noncents
John
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how many of you have a 4x4
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noncents
John
Congrats looks good, one of the first things to look at are tyres. Now that can be fun, all depends of where you want to take it, sand , mud, rocks. So I'll kick it off. I have all terrains as most of my driving 85 to 90 % is on the road. I got Bridgestones in light truck. I'm on my second set and for me personally I think they are great. The are some better? and some that are not. Go to some 4wd forums and do a search. My top 3 mods are.WickedWaz said:I just purchased a Navara D22 for $15000,with only 70000 on the clock. I have a few plans for setting it up for the more out of the way trips.. Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated too.. Plans are 2inch lift, rock sliders, snorkel and also some camping mods.
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Cheers Waz
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3 snorkel
G'day, firstly congrats on the D22 and hope you have many a great prospecting trips with it. Now I would agree with noncents, Tyres, my choice would AT's, although tyre companies are now making a tire that is cross between a mud terrain and an all terrain which should be best of both worlds. Also a bigger tyre such as a 32-33".
Chuck in a lift kit, anything over 2" is going to be expensive and going to create headaches because of the IFS suspension. The suspension should be the last thing you get done.
Add all your accessories, bullbar, sliders, sump/diff guards, snorkel, winch, canopy, roof top tent, dual battery system, ect, then take it in and get the suspension done that way they can get the suspension too sit at a true 2".
All the accessories I mentioned above would be what I'd get fitted, other things that would be permanently in the vehicle would be a good vehicle recovery kit, highlift jack, shovel, jumper leads maxtracks.
He's a couple more MUST HAVES, diff breathers, remote diesel filter, fire extinguisher, first aid kit.
Mick
Chuck in a lift kit, anything over 2" is going to be expensive and going to create headaches because of the IFS suspension. The suspension should be the last thing you get done.
Add all your accessories, bullbar, sliders, sump/diff guards, snorkel, winch, canopy, roof top tent, dual battery system, ect, then take it in and get the suspension done that way they can get the suspension too sit at a true 2".
All the accessories I mentioned above would be what I'd get fitted, other things that would be permanently in the vehicle would be a good vehicle recovery kit, highlift jack, shovel, jumper leads maxtracks.
He's a couple more MUST HAVES, diff breathers, remote diesel filter, fire extinguisher, first aid kit.
Mick
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Just about to get a 4x4 for the Cairns area
Thinking of a stock standard hilux extra cab 4x4 diesel, any mods or must haves that I should get for it for this area
always had a Rodeo/colerado with a 2inch lift, and loved those, but maybe time for a change
Nice machine gcause, westyjames
Thinking of a stock standard hilux extra cab 4x4 diesel, any mods or must haves that I should get for it for this area
always had a Rodeo/colerado with a 2inch lift, and loved those, but maybe time for a change
Nice machine gcause, westyjames
Hi Ranger,
Extra loud exhaust systems seem all the rage up here in FNQ.
Seriously though just check my list of mods or axeman's.
Super cheap is having a half price sale at the moment. That's how I did mine. I waited for all the specials at the different shops.
Cheers,
Grant
Extra loud exhaust systems seem all the rage up here in FNQ.
Seriously though just check my list of mods or axeman's.
Super cheap is having a half price sale at the moment. That's how I did mine. I waited for all the specials at the different shops.
Cheers,
Grant
Goldpick
Chris Johnson
Just picked my self up a nice 2004 Subaru Forester for road trips and the odd stint on gravel and dirt roads, probably the tamist car I've ever owned.
Ended up getting the manual version with the dual range gearbox, will be looking at getting a bullbar and some higher King Springs to improve the ground clearance and approach angle. Can't wait to pick it up next week.
Ended up getting the manual version with the dual range gearbox, will be looking at getting a bullbar and some higher King Springs to improve the ground clearance and approach angle. Can't wait to pick it up next week.
Smick looking unit goldpick. How long will this "just the odd stint on gravel roads" going to last before you go full off road, you know the ol story, that looks like a nice spot for gold maybe fishing camping ect, the track doesn't look to bad and before you know it you are pass the point of no return, it's 4wd or your staying there.
That's why I'll never own a 2wd again, always driving were I shouldn't.
Mick
That's why I'll never own a 2wd again, always driving were I shouldn't.
Mickaxeman said:G'day, firstly congrats on the D22 and hope you have many a great prospecting trips with it. Now I would agree with noncents, Tyres, my choice would AT's, although tyre companies are now making a tire that is cross between a mud terrain and an all terrain which should be best of both worlds. Also a bigger tyre such as a 32-33".
Chuck in a lift kit, anything over 2" is going to be expensive and going to create headaches because of the IFS suspension. The suspension should be the last thing you get done.
Add all your accessories, bullbar, sliders, sump/diff guards, snorkel, winch, canopy, roof top tent, dual battery system, ect, then take it in and get the suspension done that way they can get the suspension too sit at a true 2".
All the accessories I mentioned above would be what I'd get fitted, other things that would be permanently in the vehicle would be a good vehicle recovery kit, highlift jack, shovel, jumper leads maxtracks.
He's a couple more MUST HAVES, diff breathers, remote diesel filter, fire extinguisher, first aid kit.
you wont fit 32 or 33" tyres with a standard suspension and if you do there is a chance you will get defected , cops are getting tougher in some areas and i have seen a few tow home defect stickers on vehicles , they will also defect you if the tyre sticks out past the guard flare by more than a beedikc
I went 31" on mine with 2 inch lift
as correctly mentioned above , any more than 2 inch lift requires diff spacers and creates more headaches than its worth
40 - 50 mm lift gets you through most places and keeps the vehicle legal and insurable
if you get overheating issues in summer maybe take off those driving lights and replace them with a small light bar mounted in the same place
aftermarket water trap and 5 micron fuel filter can be bought for around $ 90 and saves injector issues
i like the idea above of fitting the parts before doing suspension and tyres so the springs are rated correctly
*** when they do the suspension , make sure they adjust the brake proportioning valve arm otherwise the rear brakes wont work effectively ***
slowflow
Barry
Goldpick good car.
Make sure the timing belt has been done.
I also replaced the waterpump at about 240k on the advice of a mechanic friend. If the bearing ceases, the belt fails resulting in bent valves. Used to get my parts from the USA for big jobs as it saved hundreds. Rockauto worth a look.
Make sure the timing belt has been done.
I also replaced the waterpump at about 240k on the advice of a mechanic friend. If the bearing ceases, the belt fails resulting in bent valves. Used to get my parts from the USA for big jobs as it saved hundreds. Rockauto worth a look.
Goldpick
Chris Johnson
slowflow said:
I need to recheck that on the original books, should have been done 30000kms ago, but have budgeted to do both the water pump and belts anyway, despite being a bit of a costly excercise - better to have piece of mind knowing it is done. The previous owner was country based, and has done a few kms on it, but otherwise it is pristine inside and out, drives very well with no noticible issues.
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Any reason most engines these days have an interference design? More power, fuel efficiency? I went for a subaru 2.2 engine conversion in my van as they have a non-interference design. Always made me wonder why all engines aren't built with this in mind. Heard so many horror stories of timing belts breaking and destroying engines.
mmmm suppose like all things its only an issue when it is? ive not ever heard of anyone destroying an engine from a timing belt, mostly in Patrols you will lose power in 4th gear giving an idication of attention needed and can get it adjusted..
A timing chain in a diesel if it broke would stop firing order all together so not sure how that could destroy an engine either.
ive not ever heard of anyone destroying an engine from a timing belt, mostly in Patrols you will lose power in 4th gear giving an idication of attention needed and can get it adjusted..A timing chain in a diesel if it broke would stop firing order all together so not sure how that could destroy an engine either.
true... havent heard of it, that would be a real mess
Goldpick
Chris Johnson
I ended up getting the timing belt checked, it was ok, but still decided to do a full belt, bearing and seals change, plus a major service to change all fluids, filters etc. Better to have some confidence on the reliability of my car vs worrying about things going to sh#t down the line. Also using a subaru specialist vs factory dealer, I have more confidence in them to do the job properly first time round
Blind_Freddie
Ron
I've got my 24 year old 80 series and I wouldn't trade it for anything else. It gets me to some really remote places, through some really rough tracks. They really did build 4x4's tough back then, I bet you wouldn't see to many 200 series wagons cutting through the bush.
Goldpick
Chris Johnson
Nice rig, hard to believe it is 24 years old, certainly looks very capable.
pauly250
Paul T
Blind_Freddie said:
very strong gearboxes in the 80 series unlike the crappy gearbox in my 79 series that a have just snapped the main shaft again
Blind_Freddie
Ron
pauly250 said:
Yeah a good mate of mine snapped the same shaft twice in his 79 series also, he has since heard that the turbo model has a different setup/gearbox therefor stronger. Personally I think it's pretty piss weak considering it's a landcruiser, but they don't make them like they used to.
pauly250
Paul T
Blind_Freddie said:
the non turbo,s 79 series have only a hilux/supra gearbox 2 piece shaft that only connects by 15mm,toyota added a 1 piece shaft after 93 but still a weak box,a 80 series with a part time transfer case will fit with floor mods for gearstick locations or its easy to swap for a 79 series turbo box if you could find one
