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Hilux histeer cheapness
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:52 pm
by berad
For those interested, came across some ridiculously cheap hi steer arms, even the kit is choip choip.
http://www.toyotacatalog.net/M1WebGear/ ... B86C1996E8
http://www.toyotacatalog.net/M1WebGear/ ... E6508BDB6F
They are reputable i've dealt with them before without a hassle for other things.
If a few are keen might organise a group to bring in if its going to save freight so long as we stay under the duty and gst threshold.
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:52 pm
by HTH
im in for a full kit if the group buy goes ahead.
GOOD WORK
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:05 pm
by berad
Even if freight isn't discounted, or kit prices, its still dirt cheap. I've sent an email off enquiring about shipping a kit to Redcliffe Qld 4020, also if shipping will be cheaper for multiple purchases and if so what quantity discounts will begin etc.
Last time i purchased 2 sets of forged pistons, 2 sets of forged rods, 2 sets of arp rod and main bolts, 2 mls headgaskets and it came to $70 au and the exchange rate wasn't as good as it is now. I am aware the rods are longer and will weigh more.
I'll keep it updated when i know.
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:17 pm
by Lux_89
Since when does lc sell that stuff lol? Ive never thought to look. Oi you still got that set of pistons n rods??
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:31 pm
by Ruffy
Keep me posted, I'm interested.
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:31 pm
by berad
yes, i still have a complete disassembled, machined and forged bottom end, i think rory's thinking about hectifying his motor with my crap and nawwwsss or someshit haha.
www.atomicspeedware.com will be the cheapest place to get the forged 3rz stuff or lc.
lc do a forged and built short block for 4k which probably isnt bad value but its 4k haha
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:59 pm
by yamaha__308
Looks like a TG kit.
Unless LC uses USPS, I think you'll be in for a surprise with the postage cost. The other way to try is to use a freight forwarder.
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:02 pm
by berad
Yes im guessing anything from $100 and up for freight, either way it is not going to be near $400 which would bring it inline with the cheapest in aus. Freight may not be a problem if i can get it in a container that someone is bringing in
LCE ships UPS daily with the following services available: Ground, 3rd Day Select, 2nd Day Air and Overnight. U.S. Postal services are also available upon request
Time frame is not a problem to me, if it takes 2 weeks or 3 i dont care so long as it turns up in good condition, which should make it cheaper
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:58 pm
by Lux_89
4k, fawk that... ill be doing it low boost naturally aspirated bottom end... when its taken off daily duties so it dosent matter.. ill just rebuild it. I saw a 35psi shortblock on one of them sites a while back
Let me know when ya go for the highsteer brad cuz ill be in for sure... sick of j arm problems... Oh, n rory needs to fix his shit so he can actually drive it first lol
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:58 pm
by yamaha__308
I would seriously look into freight forwarders and go straight through TG.
I got quoted $300 US for shipping of a Dual case adapter and twin stick and $427 US for longs via UPS.
A container would be the way to go.
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:00 pm
by Lux_89
we mayes well buy some bomb spec car from there while were at it n salvage all the parts of it too lol
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:03 pm
by berad
Lux_89 wrote:4k, fawk that... ill be doing it low boost naturally aspirated bottom end... when its taken off daily duties so it dosent matter.. ill just rebuild it. I saw a 35psi shortblock on one of them sites a while back
Let me know when ya go for the highsteer brad cuz ill be in for sure... sick of j arm problems... Oh, n rory needs to fix his shit so he can actually drive it first lol
haha and re register it, i have his shocks for the moment til i work out what ones i want, what ones are on special haha
good tuning, cooling and fuel supply and shell be right, youll just have to lay off the limiter haha
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:05 pm
by Lux_89
nooooooooooooooooo thousands offfff limiters!!!!! nah ill just lower it n smash it even harder lol
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:15 pm
by tufflux88
im definitly in for group buy.
but we should make it quick while the exchange rate is high and while i have the spare cash lol
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:26 pm
by berad
As soon as i get a freight price back and if its reasonable everyone can go ahead.
If its ridiculous ill get onto a freight fowarder unless someone has dealt with them before and can sought out a price etc.
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:22 pm
by HUSSLN
Im keen also, i got a quote from L/U for TG for just arms and rods 650 which i thought was good. Least then you know after sales service will be quick instead of having to chase international returns and warranty.
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:56 am
by Chrismb
Hey Guys, if you are interested in a group buy on high steer, we at Locktup can help you out. We have just received a shipment of 24 sets of high steer arms.
Our kits use the TG arms and the tie rod and drag link is made locally with a thicker wall, and are zinc plated (silver) instead of powder coated.
If someone wants to organise a group buy, we can do 10 kits for $500 each inc GST or $550 inc GST with the IFS Steering Box mount kit. The whole lot will need to be paid for and shipped as one single order and shipped to one single location.
Give me a call on 1300 799 340 or shoot me a PM
Cheers
Chris
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:27 am
by yamaha__308
Chrismb wrote:Hey Guys, if you are interested in a group buy on high steer, we at Locktup can help you out. We have just received a shipment of 24 sets of high steer arms.
Our kits use the TG arms and the tie rod and drag link is made locally with a thicker wall, and are zinc plated (silver) instead of powder coated.
If someone wants to organise a group buy, we can do 10 kits for $500 each inc GST or $550 inc GST with the IFS Steering Box mount kit. The whole lot will need to be paid for and shipped as one single order and shipped to one single location.
Give me a call on 1300 799 340 or shoot me a PM
Cheers
Chris
This is why I've gotten all my parts through Locktup, after trying to deal with US companies directly.
That's a killer deal. Well done.
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:46 pm
by Lux_89
Thats awesome...
i need to be back at work soon in order to be a part of this deal... no holi pay sucks.
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:14 pm
by berad
Indeed, it is a good hassle free deal, lets get a show of serious hands and a appropriate time frame for the majority, and get on the deal
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:07 am
by brad 93hilux
i had a trail gear highsteer kit from locktup as a group buy a while back, these are good quality kits and are well worth the money...
Chris even helped me out with pics and info on fitment of the ifs box... cant get any better then that
Brad
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:03 pm
by tufflux88
im in depending if someone can post it down to me.
seems like most of you blokes are in qld and im in newcastle nsw
so 550 plus how much would postage be from qld to newcastle anyone know?
cheers
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:55 pm
by blackarrowilly
I'm keen but have a simalar problem as tufflux88 but I'm in darwin.If I could get it posted up here you can count me in.
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:21 pm
by HTH
I'm keen but have a simalar problem as tufflux88 but I'm in darwin.If I could get it posted up here you can count me in.
Same deal here, but im in Coffs Harbour, 2450, NSW.
PM me if it can be posted at a decent price and im in
cheers
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:01 pm
by Lux_89
Yeh im in as i said... in a month ish. Brad, just get it all delivered to yours at deadcliff, then you can drop it off at mine for me, i wont mind, i swear lol....
highsteer
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:40 pm
by TWITCHIN
yeah im in if i sell me tyres. thats a cremmmlyness deals
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:51 am
by berad
So there is :
Chriso
tufflux88
ruffy
Twitchin
jlux3012
tuff_48
Pending postage.
HTH - Coffs
Blackarrowilly - Darwin
tufflux88 - maybe
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:59 am
by tufflux88
i should be in the pending postage list.
im also thinking about just buying the whole front flex kit from locktup instead if i can get a decent price.
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:44 am
by blackarrowilly
any word on how this possible group buy is going?
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:47 am
by lux_kid
berad wrote:So there is :yer i am keen for the bolk buy i am in sunny coast so dont need postage i am keen for the $550 pay with the steering box mount just woundering how soon this is gunna happen, asap would be good
Chriso
tufflux88
ruffy
Twitchin
jlux3012
tuff_48
Pending postage.
HTH - Coffs
Blackarrowilly - Darwin
tufflux88 - maybe