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by RockhamptonZOOK
Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:29 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Ground Clearance woes
Replies: 4
Views: 474

Yeah, and my tyres are worn down to the wear bar so a new set would probably ad anoth ten mm
by RockhamptonZOOK
Sat Oct 23, 2004 5:49 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Ground Clearance woes
Replies: 4
Views: 474

Ground Clearance woes

I have NG superwagon and according to manual it is supposed to have 215mm gc . Yet when I measure it I only get 195mm under rear diff :cry:


I am running correct size tyres 30" * 9.5' WT??? is going on?

I am running 26psi in rear
by RockhamptonZOOK
Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:13 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Stock Paj height
Replies: 8
Views: 662

30mm body lift.. that would certainly help... what is the ramp over angle on the 3.5 compared to the 3l ?
by RockhamptonZOOK
Wed Oct 13, 2004 4:50 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: suspension lift
Replies: 1
Views: 300

suspension lift

Hi all have previously owned a suzi but bought an ng pajero auto after going going for a ride in a mates (like floating on a cloud!) However the shocks and springs are original (120000k on clock) and am considering replacing them. Can anyone tell me what I will need ie I know I will need 2 coils ...
by RockhamptonZOOK
Sat Sep 18, 2004 8:53 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Opinion...What production 4wd is the strongest?
Replies: 36
Views: 911

Re: Opinion...What production 4wd is the strongest?

I would like to hear everybodys 2cents on what they feel is the strongest production 4wd that you can buy off the shelf in Australia? Strongest in drivetrain, body, and chassis. And would like you also to consider parts availability as an after thought. I know everybody has there likes and dislikes ...
by RockhamptonZOOK
Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:57 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: coil or leaf
Replies: 29
Views: 675

Utemad wrote:Since you are in Brisbane if you ever want to drive it on the road, extended shackles are illegal in Qld.


Even 'slightly' larger than standard tyres can be illegal- live a little
by RockhamptonZOOK
Fri Sep 17, 2004 5:45 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: coil or leaf
Replies: 29
Views: 675

Leaf Springs? Been there done that, never going back.

Coil Springs? Ohhhh Yeeeaaahhhh!!!!! :twisted:
by RockhamptonZOOK
Fri Sep 17, 2004 2:28 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: shackle reversal
Replies: 5
Views: 231

HI there, shackle reversal is nothing too difficultl to do and the average joe should be able to do one without too much diffulty. A major benefit is comfort (if thats what your lookin for) This link may help
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/susp/elkcahs/
by RockhamptonZOOK
Thu Sep 16, 2004 8:46 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 4 link rear
Replies: 34
Views: 919

Just done 3 link rear... rides like my wifes corolla now with better travel to boot!
by RockhamptonZOOK
Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:52 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: whats the most bodge arse or plain dangerous thing you......
Replies: 92
Views: 3943

How bout doing real coil conversion- by welding the coils in place!!
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
by RockhamptonZOOK
Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:41 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Best year model zook.
Replies: 20
Views: 596

don't get a coil sprung zook, they suck eh RB?? leaves are easier to modify, *most* of the hardcore zooks are leaf sprung I was thinking of buying a coily sierra but after having spoken to Rod Reardon, he says that the front diff in them is weak and why there is no locker available. How bout a ...
by RockhamptonZOOK
Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:37 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: TRACTION CONTROLL
Replies: 48
Views: 2639

RB zook wrote:
RockhamptonZOOK wrote:Hmmm don't want hijack this thread but traction control, why bother? :roll:



WTF u serious
Can the traction control be turned off? Hope so while your in sand.
by RockhamptonZOOK
Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:32 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: will sierra locker fit vitara?
Replies: 6
Views: 358

Not sure, but I doubt they would be the same
by RockhamptonZOOK
Tue Aug 31, 2004 8:40 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: TRACTION CONTROLL
Replies: 48
Views: 2639

Hmmm don't want hijack this thread but traction control, why bother? :roll:
by RockhamptonZOOK
Mon Aug 30, 2004 5:41 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 80 percent complete
Replies: 3
Views: 192

great minds mate! :armsup: he he
by RockhamptonZOOK
Sun Aug 29, 2004 11:24 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 80 percent complete
Replies: 3
Views: 192

80 percent complete

Finished making control arms (Terios do come in handy!) and almost finished A-frame. Soon to have dislocating rear axle on Suzi with Vitara coils. :lol:
by RockhamptonZOOK
Fri Aug 20, 2004 8:51 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Diff ration
Replies: 4
Views: 241

Diff ration

Excuse my ignorance, but I am currently running ser3 RH gears and was wondering how one goes about changing their diff ratios? Is it difficult? Does anyone have a link showing how its' done? :cool:
by RockhamptonZOOK
Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:31 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Discovery Queries
Replies: 5
Views: 292

AnthonyP wrote:What size tyre are you planning on running ? ? ?


32-33"
by RockhamptonZOOK
Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:25 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Discovery Queries
Replies: 5
Views: 292

Discovery Queries

Can anyone tell me whether disco's axels are strong enough to take arb lockers or do I have go to maxi-drive.?

Furthermore, how much different is the running gear on discos to defender? (they appear to be basically the same)
by RockhamptonZOOK
Tue Aug 17, 2004 4:16 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Q re Ford Mav
Replies: 17
Views: 819

Q re Ford Mav

So maverick is gq gq is maverick. Does this mean they have identical running gear and mechanicals.. What about trim levels and are they the same?
by RockhamptonZOOK
Mon Aug 16, 2004 6:38 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: MTR's review
Replies: 22
Views: 832

Re: MTR's review

Just interested to guage people' s opinions on the avarage offroad ratings the latest 4wd monthly gave the wrangler mtr's- especially considering their use in competitions and the fact bfg muddies got higher rated and yet their technology is at least 10years old Let me guess, you have MTR's and ...
by RockhamptonZOOK
Mon Aug 16, 2004 6:30 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Post a PIC of your fave Zook
Replies: 386
Views: 57452

antt wrote::shock: anymore pics or a link to that one cam?

personally i like this little beast

Image


Wow :lol:
by RockhamptonZOOK
Mon Aug 16, 2004 6:23 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: NVH and sierras
Replies: 0
Views: 92

NVH and sierras

Have been chucking a roothy and be trying to decrease NVH levels in cabin. Have been putting leftover housing batts in plastic bads inside door panels, using fire retardent felt underlay and plenty of body deadner and she's now a lot quieter inside.... in fact you can actually have a conversation at ...
by RockhamptonZOOK
Mon Aug 16, 2004 6:18 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Internal Door Panels
Replies: 4
Views: 189

bigsteve wrote:Mine leaks a little too




ditto

























FROM EVERYWHERE :cool:
by RockhamptonZOOK
Mon Aug 16, 2004 1:28 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: MTR's review
Replies: 22
Views: 832

MTR's review

Just interested to guage people' s opinions on the avarage offroad ratings the latest 4wd monthly gave the wrangler mtr's- especially considering their use in competitions and the fact bfg muddies got higher rated and yet their technology is at least 10years old
by RockhamptonZOOK
Mon Aug 16, 2004 1:14 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: wheel spacers
Replies: 9
Views: 491

Hey RockhamptonZook any chance you could post a photo of them and a phone number for your supplier? They are the ones with the studs built in like the snake racing ones? They ARE the ones like snake racing (minus the sn logo); they bolt onto the hub and wheel bolts on the spacer's studs. Don't know ...
by RockhamptonZOOK
Sun Aug 15, 2004 7:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Lokka's?
Replies: 15
Views: 754

I run lock-rights f&R and the only problem I have encountered is occasionally having to do a 5 point turn (when in 4wd) where someone with an airlocker could have disengaged their front and done a 3 point turn. However, for the money I think they are great value. Another bonus I have found is that ...
by RockhamptonZOOK
Sun Aug 15, 2004 7:02 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: wheel spacers
Replies: 9
Views: 491

I bought them from MENG tyre centre. The guy there said their company sold them because according to QLD transport, they form part of the hub assembly (bolted on) and are therefore part of the care hence LEGAL. I have my doubts whether this is right but as they are only $80 each (half the price of ...
by RockhamptonZOOK
Sat Aug 14, 2004 3:19 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: wheel spacers
Replies: 9
Views: 491

wheel spacers

just bought 30mm wheel spacers. Anyone reckon these will make a noticable difference to stability offroad? any advice is appreciated ;)
by RockhamptonZOOK
Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:40 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Coily spooks
Replies: 21
Views: 1408

After having spoken to Rod at the OneStop Suzi Shop, Iqueried why there why there was not a front locker readily available for coily sierra.

He stated that the cvs in the front were different and weaker than the ones in the leaf and break if pushed.