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Rocky T/D worth trying to mod?

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Rocky T/D worth trying to mod?

Post by DVS-4x4 »

i've been looking at an '85 t/d rocky has 280 000k's turbo done about 50 000 ago 6months rego for $1000. i wanna no are they worth modding up? and also wot are commen problems with them?

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Post by HotFourOk »

They are a very nig rig DVS... They just dont have gearing and lockers available like most common 4x4s.
With a bit of lift and bigger tyres they go most places you point them. :D

They dont have many problems at all...

The turbo models go pretty well with lots of grunt.

And for a grand :shock: Im in Newy.. I mite buy it!! :D

If they only had a bit more aftermarket support they would be a very very capable and sought after 4x4.
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Post by BundyRumandCoke »

If its 85, then it should be all leaf sprung. Aftermarket leaves are available to give it lift. Then bigger tyres. Up to 30's or 31's isnt a real drama. If, and its an absolutely huge IF, you can source a second hand locker, then that transforms them, 2 is even better. Some go for a Hilux axle transplant, which opens up the air locker route.
If you buy it, be prepared for a bit of fabbing. But for $1000, if its ok, I would buy it, but I suppose I am a bit biased.
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Post by DVS-4x4 »

ye its under sprung front and rear already running 31' wranglers. but as the problem of no reduction gears available for it i'll pass i think. but if anyone is interested in buying the rig giv me a msg
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Post by HotFourOk »

woah.. thats tempting... :lol:
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Post by Eddy »

not 100% sure but I think you'd have 3.54 diffs under the diesel.
Swap over to some petrol diff centres,@ 4.6 or thereabouts, will get you some low down gearing
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Post by HotFourOk »

3.36 I'm pretty sure... If the diff centres are interchangable that'd be ok
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Post by Spartacus »

u can swap f75 center with scat F10 for 5.1s, F20 for 4.7s
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Post by flynn »

wat u need lockers for....rockys go anywhere stock...
they have a big motor for its size and great ratio's...
but yeah $1000 is tempting...but i already got 2 cars...well technically 1 and a half...it still runs at least...
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