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by saigo
Fri May 12, 2006 10:52 am
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: Clicking from Diff.
Replies: 2
Views: 401

Well found out it wasn't the diff but the leaf springs on the right handside. As the diff twisted it made the top spring clap against the one below it..
by saigo
Sun May 07, 2006 7:19 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: Upgrading 02 rodeo suspension, your opinions...
Replies: 6
Views: 709

You could also look at EFS, I got them about a year ago and am very happy with them. Big improvement on the standard suspension.
by saigo
Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: HONEY i SHRUNK THE GRILL!
Replies: 1
Views: 466

Looks more like my guards have flexed out indictor light on the left has broken plastic mounts. Lhs guard seems to to out more then the Rhs but that my be due to the snorkel been fitted to that side. Not sure whats holding the grill but all mounts on the top don't hold. The front Grill/lights have ...
by saigo
Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:41 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: Clicking from Diff.
Replies: 2
Views: 401

Clicking from Diff.

I'm getting a clicking noise from the rear diff, most notably when moving slowly, 1st and 2nd gear, in Fwd and rev. It is heard when decelrating weather clutch is in of not. Seems to be getting worse, any idea's??? I've checked the oil level.
by saigo
Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: 2.8 Turbo diesel Rodeo. Your thoughts
Replies: 4
Views: 679

Are you sure he or you don't mean 98 model as the 89 model only came out with a 2.5 Diesel. From redbook website 1989 HOLDEN RODEO DLX Crewcab Utility 4dr Man 5sp 4x4 2.5D Trade in price guide* $3,000 - $4,500 National average price - private sale* $4,100 - $6,500 Price when new (RRP) $25,916 1998 ...
by saigo
Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:03 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engine oil for gearbox???
Replies: 17
Views: 613

Taken from Jackeroo World site. http://jackworld.alphalink.com.au/drivetrain_tips.htm 'Many owners have complained to us that they are suffering from "crunching" gears especially when the engine is cold. We have had some success with this problem by using a thinner oil in the gearbox. Normally these ...
by saigo
Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:23 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Fairleads for wire cable
Replies: 6
Views: 208

Fairleads for wire cable

Pros/cons of a solid fairlead versus a roller fairlead, my current roller fairlead has some play in the upper roller and pinched/caught my cable when I used it. I'm using a Steel cable.
by saigo
Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:06 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: tyre size ???????? conversion ?
Replies: 15
Views: 419

by saigo
Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:13 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: buying a cb
Replies: 20
Views: 951

If you want to support Australian companys then buy a GME brand, I thought Prestige Communications was Oz ran, but I'm always wrong. Most won't recommend the GPS/CB, The Gps is basic and you'd only find you'd want a better unit once you get the taste for Gps. The GME Radio transmit is much more ...
by saigo
Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:39 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cleaning your underbody
Replies: 15
Views: 406

Throw a lawn sprinkler under your 4by.
Park on top of a fire hydrant (DON'T)(':shock:')
by saigo
Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:25 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Anyone interested in doing some demos
Replies: 13
Views: 720

by saigo
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:34 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: what does your bull bar weigh?
Replies: 10
Views: 379

familybus wrote:dont know but it hurt like all f*@k when it fell straight onto my ribs while i was under it! :oops: and its a ARB winchbar with the winch in it!
Got to hate that.
by saigo
Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:29 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cleaning stuff on your trucks
Replies: 23
Views: 668

When I had my alloy bar I used orange hand cleaner containing a little grit and a rag to rub it in then hose it off.
by saigo
Mon Oct 31, 2005 4:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: desert fox?
Replies: 3
Views: 197

by saigo
Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:36 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Repco Winch, $699
Replies: 35
Views: 1586

Change the wiring to a higher grade, replace and add solinoids, and then add a o-ring to make them more water resistent. I'm thinking of taping holes into my Warn and running hoses from it into the engine bay and connecting a airhorn air pump to one of the hoses to help with cooling and to add ...
by saigo
Tue Oct 04, 2005 7:05 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: Dealer standard workshop manuals for free
Replies: 10
Views: 1194

What speed was this file/ how long did it take?, I got mine using emule file sharing but it took 3 days to get the complete file. :x
If anyones on a slow connections I'd be more then happy to post a cd.
by saigo
Tue Oct 04, 2005 7:00 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Recovery on IFS without recovery points
Replies: 19
Views: 666

There cheap as chips and they'll really wish they'd installed them when there stuck in the middle of a bog hole, that's when there worth there weight and more in gold.$$$$ Real cheap insurance.
by saigo
Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:40 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: insurance and who do you reccomend
Replies: 13
Views: 428

Just for cars has an extra excess of $400 if accident occurs off-road, -meaning the road/track has to be mapped/named. Not sure if excess applies to other insurers.
I pay $780 for agreed $23,000 including all extra's.
by saigo
Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:07 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: New take on Dual Batterys for Rodeo
Replies: 17
Views: 2421

Nice fit Rainsey, I'm using a Airflow snorkel and its fitting to directly where the air box is, I only chose it cause it was $380. It'd work for you. My second battery is in the tray is runs acc. The winch runs off the starter battery as when winching for long periods I need the charge from the ...
by saigo
Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:22 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: 3.1 td jackeroo fuel consumption
Replies: 11
Views: 804

What revs is it sitting on at 110km/h and 120km/h. My 2.8 t/d rodeo sits on just under 3000rpm at 100km/h at 105km/h its on 3000rpm, getting around 10-11 per 100km. If I go any faster it really starts to chew the diesel, Havn't really worked out how accurately but at a guess if I travel at 115-120km ...
by saigo
Sun Sep 04, 2005 9:14 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: Bodylift for my 1997 Rodeo is complete (pics added)
Replies: 20
Views: 2241

Sudso, You will need off set rims or spacers (not legal).
by saigo
Wed Aug 17, 2005 6:32 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Desert Fox
Replies: 5
Views: 434

Desert Fox

Anyone got any info on Desert Fox shocks and springs, Like to find out where there made and any reports of there quality.
by saigo
Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:45 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Suspension a waste of money?
Replies: 15
Views: 794

Both lifts help with bigger tyres, a suspension lift will help with approach/ departure angles and also your height clearence which allows you to get over bigger obsticles. A body lift will also help and prevent damage to your Vechicle body you can then raise stuff like exhaust, gas tank etc ...
by saigo
Mon Aug 15, 2005 8:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Can Anyone Help a Young 4x4er
Replies: 38
Views: 1424

Have a look at the VECHICLES FOR SALE on this site, see how much you want to spend and what mods you want. Many of the vechicles already have mods completed. Good luck mate. P.s find a car you like if it's out of your price range then work real hard to earn some extra cash as you'll need this ...
by saigo
Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:34 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: Bodylift for my 1997 Rodeo is complete (pics added)
Replies: 20
Views: 2241

Great write up Utemad.
Its beneficial to know what extras need modifying (radiator, bull bar etc) prior to starting.
It'll be a great help, thanks.
by saigo
Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:34 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tyre Size Calculator
Replies: 0
Views: 196

Tyre Size Calculator

A site to help work out tyre conversion.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalcul ... ion=submit

It may have been posted before, but I hadn't found it while searching.
by saigo
Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:29 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: Bodylift for my 1997 Rodeo is complete (pics added)
Replies: 20
Views: 2241

Well done. Great can't wait for the write up as I'm now looking at doing mine within the next couple of weeks, just brought a Dremal, as I scraped all the mud of my bolts and found some where welded too. I be grateful in knowing the bolt sizes for all fourteen. As it be a lot easier to get these ...
by saigo
Sun Jul 24, 2005 11:32 am
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: Ball joint flip and engine mods
Replies: 10
Views: 1199

There are a couple of links is here that have very good intructions with photos. http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19813 I believe you do need a engineers cert. If you look into the Sticky: GMH/Isuzu FAQ/Tech You well find many interesting hours of reading and most ...
by saigo
Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:15 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: GME or Uniden UHF?
Replies: 16
Views: 420

I recently brought a GME after much research on alot of other forums, they claimed that the Unidens needed to have there transmit adjusted after a couple of years as they had attentuated (some where down to 3watt), but the GME were stable. Also the GME is Aussie made.
by saigo
Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:32 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: 98 Dual Cab Rodeo 2" Body Lift
Replies: 19
Views: 1095

Well done Rainsey,

Have you got the camera out yet? be great to see some pics!!