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A couple small dents on the outer shell, but nothing major, also rod seems straight too. Once I get a new one fitted I'll take to it with a grinder and see what went wrong inside.

Anyone ever had a seized shock absorber? I pulled one off recently to change the bushes and it is totally seized, even standing on it I can't get it to compress (or extend). Seems odd since I didn't notice any harshness or anything when driving before this? It's an Efs elite.

Howdy all. I'm travelling at the moment and am in need of a couple parts for my Gq. Was wondering if there's any north qlds who can recommend where to buy parts for nissans in townsville or close by are? I'm chasing some brake disc guards and pads. Also want to buy a pullout awning. Any suggestions ...

MikeH wrote:Betcha the wire is kinked at the control lever end.
Time for a new cable.

I reckon you may be onto something, that would make sense. Will check it out soon. Thanks mate.

The flap moves freely when the cables disconnected, but with it connected it only has half travel. The cable itself doesnt seem long enough.....is it possible to connect the lever in a different position or something silly like that?

Ive got a 96 GQ wagon and am in the process of fixing up a few little problems. One in particular thats annoying me is the air vent control lever wont fully slide along to the windscreen position. I jammed my head up under the dash and you can see the control mechanism easily, disconnected the cable ...

Sounds good mate, thanks heaps.

Thats what i wanted to hear mate, thanks. I've got rope her at home just wasnt sure if it was suitable.

Have you had any dramas at all with your winch? Any mods done to it?

Just wondering if anyone knows with the cheap winches that Supercheap, Repco, Aldi etc sell, that you can safely run the Dyneema rope with them? I'm talkin about a 9500lb 5.5hp ones with the internal drum brake? I remember reading somewhere that some cannot run the rope because of excess heat build ...

Go genuine if the price is right, or any bearing supplier like CBC etc will have the right ones to suit, plus all the seals. They use Timken and NTN just like Nissan, but might be cheaper.

Anyone who has the Lincoln 180c, does it use a standard 10Amp plug or 15 Amp?

Any little Repco or similar 20 tonne hand pump job is fine.

What year model?
Im pretty sure early leaf sprung utes had 4.3, but were replaced by the 4.11 in the coilys after 2000.
I think all the factory turbo diesels were 4.11

I didnt know they came out in the GU patrols? I could be wrong though.

If its only holding charge for a week or so, theres either something drawing current when not in use or your battery is the problem. Any accessories that could be using power even when switched off?

i was wondering if any body has used or got one of the following as i was thinking of getting one kemppi minarcmig adaptive 180 http://www.aitkenwelding.com/documents/pdf/Kemppi_MinarcMig_150_180.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I dont own one personally, but have used one quite a ...

Sweet thanks. So are most of the small 160-200amp inverter setups pretty equal? Any particular features to look for when buying?

Thanks for that, I've never tried using a tig. I have been looking at a unimig inverter setup for $375, just thought a mig might be better. Stupid noob question but can you tig normal mild steel? Because what ill be using it for will be no stainless work.

For those in the know, would this welder http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mig-Machine-Lincoln-Power-Mig-180C-/230648914583?pt=AU_Welding&hash=item35b3bf2297" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; have enough grunt to do everything a home welder would want to do? (ie make racks, barwork, cages etc)

Thanks very much mate, ill have a go at that tomorrow. Any ideas on the speedo cable?

Just bought myself a 97 1HZ ute. Its got 260K on it but had a hard life by the looks of it. A couple things i need to repair on it are the speedo cable, and ignition barrel. The speedo cable clicks and the needle jumps around, a new cable costs bugger all, what i need to know is how hard a job is it ...

$1295 for the locker only, how much for fitting?

Thanks fellas, thats the kind of info im after.
Is the transfer-gearbox leak a common problem? Im guessing its just the lip seal between the t-case and gearbox that goes?
Yeh Muss i'll be going right over it, in the price range im looking at spending nearly all of them have high kms.

This questions aimed at the blokes in the know with Landcruisers. Im hopefully going to look at a 91 model 75 series ute soon. What in particular should i be checking for ie where do they rust usually, common problems etc. There all getting a old now, this has 300+ thousand kms on it, so i know its ...

Im only speaking from truck experience here, but i'd think it'd be a similar setup. The way i see it is, you have a sensor reading on 1 side of the filter, and a sensor reading on the other. Theyre going to communicate and will tell the ecu the pressure difference across the filter. If the filter ...

Bit of a hijack, but do you have any dyno sheets from the dmax upgrade?

Thanks for the replies fellas. Dank it sounds like your in the know then, what kind of warranty issues are with the Firestone bags you mentioned? Do they just use the pushlok fittings for the airlines? Yeh im hoping with the new leaf pack, bilsteins and the airbags its should be a good compromise of ...

Who here has opinions on helper airbag setups for leaf sprung vehicles, particularly ute? Im looking at buying a setup for the rear of my dmax to help when loaded, but still retain comfort when theres no load on the ute with leaves that arent as stiff as fock. Seems Firestone are one of the more ...

Tiny wrote:What about a larger alternator to replace the oe item, maybe a solar panel or an outback battery charger would all be better options IMO

What he said, all easier options.

Im guessing your far too remote to just pop down to an a/c shop, so yes it is possible with the right tools. Forget the legal side of it. First you'd need an evacuation pump, the vac the system down and boil off any leftover moisture etc, then you'd need a bottle of gas (R134a or if your car is old ...