Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I've been doing a lot of reading and this topic seems to bring a few varying responses...

I just bought a 15am welder and want to plug it in at home (10amp).

I'm learning to weld, so I won't have a high volume of time on the welder. My question is, would the jaycar 15amp to 10amp power box work ...

ive got a lincoln 170 mig that needs a new handle... im a novice and wanting to learn. the actual trigger is broken. Do i needs to replace the whole handle and lead back into the machine? where is the cheapest place to source what i need? i assume the states?

So...... has that already got a chassis extension? Im a massive fan of all chassis extensions.. i drive a single cab GU patrol that is an extended chassis, six wheeler with a fiberglass pod behind the rear window. I would love a dual cab entended ute...

Id go a tub with that gull wing style box you ...

Looks great... i like the dual cab chops..... I like them more when there is a slight chassis extensiona also.. but these do look good. for some reason i think that role bar could be a little straighter. but i see you have followed the cab.. Each to their own. I think it looks the good either way.

Any modied new cruisers getting around? Any pictures or build threads?

Ok... we are now staying at king fisher resort... do i need to get permits for the driving on the the beach?

On the resorts website it says something about permits, but you can get them frmo the reception at the resort.. does this sound right?

thanks for your help chester!

My misses will be chasing toilets and showers close by. Where is the best place to camp with these? and how far away from camp would they be.

Thanks for the help!

Im heading to fraser for the first time next week. Just wanted some tips.

Where is the best place to camp?
How do i go about getting the permit?

Any other tips?

thanks

...anyone? ...anyone at all...

being a ute.. its a 4.2 turbo diesel

2004 six wheeler turbo diesel nissan patrol. 245,000kms.

vehicle is a lazy axle six wheeler with and extra cab built into the rear of the cab. the chassis has also been extended considerably. All work proffesionally done and engineered.

Vehicle is in good condition with new clutch etc...

well all i took it on its first trip yesterday up to rainbow bech via the noosa ferry. not a problem at all.

Got stuck once due to the tyre tracks getting onto the inland track where quite deep and it bottom out onto the diff. Apart from that, not a worry at

thanks guys... and yes i thought it was a reasonable question also.

I was aware that it is still a 4x4, and it wouldnt be terrible. but i figured if people can take a loaded cruiser and jayco in tow, then i should be fine .

How do you guys think a extended chassis six wheel turbo diesel patrol would go on the beach . the last axle is a lazy and the vehicle weighs 3T unladen.

just wondering if it is worth my time and money to import a GQ swb? mainly for the lower km engine and generally better condition than the aussie ones?

what sort of money do you think it would cost? worth it?

does anyone know of a forum similar to this but for off road campers and vans?

The main points of interest is older campers/vans that have been modified/fixed at a reasonable price..

similar to roothy and his van..

Ok, petrol 80's you can get at a good price. My question is what diesel engine would go into them with minimum of fuss? Is there anytning major that needs to be changed? and what would the cost be?

Obviously weighing up between just buying a diesel 80 and turboing it...

Im looking at a 93 model 75 ute with 330 thousand km's. The interior is a bit rough, but should clean up ok.
The bit that has me a bit interested is that it has an extended wheel base and tray with upgraded supsension and diff ect.

The view would be to put a turbo, supsension, tyres, rims and then ...

whats are good conversion for a 75 series or 80 series. It doesnt have to be a conversion as such. just what engine would be good to put into both.

it will have to be a diesel, preferably turbo diesel.

what do you think, and at what cost?
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Does anyone have any pics of single cab hilux's with vinyl or canvas canopies?

im chasing some lwb zook pics. and yes i have looked through the pics, but there didnt seem to be too many..

Please post ifyou have some, or a build up thread would be even better...

is there any brands which are better than others?
im assuming getting an exhaust is not included in this price...what dollars would i look at for a good exhaust?

Anyone know a good couple of places in brisbane to get one installed?

is there any brands which are better than others?
im assuming getting an exhaust is not included in this price...what dollars would i look at for a good exhaust?

Anyone know a good couple of places in brisbane to get one installed?

Just wondering if a 1hz with 250,00km with a aftermarket turbo go ok? meaning power vs cost vs longevity of engine?

Also what sort of cost would i be up for, for the full setup?

thanks for the reply. I should have been clearer. I would only tow a box trailer if it wasnt a ute. i play a bit with house reno's, so a trailer would be used for hardware trips mainly..

What sort of money are good condition turbo diesels go for?

I need ideas ....

i want to get peoples thoughts on what truck to buy. im looking for the following

- 10k - 20k
- Ute (or have the ability to tow a trailer)
- Manual - preferably diesel
- truck to be used for Medium 4wd trips and beach camping

My thoughts so far have been

- An old 75series ...

can anyone tell me how to put this into my GQ SWB?

ive got bad vibrations and handling in my swb after fitting 2inch lift. its very bad. i spoke to a good place in moorooka brissy, and they said that the vibrations would stop by correcting castor, but wouldnt help steering! then i spoke to another place and they said the caster bushes (or whatever ...