff swap

thanx for the feed back guys

Struth; i think ill be sticking to the 80's front because i like the idea of having the same size centres front and rear. i think i can get the to wheel tracks to be close buy running different offset wheels from front to rear. i know the 60's is a stronger diff due to ...
by custom hauler
Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4runner rear flex and diff swap
Replies: 7
Views: 398

4runner rear flex and diff swap

hey guys ive just recently bought myself a yota. been on this site a while and previously owned a range rover. but dw ive woken up to myself and bought a real truck lol

ok wat i bought is a 1989 2door 4runner sport. this sgape was mainly a 4door model but i managed to get a 2door at a good price ...
by custom hauler
Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Changing diffs in 2 door Classic...
Replies: 17
Views: 1520

Re: Changing diffs in 2 door Classic...

hey mate if your upgrading your diffs and still have front and rear lockers. r u willing to part with them?

i have standard axels and diff centres spare if u want to keep your truck rolling...

cheers sam
by custom hauler
Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: rover vs buick motor
Replies: 11
Views: 1049

rover vs buick motor

hey guys pretty new to the rover seen but am loving every minuite of it
by far the most enjoyable car ive eva owned.

ive run into a problem but. because ive been brought up around hot rodders and drag racers im kinda addicted to power as well

and lets face it the lil 3.5 twin carb 8 lacks quite ...
by custom hauler
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:34 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: front end flex
Replies: 5
Views: 818

Re: front end flex

hey mate sorry ive been on holidays the past few weeks. im not exactly sure wat the spring rates are as they where in the truck when i bought it.

if i start running 160 lb springs and they are softer than the rears. isnt that just gunna put the car out of balance the other way then what it is now ...
by custom hauler
Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: front end flex
Replies: 5
Views: 818

front end flex

hey guys i want to achieve more front end flex in my 2door rangie

so far it has a 2 inch suspention lift and a 2 inch body

ive been playin on a like gradualy retaining wall out the front of my place and when i drive the rear wheel up the car stays level and the articulates perfectly
but when i ...
by custom hauler
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: 82 Rangie. What mods for 36's or 37's
Replies: 18
Views: 2338

Re: 82 Rangie. What mods for 36's or 37's

where bouts u located champ and is it all maxi gear???
couldn't you google Mirboo North? ;) Its an early maxi 28 spline locker, axles and flanges are maxi aswell, had f all work, car ran stock tyres and an isuzu, so not flogged to death :)

ahh sorry mate didnt see that in the corner of the ...
by custom hauler
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:14 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: 82 Rangie. What mods for 36's or 37's
Replies: 18
Views: 2338

Re: 82 Rangie. What mods for 36's or 37's

where bouts u located champ and is it all maxi gear???
by custom hauler
Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: 82 Rangie. What mods for 36's or 37's
Replies: 18
Views: 2338

Re: 82 Rangie. What mods for 36's or 37's

i would be interested in buying both entire diff housings complete with lockers and axels off u if thats the case
cheers sam
by custom hauler
Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:12 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: springs
Replies: 5
Views: 504

Re: springs

yer im pretty keen on goin a 4 inch spring coz i got castor correction bushes :D lol and the rear end i can sort out. any issues with being unstable at all???
cheers sam
by custom hauler
Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:13 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: springs
Replies: 5
Views: 504

springs

hey guys just lookin at doin a bigger lift on my 2door. its got a 2 inch body and a 2 inch spring in it already
im lookin at bumpin it up 2 a 4 inch spring. im having trouble desiding wat springs to choose whether it be lovells or dobinson springs. wat experianced have u guys had. and also it there ...
by custom hauler
Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: body lift
Replies: 2
Views: 219

body lift

hey guys just lookin at doin a body lift in the new shape lux for a mate
its a turbo diesel extra cab
was just wonderin if its as simple as the old shape. just lift the body and extend brake lines?????
or is there other bits i needa look out for ( wiring harnessess?? sensors of any sort??? )

cheers ...
by custom hauler
Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:12 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3RZ running very poor??
Replies: 5
Views: 430

Re: 3RZ running very poor??

hey people, i have a hilux.
it doesnt run very smooth. it like it has a VERY lumpy cam.

i just changed the alternator and has a new battery, so there rulled out. i just recharged the battery today as it was a little low. chucked it back in and it ran normal for 5-8mins before it went back to the ...
by custom hauler
Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: motor swap
Replies: 2
Views: 515

motor swap

hey boys im new to the rangie sceen
my quirie is if the 4.4L leyland p76 motor bolts directly in place of the original 3.5L carby job thats standard?????
ive heard its a strait swap but thought i'd ask to be safe???
cheers sam
by custom hauler
Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: is this rare?
Replies: 6
Views: 899

rangie ute

yer maybe a custom job but if it is its perfect coz its not like the backs just been hacked off with a tray, its still has the original body lines the whole length of the car and the tailgate opens from the outside :S its realy unique. got a full removable top with a standard rollbar in it. its ...
by custom hauler
Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: is this rare?
Replies: 6
Views: 899

is this rare?

hey boys i know u guys are nuts bout rovers so i figured u would be the best to ask. ive found an old rangie in a mates padock at his new house
its a 78 model v8 2door but ive neva seen one thats a factory convertable ute.......well im asuming its factory coz if sumones changed it they did a ...