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Thanks. Taking it for a test drive tomorrow. I'm told these drop valves, any idea if this is common and the only known engine problem?


Cheers

Looking at a 1995 80 series with 1HDFT running an auto. Are there any problem areas to look out for both body/mechanical?
Any problems with the motors to be aware of? This one has 260km on it, but no service history.

I've done a quick search but never seem to get many relevant posts come up ...

Thanks, looking at a price for a pump rebuild atm.

Thanks, will have a go tomorrow

Hi all,
the 80 series is surging under load at low revs (1300), whereas a mates (both manual) has no problem pulling away (both have around 320km)
I'm finding that even in 1st gear on the slightest incline you need to ride the clutch to move off as the surging is that bad you can't pull away.
I've ...

Used Pro Comps on the GQ and GU shorties. Would run them on the 80 series but can't buy them in NZ

Shock # 36-5592:EFS Elite. Max length:550mm. Min length:325mm. 75mm-100mm lift

Shock # 36-5549: 700mm. Min length:425mm, 75mm-100mm lift


These are from a NZ website showing rec. lift so whoever sold you these was correct, the problem being, as I said earlier, manufacturers try to cover a range of ...

Still plan on another GU shorty in the future though

I ran Procomps in the SWB GQ, and OME in the GU shorty (only because the Pro Comps were brought over from oz for the GQ)
Own a 80 series Cruiser now but will go for Pro Comps again for that

I have found that too many companies make shocks and list them as 3-4", 5-6" etc when they in fact don't suit these lifts at all.

I ran 3" dobinson coils, and the TJM shocks I was recommended had 25mm travel left, and ran OME L series which were supposedly for a 4" lift.

At the end of the day, IMO ...

Bugger. May be a simple mitake of grabbing the wrong ones from the shelf. Have you been in touch with who you purchased them from?

What do you hope to achieve with the measurement? Sounds like you need shocks to suit the lift

They received bad publicity over here (NZ) when the results of crash testing came out. Have seen a couple, but I'd spend the same money on a second hand ute

Hi all,
I've had a quick look, and can't find anything in the bible etc, so hoping someone may be able to help.

I've just bought a 1990 VX Jap Import, and it runs a part time 4wd setup, with push button Hi range 4wd, or transfer low range.
It also runs a different steering dampner, and the shocks ...

Body mounts, or can be the coil moving on the diff mount (which I have found on my GU and GQ shoties, rubber under the coil fixed it)

I think Shane sells rubber castor bushes? We can't get the rubber bushes here, and the OME etc are crap, you lose flex, and they crack/split in no time at all

I ran 3" lift in my GQ and GU shorties. Didn't want castor bushes so ran drop boxes, and 16mm longer trailing arms with a slight vibration if the tailshaft didn't get a regular lube.

And I'm sure you'd find it amusing if it were someone you knew involved in the accident? If it does happen, please post it up here so I can do the same.

Actually no I don't find it amusing. Where did I say I found it amusing? You must be a fit person with all your jumping to conclusions. Either ...

Look at the front left tyre, looks like its had a blow out. Could have happened at high speed and then lost control and went head on with something big. Weird thing is it doesn't really look like anyone was in the car, wouldn't it be all cut open from the jaws of life when they were trying to get ...

And I'm sure you'd find it amusing if it were someone you knew involved in the accident? If it does happen, please post it up here so I can do the same.

I'd say by the looks of it, the car is loaded with household items (is that a washing machine or a dryer??) Certainly looks to be full of household items so maybe leaving home? Then maybe leaving home in unhappy circumstances .... then maybe driven into oncoming truck in an act of self harm ...

oldmate wrote:
but lets face it big flex and handling don't go together. even with the superior arms which 'seem' to work well on road still need sway bars.

Since when? Have never "needed" to run swaybars on my shorty with superior arms, in fact, they aren't even drilled to bolt them on to start with

There is info on here somewhere stating the correct length the spring should be if you want to get fussy

johno wrote:Jeez i'm a goose, should put my bloody specs on. Well it would be be a shorty if it was only shorter

Johno

I thought I needed glasses, have checked over a dozen times trying to find it

Oh, and heres the one I just sold for $12k without the lift kit

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =242629730

Only one I can find is in Christchurch, $29999, but long wheel base
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Nissan/Safari/auction-238907583.htm

These are the only 2 GU shorties I can find
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Nissan/Safari/auction-229406689.htm
http://www.trademe.co ...

I think it is quite a nice car. Looks great, and is here and registered.

I thought the 2.8L was the go though as they can be easily swapped for the 4.2L.

Other than that I don't think the shorties had a 4.2TD :(
I thought there was a TD42T option.....

The Japanese market for some reason didn't ...

I have run a 3" lift, without castor bushes and wouldn't use them unless they are rubber.

I ran 4" lift with 33's on my GQ and GU shorties, it's personal preference really. You don't need a 4" lift to clear 33's, and you save a few dollars if you don't go higher than 3" as you will get away without adjustable panhards

Yeah, can't just bring one over on holiday. I only bought the shorty as we had planned to move over for work, but have put it off for a while, so buying something more suitable for towing/off road.
We will be buying another when we decide to make the move