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However, traybacks have the tank in front of the rear axle. A utility (which normally implies a styleside) has exactly the same tank as a swb.
Steve

Steve,
Many thanks ... sounds like I have a 'styleside'. The tank is mounted central between the chassis rails and behind the rear axle.

Sounds ...

Guys,
Does the Sierra utility (1986) use a different fuel tank to the Sierra SWB?

Getting conflicting view points from various wreckers.

Utilities tank is rusted out and I need a replacement.

Anything aftermarket that's reasonably priced and a straight bolt in?
Cheers...

Okay, finally a resolution.
Rang again and spoke to a lovely lady. She was stumped by the 4wd club thing and asked a supervisor. They verified the policy. I said what about if I'm in the RACV, will that void my policy. So she asked another supervisor who said no it wont and a 4wd club is fine as ...

Guys,
With AAMI I specifically stated that I would not be competing with the vehicle in any way, shape or form. Answer was the same... join a 4WD club voids your policy. That was from the supervisor supposedly.
Checking it out further this afternoon.
Cheers...
Con
PS: Thanks for that bogged...now ...

bogged,
Reason given was that AAMI is a "domestic vehicle insurer", whatever that means. I was told that an accident arising from driving on private property is not covered. Also seems joining any car club voids your policy with AAMI and that's not "eventing" it either...join a club... no insurance ...

Guys,
Was just told by AAMI that joining a 4wd club would void my insurance policy on the Suzuki. So... I have 14 days to find someone better or do I just never tell them when I join? They also seemed dodgy on what constitutes a "road"...enough to get me thinking they'll take my money and we'll end ...

mud4b,
Took your advice and kicked her in the guts coming into a corner off the bitumen and into the dirt... jeez that was fun! Think I'll just go back to nice and sedate with steady throttle round the twisty bits.
Cheers...
Con

The new Zook has a Lock-Rite in the back, so this is for the auto-lockers. First impression was that its ... clunk clunk clunk... going around corners if you back off in the corner and coast about. Clunking is accompanied by some mild lurching that pushes you towards the outside of the round-about ...

Mick,
Regarding pricing:

LWB Suzuki, rear auto-locker, GTi motor conversion, 2" lifted springs, 2" bodylift, Blue Tongue compressor, 235/75x15 Muddies, tube front bar, spotties, no rust and RWC just cost me $4500 from whoa to go.

Also looked at another LWB, stock 1.3L motor, widetrack... but with ...

Guys,
Interesting you mention the Mongrel as I've thought about them as well. But its an extra $50 per tyre and they're directional arent they? Which means either 2 spares or a same size spare of a different brand? Also... most of the Suzuki's work will be on the farm and then a blurt down the road ...

Best to build it yourself, or get it built for u, as you will spend the rest of the cars life, fixing or making right other peoples booty fab and shizter work.
and you payed premium price for it :x

Mock :D[/quote]

Mock,
That's why you get receipts for all work done, check its all still under ...

Suggestion...
Unless you want to go through and enjoy the process of building up the car, then save your cash and buy one already modified. As an example, I picked up a stock Maruti LWB (1L) for $2000. Now, I've also picked up a LWB Sierra with Gti head, lifted, sprung, locked, tyred, accessorised ...

Cheers guys,
Rang Motorway today and they confirmed they are under voluntary administration, but have no intention to stop production, are still full steam ahead and are trying to work through a tough time.
Two retailers I rang report that a few are coming back for warranty claims, but no more ...

Guys,
Anyone have experience with the Motorway retreads in Mud-terrain pattern? Interested in putting a set on a Zook as I'm operating on a very limited budget. Looking to fit 30x9.5x15s.
Also, any truth in the rumour that Motorway is in receivership? Hate to buy a set, to then have a warranty ...

I no longer have a Lada as it was written off... but they're generally not worth restoring as you dont get much for them. Not bad in the bush though for a cheap 4WD, but not as capable as a Sierra, primarily because the Lada is harder to modify. Still, they are capable.
For cheap 50mm lift, take out ...

I no longer have a Lada as it was written off... but they're generally not worth restoring as you dont get much for them. Not bad in the bush though for a cheap 4WD, but not as capable as a Sierra, primarily because the Lada is harder to modify. Still, they are capable.
For cheap 50mm lift, take out ...

Excellent, sounds easy to adjust driving style to suit the locker.
Thanks...
Con

Excellent, sounds easy to adjust driving style to suit the locker.
Thanks...
Con

Guys,
Just a query. Just bought a LWB Zook, but this one is tricked out with a LockRight in the back. Never driven a vehicle with auto-locker, so was wondering what to do or not to do whilst driving corners/roundabouts/highways etc... Main issue is will it be driveable/predictable enough for the ...

I've just put a set of Motorway GroundHogs onto the standard rims. They're a 215R15 tyre that measures 29". Awfully close to the front bumper bracket, but haven't got them to scrub anywhere yet.
Cheers...
Con

Eff,
Just a follow up on ARB's Dakar range for the Suzuki Sierra, $841 complete for "light" springs (3+2 leaves), OME shocks, bushes etc... add around $40 for the "heavy" springs(4+2 leaves). Fitting is $350. The springs alone are around $80 each. Quote from ARB Kilsyth.
Mentioned the price to my ...

Love_Mud,
I'm in Kyabram but usually get to Melbourne at least once a month. Just got a quote today for EFS suspension from Carroll's Springs, $138 per shock, $145 per front spring and $166 per rear spring. That's almost $200 more than quoted from a retail outlet and only $130 less than getting ...

love_mud,
Absolutely agree, the fitted prices I received where because I was lazy. Then I received a quote for $1500 fitted for the Dakar range from a shop in Shepparton :shock: , they tried to justify the price on 6 hours labour. I walked out laughing and have since decided to choose and fit the ...

I was quoted $1300 for an EFS 2" lift with shocks fitted by 4Play. I'm popping down to Melbourne today to see if I can get a quote direct from Carrol's Springs on their EFS range. ARB also supposedly has developed the Dakar range for Sierra's as well, which should be cheaper.
Cheers...
Con

I was quoted $1300 for an EFS 2" lift with shocks fitted by 4Play. I'm popping down to Melbourne today to see if I can get a quote direct from Carrol's Springs on their EFS range. ARB also supposedly has developed the Dakar range for Sierra's as well, which should be cheaper.
Cheers...
Con

Thanks for the replies,
Already have the tyres, set of new remoulded Motorway 215R15 Groundhogs, and when they're gone then I'm hoping to replace with something more aggresive, like the Extreme Trekker 29x7.5x15's. Swaybar came off last week.
Suspension is to give the car a little more lift, but as ...

Guys,
Finally scrapped (hid from the missus :D ) the cash together to upgrade the Maruti's suspension. One source has highly recommended the EFS and mentioned that the regular ARB is not what it used to be (they sell and install both). The Dakar range is now also becoming available for Suzi's as ...

For the grand sum of $2000 I got a '93 Maruti LWB. So... yes $2500 will get you into a driveable LWB as long as your happy with a NT with 1L motor.
Cheers...
Con

Thank you gents,
Pre-warmer tube is there, but no I haven't swapped over to winter mode. Jeez the old Lada didnt need that Will try it out as I'm pretty sure its still on the "Summer" setting.
Thanks...
Con

Guys,
With the near freezing conditions in NE Vic, my zook has started playing up. Vehicle is a 93 Stockman ute (Maruti) with the stock 970cc motor. Driving it in the morning its lacking power on the road barely holding 90km/hr. At full throttle it loses power, back off a little and its fine but ...