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Still havent pulled this out to fix it, and of course no-one will sell one control arm....

Thanks Busted.

I'll pull it off and get the welder out :-)

My 80 series has a 4" lift with adjustable upper control arms. Looking at the drivers side arm the other day I noticed the lock nut was loose and found that it wont tighten up. It looks like it been loose for a while and has let water and crud into the thread and has rusted out, so tightening the ...

My oppinion is they are a low cost shock that is way overpriced and over rated but I really wouldn't complain about that failure

x2 on both the quality of TD shocks and the can't complain

My mechanic is of the same opinion (cheap stuff made in china).

He recons it would be a BAD IDEA to weld ...

Weld a loop on and keep going....

Howdy folks

Last week whilst out wheeling on a hot day, my air con compressor packed up. Truck is '91 1HDT powered GXL.

Happily enough, I have a spare one in the shed, and am about to swap it out. Trouble is, I have no idea what volume of oil to put in the replacement, or what weight of R134A ...

Toyota temperature gauges are shit. On my TD 80 series I use a VDO EGT and Watchdog thingo for coolant temp. The factory gauge doesnt move at all between about 55 and 105 degrees coolant temp, then at 108 all of sudden it goes to the top (red). Designed flat spots are all well and good I guess, but ...

The cold start mechanism on my injector pump (80 series 1HDT) came loose and has buggered the pump (and in turn the motor). The motor is ready to go again, but the pump needs rebuilding.

Who do people recommend in Sydney for pump rebuilds?

hey guys i hav a gq patrol ute and i had arb air lockers fitted front and back last week. now my front locker works awsome but everytime i turn my rear locker on it doesnt engage fully and the compressor keeps surging every few seconds. i hav spoke to a few shops about this and they all seem to ...

I had a mate that fitted one of these http://www.dencodiesel.com/pdf/Fitting/intercooler/TOYOTA%20HDT%20INTERCOOLER%20KIT.pdf and he loved it, made a huge difference on the open road. The air to air look like they have about 2 metres of pipe work, I tend to think this would have to create massive ...

I have a 600 x300 front mount on my 1HDT. I mocked it up with steel pipe and rubber bends first. Once I was happy with the pipe route I welded steel bends in.

Cost sweet FA and makes a hell of a difference.

Core cost a hundred bucks of ebay.

It's been in for over 12 months, 20,000Km and many bush ...

I noticed Ben at 4Bfab making SS snorks when I picked up my rear bar. He does good work too if my rear bar is anything to go by...

http://www.4bfabrications.com.au/

I have the ARB (old style) compressor mounted under the front passenger seat in my 80 and it is fine.

Windsor Exhaust did a great job on my 80, 3" mandrel inc. 3" dump pipe for $800. Great work, no hassles. Thoroughly recommended if they're handy to you.

I got 5 x 35x11.5 99% 'pedes off Fleabay for $1200. They rock on everything except bitumen.

I have had 'em 2 years and had no bead issues.

G'day

Yesterday I pressed the button to turn on the aircon in my diesel 80 series, and the air did not get any colder. Strange thinks me, it worked fine last time....so...

I pulled the A/C fuse, which was in good condition. Better try power to the clutch I think, so go to run a wire from the ...

I am always wary of buying things off people who can't spell. If they haven't bothered to learn to spell, what else have they not bothered to do?

The kit looks ok though. A York type pump would probably be better, but harder to mount, as they are rather large. Sanden is probably a good compromise....

I have run 33x12.5 MTRs on 8" sunnies for the last 65 000km with no drama at everything between 14 and 35 psi. Good fit I reckon.

If i get a custom bar made i would still have to get a spare wheel carrier for it though wouldent i or do you know of someone who can do this all in one?

Have a yarn with Ben at 4B Fabrications

http://www.4bfabrications.com.au/

He is making my bar with carrier this month. I'll post pics when ...

mutilated wrote:ok so i need a spare wheel carrier for my gxl 80 series. it needs to hold a 35 inch tyre so are the kaymar ones strong enough or should i go for a whole replacement rear bar?

For about the same price as a Kaymar you can get a whole bar custom made though

kirragc wrote:My injectors are pretty much up for replacement so Im gonna give this a go for sure might put some life back into them

I have a rattly old 1HDT (450K) I am just about to fill up using 2T for the second time, I'm sold.

The motor is so much quieter, it's sounds like a new one.

Liam wrote:$660 inc GST.
I believe since then he's put prices up by about 30%.
still seemed pretty reasonable, especially since he came to me, was quick and not too pedantic.

Cheers bud, I reckon I'll look into it.

Thanks again

Chris

Liam wrote:He did my Patrol, 35's , 4 inch, turbo, cab swap and few other bits. Was cheap and quick. Easy to deal with.

Hey Liam

I have an 80 series in similar trim to your Patrol and am wondering roughly what you meant by 'cheap'?

Care to share?

Cheers

Chris

coxy321 wrote:A low boost setup probably wouldn't hurt it (5-7psi). Has it been serviced regularly?

It is running a turbo and a big air-air FMIC at 11psi. I was toying with idea of a better exhaust manifold, but really, it goes well, and I don't wanna break it.

coxy321 wrote:

pridhac wrote:Useful comparison. Thanks.

I don't think my old motor can really handle any more juice anyway...

How old are we talking??

She's just rolled over 450K

Useful comparison. Thanks.

I don't think my old motor can really handle any more juice anyway...

A better manifold to the turbo would help, but blowed if I can find anyone to make one....

I use two stroke in my 80 mostly to control what I believe to be timing related smoke.

it does have the side benefits of a measurable increase in economy (probably also timing related) and smoother, quieter operation.

about 500ml when filling both tanks so a bit under 1:200.

Hey DD

What kind ...

I have a factory turbo 91 model 80 series.

I have an air-to-air setup, for the following reasons:

- The core was cheap to buy and looked liked good value
- I was able to design and install the system myself (shedtime = :-))
- I have introduced 0 additional moving parts that are likely to fail
- I ...

He decided against it and bought smaller Nexcen (sp?) Muddies