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 Topic: ROCKWATT cages a KJA ! |
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| kenhutch Replies: 10 Views: 6694 |
 Forum: Suzuki Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:44 am Subject: ROCKWATT cages a KJA !
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Quality shines out of that work. 
Looks excellent however I'm a bit puzzled why you did not put a double cross on the roof like MSA drawing number 10, just to try make it future proof as rule ... |
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| Topic: rear disc convestion |
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| kenhutch Replies: 7 Views: 9944 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:41 pm Subject: rear disc convestion
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| Like Gaflad, I also used MGF calipers and made brackets out of 6 and 10mm plate. The required offset (from the 6mm thk. bracket bolted to axle) was 20mm hence the two bits of 10mm plate.
The disks a ... |
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| Topic: Long travel indi buggy |
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| kenhutch Replies: 154 Views: 130285 |
Forum: Custom Builds Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:55 pm Subject: Long travel indi buggy
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| Any news/progress of this amazing project? Please.
Was hoping for some more photos of the suspension arrangement as to be honest I still can't fully picture how it will work. Closest example I (t ... |
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| Topic: factory toyota diff locks |
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| kenhutch Replies: 29 Views: 27606 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:40 am Subject: factory toyota diff locks
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| Not sure if this helps however here's a write up and photos I did 2 years ago (and I not finished yet because of work/home move/child!!!).
If I did it again then I would seriously consider using an a ... |
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| Topic: toyuki re-build |
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| kenhutch Replies: 183 Views: 117938 |
Forum: Custom Builds Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 3:56 pm Subject: toyuki re-build
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| just re-read your earlier post about the existing cage:
"cut & shut hoop not even sleeved & puddle welded, just butt welded!!!!!!!??????????" Did the front hoop on the old cage ... |
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| Topic: toyuki re-build |
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| kenhutch Replies: 183 Views: 117938 |
Forum: Custom Builds Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:38 pm Subject: toyuki re-build
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| Bigbuggy, Good to hear you are already aware of the potential problem, I wrote the comment in a bit of a rush at lunch and should have also asked what settings you were running in the shocks as they l ... | |
| Topic: toyuki re-build |
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| kenhutch Replies: 183 Views: 117938 |
Forum: Custom Builds Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:59 pm Subject: toyuki re-build
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| Love the articulation you are getting from the air shocks however are you not worried about bottoming them out on full compression?
I guess these photos were taken whilst static (or nearly static) bu ... |
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| Topic: anyone know where i can get some heavy duty m16 rose joints |
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| kenhutch Replies: 4 Views: 3244 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:29 am Subject: anyone know where i can get some heavy duty m16 rose joints
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| or you could try here:
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/index.php?cPath=1113_1801 I've used both companies and both have quick turnaround. The quality of the RD ones were IMHO better however the on ... |
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| Topic: rear disc brake conversion - help |
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| kenhutch Replies: 8 Views: 3219 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:11 pm Subject: rear disc brake conversion - help
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| Physically, I would think that vented disks would fit, provided the hub was machined down to suit http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/2410_IMG_0195_1.jpg
Only thing I done on it this year is given it ... |
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| Topic: rear disc brake conversion - help |
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| kenhutch Replies: 8 Views: 3219 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:10 am Subject: rear disc brake conversion - help
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| or try this:
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=62857 |
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| Topic: Rear disc convo kit? |
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| kenhutch Replies: 5 Views: 6714 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 11:35 am Subject: Rear disc convo kit?
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| I did my own conversion on a Hi-Lux axle and although the vehicle built is not yet complete I'll share what I have written up so far. Please bare in mind this is for an offroad vehicle that is un-lik ... | |
| Topic: rear wheel bearing |
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| kenhutch Replies: 9 Views: 3880 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:22 am Subject: rear wheel bearing
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| I tried a similar method as 'bluesurfman123' but in a large press. The amount of force required to separate the bearing was BIG!
Word of warning don't so what I did as shown on the photo as you wi ... |
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| Topic: Current consultations - closing date 6th May 2011 |
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| kenhutch Replies: 7 Views: 6681 |
Forum: MSA chat Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:32 am Subject: Current consultations - closing date 6th May 2011
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| e-mail sent to MSA.
In summary, I've asked for clarification of what they mean by 'Official Recovery' and 'Self Recovery'. I don't think 'self recovery' fits into this section which is headed as ' ... |
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| Topic: Steel suppliers in NE Scotland? |
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| kenhutch Replies: 7 Views: 2776 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:20 pm Subject: Steel suppliers in NE Scotland?
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| Also try Sandy Adams near Fordoun who has his own fabrication business. I bought my last lot of steel from him. He (is/was) a club member and very helpful/knowledgeable. Ken | |
| Topic: hilux axles |
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| kenhutch Replies: 5 Views: 2364 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:22 pm Subject: hilux axles
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| Not got a drawing but maybe these will help:
http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/ or http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/faq/ Ken |
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| Topic: New website info... |
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| kenhutch Replies: 1 Views: 10683 |
Forum: BORDC General Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:24 pm Subject: New website info...
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| Looking good and thanks for taking on this task.
Cheers, Ken |
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| Topic: 1st 3 events of 2011 |
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| kenhutch Replies: 11 Views: 15587 |
Forum: BORDC Events Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:17 pm Subject: 1st 3 events of 2011
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| Gents, please hold fire on the Potarch dates. These were my suggestions for the events calandar and have yet to be confirmed by the site owner.
Ken |
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| Topic: 1st 3 events of 2011 |
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| kenhutch Replies: 11 Views: 15587 |
Forum: BORDC Events Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:37 pm Subject: 1st 3 events of 2011
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| Details extracted from the new and improved BORDC website FYI.
Jan 23rd – Memsie Feb 20th – Fetteresso Mar 20th – Aquhorthies Clubwebsite link: www.bordc.co.uk Ken |
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| Topic: Last 3 events for 2010 |
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| kenhutch Replies: 5 Views: 12106 |
Forum: BORDC Events Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:09 pm Subject: Last 3 events for 2010
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| The punches are all set out and everything is ready for a great day tomorrow. Hope to see you there.
Ken |
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| Topic: Last 3 events for 2010 |
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| kenhutch Replies: 5 Views: 12106 |
Forum: BORDC Events Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:04 pm Subject: Last 3 events for 2010
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| Please PM me as we do not give out details of the site etc. in case 'others' use it and spoil it for the rest of us. Alternatively PM the BORDC admin (see website).
The BORDC website has 'technica ... |
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| Topic: Last 3 events for 2010 |
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| kenhutch Replies: 5 Views: 12106 |
Forum: BORDC Events Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:19 am Subject: Last 3 events for 2010
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| Sorry folks but when I tried to upload a copy of the Supplementary Regulations to Difflock.com I failed miserably. As such and until the BORDC website is back up an running properly they will have be ... | |
| Topic: Last 3 events for 2010 |
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| kenhutch Replies: 5 Views: 12106 |
Forum: BORDC Events Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 11:56 am Subject: Last 3 events for 2010
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| Please refer to ‘Members Only’ section for details.
Hope you can make it to them. Ken |
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| Topic: Anything for sale? |
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| kenhutch Replies: 13 Views: 16975 |
Forum: BORDC General Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:51 am Subject: Anything for sale?
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Thought you didn't like it when he drove around or into fields?  |
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| Topic: Who's off to Dalbog this Sunday? (16th Sept) |
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| kenhutch Replies: 3 Views: 10753 |
Forum: BORDC Events Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:27 pm Subject: Who's off to Dalbog this Sunday? (16th Sept)
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| Remember to take a spare steering tie rod! LOL | |
| Topic: Heavy duty transfer box mount recommendations |
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| kenhutch Replies: 27 Views: 12539 |
Forum: Suzuki Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:20 am Subject: Heavy duty transfer box mount recommendations
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| I tried the 'bolt through rubber' option and it was an expensive mistake. See link to previous posts for details:
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=37366&highlight=transfer+box+mount ... |
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| Topic: Potarch on AT tyres? |
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| kenhutch Replies: 4 Views: 11483 |
Forum: BORDC General Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:25 am Subject: Potarch on AT tyres?
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| Malcolm,
Provided your AT's aren't badly worn then they should be fine especially if its a dry day. Potarch is a big site and with a large number of punches to choose from you can choose your own ... |
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| Topic: Yuk! - I hate cone washers |
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| kenhutch Replies: 6 Views: 3483 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:23 pm Subject: Yuk! - I hate cone washers
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| It's taken me ages to strip the front axle all because I couldn't get the cone washers out of the swivel housing. I started by soaking everything with PlugGas, WD40 and various other penetrating oils ... | |
| Topic: Caravans, wide trailers ..... and mirrors. |
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| kenhutch Replies: 12 Views: 5696 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:44 pm Subject: Caravans, wide trailers ..... and mirrors.
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| Trying to find definitive information on towing can (as you have found out) be a nightmare.
One of the best sources I found regarding mirrors is this attachment from the caravan club. Regarding ... |
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| Topic: towing with a a frame |
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| kenhutch Replies: 125 Views: 42574 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:49 pm Subject: towing with a a frame
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| I conclude form the above debate (and the fact this is repeated again and again), that it's fairly clear that us mere mortals do not find the law easy to understand and hence follow. I bought a copy ... | |
| Topic: Torque settings for front LJ70 axle |
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| kenhutch Replies: 3 Views: 1569 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:57 pm Subject: Torque settings for front LJ70 axle
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| found this a while back - hope it's useful.
Ken http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/2410_knuckle_torque_1.jpg |
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