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by gabe
Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:14 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: BJ40 5speed install.
Replies: 5
Views: 230

Re: BJ40 5speed install.

Yeah width would be good, but it's the disc brakes i'm chasing, and the Aisan hubs.

No word on where to get the 5 speed from fellas?

Cheers for the help.
by gabe
Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: BJ40 5speed install.
Replies: 5
Views: 230

BJ40 5speed install.

Hi all, With the exception of the factory 5 speed, what's the best, most common truck to pull the bits for a conversion? BJ6*'s, BJ7*'s and BJ42's are very thin on the ground over here in Perth. Also, is slotting in a 75series front diff a straightforward excersise into a '79 BJ40? Mounts need movin...
by gabe
Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 75 series (1HZ) Hard to start. Suspect fuel issues.
Replies: 0
Views: 107

75 series (1HZ) Hard to start. Suspect fuel issues.

Hey guys, was chasing help from some gurus if possible. I have a '96 1HZ 75 series ute, and it's a pain to start. Cranks for 20-30 seconds or so before it'll kick over. It's much less of a problem on colder mornings, oddly enough. It's worse, after driving the vehicle, when it's at operating temp. Y...
by gabe
Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ75 Cruiser gearbox interchangeability
Replies: 3
Views: 354

Cheers thrashlux, From my reading, the H150 is the way to go (are they ex all diesel 80's?) How much of a difference is there in hole spacings? I have access to a lot of machining gear at work (mills, lathes etc etc). Failing that, I'll just have a machinist do it for me. No idea on gearbox shaft le...
by gabe
Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ75 Cruiser gearbox interchangeability
Replies: 3
Views: 354

FJ75 Cruiser gearbox interchangeability

Hi, I have a 1985 Troopy that i've put a Toyota 1UZ in. The original H55F is starting to make some unkind noises, and it's just getting worse. I'd like to put another box in, question is, is there anything stronger, that will bolt upto my bellhousing? Reason for asking, is apparently there is 2 diff...
by gabe
Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Sell This, Buy This, Do That
Replies: 16
Views: 1028

105 = Live axle front
100 = IFS
by gabe
Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: shackels on 70 series
Replies: 12
Views: 385

X3.

Longer ones on the rear.
by gabe
Sat Aug 01, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tyre Topic - Maxxis Creepy Crawler
Replies: 85
Views: 7198

Nah mate, cruiser ute.
I was running 15x10 procomp rockcrawler rims, 35x12.5's.

How low can we go before we risk rolling one off the bead?
by gabe
Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tyre Topic - Maxxis Creepy Crawler
Replies: 85
Views: 7198

I just spent 2 weeks up Cape Lavique, had the tyres down as low as 8psi and they looked like they still had30 in them. Didn't bag out at all, and got stuck on the beach more times than I care to remember. Definetly not for sand IMO, not without beadlocks and letting them down further....
by gabe
Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tyre Topic - Maxxis Creepy Crawler
Replies: 85
Views: 7198

Just curious as to whet sort of kms you blokes are getting to a set of tyres.
Had mine on the cruiser and for a bias ply, they're very good on road and was considering leaving them on there.

You guys running yours on your daily rig, will I get 50000 kays from a set?

Cheers
by gabe
Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: drowning a 2004 hzj105r
Replies: 15
Views: 1199

Run an exhaust snorkel aswell, just incase you need to start it underwater.
by gabe
Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:02 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tyre Topic - Maxxis Creepy Crawler
Replies: 85
Views: 7198

Not sure what that means, but no worries. The wheel shop stuck 40 in them when I had them fitted. Many people have left tyre shops with 80psi in tyres before... And it usually appears to be the slowest person on site that fits them up, more often than not having no clue what pressures should be run...
by gabe
Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tyre Topic - Maxxis Creepy Crawler
Replies: 85
Views: 7198

That can be dangerous running them that high due to them being a bias contruction. Bias tyres heat up fast when driven long distances and when they heat up the tyre pressures increase fast and can cause a tyre blow out. Not sure what that means, but no worries. The wheel shop stuck 40 in them when ...
by gabe
Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:01 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tyre Topic - Maxxis Creepy Crawler
Replies: 85
Views: 7198

Maxxis site says a max of 30psi in the 35" Creepys, is this right? I have been running 40psi since I got them!
by gabe
Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HZ intercoolers: Air to air V's Water to air
Replies: 39
Views: 3089

how do you cool the water?????????????????????????????????????????????? Hiclone? Glycol. Dry ice. Even ice from your freezer. Just to name a few, and there are plenty of ways I assure you. I've personally seen sub zero intake temps and INTAKES FREEZING UP on dyno runs, using W2A intercooling. As pe...
by gabe
Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:33 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HZ intercoolers: Air to air V's Water to air
Replies: 39
Views: 3089

and what cools the water genius? The air flowing through the radiator, just like the air/air intercooler. A water/air intercooler has an extre step of heat transfer, which makes it less efficient. Shadow, you obviously haven't seen many well setup water to air setups. Air is NOT the only way of coo...
by gabe
Sat Apr 04, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HZ intercoolers: Air to air V's Water to air
Replies: 39
Views: 3089

SAY WHAT!!!! On planet does the physics of a heat exchanger allow cooling below ambient? Or are you confused with a water spray using evaporative cooling voer the outside of ANY cooler. Or are you adding ice to your water every 400m like th drag boys do? Not so good for touring, and the ice might s...
by gabe
Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:53 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HZ intercoolers: Air to air V's Water to air
Replies: 39
Views: 3089

Using an air to air cooler, you'll never cool your intake charge below ambient. You really won't get close to ambient actually.

Water to air you will.
by gabe
Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HZJ75 front brake calipers on a HJ/FJ75
Replies: 2
Views: 253

HZJ75 front brake calipers on a HJ/FJ75

Hi,
Can someone please let me know how hard it is to swap HZJ75 front calipers onto my FJ75?

Bolt on or is it more difficult than that.

Good condition HJ/FJ75 stuff is rare as over here in the west.

Cheers
by gabe
Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Rear wheel carrier ?
Replies: 5
Views: 393

trailerparts.net is the way to go. Bearings are better than using bushes in my opinion, and for the price, why wouldn't you? I picked up my gear for under $50. Flangeless hub, bearings, split pin, seal and bearing cap. You might save a few dollars using a bush, but in the scheme of things, what's a ...
by gabe
Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: My ongoing starting issues with the 2H Turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 490

Glow plugs relay/timer?
by gabe
Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Quickie-75 series compatibility Q's again
Replies: 1
Views: 231

Quickie-75 series compatibility Q's again

I got an overhead console out of my old troopy and was wondering if it'll fit my ute or not.

Didn't want to start pulling the interior out if it won't fit.

Oh, the troopy was an old 1985 FJ75 and the ute is a 1997 HZJ75 with a removable screen.

Cheers
by gabe
Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: H55F. How heavy?
Replies: 7
Views: 394

H55F. How heavy?

Need to pull the h55f from my 75 series to do some mods and was wondering if anyone has done it on their own.

Are they particularly heavy? I have a selection of trolly jacks and the missus to assist if need be.

What have others done?
by gabe
Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 75 series troopy doors. Mod to fit a ute? Same as MWB doors?
Replies: 4
Views: 322

Ok so they can me made to fit, but it's not easy.
How about 70 series MWB doors? better to use those?
Cheers
by gabe
Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 75 series troopy doors. Mod to fit a ute? Same as MWB doors?
Replies: 4
Views: 322

75 series troopy doors. Mod to fit a ute? Same as MWB doors?

A mate of mine insists that it's possible to easily mod a set of troopy doors to fit a ute.

Anyone done this?

Is it possible?

Is it worth it?
by gabe
Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:41 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 75 Series cruiser wiring diagrams
Replies: 3
Views: 235

Cheers boys,
rojak, that site is frigging awesome.
I didn't manage to find the year I was chasing (1997) but I did find some electrical drawings that may just help me out.

Any more help appreciated too....
by gabe
Mon Dec 17, 2007 3:34 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 75 Series cruiser wiring diagrams
Replies: 3
Views: 235

75 Series cruiser wiring diagrams

Been searching all arvo, but can't for the life of me find the wiring diagrams of the humble 75 Series cruiser.

Do they not exist online at all?

Someone must have a copy somewhere?

All I need is the dash/interior section etc.

Cheers
by gabe
Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:54 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: The YOTA
Replies: 3
Views: 1195

Love the tube bar mate, if you ever sell it.... drop me a line.
Got any more shots of the tray?

Looking real good
by gabe
Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Searched but cant find-body lift in a 75-keep rubber mounts?
Replies: 3
Views: 188

Cheers men, just what I wanted to hear....
by gabe
Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:56 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Searched but cant find-body lift in a 75-keep rubber mounts?
Replies: 3
Views: 188

Searched but cant find-body lift in a 75-keep rubber mounts?

Another annoying body lify query....
Just need to know if I keep or ditch the stock rubber mounts when I do a body lift.
Blocks will be made of steel most likely and i'm not keen on bolting the cab directly to the chassis without some sort of 'give'.

Will it be ok?

Cheers