Outer Limits 4x4 Board

G'day, I'm in the market for a new 200 series GX Landcruiser Wagon, no accessories, diesel, QLD. Has anyone already done the painful dealer negotiations? can someone PM or post me with the target price I should be paying for the vehicle? It would be good to have a target figure others are paying for...

Hi, anyone have advice on how to replace the factory mushroom snorkel head with a ram style head? The sizes seem incompatible. I was thinking of a PVC inner joiner? Thanks

That kit number doesn't line up on the Firestone official website. I was hoping to order through these guys as kits are under US$300; http://www.truckspring.com/suspension-p ... stone.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Any ideas? Cheers

Thanks this is helpful. If you can find the part # that'd be great. Did yours have the 2" lift? Also, do you know if the bag is secured to the top and bottom bracket or only the top? I was wondering how they would limit travel if they were only attached to the top mount allowing the axle to sti...

Does anyone know the kit number I need to fit firestone air bags to the rear of a 2010 70 series ute with 2" lift?

Do the bags install in the place of the bump stop or do they sit on the outside of the chassis rail?

Thanks

I'm surprised you guys haven't found making biodiesel cost effective. I pump out 150L batches for around $50. The cost savings makes the small amount of effort collecting oil well worth while. I've bought a few things off this Scintex business, pretty good to deal with, they've got some nice gear. ...

I'm surprised you guys haven't found making biodiesel cost effective. I pump out 150L batches for around $50. The cost savings makes the small amount of effort collecting oil well worth while. I've bought a few things off this Scintex business, pretty good to deal with, they've got some nice gear. I...

take it for a burn, would be great to see how it pulls with 17psi of boost, it'd be impressed if he gets that out of standard turbo, wouldn't buy it though, it'll crack the head on a big hill or up the beach when its working

Hi Guys, Interested to know if there are any tricks to identifying a cracked head on the sd33? Got the head off and cleaned the surfaces with razor blade, can't see any cracks, I heard the cracks can be well hidden. Where do cracks typically form? is it worth getting engine shop to perform tests whi...

thanks guys, makes sense Sterlo got a new radiator and high flow thermostat to go in. Grabing some falcon thermo fans on sat from wreckers Hoping I haven't done the head, bubbling like mad, only replace the head gasket a few months ago Also got a International Acco oil cooler to go in it, bloody mas...

G'day all, anyone know what's up with the 'U' shaped hose which runs from below the thermostat back to the water pump on SD33? I think its called the hot water bypass hose?? Is this for when the thermostat isn't open to allow water to circulate through the block? does this bypass effect the pumps pe...

your new build sounds great, i'm sure you'll solve your issues with what you've described I agree the overfueling will generate heat, however I still think the cooling system should be able to cope. My truck goes like a rocket for what it is so could be overfueling however it doesn't blow excessive ...

yes I've already pulled and cleaned my factory engine oil cooler, there was a bit of rust and crud in there but nothing to rave about turning your heater on effectively increases the size of your radiator as there is a water circuit and small heat exchanger under your dash comments like 'by turning ...

hi guys, it really sounds to me as though the standard radiators in these trucks or at least the cooling systems are not up to scratch. I have been surfing net and sooo many people with SD33 have heat issues when working hard under load. My truck is fine on the road, once it hits the sand she cooks....

hi guys, I know this topic has been discussed before however I'm still reading mixed stories on if SD33's generally do overheat when working on the beach? is the standard radiator up to scratch or am i best to custom fit a alloy one? Red devil have offer to cut the tanks off and clean/inspect the co...

where are you guys getting your EGT gauges from? what should i expect to pay? thanks

thanks everyone, lots to work with here.

cheers

G'day all, Just bought one of those 4 stroke 6.5hp engines from ebay. I'd like to fit a small (approx. 2" diameter) v belt, cast iron or simular pulley to the output shaft. Been scrolling the net, it seems 20mm diameter is not common, most keyed pulleys suit 3/4" shafts. Anyone know who mi...

i'm confused, why don't you just use 4.1 ratios from a MK patrol, they're cheap as chips now days, it'd have to be easier if your really set on getting 4.1 ratios. Personally i'd keep the 4.3's and accept a little less top speed

i've got these lokka in the front and rear of my truck, they've been installed for approx 2yrs, sorry to say guys but i think the front is the biggest waste of time ever. The rear is ok, although makes driving around town pretty antisocial, chirps the tires a fair bit. Can be scary in the rain in SW...

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is this guy for real?

just to close this one out for future people having to replace head gasket on the SD33T, I got quote for VRO (valve regrind??) kit, basically all top end gaskets required including head gasket from; Repco: $430 a place on Beaudesert Rd (No. 670?) in Brisbane, $207 I wonder which one i'll be getting?

Hi Guys, I fear the worst, I went to check my radiator water yesterday and when I removed the cap a loud sucking sound was heard. Radiator level was low, topped it up and white foam appeared (oil??), running the engine at idle I have bubbles forming and the level drops away every 15secs in a pile of...

just be prepared for the time required to complete these mods, a lot of work goes into a truck like the one above. all the time, money and effort spent on the MQ might be lucky to get you a un-roadworthy GQ equivalent.

the mq is sooo much tuffer though ;-)

so how are the new steering arms holding up? who made these?

I had a mate with a jackaroo a year back and the steering arms were like they were made of plastic, it seemed to be the only thing letting him down but it was a BIG letdown! They kept bending at the threading right near the tapper

a word of advice, do some research on LPG and excise tax, I read somewhere a while ago the gov was planning to reintroduce the tax or increasing it on LPG in the first half of 2008. Shows govs TRUE support for moving towards cleaner fuels.

i've been looking at this for a while, I just can't see how you can fit the coils on the mq front diff. GQ front diff is the way to go, its wider, pick up the better cv's also, otherwise consider coil overs on the front if you want the mq diff...they may work i reckon

G'day, does anyone know if a GQ steering box is compatible with MQ? My concerns are the steering shaft spline or coupling... I know the pitman arm is reverse tapered and different. This is a matter of custom panard I guess. Will all the hoses screw on? what's the chances the GQ box bolts directly in...

rear lokka is not to bad, although can cause some hopping in SWB around the streets i find. The front lokka is a waste of time in my opion, i can't wait to get rid of mine. Low tire pressure and 4x4 engaged I can't steer, especially bad if you try and turn the wheel without moving. Scary trying to t...

anyone got any specs on these PTO's? eg. max hp ratinging, output rpm?

cheers