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by Ice
Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Surface Rust on Cromo Axles
Replies: 10
Views: 2759

Re: Surface Rust on Cromo Axles

brando4x4 wrote:Just scotchbrite them to clean the surface rust off
On the money here!
by Ice
Tue May 06, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cutting Alloy profiles
Replies: 11
Views: 2702

Re: Cutting Alloy profiles

and a blade for non ferrous :)
by Ice
Mon May 05, 2014 9:06 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Coldsaw or bandsaw for home fab work
Replies: 18
Views: 4521

Re: Coldsaw or bandsaw for home fab work

i use them all for different things, drop saw with a metal cutting blade is really nice for tube and quieter than the abrasive drop saw a bandsaw for cutting metal is kinda a bit big for a garage setup though, i have a smaller one i use for cardboard templates and wood, the old horizontal bandsaw ...
by Ice
Sun May 04, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Coldsaw or bandsaw for home fab work
Replies: 18
Views: 4521

Re: Coldsaw or bandsaw for home fab work

sht50 wrote:Which one do you recommend for home use? Would you recommend one over another?
ive got both
by Ice
Sun May 04, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Need a interstate tow for my 80s
Replies: 10
Views: 2275

Re: Need a interstate tow for my 80s

have sent you a pm
by Ice
Sun May 04, 2014 9:18 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Need a interstate tow for my 80s
Replies: 10
Views: 2275

Re: Need a interstate tow for my 80s

up and back id burn over 500 litres of dinosaurs... give you an idea of fuel alone in a truck with 6.5 meter tray
by Ice
Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tuff Truck 2014 :-)
Replies: 116
Views: 26951

Re: Tuff Truck 2014 :-)

There were a few choice words said when it fired up without hassle in the driveway yes lol Guessing it's computer related we spent most of sat arvo/night chasing wires around looking for a broken or loose connection and double checking all the obvious things, now it's home and can't fault it lol ...
by Ice
Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tuff Truck 2014 :-)
Replies: 116
Views: 26951

Re: Tuff Truck 2014 :-)

bushy555 wrote:Results:


1 1207 - Just Customs
2 1069 - OPW
3 998 - Team Barzook
4 996 - Roadrunner Offroad
5 947 - Bridgestone offroad
6 924 - Team massojet
7 921 - Team Blitz
8 902 - Thorpe motorsport
9 890 - rock racing
10 884 - locked n load

fixed scores
by Ice
Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: recommendations on chassis hight for crawler?
Replies: 4
Views: 1341

Re: recommendations on chassis hight for crawler?

and here i was just adding 4 inches of clearance to everything :P
by Ice
Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: help, triangulated 4 link with portals
Replies: 7
Views: 1636

Re: help, triangulated 4 link with portals

hi Lawri, have just gone through this with my tuff truck build, i should post up some pics some time, theres lots of info on pirate do some google searching link material and mounts will also come in to play and how you can package the lot as well. grab the 4 link calculator and put some numbers in ...
by Ice
Sun Dec 29, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Woodpecker Challenge (sorra site) nsw june long weekend.
Replies: 75
Views: 17619

Re: Woodpecker Challenge (sorra site) nsw june long weekend.

Rego for outlaw class ? maybe rethink that one guys
by Ice
Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tuff Truck 2013 - Results...
Replies: 446
Views: 80805

Re: Tuff Truck 2013> Rules Update

3.8BUNDY wrote:
Bentzook wrote:that`ll make next years field be of 20 entrants or less. Good luck with that.
Don't you hate it when stuff comes back to haunt you?

lol 73

(edit update:) over 80 now :popcorn:
by Ice
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CCDA external roll cage rules
Replies: 165
Views: 33106

Re: CCDA external roll cage rules

Guys just a general comment, These rules are minimum spec for your safety and those around you. yes they are being enforced so we all have the chance to continue doing this in the future. If you would like to argue on whats stronger or not perhaps look into doing a double degree on mech engineering ...
by Ice
Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:03 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CCDA external roll cage rules
Replies: 165
Views: 33106

Re: CCDA external roll cage rules

dave your obviously here to make friends again...
by Ice
Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1fzfe to th400 has anyone done it
Replies: 4
Views: 960

Re: 1fzfe to th400 has anyone done it

ask for a 1fz adaptor to fit your holden v8 ute :)
by Ice
Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 12ht to 80 gearbox
Replies: 12
Views: 1652

Re: 12ht to 80 gearbox

why not use the a440 ?
by Ice
Wed May 29, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Buggy Frames. Whats hot, whats not.
Replies: 47
Views: 5881

Re: Buggy Frames. Whats hot, whats not.

wow 3d printing has progressed, first it was guns and now buggies :D
by Ice
Tue May 14, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ80 Fuses?
Replies: 4
Views: 699

Re: FJ80 Fuses?

ah thats it, went in my sahara windows and electric seats at same time had a bit to much draw on it
by Ice
Mon May 13, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ80 Fuses?
Replies: 4
Views: 699

Re: FJ80 Fuses?

try the radio fuse or cig lighter from memory, also does electric seats
by Ice
Sat May 04, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series in america
Replies: 8
Views: 1102

Re: 80 series in america

evanstaniland wrote:
Or go thru an oz company that has a great reputation like locktup4x4.com.au
best idea there, nothing beats local support, its a long way across the pond if something isnt right :armsup:
by Ice
Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hzj80 transfer into a fzj80
Replies: 9
Views: 1230

Re: hzj80 transfer into a fzj80

yes, later models had a different center diff lock from memory
by Ice
Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HELP- 1992 80 Series Auto 4.0 ltr EFI
Replies: 12
Views: 1066

Re: HELP- 1992 80 Series Auto 4.0 ltr EFI

look around i paid very little for a 1fz gxl which became a chassis donation for my Tuff truck in the end... it seriously was way to good to wreck Don't suppose you ended up with the drum brake 80 series rear end laying around cluttering up the place? Just that I'm chasing one... Sorry no those ...
by Ice
Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HELP- 1992 80 Series Auto 4.0 ltr EFI
Replies: 12
Views: 1066

Re: HELP- 1992 80 Series Auto 4.0 ltr EFI

look around i paid very little for a 1fz gxl which became a chassis donation for my Tuff truck in the end... it seriously was way to good to wreck
by Ice
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HELP- 1992 80 Series Auto 4.0 ltr EFI
Replies: 12
Views: 1066

Re: HELP- 1992 80 Series Auto 4.0 ltr EFI

it will have the old 3f injected motor in it, you should drive one with the newer 1fz motor in it before you buy
by Ice
Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tuff Truck 2013 - Results...
Replies: 446
Views: 80805

Re: Tuff Truck 2013 - Update - Run Order 5/3/2013

TWISTY wrote:
evanstaniland wrote:Should get heavy metal concepts over from the states to make a decent DVD!
That would be cool!!!! :armsup:
x ten bazillion boggety!
by Ice
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:45 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tuff Truck 2013 - Results...
Replies: 446
Views: 80805

Re: Tuff Truck 2013 - Update - Run Order 5/3/2013

stilivn wrote:
Ice wrote:
Collie14 wrote:only certain trucks get the video time so it does not matter 2 all the smaller trucks
Had plenty of footage of mine last year, and its not a big truck
They were prob just shooting the manitou, you just happened to be hanging from it :finger:
Not as much as some :)
by Ice
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tuff Truck 2013 - Results...
Replies: 446
Views: 80805

Re: Tuff Truck 2013 - Update - Run Order 5/3/2013

Collie14 wrote:only certain trucks get the video time so it does not matter 2 all the smaller trucks
Had plenty of footage of mine last year, and its not a big truck
by Ice
Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:12 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Rockpecker 2013 - 3rd to 5th May 2013
Replies: 50
Views: 8149

Re: Rockpecker 2013 - 3rd to 5th May 2013

MogLux wrote:if you didnt have to be part of a club id bring my new POS..

x2
by Ice
Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Willowglen Challenge 2013
Replies: 83
Views: 16205

Re: Willowglen Challenge 2013

x bogetty.. just do it guys
by Ice
Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 9in vs 14bolt
Replies: 31
Views: 3316

Re: 9in vs 14bolt

i possibly may part with my 14bolt disc rear.... give me a yell in a few weeks