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by liftkit8
Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: electronic ignition in GQ
Replies: 2
Views: 290

electronic ignition in GQ

Premature thanks.

Anyone converted thier pionts GQ 4.2 to electronic?

whats involved ?
by liftkit8
Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:40 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: waeco owners sellers advice needed
Replies: 4
Views: 404

I have had the 80l for about 2 yrs now, i found in summer when i want to run the fridge/ freezer replace the lower partician with a pre-frozen ice brick, run the freezer @ -16 ............perfect. When driving, set the power control to HI - economy when stoppped. Invest in the fridge bag if you dont ...
by liftkit8
Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:19 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ Auto Overdrive behavior
Replies: 2
Views: 469

Re: GQ Auto Overdrive behavior

jtraf wrote: I recently bought an auto TB42 Patrol and this one will only ever go into overdrive when on the Highway doing about 95kays or over......

The question is which one is working properly?????
mine does the above ......all good.
by liftkit8
Sun May 11, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Driving a manual without using the clutch
Replies: 44
Views: 1526

I found the best practice ground was using the AVIS rent-a-car running through Port Maq, wachope, etc during a rally - nothing wrong the clutch or box - we just got lazy.
by liftkit8
Thu May 01, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Steering Shimmy Under Brakes
Replies: 14
Views: 280

Could well be from warped rotors.
generally if you feel the pedal pulse - its the rears, and if you feel it through the steering wheel its the front, just a tip.
by liftkit8
Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ Neoprene radial Arm bushes lots of road vibration ?
Replies: 6
Views: 449

genuine is trhe way to go

i need to ask the question - what kind of rubber are you running?

aggressive mud tread will vibrate.
by liftkit8
Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:04 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4" lift in GQ
Replies: 32
Views: 1751

Re: 4" lift in GQ

Can i have some sensible feed back on what your thoughts are of the functuality of a 4" lift in a GQ. Hey Mick, long time no speak, you going soft in your old age mate? Bet you'll be happy not to have to wrestle the thing up the road anymore! :lol: Hey mate - no not going soft - sold the big silver ...
by liftkit8
Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:57 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4" lift in GQ
Replies: 32
Views: 1751

thanks all for the feed back

no need to keep on with this topic - job has been done - finished.

drives great.

mick
by liftkit8
Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4" lift in GQ
Replies: 32
Views: 1751

thanks for the feedback. stepping out of an 8" lifted GQ - i am vey weary of going done that goat's track again. The money and time spent making the bloody thing drivable was suicidal. Drop boxes welded in place sounds dramatic for 4" - but if thats what is proven - must work eh? I havent even ...
by liftkit8
Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:35 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4" lift in GQ
Replies: 32
Views: 1751

4" lift in GQ

Can i have some sensible feed back on what your thoughts are of the functuality of a 4" lift in a GQ.

Primarily to be used for touring. If done correctly ie; castor correction bushed - adj. panard rods - does anyone still suffer from the dreaded shimmy?
by liftkit8
Sun Aug 19, 2007 5:42 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: help needed from the datsun 1600 gurus
Replies: 7
Views: 290

thanks for the info
all im trying to obtain is a limo,
just thought the subarus might be more readily available than an r180 / 200
by liftkit8
Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:48 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: help needed from the datsun 1600 gurus
Replies: 7
Views: 290

help needed from the datsun 1600 gurus

HI ALL,
have a question, has anybody out there ever installed impeza rear diff into 1600 / 180b as i know the housings are identical but not too sure of the internals
any info would be helpful
where can i get an R200?? :?:
by liftkit8
Tue May 15, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: downloading maps???
Replies: 4
Views: 257

downloading maps???

gday all can anyone assist in the procedure of downloading topo maps from the net onto a garmin gps ...premature thanks
STACKA.
by liftkit8
Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:02 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: rattly noise
Replies: 3
Views: 291

rattly noise

any ideas anyone? i have just replaced the big end bearings , adjusted lifters in tb42. i was under the impression the rattling noise that appears at around 2800rpm was the big ends. the noise still exhists , sounds to be up front now , could this be timing chain noise? simple to replace? premature ...
by liftkit8
Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:48 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: MANNELL MOTORS NSW NAVRUN IS NOW CONFIRMED 3/4th March, 2007
Replies: 129
Views: 20182

Okay does anyone know Sunny Corner well? We're looking to find the best possible place for the base camp. I am going out there to have a scout around next weekend, but if someone can give me a good starting point that would be awesome. Somewhere sort close to Portland would be good, that way if ...
by liftkit8
Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:32 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Cracked chassis
Replies: 3
Views: 332

yep , im a victim .
by liftkit8
Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Clutch mob in Sydney??
Replies: 4
Views: 147

sorry to q you Mike , just sounded like elsewhere .
1. Tuffy Mufflers speak to Peter 9868 1144 epping
2. Luke / Simon Farnsworth (Kingsdene Autumotive)
3. the list rolls on
are you not in the pos to take it on yourself?
by liftkit8
Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:22 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: crack in my extractors.
Replies: 7
Views: 241

your extractors broke for a reason pal. is it a diesel? are your eng. mounts fkd ? if yes to either of these we need to talk "flex bellow". owned a muffler shop a while back , go to someone you can half trust flex bellows ie: 8" long x 2.5" id single braid would sell for $110 fitted , bellows would ...
by liftkit8
Sat Jul 22, 2006 7:51 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Clutch mob in Sydney??
Replies: 4
Views: 147

have you got a twin? seems to be alot of " where to go , who to see "
more than happy to help you out, just let us know who you are.
by liftkit8
Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 7" LIFT DEATH WOBBLES
Replies: 34
Views: 1869

rtc dampeners suck my dogs crap.dont buy one pal. make sure you are TRUELY alligned and balanced. Remember to cut a scollop out of gbox cross member before you try and flex front. what about the rear shaft , it must be mighty close to the connecting tube under rear shaft ? youd wana check all that ...
by liftkit8
Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 7" LIFT DEATH WOBBLES
Replies: 34
Views: 1869

what have you done to correct castor.? what have you done about your panhards?
by liftkit8
Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:41 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: TECH HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 202

it sounded horrid when you passed me on xpress way
had a real whine to it.did not sound good is my tech. support Stace.
by liftkit8
Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:26 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: some tuff thai 4wd's
Replies: 25
Views: 1055

alchemist wrote:can someone translate the writing on the back of it? :)
yep it says. " REAL THAIS DRIVE UTES."
by liftkit8
Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:24 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: some tuff thai 4wd's
Replies: 25
Views: 1055

sir_camel wrote:I was thinking a Defender ute....but an older one.
me too AT FIRST LOOK. HOWEVER defently 100% nissan ass end. the car , its a nissan.
by liftkit8
Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:15 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: How can I tell how lifted my GQ is?
Replies: 21
Views: 730

Re: How can I tell how lifted my GQ is?

dansedgli wrote: I hear people talking about needing a certain amount of lift before fitting a certain size tyre and I want to know what size tyres Ill be able to fit.

Dan
you can run 37s but they will scrub. :roll:
by liftkit8
Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU Shimmy Questions
Replies: 49
Views: 2485

by the way , im running 8" lift , drop arms , 35s , and the removal of the 2 x shims makes big diff, takes all the play out, pleasure to drive again if you like driving trucks.
stacka
by liftkit8
Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:29 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU Shimmy Questions
Replies: 49
Views: 2485

check your kingpin bearins in the top and the bottom of the knuckle try removing the 4x 14mm bolts pop out the top one and remove the shim in there i find this helps them a bit it works. ive been in the automotive game (pithole) for 12 yrs. i dont do allignments / tyres or the like ,but the pissy ...
by liftkit8
Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:03 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU Shimmy Questions
Replies: 49
Views: 2485

InSanE wrote:check your kingpin bearins in the top and the bottom of the knuckle try removing the 4x 14mm bolts pop out the top one and remove the shim in there i find this helps them a bit
does this work???
by liftkit8
Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Leaky Power Steering
Replies: 8
Views: 300

looks like something that i pulled out from our crab trap. unless you are a steer/hydro spcialist , its not worth it.
re: gu ; sorry , dont know about "clean swap" . try some nulon , has done wonders in the past.
by liftkit8
Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:07 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Off Road Industries
Replies: 7
Views: 618

where have they been at TAFE or overseas for the world cup :twisted: