Outer Limits 4x4 Board

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?

P.S. are they complete shittas?

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.

They dont have many problems at all...

The turbo models go pretty well with lots of grunt.

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

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

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.

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

woah.. thats tempting...

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

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

u can swap f75 center with scat F10 for 5.1s, F20 for 4.7s

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...