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by Ben-e-boy
Sun Apr 06, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Ranger 3.2L reviews
Replies: 5
Views: 2383

Re: Ranger 3.2L reviews

We have a 3.2 bt50 dual cab with a pod at work (electicians) The gearbox failed at 63k, it has 70k on it now. Last week It wouldnt select low range and it took a while for the diff lock (factory) to release. I like the motor and 6 speed combo though, alot. It makes good power and torque and is quite ...
by Ben-e-boy
Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:36 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tuff Truck 2014 :-)
Replies: 116
Views: 20234

Re: Tuff Truck 2014 :-)

AFeral wrote:Finally got my act together and heading down for Tuff Truck. See you all Friday morning.
Feral
You and me both, I should be there by midday-early afternoon
by Ben-e-boy
Wed Feb 05, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 Question for the Turbo Gods :-)
Replies: 21
Views: 2135

Re: TD42 Question for the Turbo Gods :-)

ben, this is the thread which discusses harmonics. A very good thread too, not that I have managed to read the whole thing yet http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/engine-drivetrain-55/223-71-killerwasps-goal-83217/index12.html#post1669825" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Cheers mate.
by Ben-e-boy
Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Buggy
Topic: Shock tech and picking something suitable
Replies: 15
Views: 3784

Re: Shock tech and picking something suitable

joshy wrote:They look pretty suitable :armsup:
The shocks do aswell :armsup:
by Ben-e-boy
Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 Question for the Turbo Gods :-)
Replies: 21
Views: 2135

Re: TD42 Question for the Turbo Gods :-)

really good thread about that on patrol4x4 where oldmav actually measured the harmonics and the effects different weight crank had. it not the torsional load so much as it is the harmonics I believe and removing a bit of weight out of the clutch brings that harmonic point down further into the ...
by Ben-e-boy
Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 Question for the Turbo Gods :-)
Replies: 21
Views: 2135

Re: TD42 Question for the Turbo Gods :-)

Hey mate. I have a 96 black top, which has been turbo'd and intercooled, it current has 180kw and 759Nm torque with a gtx3071r, If you can get factory turbo engine parts that will be the go. For reasons already stated in this thread, My old turbo was a td05h 16g from the off the shelf DTS kit, I ...
by Ben-e-boy
Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 3 and 4 link calculator help.
Replies: 2
Views: 622

Re: 3 and 4 link calculator help.

Here is the other graph
4 link stock arm calc.png
by Ben-e-boy
Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:00 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 3 and 4 link calculator help.
Replies: 2
Views: 622

3 and 4 link calculator help.

G'day. Recently I downloaded the 3 and 4 link calculators, and to help me navigate my way around it I started off putting in the figures from my patrol to see an on paper difference between the stock lower control arms and the long arm kit. I have done it in the 3 link calculator so I could include ...
by Ben-e-boy
Fri Dec 27, 2013 5:50 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Profender Coil overs???
Replies: 30
Views: 3955

Re: Profender Coil overs???

Save and read these, great info http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/coilovers/Part_1/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/coilovers/Part_2/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Mark. Thanks alot for these links. They are gold. I've ...
by Ben-e-boy
Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Profender Coil overs???
Replies: 30
Views: 3955

Re: Profender Coil overs???

Thanks for the replies guys
by Ben-e-boy
Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:49 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Profender Coil overs???
Replies: 30
Views: 3955

Re: Profender Coil overs???

How about captivating the coils at each end, ie bolting them to the spring mounts. If I did that to an off the shelf coil would it be possible to stretch it beyond its capabilities? I have some old 2 inch king spring that came with the ute, next time I am down your way we could stretch them until ...
by Ben-e-boy
Wed Dec 04, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Profender Coil overs???
Replies: 30
Views: 3955

Re: Profender Coil overs???

Thanks for the replies guys. Never used them, never run them. Seen guys run and TRY tune them. I'd buy FOX or KINGS. Coming from some one that drives and thinks the world of a Leaf Sprung Patrol... What Ben is trying to say here is "I wish I had of built something else but now I am so far into my ...
by Ben-e-boy
Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Profender Coil overs???
Replies: 30
Views: 3955

Re: Profender Coil overs???

Never used them, never run them. Seen guys run and TRY tune them. I'd buy FOX or KINGS. Cheers. I already have King smoothies and I would love to stay with the kings, but Ihad a bit of a saga getting them and after sales service is ordinary. At least with the profenders I am close to superior for ...
by Ben-e-boy
Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Profender Coil overs???
Replies: 30
Views: 3955

Profender Coil overs???

G'day,

Just wondering if anyone has, or know someone who has used profender coilovers? and how the rate.

Cheers
Benny