Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I cant find a good DOM supplier, what cost does the one you use charge for 1.75" DOM 3.2 wall?

as i can get 1.75" (.095 wall) 4130 for $130 a 6m length

For exos and bars, do most use 32 nominal bore cold rolled steel? (ie: cheap stuff)

and internal cages seamless? or cro-mo?

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That said Drag cars use massive CLR's as they use thin wall tubes.

drag cars generraly use 1.625" (1 5/8") tube with .083 wall in 4130.
at least the ones i know of, but im unsure of the CLR of the dies used.
and of the extra strench from a larger CLR.

thats why i was wondering if the thinner ...

I wish you better luck than what I had re CLR.

what die did you hade problems with? and what CLR and what dramas did you have?
No probs, I was only trying to find out what CLR people were using. No reponses so I just assumed they didn't know.

Yeh with the cost of Dies, i cant justify differnt ...

I figure 1 3/4 was going to be the most common size, just i cant find a supplier of imperial mild steel tubing that is reasonably priced (DOM pref or ERW) though it would be handy in cold rolled too for sliders as there ont as criticle.

Also i figure shock hoops and the like would generally be ...

Slunnie wrote:I wish you better luck than what I had re CLR.

what die did you hade problems with? and what CLR and what dramas did you have?

32 nominal bore is 42.2 or 42.4 OD, depending on manufacturer, which is why i was wondering if a 1.75" die will also bend 1.669" (42.4mm) tube as well as 1.75" a i can get quite decent pricing on 4130 in that size.

Also in 1.75" (1 3/4") whould a 6" or 7" CLR die be more flexible in application?

Hi guys,

I ran a search and couldnt find something specific on this.

I'm looking to buy some new dies for tube bending.

first building an exo and bars etc.. then possibly a buggy

and am wondering what size/grade/wall thickness tube people use

and does anyone know how well a 1.75" die will bend ...

I like the notion of a Zook more than anything i spose, but i take whats been said onboard. i will start a build thread in about 6 weeks when i start.

Cheers for the advice guys, maybe coils will be the way to go, as im going to go diesel so wrap may be more of an issue than i thought.

he has seen the rocky-road coil kit (was my original plan), and said it would be ok with lower springs ie: 3-4" extra lift max.

changed my mind to SPOA YJ kit as 3K+ for the coil kit v 1.5K for the leaf kit, plus diffs etc... for not such a huge gain.

I asked him about it and he seemed to think ...

i understand the clearance suff, as it will be running 33", i have read most of the bible on here, before asking the Question.

the other reason for Lux diffs is i have an engineer that will allow them as they are SPOA already, and he doesnt mind the different leaves going in. and for Zook diffs ...

Lux diffs, cause i can geta the high steer kit for the front diff to suzuki box from Rocky-road aswell, and the lwb im looking at getting is NT, so i want the extra width.

I would use MQ diffs probably if i didnt have to fab my own high steer. as they are practically give aways. which i still may ...

Hi Guys,

Im looking at gettng a Sierra as my next 4wd, and I would pefer a LWB, however: I think im going to use Rocky-Road JP-eater kit (with Lux dffs). and i haven't had a great deal of a chance to compare the Chassis.

Are there any differences? as it apears they only deal with SWB models.
Has ...

The old 2 piece Gemini front ones work well

For the rollers order them from hafele you can get 790mm ones with a 800mm extention with a 160kg load baring for $79 a pair

Hey Wally,

The Kit Patroldude has is one that i bought off you for my 45, and it is now going onto a 60 series. If that helps with answers.

Regards,

Gunmetal_45

Not finished yet still need to wire it and alter one of the extractors as it hits the uni joint on the fron shaft.

Is all cool now, turned out the be that the 5 speed bell housing was made of cast iron not alloy like the 4 speed one that used to be attached to it,
as the cast iron one was thicker the pressure plate wouldn't quite fit.

Cheers for your responses.

I run twin 40 side drafts on a 1200cc a12 motor in my datun 1000, and there is no problem with over fueling or angles, though the head is ported pretty heavily, as the motor came out of a race buggy.

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 9:06 pm

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i have mine on gas and and find fuel economy fine.
i have a 180lt tank (160lt actual capacity) and get approx 1000ks hwy and 6-700 4x4ing.



Gunmetal,

How do ...

Im Running a 2f at the moment and find it adequate for low down tourqe.
i have mine on gas and and find fuel economy fine.
i have a 180lt tank (160lt actual capacity) and get approx 1000ks hwy and 6-700 4x4ing.

My Mate whos car it is, has decided on the dellow kit, though has anyone had any experience with them?

No problems welding, have a TransMig, am interested to know what the problems people have had with the kits though.

Yeah, it probably is a carb prob, 2 things can happen,from onle ever running gas.

1.)the diaphrams it the entire fuel system dry up and crack as there only source of lubrication is fuel.

2.)you recuire more air into the carby when running fuel and this may be causing it.

Cheers guys,

Looks like Rod's Adapter will be the go, as i have used one b4 and was very happy,
car already runs gas so emmisions should be fine.
looks like it will be easier if i get some 4mm angle iron and some plate, to make my brackest and different mounts as the pricing for them seem a bit ...

Thanks Mate,

One last thing, that might be a big ask.

I want to be able to pull this off in a weekend ie: friday 6pm start - all nighter, all saterday and all sunday.

I have done a couple of other conversions in the past not in 4wd's (drag cars and street cars), and it would be greatly ...

Sorry for the post, i looked at the bible after,

looks like the 308 will be the go, though i have a couple of questions.

how much difference will the V8s weigh be?

can i use the A/C and P/S pump/copmresser from the V8 to save time in making mounts?

also is it worth putting a bigger ...

Hi All,

I am new to this forum,

I have a mate that has an 85 MK shorty,
with a standard 2.8 petrol, and he has asked me to give him a hand with an engine conversion,
What conversions are good, ie: fairly easy, and good performance, as i am a Toyota guy i havent played around heaps with the ...