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frontman

24-09-2007, 08:11 PM

Hi
I am hoping someone may have had this same problem and know/how to fix it.

Over the last 12months every time the car is used stop/start for a few hours out of the blue the engine will not turn over. You turn the key and its like the immobiliser is on, nothing happens just the lights are on the dash. Usually you just take out the key insert it again and away we go. About 4 weeks ago it did it and this time it would not start at all, back to holden said ecu gone $2000 later car going again. About 2 weeks ago it did it again and then the check engine light on, back to holden ..... ecu needed reprogramming, off you go again, then last week same thing again, key out, back in restart and away we go.
Holden has repalced a few relays over the last 12 months but seems the problem still exists.
Has anyone have any ideas? The problem has stopped me using the car in remote areas.
it a 2001 3.2 auto just clicked over 100000

Hellonasty

24-09-2007, 11:32 PM

Frontman,

A mate had the same thing with his car (ford falcon EL). He described it to me the exact way you did. "Like the emobiliser was coming on", Lights on dash but no ignition.

Had it looked at a few times by ford and they never really fixed it but cost him a bit of cash. I had a little play with it and worked out it had something to do with the car not registering it was in park, it was like the car still had it registered in drive but the shifter was in park (will not start whilst in drive). Next time it happens play with the gear shifter put it in drive then swiftly into park then turn the key works everytime.

He never bothered to get it fixed because this worked so well.

Ducky103

26-09-2007, 12:27 PM

try holding key in start postion while you move gear selector thru a few gears. hold ur foot on the brake incase it starts in a gear that move the car.

sudso

27-09-2007, 06:26 AM

Does it still "click" when you turn the key onto start?

Mine does this on the odd occasion (99 3.2 manual trans.)

When it first started doing it I thought it was the starter motor as the battery was fine, so I bought a new starter and put it in.
The problem went away for a while but after a few more outings involving water and mud it started doing it again.
I believe it's dirty contacts in the starter motor or a faulty ignition switch.

Geez if I spent 2k to get an electrical problem fixed and it still exists I would be "slighty" annoyed at the service provider.

Foz

27-09-2007, 09:49 AM

Heres a few pics of my Rodeo..........................................BOG GED:crazy:

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/Foz0502/15092007005.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/Foz0502/15092007004.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/Foz0502/15092007.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/Foz0502/15092007006.jpg

frontman

27-09-2007, 01:54 PM

Thanks for your advice
Absolutely nothing happens when it plays up, no whirling no clicking, I have tried the gearshift etc
I must admit this it the worst 4b I have ever owned. I purchased with 42000 k on clock from large holden dealership, holden certified warranty etc.
I dont think 4 months has passed by since I have owned it that it hasnt been back to holden. At 80000 the auto went (funily hours after an auto service) holden offerred $1200 towards a $4700 box. To the dealers credit (after gentle persuasion from the other half) we came to an agreement. 3 days after the new auto was installed.... boom, new one installed, less than 2 weeks later... kaboom again, 3rd time lucky as they say.

I lost count how many times the check engine light has been on and how many times it has been towed to holden.

great car but I think I will only drive it on bitumen............................

Fly3r

27-09-2007, 04:13 PM

Thats a beauiful Dasiy you have there, Foz, hanging of the Mirror!!! Its A nice touch!:D

Some awesome photos too, I miss that sort of terain!! Broome is a big deserty hole with a beach attached

chikoroll

27-09-2007, 05:47 PM

fronty's issues...

sell it, get another one, you obviously got one of the lemons running around

Foz

27-09-2007, 07:37 PM

Thats a beauiful Dasiy you have there, Foz, hanging of the Mirror!!! Its A nice touch!:D

Some awesome photos too, I miss that sort of terain!! Broome is a big deserty hole with a beach attached
Yeh fly3r the wife put that in its one of those car deoderiser,maybe next time i will tell her to buy one a bit more masculine:thumb:

ennjay

29-09-2007, 08:27 PM

Hey guys,

I heard about an upgrade for the 3.5v6 RA motor, costing about $150, where you get about 40% more ponies - just a tuning issue... Has anyone else heard of this, and if so where can it be done?

Just fitted OME kit to the 2004 dual cab LT... Shocks, springs, t/bars, greasable shackles, the works. Just over 2" all round, can't wait to get mud amongst it. And what a ride. Should have done it on day 1!!

The 245/75 Micket T ATZ's look a bit lost though...

Keep up the positive vibes on the Isuzus -- they can hold their own amongst the so called "proper" 4wd's... I run advanced 4wd training courses in Tassie and have seen plenty of smaller fourbys put big, highly accessorised trucks to shame. Not going past them, but staying with them is embarrassment enough sometimes.

Foz

29-09-2007, 09:18 PM

Ennjay post some pics up so we can have a geeza at it:thumb:

sudso

29-09-2007, 11:25 PM

Heres a few pics of my Rodeo..........................................BOG GED:crazy:
It's not bogged Foz, just stuck on the diffs;)

dalealford

30-09-2007, 02:33 PM

Hi All ,

Here's mine.
It's a tourer for us so nothing too extreme, although reading through the thread i was bloody interested in those thai lift kits, got a mate who lives there. hmmmmmm, the wife would kill me. the reason we got the rodeo is so she didnt have to climb 6 feet to get inot the car ..............

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/shed/index.php?id=1423&im=1

cheers,

Dale

Tigga

30-09-2007, 04:23 PM

Baldricks_Mate

01-10-2007, 05:44 AM

Looking to buy my Grandfather old 95 Rodeo currently. Not my pick if I was to go out looking for a fourby but it's $5000 or so and only has 70,000kms. Not bad I reckon. Anyone done a cab lift on a single cab? What's involved? Is it a complicated process (remembering my best mate is an engineer by trade so should be able to machine lift blocks etc up for me)?

When my missus gets back with the 4by, (she's gone driving with our 4wd club for the long weekend) I'll take some pics and post 'em up if you want. Its a R9 single cab.

Tigga

01-10-2007, 12:32 PM

That'd be great. Do you know if the R9s are similar to the old TFs?

jacka whoo!

02-10-2007, 04:01 PM

Noticed there was many jackaroos on here and im new so need to increase the numbers.Mine is a 2000 3.5 v6 jack with tjm lift kit and 32 " muddies,nudge bar and narva lamps up front.

Baldricks_Mate

02-10-2007, 09:12 PM

That'd be great. Do you know if the R9s are similar to the old TFs?

The photos of the mounts on the car were crap, these are some pics when they were machined up. The raised step is the bottom, it receives the lower half of the rubber cab mount. The machined instep receives the upper half of the cab mount. I made up some new tubes to go down the middle to take the bolts that were upgraded to 12mm 8.8ht's.

Link to more info in another section of the thread: http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/f50/jackeroo-rodeo-mu-frontera-thread-28106/index12.html#post554404

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/Baldricks_Mate/Rodeo/2005assorted003.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/Baldricks_Mate/Rodeo/2005assorted005.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/Baldricks_Mate/Rodeo/2005assorted004.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/Baldricks_Mate/Rodeo/2005assorted002.jpg

fishaholic

02-10-2007, 09:33 PM

Foz

02-10-2007, 10:55 PM

It's not bogged Foz, just stuck on the diffs;)
Ya right sudso it was stuck on the diffs:thumb:

pigfitter

03-10-2007, 09:50 AM

Hi everybody, I own a 99 3.0ltr turbo diesel Jackaroo and Im having starting problems first thing in the morning or when the vehical has been left standing for a day and the motors cold. I've just bought a stronger battery with 760cca's, helps a little but still having starting trouble. A bit of blueish smoke comes out, but when warm no problems. I was wondering if it could be the starter coils or the injectors on the way out. does anybody have an idea what might be going on, I'm sure its fuel system related, but not exactly positive what it is.

Any info would be great Pigfitter

dalealford

03-10-2007, 05:37 PM

Im a member of the jackaroo club of vic and much has been said about running the correct engine oil in this motor.
They run a caterpillar fuel injection system that uses oil pressure to get things moving. Running the wrong ( too thick ) oil causes the injection to not work properly. especially when the car is cold.

Cheers,

Dale

Hi everybody, I own a 99 3.0ltr turbo diesel Jackaroo and Im having starting problems first thing in the morning or when the vehical has been left standing for a day and the motors cold. I've just bought a stronger battery with 760cca's, helps a little but still having starting trouble. A bit of blueish smoke comes out, but when warm no problems. I was wondering if it could be the starter coils or the injectors on the way out. does anybody have an idea what might be going on, I'm sure its fuel system related, but not exactly positive what it is.

Any info would be great Pigfitter

dalealford

03-10-2007, 05:46 PM

Nice Deo Dale!

What suspension mods have you done exactly to it? Any body Lift?

Andrew

Hey Andrew.

Is running Enforcer rear spring packs with Calmini shackles.
Front is a ball joint flip and spacer setup.
Torsions bars are OME.
Shocks were calmini ones until they died a couple of months ago( one front and one back :( ) and am now running the standard ones again until i work out what is next. Thinking about a set of Rancho's. A mate of mine lived up in weipa and said they run lots of them there and they cope with a good pounding.

When i can come up with the money am thinking about some calmini A arms and a diff drop. Have done some research on web and looks to not be too hard a job. cut the original brackets up, welding a section in to space the diff mount down. aint google wonderful.

No body lift, only running 31 inch tyres.

Might just have to get the tax return done :)

Cheers,

Dale

95Jacky

06-10-2007, 10:49 PM

Hi Isuzu freaks!

I've just got back froma fantastic 12 day trip around Robe, Flinders Ranges and Mildura in the family 95 Jackyroo. Went perfectly!

It was good to see the family truckster going everywhere the big rigs went, and in comfort.

It was great to see that the Jacky was easily the most common 4b seen in the outback! I have never seen so many. All the other Jacky drivers are very friendly when you see them around the tracks touring, and was a buzz. I can't remember how many times other Jacky drivers said to us something similar to, "we saw you turning up that track yesterday".

I was even more impressed when the ranger at Robe closed off a track that had washed away and told us how good the Isuzu's are at tackling the sandy stuff.

Will add a few pics soon. Might even head up to Toolangi or Mt Dissapointment next weekend and bury it in mud and take a few pics.

Great thread,have read all replies. Looking forward to adding some interesting stuff in the future.

Cheers,

The Jacky Family from Hursty.
:truck:

MVFC Back to Back 07/08!!!

ennjay

10-10-2007, 06:25 PM

Ennjay post some pics up so we can have a geeza at it:thumb:
Sure - will post as soon as I can get some new pics... Watch this space...

Viper

12-10-2007, 10:02 AM

Hi All ,

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/shed/index.php?id=1423&im=1

cheers,

Dale

Gday Dale,
About your dual battery setup. What tray did you buy? And what AmpHr battery have you fit in it? Deep cycle or Cranking?

Cheers
Tim.

dalealford

12-10-2007, 08:47 PM

Hey Tim,

the tray is a Piranha one.
only takes an 8 inch battery.
Optima make a 660cca / 48ah yellow top dual purpose battery that fits in that tray. This is my cranking battery with the starter lead relocated using an isolated post to the new position. 660cca is more than enough to do the job. Battery was not cheap though at $380 although from what I have heard they last alot longer than a normal battery. I hope so :)
Doing it this way gave me the larger sized original battery position to play with for a deep cycle.

Cheers,

Dale

mu mad

14-10-2007, 01:52 PM

can anyone plz help me im despperate? im doing a compleat ground up re-build of my 91 isuzu mu i've removed the chasie from the body sand blasted it, painted it, got the calimini 3'' syspention lift 3" body lift rebuilt both diffs & gearbox, instaled the lockers and upgraded to the newer intercooled 3 liter moter from the 2001 model rodeo. my problem is that all my new toys are roting away in my garage because i cant find the bushes for my lower control arm, ive tried frontear and the front ones fit but the rear ones {the side the torsion bar is on} are far to small. any help would be much apreceated.

Jase n the deo

14-10-2007, 06:50 PM

mu mad

14-10-2007, 07:57 PM

i cant help u there "Jase n the deo" but i got a mate who works at holden i'll hit him up and and get back to ya with an anser its amazing some of the problems thes guys get thrown at them

Jase n the deo

14-10-2007, 08:06 PM

thanks mate that would be great!

Jase n the deo

14-10-2007, 08:12 PM

thanks mate that would be great!

sudso

14-10-2007, 10:33 PM

sorry to hear about that 'MU MAD', other than trying other isuzu models and possibly other makes i can't help.

i was wondering if anyone has had any troubles with clogging up their altenator. i have a v6 rodeo (the altenator is right at the bottom) and i seem to be the only one out my local crew that has this problem. it happens every time i go out!!
any help is appreciated!
Jason.Yeah you get that after playing deep sloppy mud etc. Not just Rodeo's, its all rigs.
They're a bit of a prick to remove and disconnect the battery first but pay attention when you disassemble it so it goes back together the same way.
DONT use any solvents to clean anything, just water and electrical contact cleaner.
I've pulled mine out for cleaning it's not too hard a job just time consuming, you have to use a pin to hold back the brushes when you re assemble it too.

Update on my Rodeo: Just fitted an electric fan with a Davies Craig thermo switch last week because the old fan clutch is almost siezed so the fan was roaring like a hurricane and dragging power using more fuel.
Bugger giving Holden 400 bucks for a new fan clutch bloody thieves!
The fan I put in is a Siemens made OEM unit for BMW's (although it was in a Bundy I had)
It's smaller then the stock fan (only 14") but its an S blade and pulls good air for an electric fan.
I mounted it inside the factory shroud and it took a few measurements and trial and error bending and tacking to make bracketry to hold it secure and central and also allow it to be removed without having to undo anything else. The fan is bolted to the brackets and the bracketry goes around the shroud and bolted to the nose panel. Theres one lower bracket which I bolted to the bottom of the front chassis crossmember. Talk about a bloody mission but its bloody strong!
The temp gauge hasn't gone over a 1/3 yet (where it normally sits) without the fan switching on at all so I turned the thermostat down until it switched on but I turned it back up a bit so it doesn't cut in unnessecarily.
Got a long drive through long hills coming up so that should test its effectiveness out properly. I've kept the old fan in the back just in case.;)

cheers, good luck with the alternator

Viper

15-10-2007, 07:55 AM

lpdewar

15-10-2007, 12:24 PM

thaught it was about time i posted something...

this is my rodeo, loving the new black rims and tyres.

cant wait to use it properly...

Jase n the deo

15-10-2007, 06:37 PM

thanks guys. good idea viper, think i'll go the coke can!!

bit of an update: put a 2 inch body lift in the other day (peice of piss by the way!) and am in the process of making a rear tow/bumper/recovery bar for the 'ol girl seeing as i ripped the old 2 tonne haymen reece jobbie clean out trying to snatch out the old mans pootrol on the weekend. "very good example of why not to stand any where near a recovery situation"
also looking at making some sliders in the near future.
oh and thats a nice looking deo you got there "lpdewar".

thanks
jason

sudso

19-10-2007, 03:50 AM

Just finished making sliders for mine (no body lift). Just need some nice weather and some paint now.

Jase n the deo

19-10-2007, 04:25 PM

pics

sudso

20-10-2007, 12:09 AM

pics
Yup, soon as I paint them, probably Saturday

Mat_P

26-10-2007, 01:10 AM

hi all, new to 4wd'ing and new to the forums.
got my 91 rodeo about 3 months ago i think, and i got stuck into it pretty quickly doing a stereo install (4 speakers and a head unit) and the only advice i can give to that is dont get excited and do it on a friday night half way through a big drinking session with mates...it all works fine but doesnt look the greatest lol
after that i put a 2 inch body lift in on the cab and also the tray, and swiftly followed up with a set of 31x10.5 silverstone muddies and some driving lights up front.
taken it bush once since then and the silverstones did quite well.
now, the one problem for me is this...i like things to look impressive, and so i wanted my ute to be lifted up nice and high, but not long after i got the ute i found out IFS with a torsion bar severely inhibits the height possibilities. so, what can i do to get more height?
well, without further adu, i bring you my 1991 2.6L (i think) 4cyl petrol holden rodeo...

http://www.observedtrials.net/otn4/my-deo.jpg

edit: for the record, the front wheels dont sit that far out of the guards...the front left isnt touching the ground in this shot.

sudso

26-10-2007, 02:17 AM

Yup IFS limits not only ride height but wheel travel as well, especially on Rodeos!
If you wind the bars up too much the upper control arms will always be riding on the upper bump stops, the ride will be shit and it will flog out the upper control arm bushes rather quickly and regularly. Better off getting a front locker, a body lift and some 33's;)

Mat_P

26-10-2007, 02:20 AM

im not sure if i would fit 33's in it...already gone 2 inch body lift.
btw, what is a front locker?

Mat_P

26-10-2007, 03:55 PM

quick question, back on page 4 of this thread there were some rather big rodeo's...has anyone in aus done a mod like this? and is this mod even available to buy in aus?
wait...thats 2 questions, oh well :P

sudso

27-10-2007, 12:57 AM

They're in Asia, Thailand I think.
They have modified control arms and different steering components to suit to get the height.
They put the rear springs on top of the axle to lift the rear 6".
I cant remember the name of the control arm kit but I doubt they would ever get passed here in Oz.
They do look sweet though dont they:waycool:

A front locker is basically a traction aid, turns your open front diff into a locked diff so power is transmitted 100% to both wheels instead of one wheel when the other spins.
There's two types: an auto locker or an air operated locker.
A limited slip diff (like in the rears) only allows about a maximum of 40% traction to the spinning wheel so a locker in the rear gives more traction too.

Welcome to the expense, and fun of wheelin :D

Here's the link to the Sun 4x4 conversion
???????????? [ ISUZU ] ???? Moungmai Ruamchang 4x4 (http://www.moungmai4x4.com/vision/view.php?category=ISUZU&pic=00927.jpg)
The ones with 35's in the other pics have live axles. mmmmm.

Mat_P

30-10-2007, 06:29 PM

hmmm...well im told that a 2 inch body lift cant even be engineered here (not sure if this is true, but a mate was saying that he heard that recently) so what the hell, if i can get my hands on the lift kit from overseas i might have to do it :P
i looked into the sun kits the other day and i noticed a place that sells them that is in the philippines...and i know some people who live over here but travel there 4-6 times a year...perhaps i should ask them to price the kit up..hehehe.
i know it wont be legal, but maybe i will just keep the 4x4 as a fun-mobile and have a little "rally car" as an everyday driver.
and considering i just stopped being lazy and lodged my tax i will have a nice little boost to my bank account coming in soon. :D

bj42turbo

31-10-2007, 05:25 PM

The wifes Jack, '94 Auto 3.2

Stock as they come

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/bj42turbo/100_0507.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/bj42turbo/DSCF3026.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/bj42turbo/IMGA0121.jpg

Just a bit of an update, the wifes Jack has a couple more bits and pieces include a few dents and scratchs as she gets the 4 wheeling bug. We picked up and powdercoated alloy bar for $250 and a cargo barrier for $50, got the love Ebay.
We are looking in to doing a slight lift, initially proberly just rear spring spacers and wind up torsion bar.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/bj42turbo/untitled-1.jpg

sudso

03-11-2007, 11:30 AM

I'm selling my Rodeo for sure this time but I see the Vehicles for Sale section is no more :(

I need an el cheapo flat top tray single cab ute now (2wd or 4wd) for my upcoming business venture and the dual cab Rodeo wont be practical. Plus I need to purchase more equipment.

What will I do for wheelin then you may ask?
Well I've had the kitted up Patrol for a while now and thats my play truck :D.
I'll definitely get another R9 again one day though :)

Farmer Joe

03-11-2007, 12:03 PM

So Dave...watcha gonna do in this new business venture ?....or is it a secret?

Cheers

Andrew

sudso

03-11-2007, 08:49 PM

So Dave...watcha gonna do in this new business venture ?....or is it a secret?

Cheers

AndrewMetal Fabrication, general and 4by related of course :). There's some other 4by related things in the pipeline too but thats still a secret :D
Might need to borrow your Rodeo one day too for some measurements. Wont have mine for much longer :(
Some pics of me sliders anyway.
cheers

sudso

03-11-2007, 09:05 PM

Few more but hard to see the sliders. Bit dark and wet today. Put a thermo fan in a few weeks ago too from a BMW, works a treat! Cheaper than a new fan clutch from Holdens!

mth370

04-11-2007, 04:16 PM

TUFFRA

11-11-2007, 06:24 PM

A couple snapshots from today...

Bazza_rips

11-11-2007, 07:28 PM

Hi guys ( and girls ) has anyone done a Calmini lift on a RA yet ????????
I hate not being able to keep up with the big boys in our club , would luv the 3" lift and twin lockers to help the old shitter out a bit .:truck:

It's on the list. i'd only get teh front end bits though and get the leaves reset for the back. spacers and extended shackles seems a bit of a band-aid fix to me.

Mangali

22-11-2007, 06:15 PM

I am in the Western Suburbs of Brisbane. There are about 15 MU from Club Isuzu in SE Qld. The most I have seen together is 8 I think with a few Bighorn / Jackaroo thrown in for measure.

Jimmy

Thanks for the Tip, Just got on board with a Frontera V6 in Sept, Hit'n Moreton for some fishen' so will have to look this Club up when we get back.

Mangali

22-11-2007, 06:42 PM

Been hearin alot about this, considering a 3" Calmini sus lift on my Frontera. Have you done this one yet and how it turn out?

chikoroll

22-11-2007, 06:52 PM

got any details about this isuzu club?

jacka whoo!

27-11-2007, 07:47 PM

A couple snapshots from today...

You might have to take the camera out this weekend and get some new shots with the new tyres this weekend ! look out watagans

Bazza_rips

27-11-2007, 09:02 PM

Been hearin alot about this, considering a 3" Calmini sus lift on my Frontera. Have you done this one yet and how it turn out?

I've heard you need to get longer shocks to take advantage of the balljoint flip. i've also heard it can help to correct some camber problems from jacking it up. 2" seems to be ok, 3 is where you run into problems.

Haven't seen a clmini kit for the front yet, it's on my list though. It's probably worth seeing if the balljoint flip will do away with the (expensive) calmini arms. though i think the calmini arms put the balljoint at a better angle too.

these are things i'll have to research when the time comes.

Mental MU

28-11-2007, 07:10 PM

G'day.
I haven't read through all the above posts.
A few years ago, Tim Scott of the magazine had a Calmini 3" lift fitted to his red MU ute. It was a feature article with step by step instructions.

I remember the verdict was that it did give the 3" as claimed, but wheel travel wasn't much.

MU has rear leaf so the Frontera should flex a bit more with (I think) coils.

cheers

tds

30-11-2007, 06:51 AM

Has any one had problems with leeky power steer box with 31'' tryes. I have had rebuilt 2times starting to leek again 2 years between rebuilds 2/99 d/cab v6

Viper

03-12-2007, 09:03 AM

tds, yeah mine is leaking. I'm letting it go for the moment. It isn't loosing huge amounts of fluid.

When I do get around to sorting it out i'll overhaul the PS pump as well as the bearing is shagged in the pulley of that as well.

tds

04-12-2007, 01:07 AM

Viper is it becease you do slow rock work .I use to do lithgow area (spanish steps ranger bob).Mine has 276000kms. recently replaced clutch on 3 now .Has no snokel but swims like a fish. Have you changed exhaust about 4years ago pushed out resticter baffels havent noticed any difference.:D

Fly3r

04-12-2007, 10:39 AM

Been hearin alot about this, considering a 3" Calmini sus lift on my Frontera. Have you done this one yet and how it turn out?

got any details about this isuzu club?

I've got a 3in calmini kit on my Isuzu MU, I've gota thread goin on Clubisuzu website,

Clubisuzu.com - My suspension setup with 33's (http://clubisuzu.proboards29.com/index.cgi?board=Suspension&action=display&thread=1165750490)

Im looking at getting 35's on at chrismas time (might have to trim the guards thought)

the home page of clubisuzu is 4x4 Club Isuzu Australia & New Zealand (http://www.clubisuzu.com)
if you want more pick just let me know i can post some more up for you if you likes.

sudso

23-01-2008, 11:38 PM

Has any one had problems with leeky power steer box with 31'' tryes. I have had rebuilt 2times starting to leek again 2 years between rebuilds 2/99 d/cab v6
Where exactly is it leaking from?
If its from the external seal where the steering column shaft pokes out of the box the shaft must be clinically clean and dry when you install the new seal. Its a Teflon seal and will transfer some of the teflon onto the shaft.

I did mine 2 years ago and its been fine. Was running 33's for quite a while too.

cheers

keithh

25-02-2008, 03:51 PM

G'day guys,
On the weekend I put some 2" spring spacers in the back and wound the torsion bars up by about 2". Very easy to do with 27mm socket, wd40, axle stands, jacks & a few smaller sockets. Hopefully Double Island and the top end of Fraser will be a bit easier with the extra 2" of height. Should now be high enough to avoid most problems with that silly low cross member.
Anyway, sounds like a pretty common way to do the lift and it'll cost about $120 for the spring spacers & $65 for a full front end wheel alignment to sort the castor out.

Mine is a 2003 3.5L.

Jase n the deo

27-02-2008, 05:38 PM

hey keith, what do you mean by "spring spacers"??

Jasin

02-03-2008, 07:24 PM

Here's my 96 Mu, few mods and a few more to come!

Close to how it is atm.
http://www.darwinstorms.com/Jason/MU/Australia%20Day%20-%20Stradbroke%20Island%20008.jpg

Rear Air Locker in action
http://www.darwinstorms.com/Jason/MU/Australia%20Day%20-%20Stradbroke%20Island%20033.jpg

After the extended shackles were made
http://www.darwinstorms.com/Jason/MU/MU%20-%20Shackles%20Flex%202.JPG

Before i got some extra bits
http://www.darwinstorms.com/Jason/Video/16-9-07%20-%20Mt%20Mee%20168.jpg

chikoroll

02-03-2008, 08:56 PM

looks a bit mysterious ;)

the new tyres on my jack

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/NB_chikoroll/100_1228Medium.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/NB_chikoroll/100_1230Medium.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/NB_chikoroll/100_1233Medium.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/NB_chikoroll/100_1235Medium.jpg

sudso

03-04-2008, 01:21 AM

Put some new Dobi shocks on the front the other day and "accidently" drove into the culvert out front of work.

Got a front wheel about 10" off the ground and sat there rocking for a minute or so.
Still drove out in 2wd. LSD work real good.

Green Rodeo

03-04-2008, 10:44 AM

'99 R9 turbo diesel

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/Astro_56_dub/4WD/Picture104Medium.jpg

Bought 2nd hand with
canopy
245 x 16 Cooper AT (LT)
Narva bull bar

I've added
GME UHF
roof racks
new driving lights
phone kit

Wish list
- snorkle
- long range fuel tank
- front (auto) locker (rear LSD is so good that a rear locker not a priority)
- lift with bigger tyres

Jase n the deo

03-04-2008, 05:48 PM

hey sudso, did you ever get some second hand wishbones to try and sus out some kind of lift with??

Jase n the deo

03-04-2008, 05:49 PM

also, would any one know how to tighten/shim up a lsd??
mine doesn't seem to be as effective any more!

sudso

09-04-2008, 01:39 AM

hey sudso, did you ever get some second hand wishbones to try and sus out some kind of lift with??No not yet. All the wreckers want too much for them or they have been smashed.

95Jacky

12-04-2008, 07:13 AM

Did anyone see the letter from a bloke named Mark Perrett inthe April mag wanting to see some modified Jackaroos in the Mag?

If yas know anyone who has got something t show off....heres ya chance!

Mine is still pretty standard, and not worthy of being called 'modified' yet, so I'm out.

Hope someone can dig something up!

Cheers, Mark Perrett;)

Green Rodeo

25-05-2008, 05:45 PM

New (2nd hand) bar added

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/Astro_56_dub/4WD/Picture020-1.jpg

Lokka and 125 litre long range tank to go in shortly.

Viper

26-05-2008, 09:41 AM

Green Rodeo. Nice bar! I wish I had a winch bar for mine.

What snorkle have you got too?

Cheers

Green Rodeo

26-05-2008, 12:33 PM

What snorkle have you got too?

Cheers

Thanks mate, it's a Safari.

Bargie

26-05-2008, 11:47 PM

Hey all i thought that since i own a mu i might wack a pic or two here as we dont get reconized well else where....
spec's
-1990 mu
-2.8td 5speed
-spotties and foggies
-front wound up 20mm
-rear 40mm extended shackles
-rancho 9000's on back gabriel ultra's on front
-uhf
-stereo
-dents and scratches
this machine gets me lots of places and back and is well used for what it was built for....
cheers Glen
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk78/MYMU2212/MurphysCreekMondayMay52008LongWe-3.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk78/MYMU2212/MurphysCreekMondayMay52008LongWe-2.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk78/MYMU2212/themusidesteps001-1.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk78/MYMU2212/Janowen%20hills%204wd%20park/janowaenhills25-05-08043.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk78/MYMU2212/Janowen%20hills%204wd%20park/janowaenhills25-05-08119.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk78/MYMU2212/Janowen%20hills%204wd%20park/janowaenhills25-05-08041.jpg

Mat_P

16-06-2008, 07:58 PM

hey guys,
i have a question for you all.
has anyone been game to take to the underneath of a rodeo, say 1991ish era, with an oxy torch and cut out the crappy ifs and then get all the bits and pieces required to weld in some leaf springs or even coils? oh, and still drives it on the road (legallity ignored :P ).
i know its a sh!t load of work but i want some insparation as i dont want to part with the rodeo...plus it would be a rare rodeo that way :P nice and big.
i wouldnt mind being able to run 35 inch muddies with a bit of room for them to move.

oh, and for the record, im wanting to use my welding skills for this, so no engineer...more of a project thing :)

chikoroll

17-06-2008, 12:06 AM

speak to the Yanks about that, there are a few floating around on the linked forum, heaps of info too
Planetisuzoo.com :: View Forum - General Isuzu Discussion (http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewforum.php?f=1)

look for the "Isuzu Pickup"
the Isuzu Rodeo is our Frontera
Isuzu Amigo is our MU
Isuzu Trooper is out Jackaroo

Mat_P

17-06-2008, 05:42 PM

thankyou :)

MUman

18-06-2008, 11:15 AM

MAT P

Chech out this thread (http://clubisuzu.proboards29.com/index.cgi?board=Suspension&action=display&thread=21)posted on the MU forum. The Mu and the older style rodeo are pretty the same in most respects bar lengths.

Ray has converted his MU (IFS and leaf rear) to solid axle front with coils to fit 36" tyres.
Heaps of pictures and infor, you'll be amazed to his work and attention to details especially colour powder coating stuff.
Enjoy

I think its going to be featured in 4WD monthly customs pretty soon.

Mental MU

21-06-2008, 09:36 PM

It will be in the next edition of the customs mag. Well, the back page of the current edition says it will be.
I've been waiting for months for it to come out.

The amount and quality of work looks awesome.
I think it's got Patrol springs at the very least. Get the full low-down in the mag.
cheers

NiSdEo

02-07-2008, 07:57 PM

hey fellas ive got a 97 deo. gettin patrol diffs front and back, custom 3 link front with custom 6" raised coils, tough dogg panard, steering stabiliser and adj big bore shocks. old man emu leafs in rear sprung ova, 2" extended shackles,2" blocks and shackle brackets lowered 2", 35" BFG muddies.snorkel etc. its down seldom seen at the moment gettin it all done. should have it back next week. will put some pics up. ive got my own page in the build ups section. LIVE AXLE RODEO. have fun fellas. GOOD TO SEE THERE ARE SOME DEO'S GETTIN ROUND.
heres a couple of photos before i sent it wawy, had an old man emu 2" lift and a 2" bodylift i did with 31 BFG muddies.CHECK OUT THE NIGHT PHOTO, HAD THE RIGHT HAND REAR WHEEL A GOOD FOOT AND A HALF OFF THE GROUND HAHAHA. sorry bout picture quality.only off my mobile phone

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Jase n the deo

13-07-2008, 07:21 PM

hey guys, finally found a second hand winch bar on ebay!! should arrive friday hopefull. been looking for so long! also ordered some dick cepek FCll`s in a 33" and hopefully i'll get them on saturday! gotta love tax time.
i'll post up some pics on the weekend.
jason

justinroo

20-07-2008, 07:11 PM

I just went to Stockton Beach for a spin today, thought Id show you some pics... Finished my drawers a while ago so Ill post them too..... We love day trips etc so Im kinda set up for touring and eating on the run. Table makes a great baby change table as well.. ( just gotta remember to prepare food on it first... lol)

justinroo

20-07-2008, 07:13 PM

Ran out of room on last post

Mat_P

28-07-2008, 05:42 PM

i have a question for all them rodeo drivers out there....petrol motor rodeos anyways...
i have a 1991 model rodeo and i currently have the cash to put it on gas...im sick of how thirsty it is for my hard earned cash and so gas is a definate possibility...my question is this... has anyone else put their rodeo on gas that is a similar year to mine? i have the 2.6L 4cyl motor.

NiSdEo

30-07-2008, 11:44 AM

hey peoples,
should get my truck back from its live axle conversion this weekend. heres a couple of old pics before i sent it away

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/9372df8a.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/46f8b6f1.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/fa9db0b7.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/d796d0a2.jpg

OffroadZoe

30-07-2008, 01:06 PM

I got a question to all jackaroo owners i bought my jackaroo not long ago and when i start it up i always get a "check engine" light come up is this normal or should i get it checked out???

Mat_P

30-07-2008, 06:19 PM

NiSdEo

30-07-2008, 07:50 PM

hey there,

does anyone know of, or where you can get reduced gears for holden/isuzu's... i have found mob that do them in america , does anyone know where you can get them on OZ..

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/RevolutionGear.jpg

Mat_P

30-07-2008, 08:42 PM

marks 4x4 adapters maybe??? not sure what they have and what they dont have.

NiSdEo

30-07-2008, 08:46 PM

you dont know their website at all champ ???

OffroadZoe

30-07-2008, 09:00 PM

i get the same light come up on my rodeo when i start it up...but it only stays for a second or 2 and then is gone.
even after i had a major service and tune done it still did it...im assuming its just the computer and sensors starting up, but i could be wrong.

oh ok yer i didnt think it was anythin to worry about just thought id double check with some others, if it stayed on i think thats when you gotta worry thanks mate:thumb:

chikoroll

30-07-2008, 09:02 PM

independent4x (the place you are looking at) give a better price on shipping and purchase price than any of the locals deliver

I got a question to all jackaroo owners i bought my jackaroo not long ago and when i start it up i always get a "check engine" light come up is this normal or should i get it checked out???

do you mean when you turn the key and it is in the "accessory" position?
that is normal for every vehicle, it is just showing that the dash lights are working
the battery, airbags (if applicable), ABS (if applicable), 4wd, etc... lights should be lit up also

the lights should turn off as soon as the engine is cranked on

boattowa

03-08-2008, 05:49 AM

anyone out there who can help with some under body protection for an early Mu?

Jase n the deo

03-08-2008, 04:26 PM

hey guys, thought i should post up some pics of the old girl with the new tyres and bullbar seeing as i said i would 2 weeks ago!
the new bar (ebay special!)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7755/2008el7.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2008el7.jpg)

and tyres
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8601/2009sc4.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2009sc4.jpg)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2484/2010kf1.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2010kf1.jpg)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2027/2011gr4.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2011gr4.jpg)

Jase n the deo

03-08-2008, 04:29 PM

Jase n the deo

03-08-2008, 04:31 PM

also, i'm really impressed with the onroad handling of the FC ll's espessially in the wet!

hey diffrnt, can't wait to see the finished product mate, should be pretty wild!!

jase

Viper

04-08-2008, 08:45 AM

Jase, Look great!. Was the bullbar already modified for the 2" body lift?
I'm guessing you didn't put the spring wire in those rubber guards though, hence the wrinkles?

Jase n the deo

04-08-2008, 10:37 AM

hey viper, thanks mate.
the bar wasn't modified when i bout it, but i did it my self. just dropped the mounting baracken with some 6mm steel plate i had lying around.

haha those flares are actually some vinyl skirting from work! haven't got round to getting some real ones.

have you got your extractors in yet?

cheers jase

Heifer Boy

09-08-2008, 11:23 AM

Hi guys. I've just bought my way into the Rodeo club after being the Jeep club for the last 4 years. Got my beastie just a couple of months ago and I'm really liking it. It came with all the bits you see on it already (bargain) so my 'to do' is pretty short. It's even got a LRA tank so my range is over 1100kms!! Can't wait to get out there.

The suspension is still standard (but I wound the front back up to normal height) so that will be changed soon. EFS or OME seems to be the common consensus but I might go Bilstein shockies. The tub liner is already for sale (see this forum and eBay) so I can build a false floor storage system and a hardlid to carry a rooftop tent. Once I get on to it all I'll post a thread in the build ups section.

Any Rodeo drives happening? I'll be in for one in a few weeks time. I'm in Sydney so anywhere in the usual areas. I'm keen to try this ute out properly.

Cheers,
HB

NiSdEo

10-08-2008, 12:38 PM

hey heifer boy,
nice lookin deo there mate, one of my mates bought on like yours but a space cab. went for a wheel with him the other day and the good old oil burners go hard as.. nice ute mate

sudso

10-08-2008, 10:47 PM

i'm pretty happy with the way it looks at the moment.
had some issues with rubbing at the rear of the front gaurd, but i think i sorted that with a bit of not so gentle persuation. i don't really want to cut the gaurds so i'll see how it goes, haven't been off road yet.
Jase dont be shy about about cutting your front guards at the back of them. I did mine back when I had some 33" muddies on and had no probs with rubbing even with no body lift. Tyres did nick the top lip of the guards on full compression though but the tyres stuck out 1.5" from the guards anyways with the offset I was using. Got some pics of the guard chop if you want to see.
Watch out for the "wings" on the back of the bar-chassis brackets too, the tyres might rub them when turning depending on rim offset.
Nice looking Rodeo too! Looks like a twin of mine when I had the muddies on.
cheers

Viper

11-08-2008, 12:27 PM

have you got your extractors in yet?

cheers jase

Not yet. Got some quotes to get them fitted, and it was around $350. Just for fittin. So I'll be getting a mate with a workshop and pit to give me a hand when he gets back from New Zealand. So won't be for a few weeks yet.

Then I'll get a quiet 2.5" system made up at an exhaust shop.

Cheers

Jase n the deo

11-08-2008, 09:30 PM

Hey sudso, yeah it would be good fosse some pics if u wouldn't mind posting them up. And they do go "very" close to the bar mounts on full lock. Any ideas what I could do there?

Viper, that seems a bit pricey just for fitting there would be a bit of work in tho. Should sound sweet with them in!

Jase

sudso

12-08-2008, 12:41 AM

Hey sudso, yeah it would be good fosse some pics if u wouldn't mind posting them up. And they do go "very" close to the bar mounts on full lock. Any ideas what I could do there?
Jase
I simply cut mine off. The 33's got too close to them for comfort.
With the guards you have to mark a crescent shape but I would just cut 30mm off all the way round if I did it again unless you have a body lift. Leave the radius on the rolled lip, it makes it easier to weld back on to the cut edge of the guard.
You have to "re-model" the inner plastic guard after too.

smokaharma

19-08-2008, 05:25 PM

hey new ISUZU MU sub forum its a little bare at the moment but hopefully will take off with a bit of help
Australia4WD The Four Wheel Drive and Camper Trailer Resource (http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?showforum=115)

RODEO4X4

19-08-2008, 07:58 PM

Greetings Fellow Rodeo Owners, They Are Great, How Do I Get My Photo's Up Here From "the Shed"?

EVL-080

02-09-2008, 03:45 PM

NiSdEo

03-09-2008, 05:51 PM

hey fellas this is my deo gettin its S.A.S done...

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK124.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK125.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK126.jpg

chikoroll

03-09-2008, 07:53 PM

Hey guys. I'm daniel, got a 02 LT Sport with a 3lt ITD. Looking at fitting a 3 inch Calmini lift to my ute and a 40mm body ute to clear the 33x12.5 tyres I have layin about from a previous 4x4. What offset rims does everyone recomend? Reckon with these mods the tyres should clear alright? Any help appreciated, not real up with the Rodeo's. My previous ride had coils ;)

hey don't go the calmini, it's just an expensive way of getting what you can achieve for free

the new arms can be skipped with an upper balljoint flip and spacer, you can get new torsion bars anywhere, the calmini shocks arn't the greatest either (many people replace them asap)

EVL-080

04-09-2008, 06:29 AM

What do you recomend then? Something like an OME or Ironman 2 inch lift, extended shackles and a ball joint flip in the front? Along with a 40mm body lift?

chikoroll

04-09-2008, 08:54 PM

balljoint flip and a spacer has the same effect as the longer A-arms supplied with the calmini lifts- basicly it replaces up flex with droop flex, and allows the wheels to aligned properly after the torsion bars are jacked up

the spacer to use is either 1/4" or 1/2", the 1/4" would probably be better for your application

replace the droop bump stops with low profile bump stop also (these will be hard to source, and won't be advertised, so ask around)

for the rear, either extended shackles or replacement leaves- do some research on what other vehicles spring packs will fit (tape measure, notepad and a day at the wreckers will do)
or you could go the easier option and add-a-leaf but compromise ride quality

so in short-
balljoint flip and 1/4" spacer
low profile droop stop (droop "snubber")
rear springs- extended shackle (illegal), add-a-leaf(harsh), or replacement leaves(comfortable)

sudso

04-09-2008, 11:18 PM

What do you recomend then? Something like an OME or Ironman 2 inch lift, extended shackles and a ball joint flip in the front? Along with a 40mm body lift?
You'll fit 33's without scrubbing with a 40mm body lift, with the right rim offset, tyres that aren't too wide (10.5" - 11'5" no more) and without a suspension lift!
The suspension will still compress the same amount at the front, (Rodeo's have bugger all front wheel travel) its the body lift or guard chop that gives the clearance through the whole suspension cycle.
Places most likely to rub when turning with the suspension compressed at the same time is the top lip of the front guards and the bottom corners of the footwell/firewall but the bodylift should prevent that even without a suspension lift.
If you do a bj flip and fit spacers I'd drop the front diff as well so your cv's arent at risk.
cheers

EVL-080

05-09-2008, 06:28 AM

I already have 33x12.5 tyres so I'm definatly gunna need a lift to stop them scrubbing. Got onto a 50mm body lift kit, is that to much for the Rodeo? I was gunna go 40mm to fix hoses ect less pressure. I reckon I'll go Ironman 2 inch as well as the body lift, and just go from there..

Viper

08-09-2008, 09:01 AM

hey guys, thought i should post up some pics of the old girl with the new tyres and bullbar seeing as i said i would 2 weeks ago!
the new bar (ebay special!)

Hey Jase,
Do you have the canopy off at the moment? I think I saw your truck coming out of Jackson motors in Moonah this morning. The tyres looked sweet! Really made it look phat and tall.
I was driving the weekly car (Astra).

EVL-080

08-09-2008, 12:55 PM

Just ordered my Ironman 45mm lift and 50mm body lift. Woot!

Jase n the deo

09-09-2008, 07:24 PM

yeah i have got it off at the present. it would have been me, but i was coming out of total work wear next door (getting some new work pants...on the work account of course!!).
i haven't seen your deo floating around in a while, used to see u all the time!

NiSdEo

09-09-2008, 07:41 PM

hey lads here is some pics for use....

this bump is about a good 1 metre high, still doesnt max the suspension out

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK146.jpg
in this pic. the bump stop is still a good inch or two off the diff

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK147.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK144.jpg

sudso

09-09-2008, 08:34 PM

Sensational stuff mate! Goes to show what can be done with some good engineering.............and a few $$$ lol.

I think this rig deserves a place in the Custom Action Hall of Fame. I'm so tired of seeing the same old customised makes especially when it comes to dual cabs its almost always hiluxes..........yawn :zzz:
You have the best of both worlds now. Its all still factory Isuzu and a tough Patrol front with flex.
So what did you do with the rear end, SOA?
How does the gearing and power cope with the 35's?

jacka whoo!

09-09-2008, 09:13 PM

Damn nice job.Ypu would have to be happy with that.It flexs nicely up front.:D

NiSdEo

09-09-2008, 10:07 PM

haha thats exactly why i did it ay, didnt want to be another patrol or cruiser guy out there.

in the rear is a patrol diff aswell, sprung over.. im gonna reduce a leaf out of them soon to get a little more flex, and to help the front flex a bit more to.

the tyres on there at the moment are only my old 31's... just gotta save again, sux bein an apprentice haha... the diff centres are only 3:9's aswell so wanna run 4:8's when i get my 35's,ive got a mate that works at ARB newcastle and when i buy my front air locker i can get the centres put in then for nothing.

chikoroll

09-09-2008, 10:20 PM

just make sure you get the engineers cert asap, would be a major kick up the arse if you get pinged between now and then

sudso

09-09-2008, 11:27 PM

Did you have the rear spring mounts moved for the Patrol leafs?

in the rear is a patrol diff aswell, sprung over.. im gonna reduce a leaf out of them soon to get a little more flex, and to help the front flex a bit more to.
Some more weight in the back will help with that.
What bushes are in the radius arms?

EVL-080

15-09-2008, 05:40 PM

Suspension and body lift has arrived.. Looks like I've got a busy weekend ahead!

EVL-080

24-09-2008, 08:14 PM

Here's mine. Specs are:

2002 Rodeo LT Sport Dual Cab
32 inch BFG Mudders on Black Sunrasia's
2 inch Ironman Suspension Lift
40mm Body Lift
Ball Joint Flip
Safari Snorkle
Uniden UHF
Engel 40 litre fridge
Alloy Bullbar

sudso

25-09-2008, 12:07 AM

Very Noice ;) . Are tinted windows really necessary in Tassy though? :D

Just kiddin, my mum was born and bred there and I've been over many a time and the sun does shine in Tassie!
What part of Tassie you in? I got rellys from mums side all around the North West. She was from Smithton originally and grew up in Ulverstone.

Are there any good tracks up around Black Bluff region?

EVL-080

25-09-2008, 06:09 AM

NiSdEo

25-09-2008, 07:18 PM

Still not real happy with my front suspension. Still really stiff and I have lost travel from standard set up

go the S.A.S eehehe

sudso

25-09-2008, 11:47 PM

Yeah mate I'm in Devonport, 20km East of Ulverstone. Dunno about good tracks around Black Bluff. Have heard of some but never done it myself. I usually go out around the Railton/Dulverton/Sheffield area for day trips and down the West Coast, where I am originally from for weekend trips.

Still not real happy with my front suspension. Still really stiff and I have lost travel from standard set upGood old Devo. Got a couple of cousins who work at Smiths Foods there. Was last in Tassie in August '06 and took the Rodeo but only for 3 days. I was checking out Black Bluff from the Leven Canyon Lookout and thinkin hmmm, looks like good 4wd territory. Only real 4 wheel driving we did was up at Cradle Mt where we had to lock hubs and the snow turned to slush when it rained. Was bloody freezing too!

So what made the suspension stiffer? Did you get aftermarket torsion bars and heavy duty shocks?
If you wound the bars up too high then they'll get stiffer as the suspension compresses because they are twisting more then normal with the extra travel between the lower bump stops. Also when you do the flip you'll get about an extra inch of droop travel and you need slightly longer shocks. Otherwise they'll top out on droop and become the "bump stops" which isnt real good for shocks.
Also I forgot to mention yesterday that the body mount rubbers have to sit between the body and lift blocks otherwise the cabin will vibrate to bits.
Cheers, sudso

EVL-080

26-09-2008, 06:10 AM

Yeah body lift is sorted now.. I have used smaller rubber mounts simular to a hilux to cure the problem.

Yeah I'll wait and see how the front settles in. Was thinkin about some adjustable shocks..

jacka whoo!

26-09-2008, 06:38 AM

Its got a nice stance fenton:D

EVL-080

26-09-2008, 07:49 AM

Cheers mate. Lovin it!

Viper

29-09-2008, 11:56 AM

That is looking sweet Fenton! Yours is the truck I wish I had got at the time, but couldn't swing the extra coin for a TD, so got the V6 instead.
I want to get a set of those flares for mine though :)

EVL-080

29-09-2008, 03:00 PM

Yeah mines been great until the last couple of days when it has had a fuel problem, but putting that down the bad fuel at the moment I think.. I got mine fairly cheap, paid 19k for it 18 months ago with 90,000 on the clock. At the time the insurance value was around 24.5k

Jase n the deo

01-10-2008, 05:56 PM

nice looking bus you got there fenton, wish mine was red!!
theres a few of us from tassie with rodeos on here lately we'll have to organise a trip some time?!

viper, how you going with that endless air set up, getting any where?

jase

02rodeo

02-10-2008, 07:07 PM

Hey Guys

Just to add another tasmanian onto the list.

2002 LX Rodeo Dual Cab V6
2" Iron Man Suspension
50mm Body Lift (Just completed)
8000lb Warn Winch with synthetic rope (new addition)
32" Maxis Mudders on White Sunnys
TD Safari Snorkel modified to suit V6
GME UHF
GPS and Reverse Camera
Canopy
ARB Bull Bar
Hayman and Reece rear bar.
Ball Joint Flip
110000 kms on the clock!

I'm from Smithton, so would be interested to know who exactly sudso's mum is, would probably know her or of her!!

Ill post a pic up once i have completed the body lift. Doing the bull bar on saturday.

02rodeo

02-10-2008, 07:17 PM

Do any of you v6 rodeo owners have dual batterys set up. I am keen to put them in and have the money, I just need to find a way to fit a 2nd battery somewhere. I want to run the winch off the second battery so I wan a decent one in there. My current starter battery is fine to start the bus. I chatted to a company a while back who suggested run the main starter battery in the piranna tray available and put a big battery in the stock location for a winch battery (2nd battery.) I am not real keen on this idea as it require 2 new batterys and not just one. Anyone else have any ideas. I had considered putting it in the tray, but that would require really long winch power cables and also long battery feed cables.

Cheers!

chikoroll

02-10-2008, 09:10 PM

under the tray?

02rodeo

02-10-2008, 09:15 PM

sorry mate, its a dual cab. not much room under the tray.

sudso

02-10-2008, 10:50 PM

I'm interested in how you guys with 2" body lifts went condsidering Fenton LT Sport had steering issues with his 2" body lift to begin with.

Mines a V6 too and looks like a little nightmare to do a body lift as its LPG as well and there are gas line length issues from the chassis to solenoid in the engine bay. I'm only going 35mm anyway thats all it needs for 33" tyre clearance in the front. Never had any drama's with 33's at the rear.
Brake lines from chassis to engine bay look like trouble too.

02Rodeo, In the V6 you can fit 2 smaller batteries in line with each other and wired in parallel in the normal battery position with a special cradle to support the second one, although it sits slightly higher than the front one. Our local constabulary had this set up on their previous V6 paddy wagon, I repaired the second cradle once when it started cracking, it was a bit on the thin side.
They had 2 x 500cca batteries in parallel giving them 1000cca of cranking and winching grunt and to power all their usual accessories. They were both sealed maint free batteries but I dont think they had a fridge in the lock up at the back though lol.
If you also put in a 3 or 4 way master switch you could manually isolate the main from the aux when camping etc. and using Marine batteries like a Century Marine Pro which have deep cycling capability as well as normal cranking abilities. In Qld its law that only marine batteries like this are fitted to recreational boats so they have plenty of reserve communications power if their engine etc broke down.
Some guys have managed to fit a smallish battery near the passenger side firewall by relocating the egr canister and a couple of other bits n pieces but thats not possible with mine as the LPG mixer is there. Mines going in the tub, an N70 Extreme "Taxi battery" for the aux, my main is a Supercharge Gold 950cca maint free, (big mutha 330mm long and fits the factory try no probs. Got the isolator and wiring all ready to go just gotta sort out the body lift first before wiring the dbs.
cheers, sudso

EVL-080

03-10-2008, 06:15 AM

02Rodeo, keen as to see pics, as this is nearly identical set up to mine, although I have some 33's in the shed waiting to go on.

How did you go with your body lift? As Sudso said I had massive steering issue's with a 50mm lift, so I went with a 40mm in the end and is all good now.

How have you found your front end? Mine's pretty stiff at the moment but is starting to soften up

02rodeo

03-10-2008, 07:58 AM

Hi guys

The body lift was easy as. I did read that you had issues fenton, but had also heard of others with a 50mm lift. I attempted it and it paid off. I got a mate to check out the steering issue, and all was ok! The only issues we really had was forgetting to adjust the captivation straps near the gear box, The stupid welded bolts in the front of the tray, and also the gear stick. The transfer stick was fine, but the normal lever now has another s bend in it. It is all sweet and I couldn't be happier. My brother in law is a mechanic and he had a customer with a courier with 50mm body lift, and the steering shaft actually seperated on him, and as such he had no steering. He made me aware of this, but all seems fine. I'll get him to check it out on the weekend when we modify the bull bar. The gas may be an issue sudso but im sure you'll find a way!

What offset are your rims Fenton? Mine are of a 93 model hilux, scored the original set of a mate, and then bought new ones the same. I need flares to cover them up, but have so far got away with it. The cops aren't real switched on down here!!

02rodeo

03-10-2008, 09:20 AM

hi fenton

My opinion of ironman suspension is rather high. I haven't compared them to anything else but I am quite impressed with the flex. The paint has even rubbed of the inside of my guards under the tub. This was prior to my body lift so that should have resloved those issues. My rear springs have sagged (i think) unless my front has decided to lift itself! Due to the weight of the winch and bullbar the front torsion bars are fully wound up, but having had them for 12 months they are reasonably soft now. Either that or I have gotten used to them. I was told that ironman was very stiff, but when I got them installed I was very happy with how unstiff they were! My mechanic is trying to get another set of rear springs out of ironman as they shouldn't have sagged. It never has load in it, only during summer when we go camping.

cheers

02rodeo

EVL-080

03-10-2008, 06:17 PM

Yeah my front doesn't like to flex much, the car loves lifting a rear wheel, other than that its all good. I really look forward to seeing pics.

I scored flares as a standard item so i'm wrapped i dont have to buy any. My rims are -22 i think. Standard Hilux offset anyway.

NiSdEo

04-10-2008, 08:59 PM

yeh my old front never liked to flex either, but that was half the fun wheelin round on 3 wheels hahaha

02rodeo

06-10-2008, 08:45 AM

Hi Guys

Here is the rodeo, with and without the canapy. I decided to take it of yesterday so got a before and after shot. Forgot to mention is has side steps too, but I thought that was a standard item as every rodeo i've seen has them!!

click here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=34605&l=d18bb&id=547555605) - feel free to check all the pics out. they pretty much go in time order.

EVL-080

06-10-2008, 09:58 AM

Looks tough mate. Got a set of 15x8 rims today with 4x 3/4 work 33's. The rims on my bus at the moment are only 7's, so i needed these rims to fit my brand new buckshots I have sitting in the shed

02rodeo

06-10-2008, 10:15 AM

yeah ive got a mate with 33's on a hilux. might see if i can con him into fitting them up to my bus one weekend for a look!

NiSdEo

06-10-2008, 09:55 PM

hey fellas, i ordered some 15x10 rockrawler rims last friday. hopefully i get them this week and then im going to get some 35" maxxis bighorns to slap on em.

02rodeo

06-10-2008, 10:08 PM

she'll look sweet with 35s on it.

mounted my winch back up tonight with the new synthetic rope and hawse fairlead. its sweet as. just need to go mud trucking to try it out!!

do any of your have the bottom of the rim to bottom of the guard measurements for your bus. My bus is 50mm out from front to back and i want to try to work out if its because of all the saved weight of the winch cable that the front has lifted, or the rear has sagged.

with 15" rims and 4" lift my rear is 760mm and front is 810mm.

even if you only have a 2" lift or no lift (as long as you have 15s) ill take that measurement to work out what is wrong.

EVL-080

07-10-2008, 12:45 PM

EVL-080

07-10-2008, 02:43 PM

Mine measures at 800mm in the rear, and 785 in the front

02rodeo

07-10-2008, 08:39 PM

hey fenton

i attempted to bolt up a set of 33s without the 2" body lift and they scraped on exactly the same spot. I went for a drive and struggled getting around the round abouts!!

not real sure what the measurements should be then if yours are almost the opposite to mine! It shows that my rear has definately sagged however. Did you get constant load or heavy duty springs in your iron man kit?

EVL-080

07-10-2008, 09:43 PM

I just got the 0 - 400kg springs, not the constant load ones.

Definatly not happy with my front end though, it has next to no movement, even when you pick it up on the hoist the front drops fark all...

chikoroll

07-10-2008, 10:45 PM

go back to the stock torsion bars, if you don't have a steel bullbar and a winch, heavy duty torsion bars will just suck

02rodeo

08-10-2008, 08:49 AM

hey fenton

i reckon chikoroll is onto it there. I have the identical torsion bars in the front and they seem fine. I have a bull bar and a winch however so perhaps that has something to do with it. Its worth a shot to put the stock ones back in and wind them up maybe, but I have no technical experience to back that up!!

EVL-080

08-10-2008, 09:19 AM

But wont that effect my height? Like will the rear then be lots heigher that the front?

Jase n the deo

08-10-2008, 05:27 PM

hey fenton, i've wound mine up 2 inches in the front with the standard torsion bars, and its a pretty good ride. and its level with back.

jase

Jase n the deo

08-10-2008, 05:31 PM

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2027/2011gr4.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2011gr4.jpg)

EVL-080

08-10-2008, 05:44 PM

Yeah blonde moment by me... i will be able to get it at the same height. only difference between the two is the thickness...hence the new once being heavy duty.

By the way, how do you go running 33's? mine hit on the back part of the front guard..

Jase n the deo

08-10-2008, 07:36 PM

i 'massaged that part of the gaurd a little bit, but ocaissionally they still hit, nothing to major but i will fix it soon..

OffroadZoe

08-10-2008, 08:21 PM

here's a couple pics of my 92 jackaroo 22387

22388

NiSdEo

08-10-2008, 09:15 PM

good stuff zoe... only on red p's and lovin it already...

OffroadZoe

08-10-2008, 09:45 PM

thanks mate, ive been thru 2 other 4b's sierra and landcruisr and never thought id say it about a jackaroo but this is the best 4b ive had! im on my p two's now so no more red p lol.

sudso

09-10-2008, 01:45 AM

I'll go measure mine in a minute mate... I put the 33's on today!!! Looks tough, but they grab the back edge of the front guard a bit, mostly on the mudflap bolts. Will sort this out and see how I go!You need to do this, like I did to mine regardless of body lift. 33's and no rub there and............ no body lift.
Mine were only 10.5 wide though - BGF muddies and on deep dish Hurricane rims. You have to "refashion" the steel inner plate a bit too so it fits back on.
They stuck out 1" from the guards so I put some flexi flares on.
If you're getting no droop when you lift the front end your torsion bars are wound too high (or your front shocks are siezed). The upper arms must already be resting on the upper bump stops. Wind the bars back down to a 10-15mm gap in the upper bump stops. You'll get a nicer ride on and off road too.
Loosen your sway bar off too at the pins when you do it then retighten it again after.

sudso

09-10-2008, 01:55 AM

here's a couple pics of my 92 jackaroo 22387

22388
Is Lakeside "open for business" again yet?

I like the "real" 4wd in the background :D
How long before Josh turns that one into a comp rig lol?
Dont do it Josh :crazy:

Just kidding, the Isuzu's are real 4wd's too and tough little machines

EVL-080

09-10-2008, 10:43 AM

Put the old torsion bars back in last night, couldnt get even close to the same amount of height as i have with the new ones, so i have the HD ones back in again. Thanks for the advice sudso, will try what u suggested

OffroadZoe

09-10-2008, 07:39 PM

Is Lakeside "open for business" again yet?

I like the "real" 4wd in the background :D
How long before Josh turns that one into a comp rig lol?
Dont do it Josh :crazy:

Just kidding, the Isuzu's are real 4wd's too and tough little machines

nah not allowed in there anymore apparently, there's trucks an stuff flatenin all the dirt that we used to play on it sucks big time:mad: haha give him a couple weeks and he will probably make that his comp rig lol. i have always been a hater off jackaroo's but then i got one and i fell in love its great, few more things i wana do to it before its ready though:thumb:

sudso

09-10-2008, 08:22 PM

nah not allowed in there anymore apparently, there's trucks an stuff flatenin all the dirt that we used to play on it sucks big time:mad: haha give him a couple weeks and he will probably make that his comp rig lol. i have always been a hater off jackaroo's but then i got one and i fell in love its great, few more things i wana do to it before its ready though:thumb:Ready for what? I reckon you should chop the roof off behind the doors, sport/roll bars at the back, mini tub the wheel arches, put Joshes old 4runner front end in and some 35's. I reckon it'll be a fairly flexy lookin rig by then :D

Yeah saw the earthworks happening next to it a few weeks back. Oh well it had to end sooner or later.

sudso

09-10-2008, 08:26 PM

EVL-080

09-10-2008, 08:37 PM

sure were mate, had a play with a couple of different spots. still no good, so put the old ones back in. winch bar and winch are next on the list anyway

OffroadZoe

11-10-2008, 09:49 AM

Ready for what? I reckon you should chop the roof off behind the doors, sport/roll bars at the back, mini tub the wheel arches, put Joshes old 4runner front end in and some 35's. I reckon it'll be a fairly flexy lookin rig by then :D

Yeah saw the earthworks happening next to it a few weeks back. Oh well it had to end sooner or later.

Ready for some big stuff!!!!:D like comps but that wont be for a while, i was gonna enter it in riverland challenge but im joshes navi so its to hard,

EVL-080

11-10-2008, 05:39 PM

33's no longer scrub, thanks to a grinder, hammer, pop rivets and some fibreglass flares. Took it out to the local 4wd shops open day today and had a run around the test track. Got stuck on the same climb everyone in the bigger busses did. Even a locked GQ shorty on 35's didn't get up it.

Had a blast!

NiSdEo

11-10-2008, 07:19 PM

good stuff mate, good to get the deo out there and show all the cruiser and patrol boys what the old girls got ay..

EVL-080

11-10-2008, 07:45 PM

pity it was a cruiser that snatched me out! he was the only bloke i saw get up the climb at the end of the day. Open wheeler diffs and 35's. did well

loppa

12-10-2008, 08:49 PM

Hey guys its good to see all of these tough rodeo's going around and not just the standard hilux's etc. I just have a couple of questions i drive a frontera and want to put 33's under her, i have measured from the top of the rim to the top of the gaurd and at the front i have 800mm and at the back i have 825mm. Do you guys think i will be able to put 33's on or should i go bigger and do and extra 20mm body lift just to be sure i can clear them?

Cheers loppa

EVL-080

13-10-2008, 09:26 AM

They "should" fit at that mate, as that is roughly the same measurements i have. But I still reckon you'll have to cut your guards out a bit, as my 30% tread 33's still hit under flex whilst turning. Having fibreglass flares makes this easy as you can cover it up easily..

loppa

13-10-2008, 01:00 PM

EVL-080

13-10-2008, 01:09 PM

dont reckon mate, still reckon you'll have to nic the guards a bit.

NiSdEo

13-10-2008, 09:43 PM

you will still scrub with a 20mm bodylift at full flex when ya wheels are turned. you should do a 50mm B/L and run an offset rim aswell to help, but then u might still have to cut the lip of the guard to stop it rubbing when its tucked up in the guard

EVL-080

14-10-2008, 10:35 AM

I have 40mm B/L and 50mm suspension and I still had to do some snippy snippy

loppa

14-10-2008, 11:39 AM

I have 40mm B/L and 50mm suspension and I still had to do some snippy snippy

I have a 50mm suspension lift and have 30mm body lift in it now i was going to put an extra 20mm to make it a 50mm body lift, do you think i will still have to cut he guards out and if so can some tell me and or show me some pics of it please?

Cheers loppa

EVL-080

14-10-2008, 12:53 PM

its easy if you have flares to cover it up with as i did.. Look at sudso's pics at the top of this page

02rodeo

18-10-2008, 06:46 AM

Hey fellas

Have had a busy week with my bus this week.

Sunday: Bolted a mates 33's Mickey Thompson Baja Claws up to the front of the rodeo. Wasn't going to work due to the bull bar mount. The Bull bar mount was still at the stock height even though it was body lifted. If we went for a drive it was going to wear a nice groove down the middle of his tyre.

I measured his guards. He has an ifs hilux with a 2" body lift and his guards are still 40mm higher than my rodeo with a 4" total lift. That sucks!!

Monday: My bus was off to my mechanic for some bearings to be replaced in the front of the motor. Two of the idler pullys on the fan belt were letting me know they were not happy. Replaced the fan belt at the same time. Also while it was there we regassed the air conditioning. It works a treat now. I recommend this to anyone with a/c and a bus 02 or older. My bus had no gas left in it, but runs a treat now!

Tuesday: I fixed the rear sagging issues with some Ironman Load Rider helper springs. They seem really good so far and are adjustable depending on the load you intend to carry. Should be good for caming weekends. They were $170.

Thursday: Replaced my reverse camera with a $40 ebay job. The new camera has a wider veiwing angle and no night vision. This is actually an advantage as the other camera didn't work too well of a night due to the reverse lights stuffing up the night vision. It is awesome for hooking up trailers, you can reverse right under the hitch!!

Friday: During some after work drinks I manufactured up a dual battery system, similar to the one sudso suggested. The original battery is moved forward towards the radiator and another identical batter is placed the same direction behind it and 30mm higher. I got two battery trays of ebay and then manufactured them together. The trays cost me $60 and some time and the 2nd battery cost me $150. It is a 610 cca and 90ah combined battery so it should do me well. I plan on wiring them up with a redarc isolator, and have a constant on or off switch for when i am winching. I wonder why pirana dont make this sort of tray instead of limiting rodeo owners to an 8" battery on the passenger side firewall.

I wish every week was this productive on my bus!!

sudso

19-10-2008, 08:58 PM

EVL-080

20-10-2008, 01:56 PM

http://4wdaction.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22680&d=1224470552

Pic with 33's as promised, although it now has a brand new set

NiSdEo

20-10-2008, 06:26 PM

hey fenton, 33's look huge on the ole deo's ay. looks good...... im getting my 35's tomoz after work, cant wait ay haha.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK216.jpg

EVL-080

20-10-2008, 06:37 PM

move ya bull bar up man! haha

chikoroll

20-10-2008, 09:44 PM

move ya bull bar up man! haha

or spraypaint a garden strip silver and put it in there

mth370

21-10-2008, 05:16 PM

Has any one heard any problems with the 3.0 td ? Had my brother ask about 95' and 2000 was told there was a fault with a "valve" that stuffed up blowing the moter up ??????????????

chikoroll

21-10-2008, 08:46 PM

yep, if the engine has been fed the incorrect oil, it is guaranteed to be a lemon

if possible, go the 3.1T/D (92-97) slightly less power, but a much better engine

EVL-080

21-10-2008, 09:16 PM

is this the same 3td that would be in my 2002 rodeo?

chikoroll

21-10-2008, 10:37 PM

the problem engine is the 4JX1, if this is your engine, treat it well and it will pur, treat it harsh and it will cost you a lot of money

EVL-080

22-10-2008, 06:26 AM

4JH1 is my motor, just checked...

TRUPM

24-10-2008, 03:31 PM

Gday all, i have been a long time reader and have never really posted much on the website.

Some really good trucks flying the flag for Isuzu/Holden on here. Top stuff!

My ute is a 03 RA Rodeo dual cab for work and play. Pics show the exterior mods. Also has a Pioneer CD Player. Uniden UHF with GME aerial, Nokia car kit with patch lead for my Treo 750 to benefit from brookmstick type aerial. Boost guage. 12v automatic triple battery setup (2x36ah in toolbox under tray). Narva driving lights. ORA freewheeling hubs. Steel Tray with Alloy tread plate on gal frame false floor for work duties. I have also just about finished making a gal canopy for the back when in holiday mode. Still have to get canvas made for it. Can put up pics if anyone is interested.

Soon to fit a 50mm poly block body lift and steel block tray lift and have a to do list just like everyone else.

I live in Fredo on the NSW Mid North Coast, and if anyone is interested to go wheelin sometime just send me a PM.

The day i bought it
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/TRUPM/Tonka/CollectionDay.jpg

Ready for Work
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/TRUPM/Tonka/WorkUte.jpg

Lifting work tray off
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/TRUPM/Tonka/LiftingWorkBackOff.jpg

Ready for play
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/TRUPM/Tonka/ReadyForPlay.jpg
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/TRUPM/Tonka/ReadyForPlay2.jpg

Random pic
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/TRUPM/Tonka/Articulation.jpg

Let me know what you all think.

EVL-080

24-10-2008, 06:54 PM

Lookin good mate. Just cruzin or someone on this forum is who i got my body lift off. Very happy with the quality of it.

chikoroll

24-10-2008, 10:13 PM

trupm, that could definately go with a tray lift, looks good, but i'd be worried about busting off the rear cargo bins

sudso

25-10-2008, 03:44 PM

move ya bull bar up man! hahaI think he means the mounts on the chassis which cant really be moved.

sudso

25-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Let me know what you all think.Welcome mate, Keep us posted with your progress and go the Deo's!

Pest Control eh? Plenty of Hilux's out there to exterminate :D

NiSdEo

25-10-2008, 06:05 PM

nice lookin deo TRUPM, yeh your derinately right bout the hilux's susdo haha

smallraindrop

25-10-2008, 07:51 PM

Haven't posted here for about 2 years but I thought I would because my Dad has just purchased a brand new Holden Colorado, picks it up thursday. I drove it today and it wasn't too bad. Am looking forward to putting it through its paces............if he doesn't hide the keys too well :P

phillby

25-10-2008, 08:42 PM

Welcome and it is one Sweet looking Deo Trupmh.Nice to see another RA out there.

I think the Luxes exterminate themselves don't they...:D

jacksons

31-10-2008, 07:26 PM

hi guys
ive joined the rodeo crew and loving every bit of it
thought might share what my 4x4 looks like
i brought it stock and after a couple of month it has now look like this

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/jackson_180sx/31102008012.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/jackson_180sx/31102008011.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/jackson_180sx/31102008010.jpg

it has:
2" bodylift
2" suspension lift (wound torsion bar, new 2" lifted leaf springs)
33" BFG A.T
2.5" turbo back straight through exhaust
rear protection
arb hilux bullbar
navara ST-X sports bar with rear lights
big spotties unknown brand but super bright
gme tx3220 uhf with 4.5 db ant
dvd player

ive done most of the work by myself and enjoyed every bit of it
wanna do sas but until i win lotto :)

TRUPM

02-11-2008, 09:01 AM

gday and welcome jackson
that r9 looks tough! by the looks of ur alloy steps it has seen its share of low range. a set of steel steps/rock sliders would protect ur sills better. good choice of head unit :thumb: how are the 33" BFG's?

jacksons

02-11-2008, 03:05 PM

hahahah yeah my alloy step had a beating ...waiting for my friend to weld me up some rock sliders. the 33 bfg are great, big different from 31's
just need to get a negative offset rim as they are rubbing the chassi abit

NiSdEo

06-11-2008, 10:10 PM

heres my deo with my new 35's

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK249.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK253.jpg

chikoroll

06-11-2008, 11:46 PM

all i can say is....

DAMN

andrew

07-11-2008, 09:02 PM

Hi all - haven't been on here for a while or over at australia4wd.com .... the 'deo's still in the garage as I have a Crewman for a work car now (not a Cross6 or Cross8 though).

Question: has anyone heard of anyone bending a TF/R9 dual cab bending the chassis at the rear around the area of the front spring hangers or the bumpstops, evidenced by the gap between the body and the tub becoming V shaped? I've seen posts on the exploroz forums about people doing this and am now a bit concerned....

I'm not sure whether I have bent the chassis or bent the tub......

Might have to get someone to measure between the tub and the chassis at a few points for me for comparison.....

Cheers

Andrew
(andyr on australia4wd)

sudso

08-11-2008, 09:04 AM

Question: has anyone heard of anyone bending a TF/R9 dual cab bending the chassis at the rear around the area of the front spring hangers or the bumpstops, evidenced by the gap between the body and the tub becoming V shaped? I've seen posts on the exploroz forums about people doing this and am now a bit concerned....

I'm not sure whether I have bent the chassis or bent the tub......

Might have to get someone to measure between the tub and the chassis at a few points for me for comparison.....

Cheers

Andrew
(andyr on australia4wd)Most likely the chassis is bent up at the back. Usually happens when the tow bar drops onto a ledge etc too hard and too many times with a lot of weight in the tub. Check for cracks too between the front body mounts for tub and the rear body mounts for the cabin.
The gap on mine is very even and the body mount insulators are even too.
cheers, sudso

2007rodeo

10-11-2008, 11:39 AM

Hi all, I have a 1995 2.8 TD rodeo single cab.
It has seen better days and I am wondering if she is worth fixing up.
The problems.
Needs new suspension all round. ($1100 ish)
Needs air con. fixed. ($700 ish)
Needs new parker light, indicators and tail lights. ($200 ish)
Needs new tyres all round. ($700 ish)
- Has been running Hankook AT's as last 2 sets of tyres. They are good value for money. Got 70,000 and nearly 80,000 K's from them.

I've looked them up on the web sites and I reckon I can only get about $5 or $6 grand for it after the improvements.

Does anyone think it's worth the work?

She does drive well though, only 8.2L/100km and is on it's 2nd clutch, 3rd alternator, 2nd steering box, 2nd injector pump, 2nd slave cylinder, 2nd master cylinder, 2nd (nearly 3rd) brake rotors.

Oh yeah, BOSCH batteries are really good. I bought the ute 5.5 yrs ago with 190K on it and chucked a Bosch in it (aussie made) and it's still there after all that time and another 210 k's:confused: .

chikoroll

10-11-2008, 08:50 PM

-might as well get a suspension lift
-wind your windows down
-been buying aftermarket alternators i see, strictly genuine or high quality only, they eat through anything else
- how neat do you want these? trailer lights make a nice and cheap alternative
- tyres are something that every vehicle goes through

do you like the vehicle and can you justify the costs of getting it running again?
are you saying it has 400,000km's on it??
scrap metal yard would pay more than anyone buying it if it is that high in the milage

Stiphodon

10-11-2008, 09:07 PM

I've just been tossing up the same thought, I have 1996 TD dual cab and have just decided to stick with the devil I know. Mine has done 215K and probably is only worth 10K, although it has snorkel, winch, dual batteries and few other extras. The only things I have done since new is change the clutch master cylinder, new radiator core, fixed a leaky injector, re-tensioned the springs in the back and added an extra leaf, replaced the front uni joint from box to diff (now greasable), CV boot, new OME shocks and a clutch. One of the things I didn't like was the lack of power, I couldnt even keep up with 2.8 luxes. So I put an 2,5" exhaust on ($520), I noticed a bit of a difference, then I went and had the fuel pump adjusted and had it dyno'd ($130) and it went from 50odd hp to 74hp, it goes like a rocket! Next on the list is front diff lock, drop side tray, LR tank and aluminium canopy. I recon stick with yours and just fix it up, it will do another 100-200K

2007rodeo

11-11-2008, 11:02 AM

Yeah, it has 400K on it.
The alternator was rebuilt twice and completely replaced with genuine one about a year ago. That was alot of $$$, as you would all know it is an alternator and starter motor in one.
I do like the old battle axe (rodeo) but the misses might shoot me if I rock up one day with a lift kit in my Rodeo and not hers.

Stiphodon- I just saw a long range (130L) fuel fank for your exact model go on ebay for under $100, was a bargain.

I think I'll just keep it and make it so that it is aleast road worthy and run it into the ground.
The guys at Diesel Australia who rebuilt the injector pump for $800 said Rodeo's are great, and I should be able to get to about 700K without the engine giving out.

chikoroll

11-11-2008, 10:26 PM

if you like the vehicle, then keep it- you know its history

fishboy

13-11-2008, 06:03 PM

hey all, just thought id post up a few pics of my little holden frontera. It is a 1997 M7 model and has done 100K. Its a great little bus and is extremely tough considering some of the less than kind treatment it has recieved. I just replaced the alloys and highway tyres with 15X7 black sunraysias and 30 inch BFG muddies (yeehah!):truck: . took it out to play in the puddles the other day after some good rain and the new tyres lapped it up they barely slipped once in some very slippery mud. was absolutely amazed at the difference to the ht's. it went everywhere my mates 80series went and did it easier in most cases:D . anyway heres some pics (unfortunately no muddy ones as the camera died!:( )
Great thread going boys loving the holdens and isuzus!

http://s425.photobucket.com/albums/pp338/fishboy018/th_100_1196.jpg

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sudso

14-11-2008, 09:24 PM

all i can say is....

DAMNI wonder how the clutch, box and transfer will put up with the 35's. Be a good test of their strength.

chikoroll

15-11-2008, 12:52 AM

yea, that would suck if it turned into an everlasting money pit

NiSdEo

16-11-2008, 08:57 PM

haha yer only time will tell i guess, the poor old girl cops it every time i go out in it too haha.. does anyone know if there are any adapters out there to put a different box and tansfer on if she does let go ????

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chikoroll

18-11-2008, 12:00 AM

no idea, there is no following in america for them, so you can't even source help from overthere...
maybe some asian sites can help? the thais were big on the rodeo's

NiSdEo

18-11-2008, 05:19 PM

no idea, there is no following in america for them, so you can't even source help from overthere...
maybe some asian sites can help? the thais were big on the rodeo's

yeh good idea chiko,
you dont know any thai sites at all, or anyone else out there ????

chikoroll

18-11-2008, 08:49 PM

i don't have any bookmarked, but i have come across their IFS re-engineering and SAS conversions before- there have been times when they have MATCHED the power of an SAS with a lowriding - out flexing IFS model (30" front end travel- stock is 10")
i was downright amazed when i saw the pics
the CV joints were replaced with extremely heavy duty uni joints and massive axle shafts

NiSdEo

18-11-2008, 09:23 PM

holy hell thats awesome hahaha... bit of coin for that IFS setup i would say...

sudso

18-11-2008, 11:28 PM

i don't have any bookmarked, but i have come across their IFS re-engineering and SAS conversions beforeSun.........something?

chikoroll

21-11-2008, 09:11 PM

no idea what the site was,
here is one which is re-listed on the planet isuzoo forum though, shows the engineering they go through
planetisuzoo - Isuzu IFS Lift (http://planetisuzoo.com/articles.htm?id=114&Isuzu_IFS_Lift)
it was done 4 years ago, and from it the americans worked out the unnecessary bits to just to a simple bracket cut and shut (diff drop)

Adsum

26-11-2008, 10:24 PM

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq111/adsumr9/14112008145.jpg
http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq111/adsumr9/P7180108.jpg
Love the Rodeo's

chikoroll

26-11-2008, 11:17 PM

good looking rodeo

Adsum

28-11-2008, 06:20 PM

Thanx:D

2007rodeo

04-12-2008, 02:57 PM

chikoroll

04-12-2008, 07:44 PM

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/NB_chikoroll/100_1022LargeSmall.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/NB_chikoroll/100_1023LargeSmall.jpg

my new snorkel (slapped together on saturday)
total cost: $260

jacka whoo!

05-12-2008, 12:24 PM

Nice job on the snorkel Chiko.Looks neat:thumb:

chikoroll

05-12-2008, 10:45 PM

works well too, unlike the safari and airtec, it actually IS water tight, brand new hole into the airbox, plugged the other side

visibility is not hindered at all

2007rodeo

11-12-2008, 11:05 AM

Chickoroll,
I like the snorkel you've fabricated.
I think santa may be bringing me a Safari snorkel for Christmas/Birthday(my birthday is 2 days after Christmas and I seem to always end up with 1 big present instead of lots of little ones- can't complain!).

2007rodeo

11-12-2008, 11:14 AM

Hi all, well my 95 Rodeo is now at 402,000k's and still going strong.
A few strange things have been happening though (oh o)

1. At about 395k she overheated and all the water was gone from the radiator (yes water not coolant). I had had leaking hose problems prior to that but replaced them at around 390k and had been checking the water daily to make sure it had been fixed. So I don't know why it lost several litres all of a sudden, or where it went. I filled her up and regular checking since, over 7,000k's has shown no water has been lost since. I guess I shouldn't question it if it works now.

2. I chucked her in 4wd the other day to get the mower off a tandem trailer on a gravel driveway and forgot to unlock the hubs on the way home. The whole way home it made this terrible noise from the front end that sounded similar to having a matchbox car tied to a string bouncing along under the front axle.
-Any idea what that would be?
It can still be heard when hubs are unlocked but is much much quieter.

Cheers, Will

NiSdEo

14-01-2009, 08:09 PM

just a couple of pics again

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK342.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK343.jpg

and the sliders i made for the DEO

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK326.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK323.jpg

cheers, scotty :thumb:

niftienev

14-01-2009, 09:45 PM

Hi all, Has anyone here installed a Safari Snorkel themselves?
I am looking at doing one on my RA7. I was quoted $360 for the snorkel and another $300 for installation.
Should I do it myself?
I have access to a pretty large range of tools on the farm which could make it easier.
Cheers, Will

hi yes i fitted a safari that i got for xmas took bout 4 hours measure twice cut once check template firstuse the rite sealant and do all joins

WEGO4B

02-02-2009, 10:41 PM

Will get a more current one up after the 2" XGS lift is done, the Sahara Bar went on today looks awesum talk about massive improvement over the old alloy bar.....:waycool:

WEGO4B

10-02-2009, 08:54 AM

Just Bumping The Thread Up gee..... One week since last post.... Damn

WEGO4B

23-02-2009, 10:16 PM

bump bump bump man we are a relaxed bunch us Holden/Isuzu owners

NiSdEo

13-03-2009, 12:00 PM

here we go fellas... 4-link all done now.. heres some pics for the thread ay

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK453.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK460.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK463.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK465.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK466.jpg

scotty

2007rodeo

13-03-2009, 03:46 PM

Scotty:
Your a mad man!

sudso

19-03-2009, 12:55 AM

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm289/DIFFRNT/MYTRUCK466.jpg

scottyNot much flex in the front at all. Whats the go?

NiSdEo

19-03-2009, 08:55 PM

Not much flex in the front at all. Whats the go?

because of no shocks in the rear and the fronts being on 9.... and also need to change spring rates in the front to match the rear better..

nate

23-03-2009, 03:05 PM

go the deo :D

Doowrag

23-03-2009, 07:56 PM

G'day, toying with the idea of a buying a 2001 frontera as a beach & camping rig for my young family. Very comfy and reasonably priced.

Just wondering what others may have done to get a couple inches lift out of them as this may become a problem in the soft sand. Parts seem hard to source in aus so interested to see what people are doing. Also would probably look at slightly bigger and wider tyres for better beach driving. How much lift is needed for 30's or 31's?

Don't want anything crazy, just don't want to be bulldozing the ground everywhere i go.

Also feel free to make any comments, interested in hearing from current or previous owners on them.

Thanks
D