little monster rebuild

neil norris · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:24 pm Post subject: little monster rebuild

hi all,
i have this build on a few forum's
is it worth putting it on here ??

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muddymesser · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 2:13 am Post subject:

definatly

furrywoolyhatuk · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:51 am Post subject:

Go on then you twisted our arm!

arreff77 · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject:

as it look like quite an extensive rebiuld, coils on what i would assume are toy axles, yes please i'd like to see some more.

jerry h · Just got MTs Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Odometer: 224

not much going on at the moment then neil ?
i popped up the workshop last night to see your bro
and the truck has not been touched ??

neil norris · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: build thread

I know jerry,
but untill terry has finished that other thing Rolling Eyes

there is'nt a lot i can do
and the new job is long hours, just trying to get some funds up to sort the last few bit's and bob's out then the minit he says he can do it i will be there i reckon three day's (full day's) and it would be finished.

Ok guys i will post some stuff up on here asap...

jerry h · Just got MTs Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Odometer: 224

thats what i like to hear

neil norris · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:14 pm Post subject: rebuild

ok so a bit of info for those that havant see this build on any other forums,
this is the truck after the first build

spoa
1600 8v
410 t-case
bucket seats
rear discs
cheerybomb Wink

+2 pro comps
braided break pipes (long)
31/10.50/15 insa's
cant remmber what else it was a long time ago Laughing

then after a few years of breaking lots of axles and more it looked like this

neil norris · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:33 pm Post subject: rebuild

i found some lj70 axles and power steering and the work started,
the short list,
its a 3 link front and rear with panhard,
lots of m20 rose joints and trail gear creeper joints for link and steering bars,
6.5-1 tg creeper t-case gears,
35/10.50/15 simex,
jerry h's old challenge doors, wheels and beadlock's but now painted in a nice green Laughing

gv rear coils all round (better flex)
winch and rear suck down winch,
and lots lots more Cool

neil norris · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:50 pm Post subject: rebuild

a few photos,

neil norris · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:00 pm Post subject: rebuild

neil norris · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:16 pm Post subject: rebuild

i will keep you all posted Very Happy

neil norris · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:32 pm Post subject: rebuild

muddy rapid · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:40 pm Post subject:

nice build Very Happy

neil norris · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:57 pm Post subject:

hi all i have been offerd a nissan terrano 2.4 petrol 220 bhp just wonderd if any one has put one of these engine's into a suzuki sj??
if so what gearbox is best to use??
any info would be a great help..
thanks
neil Smile

fatboy-beef · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:08 pm Post subject:

aaahh stuff the truck nice dog there mate.
love rotties mines now four and still like a big baby.

but seriously thats some serious work and i take my hat off to you for doing it.

neil norris · Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 6:05 pm Post subject:

back at it this week Wink

led break lights, new rad
and sorted the front Cool

neil norris · Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject:

neil norris · Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:45 pm Post subject:

well its been a busy few days lots of odds and sods and tidying things over the last few days,
made seat brackets so seats are in and sorted,
doors mounted with a few mods,
new roof bar in,
and a few more other bars and gussets,
front axle and links painted Cool

it don't look like a lot has been dun but trust me it has Very Happy

frame sorted for fuel cell and batterys

mmm, nice

simple but it works well, slam shut door latch

seat frame and a bit of paint Wink

john_sj413 · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:14 pm Post subject: .

this is awesome! where do you buy your tube from if you dont mind me asking?
what bender have you got to bend them tubes?

neil norris · Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:35 pm Post subject: Re: .

neil norris · Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:36 pm Post subject:

almost

neil norris · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject:

well the truck has been away and is now back home again
rad mounted (needs a few mods to finish)
new brake lines
new exhaust
cheers jerry
fuel tank sorted
got new shocks
the next job is re-wire then mount the shocks Shocked

RL12 · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:45 pm Post subject:

look cool, what setup do you have for the rear disc conversion?

neil norris · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 3:00 pm Post subject:

i'm using lj78 rear disc's hilux front 4 pot callipers,
BUT i'm thinking of changing the callipers for single pot like zuk gv as the hilux do work but only half the pad gets used..