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by EVLHILUX
Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:00 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Help with moving diff - steering
Replies: 12
Views: 840

The drop drag link that bbm or snake sells can be moddified,roger brown on his 4crawler site has info on how he did his.i think it involves un screwing the ends and cutting a little off both ends of the main rod.i guess about 1/4 inch each end. which allows you to adjust everything back to center ...
by EVLHILUX
Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:45 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: simex or maxis???
Replies: 16
Views: 635

once again thanks for the input,it has made the decision alot easier.And considering I can get the 37x12.5x15 creepy for $420 fitted I reckon thats a good price.I have had prices as high as $580and $600 each :?
by EVLHILUX
Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:38 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: simex or maxis???
Replies: 16
Views: 635

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g252/evanstaniland/Bogger.gif ;) http://www.procomp.com.au/Html/Pc_Product_IntercoBogger.htm Evan.. have been told by the retailer that the swamper needs to have groves cut in it to make it perform in the rocks,the idea being tyers with multiple tread blocks do ...
by EVLHILUX
Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: simex or maxis???
Replies: 16
Views: 635

I want an aggresive looking tyre as well what do claws look like road tires these days? or is bling important? http://www.mickeythompsontires.com.au/img/tyres/baja_claw.jpg http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/mt_claw35bias/index.htm yes the claws look good on pic but i have had them side by side ...
by EVLHILUX
Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:10 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: simex or maxis???
Replies: 16
Views: 635

Well thanks 4 the input peoples its looking pretty one sided.the only mud is whats between me and the rock climbs or whats on the rocks in the wet periods,as for the claws I checked them out but I want an aggresive looking tyre as well or the better half wont agree to me getting them :roll: thats ...
by EVLHILUX
Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:22 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: simex or maxis???
Replies: 16
Views: 635

simex or maxis???

OK not sure if this has beed asked couldnt find anything Im looking for a set of play tyres and cant decide between the simex extreme trekers 2 the centipede in a 36x12.5x15 or the maxis creepy crawly in 37x12.5x15 they will be used in rocks and clayish mud and a little on road... Have been told ...
by EVLHILUX
Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:02 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fitting 60 disks to hilux front?????
Replies: 14
Views: 511

toyrex wrote:Jason come past the workshop it is easier to show you than to explain
I have a 84 4runner with vented disks on the front, discs on the rear, 80 series brake booster and a 1" surf master cylinder
94932769
Adrian
sound sweet mate I shall drop in next time Im over that way

cheers :D :D :D
by EVLHILUX
Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fitting 60 disks to hilux front?????
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Just do as ya bloody told jason and stop askin to many Qs ya fukn confusin yaself Use the 80 series master cyl the 1 without abs and thats all ya need for the front if it got the 4 spot tho the V6 4 spot are biger pistons The rear just buy the whole ifs rear diff with drums its all bolt on. And ...
by EVLHILUX
Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:19 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fitting 60 disks to hilux front?????
Replies: 14
Views: 511

whiteknight wrote:I put an 80 Series booster and Master Cylinder in my hilux and it made a big difference..

Kept the standard 4 spot front calipers and upgraded to the IFS rear drums as they are bigger than the solid axle rears..
whats the go with fitting the IFS rears are the straight bolt in or more involved?
by EVLHILUX
Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:08 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fitting 60 disks to hilux front?????
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Well as it turns out I removed the brakes today to get an idea of whats involved and it already has 4 spot calipers :oops: on it from factory without vented discs so its prob not worth changing?

was thinking of fitting discs to the rear but not sure whats involved or how many $$$$ needed????
by EVLHILUX
Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:06 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fitting 60 disks to hilux front?????
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Well as it turns out I removed the brakes today to get an idea of whats involved and it already has 4 spot calipers :oops: on it from factory without vented discs so its prob not worth changing?
by EVLHILUX
Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:51 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fitting 60 disks to hilux front?????
Replies: 14
Views: 511

fitting 60 disks to hilux front?????

Was thinking of putting 60ser front disks onto my 84/85 dual cab hilux to help stop it as it has a inj 5ltr and t700 with 35 soon to be 37.Have been told these fit straight on as a full ass ie disk caliper steering arm.. It looks like you need cross over steering straight up other then that they are ...
by EVLHILUX
Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:45 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Help with moving diff - steering
Replies: 12
Views: 840

ONE OF THE FRONT SPRING PERCHES HAVE AN EXTRA HOLE,MATCH THIS ON THE OTHER SIDE AND I THINK YOU GAIN 3/4 .AN ADJUSTABLE DIFF LOCATOR AND DRG LINK ARE AVAILABLE,I THINK SNAKE HAS THEM.HAVE YOU TRIED BELTING THE BODY SEAM AND FIREWALL A LITTLE?OR ADJUSTING YOUR STEERING STOPS ON THE BACK OF THE ...
by EVLHILUX
Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 37 creepy crawlers on hilux
Replies: 3
Views: 365

37 creepy crawlers on hilux

was wondering if anyone knows if a 1985 hilux hilux running gear will handle 37" tyres?have been running 35 for donkies with no dramas but want a set of 37 for playing on,it is powered by a 5ltr efi motor and t700 auto with a rear detroit and open fron end.can anyone tell me if my dreams can come ...
by EVLHILUX
Fri Jun 17, 2005 4:48 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: DETROIT SOFT LOCKER
Replies: 6
Views: 594

vraamm wrote:How much is one of these lockers worth EVLHILUX?
Are you buying locally or getting it in from the US?
cheers
I'm getting it from here its about $1200 then plus fitting :D
by EVLHILUX
Wed Jun 15, 2005 10:32 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: DETROIT SOFT LOCKER
Replies: 6
Views: 594

DETROIT SOFT LOCKER

Can anyone give me info on a Detoit soft locker? i know it is a auto locker and have been told this is the best locker to fit to my 5ltr hilux.Im told it is stronger then ARB lockers and better suited.Am i better off with ARB locker in the front or Detroit auto locker in the rear.The main use is for ...
by EVLHILUX
Tue May 31, 2005 10:44 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: hilux 253, 308 cooling
Replies: 13
Views: 719

Re: hilux 253, 308 cooling

hey what are you guys with 253 or 308 hilux's getting them cool with another v8 hilux that overheats,welcome 2 the club!! just kiddin :) But thats what most people would say.between myself and family we have had V8 lux's for over 35years and it is only through trial and error that this problem is ...
by EVLHILUX
Tue May 24, 2005 9:00 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: BFG KRAWLER
Replies: 34
Views: 1237

BFG KRAWLER

Has any one out there tried the new bfg krawler. If so how do they rate?
I'm looking at buying a set of muds or krawlers 35.Not sure which ones to go for. :?