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by disco4x4
Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: changin ratio of my 105 from 4.3 to 4.1
Replies: 6
Views: 533

already moved to 33" - but it was nto enough for the ratio

I will put the car on airbag springs next week (not polybag, but real spring bag - like Disco)
anyhow, do not see me moving to the next size of tyres
by disco4x4
Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:43 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: McNamara diff locks for 105
Replies: 3
Views: 475

McNamara diff locks for 105

Been told that the new McNamara (TJM) are not from China anymore

does any of you has experience with those ? as we just got a new dealer for them in Israel and was wondering if they are better than ARB ?

cheers,
by disco4x4
Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:38 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: changin ratio of my 105 from 4.3 to 4.1
Replies: 6
Views: 533

changin ratio of my 105 from 4.3 to 4.1

Guys,

my HZ1 with aftermarket turbo requires the change, as the gear is currently too short
therefore I want to change the final ratio from 4.3 to 4.1
what would be the right way to do it ? and from were can I get the parts ?

thanks

Roy
2004 105 HZ1
by disco4x4
Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: will this rim fits my 105?
Replies: 12
Views: 770

Zoook,

as I'm based in Israel, can not get them here
would have to import
need to be DOT certified rims
any advice is welcome !!
by disco4x4
Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:08 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 105 lug nuts
Replies: 0
Views: 141

105 lug nuts

Guys, after almost loosing a wheel while doing 130 KM/h I wanted to change my rims or at least to change my lug nuts (currently, locally made CNCed 14x1.5) any idea what do I need: my car: http://lh5.ggpht.com/_nYgO8LH6w88/SmzA62Yt3uI/AAAAAAAAAg8/EGYUWupopII/s640/CIMG4553.JPG I looked at: http://cgi ...
by disco4x4
Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:48 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: will this rim fits my 105?
Replies: 12
Views: 770

any off the shelf prodcut that will fit with no spacer or mod. which is also DOT certified ?
by disco4x4
Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:19 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: will this rim fits my 105?
Replies: 12
Views: 770

thanks guys

saved me time & money

any recommendation for a good 16X8 ET 0 rims which are DOT comply ?
by disco4x4
Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:22 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: will this rim fits my 105?
Replies: 12
Views: 770

don't LOL me
it will not be Chrome .....
by disco4x4
Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:11 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: will this rim fits my 105?
Replies: 12
Views: 770

will this rim fits my 105?

Hi,

I have an urgent need for new rims
I could get this ones in IL

I'm using 285X75X16

will those with +60 offset will do the job ?
Image

thanks

Roy
by disco4x4
Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:19 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Jerry Can that produce water !
Replies: 9
Views: 501

Jerry Can that produce water !

Guys, I ran into a local Israeli company They are still in the stealth mode They developed a Jerry Can which produce water from air (like A/C) size just like a 20L Jerry Can and produce 25L/day (depends on humidity) currently consume 350W I'm just to collect some feedback on the potential for the ...
by disco4x4
Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:18 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: brand new 105 with metallic noise from transfer on 100 KMH
Replies: 10
Views: 596

got it
after looking at several threads, could it be that due to the height of the car
the castor bushings are the reason ?
I plan to change to Tough Dog 2" + Fox remote gas reservoir shocks and will do the castor bushings
by disco4x4
Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: brand new 105 with metallic noise from transfer on 100 KMH
Replies: 10
Views: 596

Uni's ???

I balanced the wheels again and increase pressure to 35 PSI - much better now, but still noise at 70-100
by disco4x4
Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:16 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: brand new 105 with metallic noise from transfer on 100 KMH
Replies: 10
Views: 596

Ruff

this is an option that did not cross my mind (and I think about it a lot)

How can i tell ? as this happens at high speed, I guess that the bent is very minor and won't been seen by eye
by disco4x4
Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: rusted parts on HZJ105
Replies: 1
Views: 204

the other part

this is the steering shaft:
Image
by disco4x4
Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: rusted parts on HZJ105
Replies: 1
Views: 204

rusted parts on HZJ105

Guys, as the car was standing for 5 years I realized that there are several rusted parts: lh3.ggpht.com/_nYgO8LH6w88/Sof_BWPaiiI/AAAAAAAAAic/wbkUjTi3WUY/s912/ScreenHunter_03.jpg http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nYgO8LH6w88/Sof_BdnVZBI/AAAAAAAAAiY/LRczahLJ284/s912/ScreenHunter_02.jpg should I care for them now ...
by disco4x4
Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: brand new 105 with metallic noise from transfer on 100 KMH
Replies: 10
Views: 596

sorry the car is 5 gears manual Tyres are new (replaced when I got the car) One option might be that the car is lifted and no castor bushings were done (see pic - http://picasaweb.google.com/disco4x4/LC100Series# ) can anyone tell me the current lift of the car ? I will change suspensions soon and ...
by disco4x4
Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:46 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: brand new 105 with metallic noise from transfer on 100 KMH
Replies: 10
Views: 596

brand new 105 with metallic noise from transfer on 100 KMH

guys, with only 2,000 KM on odo (the car stood for 5 years) I have a noise & vibration from the transfer shift (basic transfer for R150F - 2H->4H->N->4L, no lockers) the vibration is getting to a pick at 100 km/h if I strongly hold the shift it will be reduced, same as if will go up to 120 km/h ...
by disco4x4
Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 105 stood for over 5 years
Replies: 3
Views: 376

thanks guys, sorry for not mentioning - the car has 1HZ engine DR - the car was meant for armor = stronger axle & very stiff suspension (which I soon will replace with probably Tough Dog 2" lift springs and Fox remote gas shocks). They did not finish the project, and kept the car is custom for a ...
by disco4x4
Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:42 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 105 stood for over 5 years
Replies: 3
Views: 376

105 stood for over 5 years

Guys, my brand 'new' 105 (2,000 KM) was standing at customs for over 5 years (2004 model) after release from custom I had: T belt replaced all liquids in the car replaced will replace the fuel filter tomorrow air filter looks good 1. is there anything else you would recommend to replace as ...
by disco4x4
Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:52 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 105 airlocks & ratio LOWERED
Replies: 6
Views: 510

what about chanign the ratio of the transfer (HI) ?
by disco4x4
Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:19 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 105 airlocks & ratio LOWERED
Replies: 6
Views: 510

yep

I want to go the other way most people do .....

currently - 4.3 and want to move to 4.1 or 3.9 - did anyone did it before ?

did anyone tried to change the HI ratio in the transfer or the 5th gear ratio - taking it down from 0.88 to around 0.7-0.75 ?
by disco4x4
Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 105 airlocks & ratio LOWERED
Replies: 6
Views: 510

105 airlocks & ratio LOWERED

Hi, My 'new' 105 (only 2,000 KM) has a Turbo (which I need to tune) & 33" A/T After reviewing carefully the relevant posts in the forum, I was thinking about REDUCING the ratio to somewhere around 4.1 - to improving the cruising and to add ARB lockers Thoughts ? or recommendations ? I did not see ...
by disco4x4
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:37 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: recommendations for improvments
Replies: 0
Views: 160

recommendations for improvments

Hi,

following my previous note (identifying the series 100)

I would need:
Intercooler
front + rear bumpers
coils springs front + rear
snorkel
any recommendations of brands & prices will be highly appreciated

cheers,

Roy
by disco4x4
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:34 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need help to identify my series 100 model
Replies: 1
Views: 226

need help to identify my series 100 model

Hi guys, My name is Roy and I'm from Israel I'm just about to buy a "brand new" series 105 (I think...) it is a 2004 production, but has been sitting at the custom warehouse since it was brought to the country with armor. Armor has been removed, and the car is on the road for 1 month,with 1,000 KM ...