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by mach289
Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:36 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Aerial 1990 80 series removal
Replies: 0
Views: 195

Aerial 1990 80 series removal

Whats the best way to remove these to repair them. I can see it through the access hole but there is all this other b/s in the way of it.
by mach289
Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series Auto to Manual
Replies: 3
Views: 181

80 series Auto to Manual

Because Sahara manuals are had to come by.
Like I said in the start of the thread its proberly not worth the effort
by mach289
Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:01 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series Auto to Manual
Replies: 3
Views: 181

80 series Auto to Manual

Has any body done or know any thing about converting an auto sahara to a manual.
Or is this job just not worth the effort. about 1990 model.
by mach289
Fri Dec 16, 2005 6:47 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: rebalancing a tail shaft
Replies: 5
Views: 329

uni

how do you tell that your uni is warn out?
is it just by moving the drive shaft around to see how much play you have in it?
i have two piece drive shaft.
by mach289
Sun Dec 04, 2005 7:02 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 97 hilux gear stick/body lift
Replies: 2
Views: 273

97 hilux gear stick/body lift

thanks
grassyknoll
looks like some good info
by mach289
Sat Dec 03, 2005 3:41 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 97 hilux gear stick/body lift
Replies: 2
Views: 273

97 hilux gear stick/body lift

I have a 1997 hilux diesel dual cab. When doing a body lift is there a lot of work when it comes to bending the gear stick(s).
can any one tell me if there is a step by step on this forum to doing a body lift on a hilux?
by mach289
Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:02 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Sick of the price of diesel !
Replies: 58
Views: 1755

make bio-diesel

thats it i have to start chasing up making bio diesel

there would have to be someone on here that could make a dollar or two building the set up

www.tasmanenergy.com/bio-diesel.htmtmm
by mach289
Tue Mar 29, 2005 10:17 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Sick of the price of diesel !
Replies: 58
Views: 1755

cost

who is it that gets the big rebate or what ever it is on diesel? is it farmers or truckies or transport companies that get it .
by mach289
Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Sick of the price of diesel !
Replies: 58
Views: 1755

and even if you make your own biodiesel you are supposed to pay tax on it did you know that Mr Diesel invented his engine to run on peanut oil? Its so much of a big brother thing . What would happen to the oil companies if we changed to peanut oil. Did you know that Mr Rudolph Diesel's body was ...
by mach289
Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Sick of the price of diesel !
Replies: 58
Views: 1755

bio diesel

m Above is a site that i found to be good and one that i bought a book from. I never did get to make bio diesel. In Wollongong i have seen diesel up to $1.20 AS drop Bear said it is a little hard to find methanol, but last time i looked into the idea i did find some one in the phone book ( dont know ...
by mach289
Sun Mar 27, 2005 12:27 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux independent/live axle what year & engines
Replies: 7
Views: 2533

Hilux independent/live axle what year

OK
thanks
sounds good to me .
what about the engine choices from about 85 on ?
by mach289
Sat Mar 26, 2005 9:49 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux independent/live axle what year & engines
Replies: 7
Views: 2533

Hilux independent/live axle what year & engines

Was just wondering what year they went from live axle to independent front end.
On the standard and the SR5
by mach289
Thu Mar 24, 2005 10:30 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: petrol to diesel
Replies: 1
Views: 114

petrol to diesel

is it a big job to change a 4cyl petrol to a 4 cyl diesel? (hilux)
or is it just not worth the trouble and cost.
I'm thinking you would be best to buy a diesel from start.
by mach289
Fri Nov 05, 2004 8:13 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Manell Motors open day (SYD)
Replies: 5
Views: 250

anyone know what time it starts & finishes?
by mach289
Thu Nov 04, 2004 1:13 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Mud Tyres
Replies: 14
Views: 324

Re: fdgsdf

they are 38" tyres for 16" rims (from the army ASLAVS, i think) I will second what SiKiD_01 says. I have seen new tyres for ASLAVS. At the time I was eyeing them for my 4wd but was told some thing about not being able to run them with out the big rubber inners. I maybe right or i maybe wrong. As ...
by mach289
Tue Nov 02, 2004 10:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Maxxis 315 m/t for $275 a piece
Replies: 11
Views: 350

92shorty wrote:i've just bought a set of Buckshot Maxxis Mudders 315x75x16 for $235 each. Only a mud tyre, but very quiet. My set of cooper ST are noisier. So far, so good!!


How do you find your cooper st in mud, on rocks & on the road.
Would you recommend them?
by mach289
Tue Nov 02, 2004 9:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: heavy duty gas ironman shocks
Replies: 2
Views: 145

shocks

by mach289
Fri Oct 29, 2004 5:00 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: heavy duty gas ironman shocks
Replies: 2
Views: 145

heavy duty gas ironman shocks

SHOCKERS HEAVY DUTY GAS IRONMAN

Does any one know anything about these. any good or just average?
by mach289
Thu Sep 30, 2004 11:56 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Best bang for buck all terrain?
Replies: 23
Views: 542

any body ever tried the cooper sure tracs?
the ones half way between the A/T & muds
any good?
by mach289
Tue Aug 03, 2004 12:07 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: tyres
Replies: 12
Views: 549

Just wanted to know if any one has ever run cooper sure tracs.
Any good?

If not how do the radial claws handle on the black stuff?
:)
by mach289
Wed Jul 28, 2004 12:25 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Bodylift longevity
Replies: 23
Views: 1164

LilBlkDuck

Just checked out your site, very good.
Its just a matter of time and i will give it a go.
How long does it take to do. I was thinking 1-2 days, to play it safe.
by mach289
Sat Jul 24, 2004 10:27 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Bodylift longevity
Replies: 23
Views: 1164

Birlo
Whats the name of this plastic? Will the engineers be happy with it.
What about the bolts whats the grade needed.
I just dont want to void my insurance.
by mach289
Sat Jul 24, 2004 10:24 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Bodylift longevity
Replies: 23
Views: 1164

Birlo
Whats the name of this plastic? Will the engineers be happy with it.
What about the bolts whats the grade needed.
I just dont want to void my insurance.
by mach289
Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:07 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: hilux overdrives
Replies: 1
Views: 170

you could try this company.

TOYOTA & LAND ROVER SPECIALISTS
4X4 TRANSMISSIONS
(08) 82666288
by mach289
Thu Jul 22, 2004 8:08 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Bodylift longevity
Replies: 23
Views: 1164

That would be great as I have spoken to some work shops and they are talking over $1000 to do a body lift.
thanks
by mach289
Tue Jul 20, 2004 10:57 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Bodylift longevity
Replies: 23
Views: 1164

LilBlkDuck

would you be able to give me more info on the body life u did as i want to go that way with my 105 series

Thanks
by mach289
Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:13 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Tyres Sizes
Replies: 10
Views: 637

Rob
thanks for the info
Mach
by mach289
Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:33 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Tyres Sizes
Replies: 10
Views: 637

did you do the lift ya self or who did it?
What type of springs & shocks, & did u use a camber adjustment plates?
What did it cost

Mach
by mach289
Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:30 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Tyres Sizes
Replies: 10
Views: 637

did you do the lift ya self or who did it?
What type of springs & shocks, & did u use a camber adjustment plates?
What did it cost

Mach
by mach289
Tue Jun 01, 2004 12:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: tyres
Replies: 12
Views: 549

thanks to all. will start looking around for prices.