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by Turbo Tonka
Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vit 3 spd auto in sierra
Replies: 4
Views: 2276

Re: Vit 3 spd auto in sierra

ive not long put a g16a into my sierra with 3 speed auto and after pulling the motor from the vitara was unsure how i was going to mount there crazy setup. i spoke to a few people that i knew had done the conversions and learnt that they shift and kick back by vacuum? the cable setup factory on the ...
by Turbo Tonka
Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CNC manual brake MC......who runs them?
Replies: 12
Views: 745

Re: CNC manual brake MC......who runs them?

that was true. my GF tried to drive it and standing up on the brakes it kept driving lol
by Turbo Tonka
Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CNC manual brake MC......who runs them?
Replies: 12
Views: 745

Re: CNC manual brake MC......who runs them?

jases zuk has it. and last time i drove it it was shit,didnt want to pull it up at all.
may have been from many other parts of the brake system but you really had to stand on it to try stop it
by Turbo Tonka
Mon Jul 23, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tuff Truck 2013 - Results...
Replies: 446
Views: 66952

Re: Tuff Truck 2013> Rules Update

pretty sure there has been teams not allowed to run in the past due to narrowing the vehicle
by Turbo Tonka
Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OL EXTREME Challenge 7th-9th Sept CANCELLED!!
Replies: 108
Views: 20761

Re: NSW Comp Mudgee 7th 8th 9th Sept NEW DATE!!

i better come for another drive then
by Turbo Tonka
Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: AIR LOCKERS, china copys
Replies: 29
Views: 3103

Re: AIR LOCKERS, china copys

sounds like they are just a viton oring. handle heat a bit better without going so hard and brittle

if i had arb's i wouldnt be given up on them this easy,will be a easy fix in the end im sure mate :)
by Turbo Tonka
Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Opposite Lock Challenge Mudgee June 9th to 11th 2012
Replies: 91
Views: 13880

Re: Opposite Lock Challenge Mudgee June 9th to 11th 2012

perfect for a camp lol

hope to get there myself yet
by Turbo Tonka
Thu May 24, 2012 9:32 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: One litre? Should I?
Replies: 12
Views: 1915

Re: One litre? Should I?

i had 1 1litre zuk out of 6 zuks lol. had a similar geared 1.3 on same size tyres etc and my opinion is that the 1 litre was a better rig,it went well.i bought it off my dad and over the years the little rig done plenty of miles and big trips
by Turbo Tonka
Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:09 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Opposite Lock Challenge Mudgee June 9th to 11th 2012
Replies: 91
Views: 13880

Re: Opposite Lock Challenge Mudgee June 9th to 11th 2012

just get out there and drive it dan your thing will love it :cool:
by Turbo Tonka
Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4.5l and auto.auto issue?
Replies: 1
Views: 221

4.5l and auto.auto issue?

gday all just wondering what peoples thoughts,experience,advice is on a problem with the auto in a 1fz-fe 80 series.93 model drives fine,changes gears fine,except in lowrange seems to take forever to select the next cog uphill seems fine,will pull D or o/d fine HOWEVER if you put your foot down to ...
by Turbo Tonka
Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:01 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: tube bender
Replies: 88
Views: 9201

Re: tube bender

while i would love a jd bender or something similar i wasnt prepared to throw that much more money ontop of my build again. i have pics in the members atm of my zuk i have just barred up. i have a cheapy 200 bender with some dawn dies. was just under 200 for a 32 and 25 die and allthough they arent ...
by Turbo Tonka
Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Recovery Points for D1
Replies: 3
Views: 708

Re: Recovery Points for D1

there may be a minimum radius on the point where it sticks out to keep people happy in terms of cleaning up a little pedestrian etc.ill show you pics of aerens old ones one day and how it was done. id say 10 is enough,id stitch it to you existing bar mounts,will be nice and thick there then and stop ...
by Turbo Tonka
Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitara engine mounts in a comp car
Replies: 6
Views: 705

Re: vitara engine mounts in a comp car

another one for a cracked g16b block.
by Turbo Tonka
Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Dirty 30s or Longs?
Replies: 8
Views: 619

Re: Dirty 30s or Longs?

thanks all.well matt n dan are the only 2 ive asked in person and both stick to thier comment here tonight lol.

i better get something happening soon. Im happy buying bits from LROR,everything else has been from them :armsup:
by Turbo Tonka
Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Dirty 30s or Longs?
Replies: 8
Views: 619

Dirty 30s or Longs?

hey all as the title suggests im after peoples opinion on what to get? im starting to plan some running gear for the front diff on my zuk buggy build. is running lux diffs and will be on 37 sticky treps.

$100 extra for longs off lowrange offroad. who runs what?

cheers,appsie
by Turbo Tonka
Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: taxi bar
Replies: 4
Views: 549

Re: taxi bar

thanks mate.hopefully ill sort my computer out :x

i was plannin shoulder height but got told slightly above.cheers for that.
by Turbo Tonka
Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:03 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: taxi bar
Replies: 4
Views: 549

taxi bar

gday all.ive tried searching on the ccda site but that site freezes up my computer.
just wondering if i can find out more on a taxi bar setup for my cage im building for sierra.heights,size material etc

cheers
by Turbo Tonka
Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Link lengths,is this long enough?
Replies: 93
Views: 7112

Re: Link lengths,is this long enough?

the wrecker option where i am is no good.i got mine with the dollar at about $1.03ish i got 16x3/4 joints with weld in bungs and misalignment spacers for $ 520 to the door in the past i have bought 6.5 gears,cromo cvs,locrights,wheel spacers,airshocks etc off them and have never had a trouble ...
by Turbo Tonka
Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Link lengths,is this long enough?
Replies: 93
Views: 7112

Re: Link lengths,is this long enough?

theyd only have to tap a few threads for me lol

i allready have the joints,i got a heap from lowrange a while back now and have only just last week got the steel underway. Hopefully it will work

got 8lh,8 rh heims
by Turbo Tonka
Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Link lengths,is this long enough?
Replies: 93
Views: 7112

Re: Link lengths,is this long enough?

haha just had a quick search on flebay $64 for lh set $64 for normal set + freight on them all dunno if theyd be good quality or not. i myself have recently bought heims with weld in bungs and was hoping i could go this option. even chased up hollow bar through my old work to suit so now i dunno ...
by Turbo Tonka
Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Link lengths,is this long enough?
Replies: 93
Views: 7112

Re: Link lengths,is this long enough?

can you get LH taps??


edit: in 3/4 unf sorry
by Turbo Tonka
Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Link lengths,is this long enough?
Replies: 93
Views: 7112

Re: Link lengths,is this long enough?

ive been thinking about that also as bein an option. it will just be a pain in the ass for the 8LH threads i have. could maybe get a tap or machine em LH in the lathe but it all takes time.
by Turbo Tonka
Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Link lengths,is this long enough?
Replies: 93
Views: 7112

Re: Link lengths,is this long enough?

haha your lucky im trying to learn a bit for myself and make my own rig
by Turbo Tonka
Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Link lengths,is this long enough?
Replies: 93
Views: 7112

Re: Link lengths,is this long enough?

http://www.allsteel.com.au/hollowcarbon.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 50/36 hollow bar. by the time you machined it out to your 38.1 to suit the bungs youd still have a allright wall thickness. ill be looking into some 40/25 i think for my project,is only a lightweight zuk with ...
by Turbo Tonka
Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:36 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 3/4 heim joints. What size links?
Replies: 6
Views: 607

Re: 3/4 heim joints. What size links?

thanks mate.you meantion 40/25 hollow bar.well the inch to inch and a half is just under a mm thinner in its wall 7.5 vs 6.35??? my thing if completed will be very light and underweight. i will talk to my old boss see if i can get a price on both though.It at this point will not be a comp rig ...
by Turbo Tonka
Tue May 31, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 3/4 heim joints. What size links?
Replies: 6
Views: 607

Re: 3/4 heim joints. What size links?

will be plannin as close to 1000 lowers as i can run??
by Turbo Tonka
Sat May 28, 2011 4:44 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 3/4 heim joints. What size links?
Replies: 6
Views: 607

Re: 3/4 heim joints. What size links?

thanks,with the lowrabge joints on the site they suggest a 1/4" wall seemless. if it will most likely hold up im happy enough to run it. just didnt know if theres something more popular or cheaper thats as good/better
by Turbo Tonka
Fri May 27, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 3/4 heim joints. What size links?
Replies: 6
Views: 607

3/4 heim joints. What size links?

gday all have recently purchased my heim joints from lowrange offroad and will soon be looking to start setting up my suspension. I have the weld in bungs so could go a seemless tube(if anyone in town wants to get it :bad-words: ) or what are peoples thoughts?? it is to be on a light weight sierra ...
by Turbo Tonka
Fri May 20, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: pics and info on comp rigs
Replies: 69
Views: 10272

Re: pics and info on comp rigs

your old ute is back up for grabs i believe
by Turbo Tonka
Wed May 18, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Discos
Replies: 9
Views: 1120

Re: Discos

so what about your fuel problem you had rob :lol: i still think you underestimated that paj tho

go the discos, i like them. wish i bought one over my GU recently just for the extra money id have in the bank atm :? .