[Gib009]

thanks again gav. ill get onto it soon when i can be bothered! Wiring is not my strongest point

Next mods in consideration are:

-3inch exhaust
-play around with some metal to see if i can make a front and rear bar to suit the body lift. As you can see from one of the photos i may be able to squeeze the PTO winch over the crossmember which would let me run the PTO without to much hinderance to the approach angle.
-Sort out all the gearstick boots to suit the body lift. The pto stick wont even move i think ill have to cut and weld an extension for that to work. The gearstick needs minor boot cutting and the low range needs major boot cutting.
-move front diff forward more
-either wheel spacers or better offset rims (-50?)
-shocks when i measure up for them, need to make a ramp


Then i should be happy

What about you?

[boogie74]

Hey Mate,

The lift looks sweeeeeet!

Changed my username cause I have a 74 not 73.

I moved the diff today. Went and got some mad looking drill bits. 17.5 and 15.5 mm bits to drill the holes. Also killed a drill so had to go and but a new one. New hitachi which is pretty sweet

I now no longer have any tyre rub and get to keep the 2" spacers.

Dont know about your rig but the steering on mine seems to want to pull to the left a bit. Apparently its something that these cruisers and others can do. I've had wheel alignments done but it still does it. I was at the 4x4 shop the other day and the mechanic showed me some swivel hub bearings that were offset. They adjust the castor on the front wheels and fixes the problem. I just did my front hubs and don't really feel like opening them up again at the moment. Wish I knew about them before.

No more mods for me right now but I'm gonna reinstall my shelf in the back and put a hatch in it to access the batteries if there are any probs with them. I'll be able to get to them without pulling the whole shelf out. Also gotta wire my ciggie socket to 12v in the front so so the girlfriend can recharge her camera and phone.

Future mods are:
- Extended shackles and new shocks all round.
- New window frame (Fiberglass) and windscreen as the frame is rusty and the screen got a bad crack from a rock.
- Love to get a rooftop tent.
- Replace swivel bearings before I get new tyres.

My cruiser is more set up for touring but I also want it to have off road abilty so that I'm not going to get stuck on the road to nowhere. I reckon I'm getting closer to that goal. I'm heading off to Canunda (SE South Australia) over Jan to kick back on the beach for a week or so. Should be pretty cool. Got the fridge and the shower so me and the girl should be pretty comfortable.

Cheers Graham that 2" lift looks mad mate. I'd be interested to see what you do with the PTO stick as I haven't had a chance to do anything to mine yet. I haven't even really used the PTO yet. The only times was when I wound the cable back on tight when I bought the cruiser and on a mates farm I tried to pull down an old tree for firewood. That was funny the cruiser was just getting dragged towards the tree. Jumped on the brakes to try and stop it but no go. The winch pulled the cruiser a trailler and about a ton or more of firewood and nothing broke, not even the shear pin. Tough gear.

Again mate, that rig of your looks shit hot.
Good work mate.

Gav.

[Gib009]

hey mate i was wandering what was going on because i saw your car in another thread i thought someone stolen your photo hah. Good to hear the diff relocation fixed the problem. Glad i made the suggestion! Did you have any problems doing it? Im going to have a play with the winch a bit this week, the more i look at my truck it think it definatley needs something there and it would be handy to have my winch back on. Not sure either to get my rims flipped or wheel spacers.

It never ends but i love it

[boogie74]

Hey mate,

No probs with the diff move. Maybe the collars on the drag link and tie rod are just nicking each other. Seem to have a little clunk in the steering when I first move the steering wheel after its been parked a while. Not really an issue I think but I'll have a look on the weekend.
No real probs doing it thanks to your instructions!!! I did bust a drill but it was a cheapy and gave me reason to upgrade to something better.

I had a little look at the PTO shifter. Looks like there is a metal bracket, over the rubber boots, that bolts to the body. Might try and grind the bracket and body where the shifter hits and put it back together and see if I can get the PTO into gear. I hate to need it and not be able to use it.

How have the body lift mods been going? Be good to see some picks of your front and rear bars when you get onto them.

Cheers Graham.

Gav.

[Gib009]

Hey gav yeah i got it all sorted. I dont know what im going to do about the PTO shaft because it doesnt even start moving looks like ill have to do major mods to that one. Yes you can cut the metal bracket holding the boots but it just wont keep as much noise/ muck out as the standard one. Thats what i had to do to the low range lever i cut the bracket all the way to the body. Pretty messy but its all covered by rubber and carpet, at least it works now.

I will keep you posted glad the relocation went well.

[Gib009]

Just a few pics of some wheeling recently

[boogie74]

hey mate awesome beach pic.

What beach are you on there? I'm about 500kms from a decent 4wd and fishing beach. I'm heading down to Canunda for a week in January

How'd you go with the fishing?
The BJ looks sweet as!!!!

Gav.

[Gib009]

Hey gav thanks! That beach is wilbinga only about half an hour down the road i am very lucky i have some awesome spots to fish locally. There is a spot about 10mins down the road but has recently started being developed for housing so we cannot go there... a shame really it is an awesome spot with massive bowls and hill climbs and long beach runs but now its got a sewage pipe running right through the middle. It makes you laugh when people complain at 4wd's impact on the environment when housing developers flatten everything and nobody complains.

500k's thats a bit of a mission i sometimes forget what its like living away from the beach. Only this morning i was kayaking in the marina and then out onto the ocean...awesome!

Hah that nights fishing was a no go... to be honest im not much of a fisherman i just enjoy opening a coopers sitting in that chair with a line out and watching the sunset... getting a fish is just a bonus. Where is canunda? Any good fishing there? have fun!

LOL I just looked at the 2nd pic and it looks like my dog is reversing up hahah

[Gib009]

Another trip to the powerlines! Great day out heres some pics.. Ill try make a short movie of all the vids taken tonight... keep posted!

[sdtash]

Neat photos, looks like a enjoyable trip.

[Gib009]

thanks mate

[lulo]

Nice Job mate!

Thanks for the all pic`s!

The Perth Dunes VIDEO is AMAZING!!!

YouTube - Perth Dunes


Right now you building the front bumper to the PTO winch???

[Gib009]

Thanks Lulo. Yes i agree the guys at 4wdtv did a great job on the video i cant wait for part 2.

Right now im just thinking about the design of it. Will have to wait till after new years to get some steel together and work on my welding in the mean time!

[Gib009]

First week back at work for the new year and ive already got mods planned with my weeks paycheck. First thing on the list is exhaust (might ask them to supply a few lengths of 3inch pipe for a bumper aswell) then i might go for a boost controller and gauges. Can anyone reccomend what gauges to get?

On another note i have changed all the diff/transfer case/gearbox/pto box oils and also added some hefty recovery points to the front.



I have hooks at both chassis rails, crush tubes (1.5mm x25mm pipe) and HT bolts through the entire length of the rails. I dont think they will be going anywhere in a hurry. And also have my 4x4 course this sunday cant wait.

[Gib009]

I have been collecting a few photos of bumpers i like. And cant decide what sort to go for so any input appreciated. What do you think?



This is twistys bar, never seen it on a 70series but i think it could look quite cool (and cheap if i source the pipe while getting an exhaust done)





I really like this one but how hard would it be to make!





This is a cheezy racing bar (starts from about 1100bucks)





This was the idea all along. A simple crossmember with recovery points and a simple bar across the top for lights (but not much protection)





Something a bit different





And my favourite so far (but involves an ARB bar chopped up!)

[mudstorm]

if you need weird bolts for the shorties
westrac sell all cat bolts which are grade 8.8 or stronger and in crazy lengths i did my 2'' body lift with them worked out all good

[Gib009]

thanks mate will keep that in mind

[lulo]

Originally Posted by Gib009

I have been collecting a few photos of bumpers i like. And cant decide what sort to go for so any input appreciated. What do you think?


And my favourite so far (but involves an ARB bar chopped up!)

I like this front winch-bumper desing...

[Gib009]

A few updates:



Last weekend i went on my Eureka 4wd course, what can i say but what a fantastic course. I reccomend it 100% for anybody with the slightest inclining they should do one. I have been 4wding for the best part of 2years every weekend and this course was aimed at begginers and i still learnt a few things out of it. The guys Pete and Ash did a great job very professional and fun to hang around with. I will definatley be doing the sand course soon and maybe even the weekend tour.

A few photos to follow.



Finally made a video of the powerlines trip back before christmas. Let me know what you guys think. Its 4mins long but i think got some decent footage.

YouTube - BJ71 MUNDARING POWERLINES 23.12.08





Going to speak to Mindarie exhaust right now hopefully i have a shiny new 3inch exhaust by the weekend.

I have a GFB boost controller sitting in my room

Just bought a VDO boost gauge from ebay should be here by monday

But before turning up the boost i think new engine oil and filters all round it has been about 2-3k since my last service. Then turn up the boost a little more than standard maybe 8-10psi but dont worry i will check stock boost level before turning it up.



If i have enough cash i will then get a pyro from VDO

and will also get it dynoed at mindarie exhaust turn up the fuel so i can get it running at about 10-12psi without being too lean and with safe EGT's.

Then its still the old list of

-shocks

-locker

-fit converter

-lengthen wheelbase

-widen track



it never ends!

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

Great video Gib! Love those 70 Series!

Regards,

Alan

------------------------------------------------------------------

Originally Posted by Gib009

A few updates:

<snip>


Finally made a video of the powerlines trip back before christmas. Let me know what you guys think. Its 4mins long but i think got some decent footage.

YouTube - BJ71 MUNDARING POWERLINES 23.12.08

[JuanJ]

Originally Posted by Gib009

A few updates:

Finally made a video of the powerlines trip back before christmas. Let me know what you guys think. Its 4mins long but i think got some decent footage.

[...]

it never ends!

Hello Gib,

Very good footage.

You've got yourself a fine 71. Keep us posted please!







JuanJ

[Gib009]

thanks guys appreciate your comments

[gilghana]

Looking good Gib! I would really appreciate it if you could put up some detailed picture of your home made garden edging flares - looking to be doing something similar I reckon...
Gil

[JAC83]

I see that you're looking for ideas for your next bumper, and judging by the pics you posted, you like tube bumpers. Here are a few pics of the "rally type" bumpers that are very popular around here right now:







Hope that helps, that's a ver nice 70 you have there by the way

[Gib009]

Originally Posted by gilghana

Looking good Gib! I would really appreciate it if you could put up some detailed picture of your home made garden edging flares - looking to be doing something similar I reckon...
Gil

Thanks gilghana. The flares are really easy, all you have to do is measure exactly the length and the width you need and use tin snips to cut the plastic. I needed about 40mm of flare so i cut about 50mm so i could screw it into the wheelarch. Use self tapping screws every 30mm or so. I know its alot of screws but if you dont it will buckle (like mine are doing now) Then just round of the edges to how you think they should look. Here are the best photos i can find

Originally Posted by JAC83

I see that you're looking for ideas for your next bumper, and judging by the pics you posted, you like tube bumpers. Here are a few pics of the "rally type" bumpers that are very popular around here right now:


Hope that helps, that's a ver nice 70 you have there by the way

Thanks mate i will keep some of them in mind

[gilghana]

Many thanks for taking the time to stick them up Gib - appreciated,
Cheers,
Gil

[Gib009]

No worries

[Gib009]

UPDATE:



1) Got my exhaust today, 3inch mandrel bent straight through from the dump, no muffler and a shiny tip on the end



Have to say i was really impressed with the work Mettams midland did, the price was almost half the cost of the next nearest quote and the workmanship was spot on. The only complaint i have is the tip hangs a bit low but i think ill get rid of it anyway too much bling for my liking



Its loud, but not too loud inside the cab. Definate increase in power, before i struggled to get past 3500rpm but now it flies straight to 4000 no worries which is going to be awesome on the dunes.



Pics will follow i didnt manage to get any good ones









2) I also finally did my convertor wiring, its all neat and tidy and mounted on my drawers out of reach from any water (hopefully). Im running my UHF, 12v cigarette lighter and boost gauge (when it shows up) and also my cd player of which im still having problems with.



3) And also done a million odd jobs that needed doing like the angle iron over the space in the fan shroud, fixing oil leaks (damn forgot to replace drain plug gaskets), siliconed a leak in my snorkel and put a big caterpillar sticker on the front window

[Gib009]

Photos...



3inch straight from the dump





No more 20year old rusty pipe





Tucked neatly above the chassis rails





Mandrel bends all the way through





And the shiny 3inch tip... still not keen on it

[Gib009]

This is where i mounted my converter





Tryed to keep all the messy bits inside the drawers





Heres a shot of my front recovery points, still thinking about a front bar





And the Caterpillar sticker, i like it because its quite subtle but still big, and the yellow bit looks like one of those racing tow point stickers