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 Topic: LJ70 Suspension / Lift |
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| mr_e Replies: 1 Views: 6190 |
 Forum: Toyota Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:09 pm Subject: LJ70 Suspension / Lift
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| Before you start changing the springs/shocks, I would check all the bushes in the Hockey sticks, steering & and control arms first. I thought I had a knackered shock once, so bought a pair of repl ... | |
| Topic: New Merc Surf wagon build |
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| mr_e Replies: 22 Views: 34574 |
Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 6:59 pm Subject: New Merc Surf wagon build
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I did contemplate doing that, but the lure of the Toyota truck cab was to much to resist. 
Mark.... |
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| Topic: New Merc Surf wagon build |
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| mr_e Replies: 22 Views: 34574 |
Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:46 pm Subject: New Merc Surf wagon build
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| Got a bit more done, The back end has been done (need to get some more pic's as these are about 8 months old) Rear axle has been stripped and re-built with disk brake conversion, new bearings & bu ... | |
| Topic: New Merc Surf wagon build |
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| mr_e Replies: 22 Views: 34574 |
Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:22 pm Subject: New Merc Surf wagon build
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| Have been busy moving into a new workshop so haven't done much, as it stands...... The engine is in the chassis on its new mounts, the G'Box to T'Box propshaft is done and fitted and the Surf has been ... | |
| Topic: Full floating axles |
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| mr_e Replies: 11 Views: 7763 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:01 pm Subject: Full floating axles
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You could always buy a LR 
That's a bit like saying, if you get a stone in your shoe...... cut your leg off 
Mark..... |
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| Topic: New Merc Surf wagon build |
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| mr_e Replies: 22 Views: 34574 |
Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:09 pm Subject: New Merc Surf wagon build
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The Isuzu engine is now in the chassis on its new mounts and a modified drive shaft to the T'box is done. Going to start the truck cab tomorrow, so will try to get some more pic's 
Mark... ... |
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| Topic: gear box info |
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| mr_e Replies: 4 Views: 3479 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 11:34 am Subject: gear box info
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| I've fitted the 1UZ-FE to my manual box. If you're fitting it into the LJ70 the Surf transfer box is too long and you'l have to bolt the rear axle to the back of the transfer box I modified the ... |
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| Topic: thinking about buying this landcruiser |
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| mr_e Replies: 6 Views: 4189 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:52 pm Subject: thinking about buying this landcruiser
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| Hi Trevor,
The thing with the Rad/Auto box is to do with a couple of issues. 1st, the rad inlet is blocked inside by the Auto box cooler, so restricts flow, you can see this by removing the hose and ... |
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| Topic: Unimog v Foxhound |
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| mr_e Replies: 2 Views: 12577 |
Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:39 pm Subject: Unimog v Foxhound
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| Which one is the Foxhound?
Mark.... |
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| Topic: New Merc Surf wagon build |
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| mr_e Replies: 22 Views: 34574 |
Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:51 pm Subject: New Merc Surf wagon build
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| I do hope so Sigh, it doesn't rev very high so I guess it gets up to speed with sheer grunt? The G wagon diffs are 20% higher ratio so should do 70mph ish @ 2000 revs?
Cheers Scotty, will have to ... |
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| Topic: New Merc Surf wagon build |
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| mr_e Replies: 22 Views: 34574 |
Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:43 pm Subject: New Merc Surf wagon build
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| Well I now have my engine & gearbox Picked up one of these
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a115/zookiheap/offroad/Grafter.jpg 3ltr 150BHP Isuzu Grafter, only done 88k mls, best bit is ... |
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| Topic: New Merc Surf wagon build |
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| mr_e Replies: 22 Views: 34574 |
Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:51 pm Subject: New Merc Surf wagon build
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| Thanks for the offer but if I were to go the V8 route again I'd go for another Lexus V8 as there just awesome.
Do you know what manual RWD gearbox would go on the back of the 1KZ? Don't want the tr ... |
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| Topic: New Merc Surf wagon build |
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| mr_e Replies: 22 Views: 34574 |
Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 7:51 pm Subject: New Merc Surf wagon build
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| Cheers for the advise, not an awful lot of decent RWD diesel stuff about with manual gearboxes for £1200 or less. Will keep looking on the usual sites as well as copart for a cat D or C.
Mark... ... |
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| Topic: New Merc Surf wagon build |
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| mr_e Replies: 22 Views: 34574 |
Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:38 am Subject: New Merc Surf wagon build
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| Hi Guys,
Have sold the CruiseLexus and have started the Surf wagon (G wagon with truck cab'd Toyota surf body). I've ben trawling the forums trying to find any info on the BMW 2.5/3.0 tds + manual ... |
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| Topic: Hankook Dynapro MTs |
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| mr_e Replies: 1 Views: 1348 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:18 pm Subject: Hankook Dynapro MTs
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| Has anyone els got these fitted, and if so have you had any side wall issues?
Mark....... |
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| Topic: Silverstone MT117 Sport |
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| mr_e Replies: 9 Views: 3848 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:17 pm Subject: Silverstone MT117 Sport
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| Well have done a few Comp's with these tyres, and I'm blown away with there performance, on road there like an AT, off road on wet grass/chalk may as well be driving on tamac and there very good i ... |
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| Topic: Silverstone MT117 Sport |
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| mr_e Replies: 9 Views: 3848 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 1:07 pm Subject: Silverstone MT117 Sport
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| The MT117 Sport is the ones in the listing and I have a set being delivered this week
Cheers muchly Mark....... |
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| Topic: Silverstone MT117 Sport |
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| mr_e Replies: 9 Views: 3848 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:39 pm Subject: Silverstone MT117 Sport
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| The picture shows Silverstone MT 117 Sport,
why not just phone tomorrow and ask. george I have sent them a message and was going to follow it up tomorow morning with a call, just thought I woul ... |
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| Topic: Silverstone MT117 Sport |
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| mr_e Replies: 9 Views: 3848 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:23 pm Subject: Silverstone MT117 Sport
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| here ya go
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/x4-285-75R16-SILVERSTONE-XTREME-MT117-4X4-OFF-ROAD-TYRE-/270692032843?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item3f0680a14b i was very tempted to buy these tyres a ... |
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| Topic: Silverstone MT117 Sport |
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| mr_e Replies: 9 Views: 3848 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:02 pm Subject: Silverstone MT117 Sport
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| Hi,
Does anyone know of a place to buy the MT117 Sport? I'm after some 285x75x16's. If there no longer available, what are my other choices for a good MT tyre with square shoulder blocks that will be ... |
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| Topic: landcruiser axle question 70 |
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| mr_e Replies: 2 Views: 1852 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:35 pm Subject: Re: landcruiser axle question 70
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| i have a question as looking for a pair of landycruier axle 70 series rear has lsd front has none would it be possible to put the rear diff lsd in the front and get a arb locker for the rear any ideas ... | |
| Topic: 70 series front diff |
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| mr_e Replies: 1 Views: 1377 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:40 pm Subject: 70 series front diff
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| I got my R&P from Justdifferentials in the states, its a heavy duty Nitro R&P, very nice bit of kit and only took 4 days to arrive
I believe its the same as the 80 series, which may give ... |
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| Topic: Skippy the outback truck |
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| mr_e Replies: 8 Views: 4351 |
Forum: The Garage - Please say hello Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 1:20 pm Subject: Skippy the outback truck
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| thanks for sharing your little storey,good to see you seen the light and got rid of the landys
i like the way the truck has come out now,well apart from the wood,i bet it sounds nice now  a ... |
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| Topic: Skippy the outback truck |
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| mr_e Replies: 8 Views: 4351 |
Forum: The Garage - Please say hello Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:34 pm Subject: Skippy the outback truck
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| Here is my off road story and how I've ended up with Skippy the Outback truck (AKA Olympus Mons).
It started out as a small boy wanting an old 2a Landy with a V8. Then some 24 years ago I got my firs ... |
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| Topic: diff rebuilds and crush collars |
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| mr_e Replies: 13 Views: 7001 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:26 am Subject: diff rebuilds and crush collars
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| Here you go ben, http://www.justdifferentials.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=22_37_125
As you can see, there's a few options there
Mark....... |
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| Topic: Lj70 arches |
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| mr_e Replies: 3 Views: 1659 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:53 pm Subject: Lj70 arches
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| Give Karl a ring @ http://www.landcruiserparts.co.uk/toyota/
That's a cool site, not seen that one before. I've added it to my favorites thanks
Mark...... |
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| Topic: 70 Cab and Cage |
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| mr_e Replies: 61 Views: 23544 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:28 am Subject: 70 Cab and Cage
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| That cage looks great, is it to MSA spec? can't wait to get my cage finished
Mark.... |
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| Topic: 70 Cab and Cage |
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| mr_e Replies: 61 Views: 23544 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:48 pm Subject: 70 Cab and Cage
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There Simex extreme treckers 32" x 10.5 x 15, have had them a while, they didn't have 33" copy's out until a month after I bought these  otherwise I would of had the silverstone copy' ... |
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| Topic: LJ71 |
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| mr_e Replies: 95 Views: 78895 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:05 pm Subject: LJ71
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| That looks perky just needs some jazzy seat covers now
Mark..... |
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| Topic: Rear brakes - not grrrrrrr any more! |
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| mr_e Replies: 10 Views: 5838 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:55 pm Subject: Rear brakes - not grrrrrrr any more!
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| The best advice I can give you John is to strip the drum back off the other side so you can perfect your technique, its allot easier when you can see what happens when you do the screw driver thing, t ... | |
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