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by chops
Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: soa conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 549

Re: soa conversion

Cheaper/easier to buy a coil chassis and swap everything over.

SOA illegal in QLD
by chops
Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: tricks for keeping tb42 runnin in deep bogholes/ water
Replies: 10
Views: 875

waterproof the dizzy/spark plugs, and probably an electric fan you can switch off when stationary in mud/water
by chops
Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 98 GQ LEAF SPRUNG UTE, PRO"S & CON'S extended shack
Replies: 21
Views: 1527

SOA


:finger:
by chops
Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:18 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: gu ute shake
Replies: 18
Views: 1889

mine was doing the same thing, turns out the bolt that holds the panhard rod to the chassis mount was loose.. problem solved!
by chops
Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:05 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Choosing a mud tire?
Replies: 16
Views: 1296

MT/R Kevlar
by chops
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: chev diesel into gu
Replies: 11
Views: 915

slightly OT, but what about a 7.4 powerstroke?
by chops
Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: flipping patrol diff
Replies: 16
Views: 1457

surely it wouldnt cost more than having a diff shortened?

in this case the axle housings are just being cut off and swapped to the other side of teh diff, so no axle shortening/resplining involved..
by chops
Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: gq v8 adaptor kit
Replies: 3
Views: 463

a link might be helpful..
by chops
Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: tire rubbing
Replies: 5
Views: 517

wind your steering stops out until the tyre doesn't hit the radius arm anymore
by chops
Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Need a decent cranking battery for Landcruiser
Replies: 17
Views: 892

century overlander
N70ZZ4WD (or) N70ZZL4WD (depending on terminal positions) 700cca under 200 bux
by chops
Sat Dec 27, 2008 12:02 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Whats stopping You????
Replies: 9
Views: 1360

rvh96 wrote:GU brakes dont bolt straight on to a GQ you have to change the whole front diff housing to use them
what won't fit exactly?
by chops
Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: what shocks to buy gq
Replies: 8
Views: 908

pro comp are nice and cheap, and come in variety of sizes
by chops
Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: MQ diff qtn
Replies: 3
Views: 275

do it so you can get a measurement of the camber angle, then you can investigate further what the issue might be
by chops
Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:03 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: MQ diff qtn
Replies: 3
Views: 275

put it on a wheel alignment machine, see how far inwards it's facing (get a camber reading)
by chops
Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: extra thirsty tb42s
Replies: 8
Views: 942

I was told to invest in some spiral core ignition leads, and an adjustable low pressure fuel pressure regulator to help lean it right out
by chops
Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: front locker
Replies: 13
Views: 1000

mine doesn't make the 'psht' sound when I switch it off, but I know the damn thing switches on/off so I don't fuss too much about it
by chops
Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:57 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Bonnet Rubber Stoppers
Replies: 7
Views: 822

cut down leaf spring bushes work fine on mine :lol:
by chops
Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cheap no name air lockers on ebay
Replies: 156
Views: 11513

Photo's are slowly starting to emerge of these things...Yesterday i saw a pic of the Air Compressor partly stripped down and one of the gaskets was made from a old Coca Cola box :shock: ..........Most of us have probably used something similar at one point but it aint something you would expect ...
by chops
Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: SSS 21st ,22Nd, 23Rd Nov
Replies: 111
Views: 21959

I wonder if all this extra crappy weather we're getting will make the challenge more interesting
by chops
Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Trepadors on a Bobcat???
Replies: 19
Views: 1644

most of the bobcats I deal with at work ether run a 10-16.5 or 12-16.5 so finding something in a 16.5" tyre might be harder than you think..
by chops
Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: MQ engine conversion
Replies: 7
Views: 354

and if your motor goes pop you can get another complete vn commodore for $100 :lol:
by chops
Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TOP REAR CONTROL ARM FOULS ON FUEL TANK GQ PATROL
Replies: 9
Views: 955

surely the arm will dent the tank enough to not make it a problem anymore after a while? :lol:
by chops
Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: MQ engine conversion
Replies: 7
Views: 354

go the bombodore v6 with 4 speed auto and mq divorced transfer.. easiest
by chops
Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TOP REAR CONTROL ARM FOULS ON FUEL TANK GQ PATROL
Replies: 9
Views: 955

GUJohnno wrote:Hobzee sells arms to suit this
sprung over GQ ute wrote:IT HAS A BENT TOP ARM HOWEVER IT STILL FOULS ON THE TANK ON FULL ARTICULATION
by chops
Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: X-Link how many??
Replies: 76
Views: 10044

+dj_hansen+ wrote:Harb, are you running sway bars? could this be a way around the boat feeling?
that's what I was thinking.. and just run disconnects for offroad?
by chops
Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: SOME ARB BARS
Replies: 24
Views: 1848

I just took to mine with an angle grinder, and used the standard bolt holes for the fairlead - no issues then :lol:


AND it's a tigerz11 winch, that I've had for over 2 years and it's still going as strong as the first day I tried it (free plug :D )
by chops
Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:29 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Mud Bulls and Music 08 - lets see pics
Replies: 146
Views: 21938

so does anyone actually have any pics?
by chops
Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Mud Bulls and Music 08 - lets see pics
Replies: 146
Views: 21938

I'm heading up on the wednesday.. if anyone sees me feel free to wave/chat

I'll be in my rig:

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by chops
Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:03 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Battery/Winch Cables
Replies: 13
Views: 848

blowtorch & lots of solder
by chops
Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: shock tower raisers?
Replies: 4
Views: 660

I got hold of a 2nd set of towers and had them cut and welded (and gusseted) to my original ones to give it a somewhat 'factory' look