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I never thought getting my fourby engineered would be so much fun ::) :P
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Luxside.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Luxoutback.jpg
Just a few pics as it is so far
I got a list of 23 things to 'workout' from the engineer. Before I could take it back for a retest, so it was time to get to work.
The list is:
1.Front shackles not correct for spring width and are distorted. The plates require straightening amd a spacer adding
2.Front bumpstops require extending to suit the suspension lift
3.L/H/R brake pipe vibrating against lift block
4.Rear of springs on towbar when suspension operates
5.Front torque rod incorrectly designed and worn
6.Front torque rod mounting on chassis is distorted and badly cracked
7.Front lower shock absorber lower bushes are worn and R/H shock badly damaged
8.L/H/F brake hose fouling on shock absorber
9.Steering drag link lower ball joint requires adlusting and lubricating
10.Modified steering shaft requires removing for further inspection as its quality is suspect and it binds on the firewall
11.The hole in the firewall where the steering shaft exits must be sealed
12.Sever lateral movement of the front diff is evident
13. Steering arms foul on transmission cooler lines on both locks
14. Steering lock stop on L/H/F requires adjusting to correctly contact on lock
15.Front tailshaft does not have enough yoke slide and is bottoming out when suspension compresses
16.The rear tailshaft is contacting on the fuel tank
17.Tray support to chassis at wheel arch area are missing
18.Handbrake cable from body to rear diff housing is too short and is stressed when suspension extends
19.8'' guard infill is required and front mudflaps
20.Gear selector must have a quadrant showing which gear is selected and nust be illuminated
21.Correct speedo inaccuracy reads slow by 20%
22.Rear brake variable pressure valve not operating23. The vehicle failed the handling and braking tests and is very unstable when brakes are applied. This will need to be addressed when repairs are being carried out.
Ouch >:( I wasnt very happy when I heard this because the vehicle was engineered in NSW as it was but oh well.
I realise most of the problems are small and have so far fixed 22 (the red ones) I always forget to take my camera into the shed with me so there are not alot of pics of the proccess so far but I will take more as I progress.
And to think I could have just re-registered it in NSW :P
Cutting holes in the bullbar to fit low beams that comply with ADR's. Got the lights from a CBR 250 RR, they are the only headlight that would fit in the ARB bar
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/013_13.jpg
Well thats one way to learn about your vehicle.
Good luck with it
Twisty
02-08-2005, 11:16 AM
Jeez thats a big list....but looks like an awesome truck mate!!!
De-lux
02-08-2005, 11:17 AM
holy crap!! :o
by the sounds of it, your truck shouldn't anywhere near the roads... it all sounds dodgy as fark!!
mulesa
02-08-2005, 04:01 PM
wat actually got passed hahaha
wat state r u gettin that engineered in n wat are the major things uve done to it, liike the lift, tyres, diffs, etc
cpt-mud
02-08-2005, 04:31 PM
that is one hell of a truck , good luck, and hope you have some fun once its finished
wat actually got passed hahaha
wat state r u gettin that engineered in n wat are the major things uve done to it, liike the lift, tyres, diffs, etc
In the ACT mate, as for the things that have been done (I didnt do them) 8'' suspension lift, 3'' bodylift, Tyres are 35'' BFG muddies, Rear diff is open 40 series, 3.8 V6, TH700 auto....list goes on :P
As you can tell from the list, the original workmanship was
s#%t. So basically im just redoing everything as I go (budget permitting)
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/016_16.jpg
New Ranchos and tough dog torque rod
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Luxoutback2.jpg
barely stayed on the slope here, before I got my brakes fixed
and i'll get some more later
sounds like it should have never been passed in NSW either.....
taziiy
02-08-2005, 07:12 PM
sounds like a dodgy engineer to me :o
sounds like it should have never been passed in NSW either.....
Absolutley.....I totally agree. Seeing it was registered in NSW when I bought it, I figured it would pass here. How wrong was I :o
sounds like a dodgy engineer to me :o
I would suggest no one should go to this engineer but there is no point as he died a while back :-\ I rang him to ask some questions when I found this out.
Damn, a 4" bodylift :o :o :o
The lateral movement in your front axle should be fixed now with the new ladder bar and bushes etc though so there is another job off ya list ;D ;D
Sorry bout the size of the pics but cant seem to resize them ???
Anyways, you can see the home made tray supports in the back and the mudflaps and bracket (also home made) Got 2sq metres of chequerplate style rubber for $50 from Clark rubber. It should've been $160 ;D
I also took off the tow bar cause the springs were hitting it. Fabricated 2 25mm spacers to put between the chassis rails and the tow bar. I cut the towbar on bothsides of the hitch to ensure it stayed in the centre. Then welded in 2 50x75mm box section on both sides. This gives the springs plenty of room now.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/018_18.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Luxback.jpg
Before the mudflaps were made up. Wouldve hated to travel behind this in the wet >:( !
The pictures were bigger than that before ???
Here im trying to show what gear the shifter is in and then illuminate it. I picked up a console from a commodore but it didnt really work. Then I cut it up and tried again using the white bit and that didnt really work either. So im open to suggestions...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/017_17.jpg
Couple more pics
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Luxoutback.jpghttp://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/CopyofAastaMeLux.jpg
patrol
03-08-2005, 09:58 PM
sounds like a dodgy engineer to me :o
I would suggest no one should go to this engineer but there is no point as he died a while back :-\ I rang him to ask some questions when I found this out.
The RTA is doing an audit of this guys work at the moment, they have started with trucks and are working their way down the list, they are not checking every vehicle he passed just the ones that stand out.
crack
05-08-2005, 08:46 PM
nice lux mate!! i see its keeping u busy then. do you know what rancho shocks they are? and how do you find them? as i am interested in them.
cheers
jack
p.s. keep it coming im enjoying reading this
Fitted a new steering shaft yesterday. I used the 75mm snake racing extension and after a bit of farting around in the snow it worked out well. Except it (the shaft) still contacts the firewall.
Does anyone know why this is ? I thought it was just happening because the old one was bent. My chassis is twisted, could this possibly have an effect ???
I will get some pictures later, I really need to invest in a digital camera. Going backwards and forwards from the photo shop is getting annoying
After taking it for a drive I found it steered like a shopping trolly with the new steering shaft.
P.S please forgive my dodgy photography :-\
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/226095826-023_20.jpg
This shaft was off an SR5 that has a rubber joint, it was under enormous stress from steering the 35's. So I cut the original shaft (which has a slip yoke) and welded it properly. So turns out I didnt need the Snake extension, there goes $150 :P
Now it looks like this and steers much better.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/226095826-007_4.jpg
The shaft was still hitting the firewall so I cut a new hole, fabricated a new seal and thats another thing off the list.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/226095826-006_3.jpg
This is a 25mm spacer that I made to stop the springs hitting the tow bar.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/226095826-020_17.jpg
You cant see it very well but this is one of the bumpstops I made up
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/226095826-014_11.jpg
This is the top bracket for the mudflaps
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/226095826-016_13.jpg
Used a piece of aluminium to weigh the rubber down and a chain to hook them up when I go offroad.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/226095826-017_14.jpg
And now it looks like this
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/226095826-019_16.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/226095826-021_17A.jpg
Almost there !! :P :D :D
taziiy
14-08-2005, 05:20 PM
looking pretty good cant be much more on the list
I finally got the lights put in. The original lights are now wired up to high beam only while the new motorbike headlights are low beam.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/IMG_1899.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/IMG_1900.jpg
I will post some more pics tonight when its dark to see how the lights perform
This is the gear selector almost finished, I will use velcro dots to hold the carpet down.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/IMG_1901.jpg
Those bike lights look pretty schmick b-lux
Tuff_2.4
11-09-2005, 02:24 PM
have you thought of using a b&m shifter they display what gear you are in aswell that way you can just box the tras tunnel and mount the shifter
This way works, it doesnt look great but it still does the job.
I took this tonight, fairly bright I think. I just need to adjust them now and then its onto the next job. Sooooo close to getting back out in the bush !
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I went to a 4x4 shop today and was told that they wont touch my Hilux cause it has a 4'' lift ??? The guy said it is unregisterable and there is nothing they can do to give the vehicle more stability.
Pffffft !
I will get it done even if no one in town wants to help.
What do you guys think, is a four inch lift too big ? And what can I do to stabilize the big black beast ???
are we talking body or suspension? i think 4" suspension is fine but imo 2" body should be the limit due to stresses on bolts etc :-X
Yeah i think that a 4'' body lift is way to much :-X
that might have a reason
Talking about suspension lift.
The front has a 3'' crossmember welded under the chassis and the back has 4'' lift blocks under the springs. The springs arent standard but I dont know how big they are.
Body lift is actually 3'' not 4'' :P I cant read a tape measure ::)
Gojeep
22-09-2005, 09:44 PM
Holy cow, 4" lift blocks in the rear are shocking! That must give you bad axle tramp unless you don't have any HP to speak of? Why do you need 7" of lift anyway? It makes it less offroad worthy let alone on the road. Your centre of gravity is so high now and even your roll centre in the rear is 7" higher than the front compared to stock due to the front being lowered 3" but the rear being raised 4"! ( remember roll centre is wear your suspension leans through when cornering etc and is not the centre of gravity ). You should at least get rid of the blocks and lower the spring mounts on the chassis the same amount ( 3" ) as the front to keep the correct relationship. See my site on how I did this on mine and what it all means. Also you have not increased you track enough to keep stability on or off road as you should increase it at least the same as you go up, but to keep the same as stock you must increase you track by twice your lift height according to Land Rover engineers who tested it on a side tilting bed. Remember to get the engineers approval for all this and discuss it with them before doing any thing.
BJHilly
23-09-2005, 03:34 AM
nice work. did you make your dog jump up into the back of that lol.
Holy cow, 4" lift blocks in the rear are shocking! That must give you bad axle tramp unless you don't have any HP to speak of? Why do you need 7" of lift anyway? It makes it less offroad worthy let alone on the road. Your centre of gravity is so high now and even your roll centre in the rear is 7" higher than the front compared to stock due to the front being lowered 3" but the rear being raised 4"! ( remember roll centre is wear your suspension leans through when cornering etc and is not the centre of gravity ). You should at least get rid of the blocks and lower the spring mounts on the chassis the same amount ( 3" ) as the front to keep the correct relationship. See my site on how I did this on mine and what it all means. Also you have not increased you track enough to keep stability on or off road as you should increase it at least the same as you go up, but to keep the same as stock you must increase you track by twice your lift height according to Land Rover engineers who tested it on a side tilting bed. Remember to get the engineers approval for all this and discuss it with them before doing any thing.
Im gonna try getting it through as it is. (even if it has a high centre of gravity) Then if it doesnt go well offroad, I will do what I have to do to improve its ability. Im not gonna spend all my time in the shed pulling it apart, otherwise I will never get it on the road.
What you say does make sense though and I will get it right next time ;D
nice work. did you make your dog jump up into the back of that lol.
Funny you should ask actually ! He tried once but coat hangered himself and landed on his back ;D Looked pretty funny :D Now I have to pick him up.
I just got my front driveshaft back from M&A Engineering. It had to be lengthened 25mm to stop it bottoming out when the suspension is compressed.
But it looks a little bit long :(
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http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/dshaft001.jpg
I also ordered a speedo correction unit from Marks 4WD, so after that, its back to the engineer for a retest.
I just got my front driveshaft back from M&A Engineering. It had to be lengthened 25mm to stop it bottoming out when the suspension is compressed.
But it looks a little bit long :(
I also ordered a speedo correction unit from Marks 4WD, so after that, its back to the engineer for a retest.
Well hurry and get it fitted and up running - we will have to take your truck out into the hills and break it next time :) :) :)
Anway- keep plugging away and give us a shout if you need a hand to get it together
Gojeep
08-10-2005, 07:08 PM
I just got my front driveshaft back from M&A Engineering. It had to be lengthened 25mm to stop it bottoming out when the suspension is compressed.
I think you mean shortened 25 mm if it is running out of slip at fulll compression. Strange as most people have to extend their driveshafts when lifted high? Did you drop the bumpstops at all as this would stop the driveshaft running out of compression and also make the vehicle safer on the road should you need to do any high speed direction changes. You have to check with your engineer but some states will not allow you to increase the up travel by more than a 1/3 of what it is stock from memory for that reason.
I just got my front driveshaft back from M&A Engineering. It had to be lengthened 25mm to stop it bottoming out when the suspension is compressed.
I think you mean shortened 25 mm if it is running out of slip at fulll compression. Strange as most people have to extend their driveshafts when lifted high? Did you drop the bumpstops at all as this would stop the driveshaft running out of compression and also make the vehicle safer on the road should you need to do any high speed direction changes. You have to check with your engineer but some states will not allow you to increase the up travel by more than a 1/3 of what it is stock from memory for that reason.
Ummm yeh shortened, im a dumbass ::) I did extend the bumpstops, but only cause the engineer said so. I didnt know it had added benefits.
Gojeep
09-10-2005, 08:02 PM
Just hope now that your slip yoke does not run out of engagement now on full dropp and drop out onto the road at full extension! I know of someone killed when their rear one did that after getting air over a dune and it pole vauled him onto his roof after digging into the ground! Was some one close to a good friend of mine too.
Good luck when you get it re checked...
Snofox
21-10-2005, 09:48 AM
Please keep us up to date.
Nothing exciting has happened yet, im still waiting on getting my speedo recalibration unit back from Marks 4WD. I got a custom one with 20% reduction, but its not enough ::) I need one that has 33% reduction. So I should have it (Hilux) back to the engineer by next Friday
Ok, I took the Hilux to the engineer today and got another list >:(
1.Vehicle must not start in drive. Must start in neutral and park only.
2.Fit safety chains to front mudflaps to prevent contact with tyres
3.Tray supports to chassis at rear wheel arch area are still missing
4.Front of front spring shackle to spring alignment not correct (thrusting to one side)
5.Front of rear spring shackle to spring alignment not correct (thrusting to one side)
6.R/H/R bump stop rubber missing
7.Reverse lamp must be fitted and operational
8.Oil leaks at swivel hub area excessive
9.Drag link to 3rdarm joint requires adjusting
10.The front to rear brake bias is incorrect and locks the rear brakes during testing
11.The rear brake pressure limit valve is leaking
12.An alignment and operational fault exists in the front suspension and steering causing the R/H/F springs to thrust forward and aft on steering directional changes. We suspect poor operating angle of the front diff stabilizer bar may be responsible and will require remounting.
13.The rear guard infill should be more ridgid.
General: The vehicle has failed the handling and stability and braking tests. This is due to many factors including some of the rejections listed above. The tests will have to be redone when you are satisfied the vehicle is suitable. The vehicle centre of gravity accompanied with the tyre wall height and large contact pattern is of concern when it comes to meeting the handling criteria.
Most of the things on the new list are easy to fix but it pisses me off that the engineer didnt pickup on them the first time round.
I'll give it another 6 months now ::)
Sim79
02-11-2005, 06:37 PM
I'd sell it and buy a stock lux and get everything done properly.
That is a real kick in the pants. Did you stick with the same engineer as before?
I'd sell it and buy a stock lux and get everything done properly.
After I get some use out of it, thats the plan. I've got a wicked buildup in mind ;)
That is a real kick in the pants. Did you stick with the same engineer as before?
Yep same engineer ::)
I can fix most of the problems with ease and relatively quickly, but it is still such a pain.
ferremit
02-11-2005, 08:07 PM
Stock lux's dont have chains on teh front flaps... most of us fit them to stop the buggers getting ripped off when you reverse up ledges- cos at $100 a pot for genuine its a bit of an expensive hobby!
Do engineers give you a bill everytime you get the car checked or is it just a one time charge? Would think around $500 each visit, am I right?
Do engineers give you a bill everytime you get the car checked or is it just a one time charge? Would think around $500 each visit, am I right?
First time $783
Secons time $283
Next time $227
Im broke :P
BLU-125
02-11-2005, 10:44 PM
"General: The vehicle has failed the handling and stability and braking tests. This is due to many factors including some of the rejections listed above. The tests will have to be redone when you are satisfied the vehicle is suitable. The vehicle centre of gravity accompanied with the tyre wall height and large contact pattern is of concern when it comes to meeting the handling criteria."
He has already told you the outcome.........you need a different engineer.........or an NSW buyer who doesn't come to this Forum.
The BEST of luck.......you WILL need it!
fully agree with blu they are not going to pass it because they deem it unsafe and just to throw caution to the wind i agree with them its too high for the size of the truck if you want to use it so bad and its sending you broke fit 33s and lower it a couple of inches it would go a long way to getting it passed ;)
babylux
03-11-2005, 10:45 AM
Mate I dont think that engineer wants to pass you he will prob keep finding little things and hope that you give up.
Good luck with it anyway
Still going ahead with it, I've come this far :P But its time to take out the lift blocks :'(
Still going ahead with it, I've come this far :P But its time to take out the lift blocks :'(
yeah mate take it down to about a 3 inch lift
keep the 35's
and invest in a grinder ;) ;D
Still going ahead with it, I've come this far :P But its time to take out the lift blocks :'(
Knock it down and get it street legal. Atleast youll be safer in it ;)
boysurfer
04-11-2005, 02:58 PM
When i had to take a old escort i had over the pits here in SA they failed it the first time and said the second time that all they would check is what they found in the first inspection so you wouldn't have to worry bout them finding more stuff like they did with you!
What they did is crap if you ask me you could be taking it there for years if they are just gona find more things!
Were prity lucky here because we only have to take our cars over the pits if the cops defect us for somthing mojor! :)
crack
05-11-2005, 01:38 AM
thats crap blux! what a load of cow crap about chains for front guards and stiffer gaurd infills!
That is a real kick in the pants. Did you stick with the same engineer as before?
Yep same engineer ::)
I can fix most of the problems with ease and relatively quickly, but it is still such a pain.
reckon this bloke is stiffin you, saw a cash cow!!! fairdinkum theres fussy and then theres fussy. have you thought of a second opinion
just my 2cents worth :)
thats crap blux! what a load of cow crap about chains for front guards and stiffer gaurd infills!
I made the front guards out of perspex so it wouldnt touch the tyres. If I push them forwards they just touch but in a real life situation I would have to be doing 200km/h in reverse !
Changing to another engineer no would just be silly.
Gojeep
05-11-2005, 06:54 PM
I support the engineers idea of removing those 4" blocks too. Probably just saved your life mate and you end up with a better 4x4 because of it and which is much more useful. Only missing some pose value to teenagers.
Bernz
07-11-2005, 10:59 PM
ahhh to be young and in love again. Good luck with your mission B-Lux. I'm no teenage girl and I don't back up, but I'm still impressed by 7". :o
I had a 86 Dual Cab with a VN V6 in it, I got rid of it after destroying 3 gearboxes in 3 months and pouring lots of cash into it. I can at least say you've got it right having the auto in it. You shouldn't have the same prob! It'll be worth it once you've got it done. A set of extactors and 2-1/2" system on it will make a huuuge difference, it did on mine. But i guess you've got a lot more important things in the eye of the engineer to be worrying about for now...Good luck with it.
Hi,
I have to admit it sounds like the old RTA pits if they didn't want you on the road they just kept on picking things the only way around them is to comply..give them there hour of power..find the australian standard on this and comply they cant knock you back.Anyway good luck.
JD59
I took out the airbags today and now it sits at a much better height. Anyone want them ?
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/susliftout001.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/susliftout004.jpg
I also went to order a bumpstop, $116 for one :o If there were any in Australia, so im just gonna have to go to a wrecker and hope I find one :-\
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/susliftout002.jpg
I also took out a front spring to get some dimensions so I can get new ones that are the right length.
Next job, taking out the lift blocks. Anyone want them ?
Ozjunk38
10-11-2005, 05:53 PM
Keep going with your truck, Once you have it engineered it should be sweet. Nothing worthwhile was ever easy. If you need a hand or some advice PM me.
Well I got a bumpstop today, $10 ;D And also a good set of standard front springs, standard shackles and a standard draglink all for $200 ! I love wreckers ;D
So that should bring the height down to a more reasonable height but I will have to modify the front drive shaft again ::)
HLX40L
10-11-2005, 09:46 PM
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/susliftout002.jpg
I also took out a front spring to get some dimensions so I can get new ones that are the right length.
Next job, taking out the lift blocks. Anyone want them ?
Sorry if it have missed it, but has your truck had an SAS done to it? The front spring hanger dont look factory!
[Sorry if it have missed it, but has your truck had an SAS done to it? The front spring hanger dont look factory!
Whats a SAS ?
Mick.
13-11-2005, 12:00 PM
[Sorry if it have missed it, but has your truck had an SAS done to it? The front spring hanger dont look factory!
Whats a SAS ?
I always thought it ment Solid Axle Swap. ???
Took out the lift blocks yesterday and it is amazing what 4'' can do. It almost looks like a stock Hilux now.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/hownottojack003.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/hownottojack004.jpg
These are the stock front springs that I put in
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/hownottojack005.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/hownottojack006.jpg
Now the torque rod almost sits where it should, just needs a bit of adjustment
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/hownottojack007.jpg
Now I have to cut off the front bumpstops cause they touch now. Have to get new shocks caust the ranchos are too long. And i dont need the guard infill anymore either ::)
PJ.zook
13-11-2005, 12:52 PM
Sorry mate but you are a little late for the dangerous workshop practices article as featured in the latest issue, you prob woulda won :P ;)
HLX40L
13-11-2005, 05:50 PM
[Sorry if it have missed it, but has your truck had an SAS done to it? The front spring hanger dont look factory!
Whats a SAS ?
It means a Soild Axle Swap? So did it start life as independent suspension?
[Sorry if it have missed it, but has your truck had an SAS done to it? The front spring hanger dont look factory!
Whats a SAS ?
It means a Soild Axle Swap? So did it start life as independent suspension?
92 2WD ute body on a 86 solid axle chassis ;)
RedGQ
13-11-2005, 08:33 PM
Bahahahahaha!!! :D
That method of jacking up the car just cracked me up.
Lucky it didn't come down on ya :o :o :o
Improvisation at it best I guess (or worst depending which way you look at it) ;D
Well as long as it made you laugh ;)
spartacus
13-11-2005, 08:46 PM
at least u used solid timber and not bessa blocks ;D
at least u used solid timber and not bessa blocks ;D
Cmon, give me some credit ;D
What happened was...I had it jacked up in the centre under the towbar....took the lift blocks out.....then went to lower it down again but I had one too many pieces of timber under the jack....so I jacked it up again and put timber blocks between the springs and the axle...then the jack broke...so I shoved another one on the blocks...jacked it up to get the other jack out...and the whole truck went over...But no harm was done...all good fun too ;D
taziiy
14-11-2005, 09:46 PM
did the car port catch it on its way over
crankycruiser
14-11-2005, 09:56 PM
Are u puttin the lux bac to std or sumthing???
did the car port catch it on its way over
It didnt get quite that far...luckily :P
Are u puttin the lux bac to std or sumthing???
It all depends on if it passes this time. I will see what happens.
So I took the Hilux to the engineer today.
List No.3 :P
1. Mudflaps are too short (my bad, I didnt measure properly)
2. Dropped draglink needs to be replaced with a standard one (Luckily I have one)
3. New front springs (the second hand ones I put on werent good enough)
4. New brake proportional valve
So I said bugger it, do it yourself >:(
Now it cant fail because he is doing the work, even if I have to pay a little extra for the labour.
So give it a week and another handfull of cash and it should be right :)
DEEV8
01-12-2005, 05:51 PM
man you've had to go through some sh!t to get this thing engineered. I would have gotten fed up along time ago and gone to a different engineer.
Then again 4" bodylift is a bit over the top.. :o
Spewin, it looked pretty farkin awesome before... Lookin at it, it almost made me want a toyota. Practically though, im glad i came to my senses ;D
Gojeep
04-12-2005, 09:02 PM
At least now the truck should be a bit safer to work on without the need for all those blocks! Hey, and now your tyres will look a lot bigger too with less lift. I glad to see the list is getting shorter now and it will all soon be over. ;)
At least now the truck should be a bit safer to work on without the need for all those blocks! Hey, and now your tyres will look a lot bigger too with less lift. I glad to see the list is getting shorter now and it will all soon be over. ;)
I know it willl be a better 4WD on and off road now that it is lower...but you shoulda seen it in the flesh before I took the blocks out
4xgold0
04-12-2005, 09:57 PM
when are you takeing it back in??
when are you takeing it back in??
Its been at the engineers since Thursday, and will be until he is finished with it (this Friday hopefully)
4xgold0
04-12-2005, 10:02 PM
when are you takeing it back in??
Its been at the engineers since Thursday, and will be until he is finished with it (this Friday hopefully)
hope all goes well for ya ;)
when are you takeing it back in??
Its been at the engineers since Thursday, and will be until he is finished with it (this Friday hopefully)
hope all goes well for ya ;)
Thanks mate ;) I hope its a case of '3rd time lucky' :P
Yeeeha.
Looks like you are on your way (the long way) to wheeling legally again. You will have to update with before and after pics. (Just for a laugh)
I'm guessing that the original engineer's first name started with a D and his last with an R.
crusr
08-12-2005, 11:08 PM
good luck mate..
Just got word from the engineer that the draglink I gave him wont fit. But he ordered another one and once he puts it on thats it...all done !!
Dunno how much its gonna cost this time :P
Now I just have to hope the RTA office at Dickson will pass it.
if the engineer signs off the work you shouldn't have any probs so does this mean it will be getting dirty this weekend
CanberraMav
12-12-2005, 08:14 PM
if the engineer signs off the work you shouldn't have any probs so does this mean it will be getting dirty this weekend
You would think this would be the case but ACT rego has a habit of taking the liberty of contradicting engineers. But on the other hand the engineer that B lux is using has a good rep with the RTA so you should go through fairly easy. I would suggest taking your old man or someone a bit more mature age to drive it over for you as they like to give young blokes a hard time.
Good luck
Well, I hope to get it dirty as im going to Yarrangobilly Caves this weekend....Yeh, my Dad will be taking it ;)
I'm guessing that the original engineer's first name started with a D and his last with an R.
Yeh, thats right...Dodgy McRoberts.
He was the original engineer of CanberraMav's 4b also....so im not the only one who had to go through some s**t to get this far.
I now have a fully engineered HiLux :D :D I have it booked in for a rego inspection next thursday, but chances are I could get in this thursday (fingers crossed)
Mmmmm, I can almost taste the mud ;D
Congratulations man go and have some fun you deserve it ;D
4xgold0
20-12-2005, 06:36 PM
whooohoooooo, well done B lux, 8) cant keep ya off the tracks now
Good onya mate, but... whereīs the pics of the finished product?
taziiy
20-12-2005, 08:45 PM
congratulations i hope all the trouble you had will be gone the first time you hit the mud
crack
20-12-2005, 08:53 PM
wikid! have fun in it now mate!! lets see sum pics ;D
Woooohoooooo, you got there in the end ;)
CanberraMav
21-12-2005, 01:22 PM
Now you just have to have a bunch of un educated RTA workers contradict your engineer and youll be wheelin.
Good luck mate.........shoot me a message when you are going for a drive and ill try to catch up with you
Couldnt get in tomorrow....so next thursday it is.
Now you just have to have a bunch of un educated RTA workers contradict your engineer and youll be wheelin.
Good luck mate.........shoot me a message when you are going for a drive and ill try to catch up with you
Lol, yeh...they are pretty useless ::)
Thanx, sometime next month we'll go for a drive and i'll see if I can keep up :P
I read the engineers report today...and its alot better/more detailed than the last one ::)
But he kept my dropped draglink and front springs the theif ! I cant get em back till mid Jan as he has closed down >:(
Here is a little 'list of things' to get, that I knocked up
UHF Radio
High lift Jack
Snorkel
Spotties
Air compressor
Sump guard
Alarm/Imobiliser
Dual batteries
Some 3'' Barwork
THEN
X-over steering
Winch
Diff wrap bar
Long range fuel tank
Canopy
New suspension setup (maybe coil conversion)
37 Baja Claws
Diff locks
VT GEN lll V8
Respray
Crawler gears
And that should just about do it ;)
Twisty
22-12-2005, 10:05 PM
Nice list B-lux......you going to enjoy it a bit first?
Nice list B-lux......you going to enjoy it a bit first?
Its kind of a wish list...but yeh, gonna enjoy it first. I have already taken it for a drive and it went suprisingly well...but I dont have any pics yet.
And I have decided to get another 40 series diff...dont know about the locker though :-\
luxor
29-12-2005, 04:43 AM
Congrats on getting it engineered!
Can't wait to see some pics of the mighty lux in action.
Went for a drive today...it over heated :-\ But besides that, its great to be back on/off road :D
I will get some pics up when I get my camera back.
good to hear you using it again arent commos known for overheating in hiluxs ;)
I will get some pics up when I get my camera back.
Come on!!! Whoever it is, give the camera back!! :D
Here are a few pics, nothing too fancy...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/365153131-014_8.jpg?t=1167736220
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/365153131-017_11.jpg?t=1167736550
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/365153131-021_15.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/365153131-022_16.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/365153131-023_17.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/365153131-020_14.jpg?t=1167736717
personally I reckon it looks better at that height than in the photos in your sig line. How did it go did it live up to your expectations ;)
You gotta be real happy of gettin it dirty again (doesnīt look too good in shinny boots anyway ;) ) and cause ya got ya camera back :D woohoo
What size are those bfgs? 35s? They look big now.
Ps. whats with the open bonnet? breakin things already?
I think it looks better now too...but dont tell anyone ;) It went really well, considering both diffs are open and I was runnng 35psi.
It has the turning circle of a bus and then theres the over heating thing...but theyre my only complaints...for now
Yeah, 35's...I dunno what to get next
The bonnet was open cause it over heated...I just let it sit for 10 min and it was fine.
Getting a new fuel pump soon and Im going diff shopping tomorrow.
Not good about it overheating again, but i'm sure you'll get it sorted, just might take a while. I wouldn't be going any bigger than 35's do they scrub at all if so how much. Did you decide to go another 40 diff or you changing it to something else
Nah it only overheated once...it stalled the second time :P
Not gonna go bigger than 35, but dont know whether to get Claws, MT/R's or BFG muddies again...But they dont scrub at all.
And another 40 series diff...no locker...yet ;)
If you are doing heaps of mud playing go the radial claws, they are awesome in the mud, otherwise I prefer my MTRs everywhere else to the claws.
It is rarely muddy here but when it is...you NEED good tyres. I like the MT/R's on road, but they might not have an open enough tread for the mud.
Do your MT/R's still perform well in the mud ?
Yeh their still good in mud but they are no claw thats all, but as I said imo they are a better tyre everywhere else.
sumkindaroadkill
02-01-2006, 09:22 PM
Lookin' the goods now bud, a little bit more stable to I'd imagine. Man those 35's look huge under there - yay ;D. Just make sure you check the treads for small animals when you park up at night ;)
You dont want to come out in the morning a find an endangered hairy nosed big breasted bed thrasher stuck in there ;D
My fuel pump was from a VL...got a new one...and gonna get my diff done next week...I'll let them (southern differentials) see what needs to be done...I could just get away with new gears, hopefully.
My left rear wheel locks up when I brake, not all the time, just when I put on a bit more pressure, so gotta get that looked at too.
Knowing my luck, something else will probably brake...but if nothing does its time for a new UHF :D
brooksy
04-01-2006, 02:03 PM
Good to see you back behind the wheel again B-Lux. I have got both Claws & MTR's. Claws are better offroad overall but longevity is a real problem plus they are terrible on road. My MTR's are the best of both worlds the only area where the MTR's fall way behind the Claws is in heavy mud only.
Once again well done !!
brooksy
I got quoted $750 for a total rebuild on my diff, drive in-drive out...sounds good to me...what do you think ?
BushTuckerNed
04-01-2006, 03:36 PM
I got quoted $750 for a total rebuild on my diff, drive in-drive out...sounds good to me...what do you think ?
is that with a lsd? coz i think wen i wanted mine done, it was only about 400 for open diff, and about 800 for LSD
I got quoted $750 for a total rebuild on my diff, drive in-drive out...sounds good to me...what do you think ?
is that with a lsd? coz i think wen i wanted mine done, it was only about 400 for open diff, and about 800 for LSD
No, thats for an open diff...40 series again...Must just be expensive caus of where I live :(
That looks awesome. You have done well, a top looking rig B-lux. I hope the over heating is sorted for you soon ;)
Thanks Boxa, will get it sorted out when money permits...you know how it is ;)
I drove it in the rain for the first time today...yes, it doesnt rain too much here. It was a bit scarey :o Nearly lost it a couple of times...I had an empty tray which didnt help. So I have to get my brakes looked at really soon.
Lux orr
07-01-2006, 12:01 AM
Looks the goods B - LUX, pity about the overheating though!! Go the CLAWS for offroad and get some smaller tyres for onroad ,then you don't have to worry about how nuch they wear as much ;) ;)
P.S. what sort of suspension / bodylift setup is your rig running at the moment? Whan't some idea's ;D ;D ;D
Looks the goods B - LUX, pity about the overheating though!! Go the CLAWS for offroad and get some smaller tyres for onroad ,then you don't have to worry about how nuch they wear as much ;) ;)
P.S. what sort of suspension / bodylift setup is your rig running at the moment? Whan't some idea's ;D ;D ;D
Thanks mate...yeh im thinking about getting a set of BFG A/T's for the road and a set of whatever for play...too many options :P
Umm, my setup is pretty tame but it does the trick...3'' body lift, extended shackles in the back, 3'' x-member in the front and custom springs all round.
gobble_doc
08-01-2006, 09:24 AM
hey mate
thats a gen 3 body isnt it
what the chassis
gen 2
p.s. it looks hella hot
cheer
elliot
hey mate
thats a gen 3 body isnt it
what the chassis
gen 2
p.s. it looks hella hot
cheer
elliot
Hey mate, yeh thats right...86 chassis, 92 body.
gobble_doc
10-01-2006, 05:55 PM
sweet thanks alot
in the long run would it have been cheaper for you to get a complete gen 3 and do the mods to it
i know it sound easier to do it but not always wat we wants just wondering what the cost wise of it iall is
cheers
elliot
Probably would have been...but it wasnt to hard to match the body mounts.
What happened was...the original body got flattened in a rollover...so on went a newer body.
I got my diff put in today...naturally it ended up costing me over twice what I thought :'(
So now thats out of the way I have a small list of other things to take care of:
Put in new fuel pump along with filter and lift pump.
New front bearings
Fix my Speedo re-calibration unit
Fix my brakes
Get a bigger radiator with twin thermo fans
gobble_doc
12-01-2006, 06:31 PM
when u say match body mount did that involve cutting mounts off the chassis and rewelding to suit new body
or did u cut and drill the car to suit
cheers
elliot
Hey B-lux I thought yo bought the car like that :-\
Was that you B-Lux that I followed down Athalon drive this afternoon about 5:30?
If so I just luv the checkerplate rubber muflaps
when u say match body mount did that involve cutting mounts off the chassis and rewelding to suit new body
or did u cut and drill the car to suit
cheers
elliot
Hey elliot...cut mounts off the chassis (I think) but yeh...it wasnt me who did it so details are a bit sketchy.
Hey B-lux I thought yo bought the car like that :-\
Short version is...I bought the car off a guy from Cowra...but I knew the original owner...friend of a friend...but yeh, I didnt do the work.
Was that you B-Lux that I followed down Athalon drive this afternoon about 5:30?
If so I just luv the checkerplate rubber muflaps
Um yeh Nig, that was me...driving back from southern differentials ;)
Hey B-lux I thought yo bought the car like that :-\
Short version is...I bought the car off a guy from Cowra...but I knew the original owner...friend of a friend...but yeh, I didnt do the work.
Ahh ok too easy understand now
Hey B-lux I thought yo bought the car like that :-\
Short version is...I bought the car off a guy from Cowra...but I knew the original owner...friend of a friend...but yeh, I didnt do the work.
Ahh ok too easy understand now
Yeh, he rolled it, then put on a new body and got a family car (pregnant wife couldnt get in the Lux) ;)
Was that you B-Lux that I followed down Athalon drive this afternoon about 5:30?
If so I just luv the checkerplate rubber muflaps
Um yeh Nig, that was me...driving back from southern differentials ;)
Its looking real good (from behind anyway :)) - We'll have to go for a run in the hills some timetime soon.
CanberraMav
13-01-2006, 06:02 PM
Hey B-Lux
What did they end up stingin you for your diff rebuild??
Nig.........how did you go with Rob?
Was that you B-Lux that I followed down Athalon drive this afternoon about 5:30?
If so I just luv the checkerplate rubber muflaps
Um yeh Nig, that was me...driving back from southern differentials ;)
Its looking real good (from behind anyway :)) - We'll have to go for a run in the hills some timetime soon.
Yeh for sure...just give me a call, im always up for it (give me some practice) ;)
Hey B-Lux
What did they end up stingin you for your diff rebuild??
Nig.........how did you go with Rob?
I lost the receipt :-\ so I dont know what they did...but it ended up costing close to $****
Even more than Craigs diff cost :o (have you heard about the new 4X4 club hes organizing ?)
Lux orr
13-01-2006, 06:36 PM
I lost the receipt :-\ so I dont know what they did...but it ended up costing close to $1700
Even more than Craigs diff cost :o (have you heard about the new 4X4 club hes organizing ?)
That should of come with a free airlocker :o :o :o
CanberraMav
13-01-2006, 06:45 PM
HOLY SH#T B-LUX!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to hear it cost that much......bet you wont be getting the front re done there. You could have bought another Hi lux for that much. I wont rub it in too much but i have had all kinds off experiences with a heap of Canberra workshops so ask me next time and i might be able to point you in the right direction.
The 4x4 club Craig is in is the same one that I am in. Its called C.O.R (Canberra off Roaders). Its in its final stages and will be up and running soon.
The club is just a bunch of us who are mates that needed a club name to go under to enter competitions etc. It is invite only as we are trying to keep membership at around 20-25 people. Could prob get you in if you were keen to do comps etc.
I lost the receipt :-\ so I dont know what they did...but it ended up costing close to $1700
Sorry to hear about that, but seriously... donīt you feel like starting to do thinks yourself? I just overhauled my rear diff for around $200 + tools. ;)
Ulises
I lost the receipt :-\ so I dont know what they did...but it ended up costing close to $1700
Sorry to hear about that, but seriously... donīt you feel like starting to do thinks yourself? I just overhauled my rear diff for around $200 + tools. ;)
Ulises
I do most of the stuff myself with the help of my Dad...but Ive been heaps busy with work lately, so I paid someone else to do it. Oh well Live and learn eh ?
Went to the farm with a mate yesterday...just a few pics.
I managed to get stuck in a dry creek bed...made my mates little sister air down my tyres and I was good to go again ;D
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/IMG_4722.jpg?t=1167735236
Actually quite steep, photos never do it justice :P
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/IMG_4732.jpg?t=1167735486
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/IMG_4726.jpg?t=1167735950
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/IMG_4724.jpg
I managed to get stuck in a dry creek bed...made my mates little sister air down my tyres
Sweet, are these LITTLE SISTERs a new accessory and do they fit in the recovery box ;)
I like your style.
I managed to get stuck in a dry creek bed...made my mates little sister air down my tyres
Sweet, are these LITTLE SISTERs a new accessory and do they fit in the recovery box ;)
I like your style.
Well THIS accessory is 18 yrs old (not quite new) but would still fit in a recovery box I think ;D
I have been trying to save some money so I can buy a new motorbike...but of course I spend it on this instead :P
I was coming home today and the brakes locked up, the back end came out and then I over corrected, did a 360, went up and over the median strip and onto the other side of the road (3 lane highway) :-[ But miraculously I didnt hit anyone.
So I got home and took off the front wheels to find my discs are warped and grooved to buggery. I dont know if this is the cause of the lock up (it has happened before) but now im up for new brakes, and my tyres are even more worn >:(
Sheit. :o Nice save Benny. And very lucky too ;)
You're not wrong.
Turns out 3 of the pistons in the calipers were seized, so its off the road for a bit till I can get them.
Hopefully no more lockups after that !
general lee
23-02-2006, 08:22 PM
very close call mate... did it feel like flipping? always wanted to hand brake turn the lux hahaha. do you know how the rotors warped in the first place?
It felt very stable actually despite the spinning around.
But I dunno about the brakes :-\
I was wondering how to weigh the back of my Lux down a bit, with out taking up much room, as I dont usually have much in the tray.
So I decided on concrete (a block 1500mmx500mmx150mm weighs about 300kg) I was going to make my own mould ou of ply.
But then I thought I could kill two birds with one stone, buy a toolbox (dont have one yet) and fill the bottom with concrete.
So I got a Kingchrome unit
(which weighs 40kg alone) that measures 1200mmx440mmx330mm.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/toolbox002.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/toolbox001.jpg
So now im going to make a mould that measures 1200mmx440mmx100mm fill it with concrete, which will weigh about 120kg. Then cut it into 4 pieces so I can lift the blocks in and out with out any hassle.
This will give me a better ride and help stop my brakes locking up.
CanberraMav
25-02-2006, 03:53 PM
Dont fill it with concrete ??? :'(
Fill it with recovery gear, tools etc
Only a quarter of the toolbox will have concrete in it, but im not pouring it straight in there ;) And I will still have enough room for tools and the like, so its ok.
Gojeep
25-02-2006, 10:03 PM
Dont put concrete in there!! Try removing a leaf or two first and the brackes are only locking up because the load or brake bias valve must not be setup correctly if it is connected still at all? Have you still got the right length rod attached to the valve which regulates how much rear brake bias you have according to your load?
jlux3012
26-02-2006, 12:54 PM
I agree with GoJeep, sounds like something isnt right with your brakes, what your doing might only result in a bandaid fix.
Ok, im not taking out a leaf or two because I DO carry heavy loads, just not that often.
The brake bias valve is set up properly and has been adjusted to suit the lift. The brake bias is 70% front 30% rear. But it should be 90% 10% when my tray is empty, taking into account the V6 engine, 86 front end and the overall height of the vehicle.
To get it right, I would have to re-calibrate the master cylinder OR put some weight in the back. I choose option B.
Since getting new pistons, I have done emergency stops in all speed zones and the brakes have not locked up.
I took the Lux offroad and found the ride very good, now that I have the toolbox in the back. Yeh, im not going to put the concrete in it anymore...the few tools that I have were heavy enough ;)
LIVEx4x4
28-02-2006, 07:53 PM
Thats good to hear, the concrete thing started to scare me. :o :-[
Andrew
crusr
28-02-2006, 09:01 PM
phew..
sumkindaroadkill
01-03-2006, 02:01 AM
yeah i know im late but concrete - champ what the hell!!!
carry silver at least you can kill a vampire with it. ;D
love that lux!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :)
ps how many smiley faces does take to mean you are serious.
Love it
So I put my new AVM hubs on yesterday after stuffing around trying to get genuine ones.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/4x4biketrip020.jpg
Then went for a drive along two sticks and up Mt Coree, here are a few pics.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/4x4biketrip013.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/4x4biketrip011.jpg?t=1167734186
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/4x4biketrip009.jpg?t=1167734560
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/4x4biketrip002.jpg?t=1167734775
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/4x4biketrip006.jpg
I wanted to see if taking the torque rod out would effect the turning circle. So I took it out on the weekend and found the steering felt lighter but the car also jumped around a lot more on the rough (bitumen) surfaces. But turning circle still the same.
So while its disconnected I am going to remount it so it sits level (like stock) and put in a flex type bush. Hard to explain, but I will post pics when its done.
Now that the lift blocks are out, I notice the rear sits about 2 1/2" lower than the front. So on the weekend I am going to grind off the rear spring hangers and move them further back on the chassis so the shackle sits where it should. Hopefully the shocks wont run out of travel :P
Then once thats sorted its time for a tune up. I replaced the fuel pump 4 months ago added a fuel filter before the pump to stop any crap getting in there and replaced the one after the pump. But now its making a lot of noise again. Plus there is a leak that I just cant find, not to mention the strange noises and lack of power. So I will let the professionals sort it out. Hope its nothing serious :-[
It's bound to keep you busy Benny ;)
You're not wrong Boxa
I spoke to Shaun from ABT (Aussie Boys Toys) today about a high steer kit. But it doesnt look like its going to fit, the sump from the V6 sits right in the way ::) But when money permits, im looking at a whole new suspension setup. More lift, more flex and coils :D
This is where the shackle sat before
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/suslift005.jpg
Grinded off the hangers and rewelded them 2" further back. This is where they sit now
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Hilux20506010.jpg
Old torque rod
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/hownottojack007.jpg
New torque rod. This one connects to the front x-member though, and I am going to be able to disconect it for offroad use. It will do the job for now.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Hilux20506001.jpg
One of my mates got a 4" skyjacker kit put in his IFS 02 HiLux so we went for a night drive last night to see what it could do. It was bloody cold, bout -7, there was thick ice formed on top of all the mud holes. I only got a few pics on my camera, but we had a professional with us ;) So it will be good to see his pictures.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Nightdrive009.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Nightdrive007.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Nightdrive004.jpg
It was a good night, although both my low beam globes shattered (motorbike lights dont like water) and I lost a mudflap ??? So I spent all day today cleaning it, and fixing my lights. My fuel pump is on its way out again so I have to get that looked at real soon.
tom_286
04-06-2006, 05:37 PM
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/suslift005.jpg
that's a nice shackle angle 8) you would have got some nice down travel i recon?
ALOT of down travel, but scrubbed out too much on up travel when they were in that position.
ChunkyCharcoal
04-06-2006, 06:49 PM
How did your mates lux come up with the sky jacker lift? I'm concidering doin it and would love some opinion if it's worth it. Pics??? ;D
It looks tough 8) But is still no match for a solid axle.
It rides really well (comfortable) on and off road.
I dont have any pics of it...yet ;)
My HiLux is forsale. Im in no hurry, but for the right price... ;)
dieselux
24-06-2006, 12:25 AM
SOLD, I've got $2,000.... ;D
Hang on, It's not a diesel is it???? $1500.....? ::)
muddy
28-06-2006, 02:55 PM
SOLD, I've got $2,000.... ;D
Hang on, It's not a diesel is it???? $1500.....? ::)
Ouch!
Hey B-Lux, you didn't forget "protection" did you? ;D
I towed my bike to the RTA today to get inspected, and they defected me ! Not the bike (thats a different story) but my Hilux !
I explained to them that I used the engineer they recommended and they passed it only 8 months ago. But they decided to defect it anyway.
Gained a bike (just) but lost a 4X4.
That is some bad news Benny. What was there issue this time???
Spike_Sierra
06-09-2006, 08:41 AM
wtf, no way,
what did they have an issue with this time..
I would have thought if it was engineered they couldnt do that :-\ :-\
Mick.
06-09-2006, 05:46 PM
Thats no good Benny. :'(
One minute they say it's ok the next they change their minds. The RTA down your way sound like a bunch of tossers that need a boot up the ass. >:(
I hope it's nothing serious and you get it sorted out mate.
Cheers Mick.
Diesel028
07-09-2006, 07:44 PM
Yer mate, that sucks >:(
What did they defect it for??
It has all been fixed up. No mudflaps, that was the issue. When I went 4WDriving on the weekend they got ripped off and I didnt realise till I got home. I was going to make some new ones on the tuesday regardless, but they got me first. They also tried to get me for no front mudflaps, I told the guy it didnt have any when they passed it the first time. The best part is, they were going over the whole car trying to find something else but they couldnt.
Spike_Sierra
08-09-2006, 03:32 PM
ahh phew,
good stuff benj!
MitchellBros4x4
21-09-2006, 10:10 AM
I take it by the stickers that your truck was an ex Offroad Industries modified vehicle???
I want to take that sticker off, but im afraid it will take the paint off with it. Im not sure if ORI originally did the work, Thats what someone else said too.
MitchellBros4x4
23-09-2006, 10:25 AM
I just ask cos we have fixed quite a few vehicles that were modified by the fore mentioned workshop. Just basically fixed up bodgy engineering/remake stuff that was clearly not up to scratch.
Then theres a good chance it was them. It had terrible workmanship when I first got it. And I've only fixed half of it so far ::)
A while ago the HiLux kept stalling because the fuel pump was struggling and it was incredibly noisy. So I got a new one and its starting to get noisy again.
So I decided it was time to fix it. My old man got two wave guides from commercial microwaves and is welding them together to create a surge tank. Then I have to get a lift pump and some hose and see how it runs then.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/ben003.jpg
Bit of an update, the surge tank is now in. The setup works really well, the tank holds about 5L and looks like this. All up it cost me $213, (the holly pump was $200) The wave guides are are worth $400, so thats not too bad And somehow I am now getting 12.5L/100km where as before I was getting 17+L/100km :D http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Image006.jpg?t=1166770362
The Holly lift pump
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Image001.jpg?t=1166770427
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Image009.jpg?t=1166770496
And my christmas present to me !! New Claws :D
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/bennylangers/Ben5.jpg?t=1166770517
I would suggest no one should go to this engineer but there is no point as he died a while back :-\ I rang him to ask some questions when I found this out.
This is a potentially a problem for me, that same guy previous certified my Lux's earlier mods (coil conversion, a-frame, 35's) so it's all going to get scruitinsed very carefully when it is presented to someone (not sure who) for engineering in Jan/Feb.
V8TOY
22-12-2006, 08:24 PM
i'd probally cable tie that fuel line up or someting before it gets snaged and make a stone guard for that fuel pump.
looks sweet though.
have you fixed overheating probs and how because i've got a 90 single cab lux with a series 2 commo and t700 box and can't stop from hitting 140c on the highway and boiling on the beach with twin 14'' davie craig thermos and shroud checked everything as far as flow and blockages bought radiator recommended for conversion and everything, givin up on it know and just give it a hiding cause bought 93 dualcab lux and dropping lexus v8 in with manual and ALLY radiator ordered pro rock kit stage 3 from sanke racing and 2'' body lift should be her just after new year.
Also i have blown up 3 t700 doing things from clutch packs 2 making 1 way bearings turn inside out and thats with stage 2 shift kit in it and v8 internals. spent $2200 on the last rebuild 8 months ago so far so good.
Wow Benny, looking sexy with the claws. I have never seen a fuel setup like you have in a private vehicle before. Heavy machinery yeah, but not in a passenger vehicle. Nice job with it.
i'd probally cable tie that fuel line up or someting before it gets snaged and make a stone guard for that fuel pump.
looks sweet though.
have you fixed overheating probs and how because i've got a 90 single cab lux with a series 2 commo and t700 box and can't stop from hitting 140c on the highway and boiling on the beach with twin 14'' davie craig thermos and shroud checked everything as far as flow and blockages bought radiator recommended for conversion and everything, givin up on it know and just give it a hiding cause bought 93 dualcab lux and dropping lexus v8 in with manual and ALLY radiator ordered pro rock kit stage 3 from sanke racing and 2'' body lift should be her just after new year.
Also i have blown up 3 t700 doing things from clutch packs 2 making 1 way bearings turn inside out and thats with stage 2 shift kit in it and v8 internals. spent $2200 on the last rebuild 8 months ago so far so good.
Yeh, I will make a bracket to mount the hose up out of harms way. I think I might make a guard for the whole setup now that you mention it. As for the overheating, mine only does it crawling up hills on 30c+ days. I was thinking twin thermo fans and a bigger radiator. So if that doesnt work, I dunno :confused: Mine hasnt been offroad for a while and wont be again until I get a new front diff. I will have a look around the wreckers cause I dont want another Hilux diff.
Your Lux sounds sweet, should be good when its done.
Wow Benny, looking sexy with the claws. I have never seen a fuel setup like you have in a private vehicle before. Heavy machinery yeah, but not in a passenger vehicle. Nice job with it.
Thanks man, if it wasnt for my dad finding those wave guides I wouldnt have bothered.
Synergy
23-12-2006, 01:12 PM
bj did ur old forum name used to be B-Lux?
bj did ur old forum name used to be B-Lux?
Hey, yeh used to be, I was going to sell the lux it and get a cruiser so I changed my login name.
I went down to Murramarang for a week over new years, and the steering was really vague and skitish on the kings highway going down, I almost lost it at least four times :eek: So I am going to get a high steer kit as soon as I can, I also need a new front diff and eventually I was going to get a coil conversion done. So I am now thinking I might do it all at once if the bank lets me.
Also, the claws scrub, so much more tread than my old BFG's, so im going to get out the grinder to cut the body back but I dont know what to do about the flares as they are fibreglass :confused:
Mick.
02-01-2007, 07:55 PM
That looks awesome with the claws on it Benny.:cool: She should flex well with the coil conversion too.
Cheers Mick.
p38arover
02-01-2007, 08:17 PM
I see you have blanked the recent number plate. Maybe it would be a good idea to go back and blank the earlier pics. I know it has got through the RTA this time but you don't want anyone complaining after reading this thread.
It would be a hassle having the RTA wanting to inspect it again.
Ron
I see you have blanked the recent number plate. Maybe it would be a good idea to go back and blank the earlier pics. I know it has got through the RTA this time but you don't want anyone complaining after reading this thread.
It would be a hassle having the RTA wanting to inspect it again.
Ron
Yeh, I think I might. Gonna be a long night :(
p38arover
02-01-2007, 09:53 PM
We don't want to see another one of those threads we saw recently - http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=24886&highlight=engineered+christmas
Ron
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