Recent content by buttobase

Hey, I'm based in the UK. bought my 1985 HJ60 diesel auto 5 years ago. it was always rusty, which I wanted to do a proper restoring job on. now I finally have the garage to do it in, might even have the time, but not sure it's worth it anymore. what needs work: - pretty much every panel...

ok, thanks... on measuring I find it hard to find any data. also sites selling shocks don't really have too much forthcoming either. on that note what is a good place to buy shocks? ton of sites, minimum info. it's either kits/stock or figure it out yourself. I was looking at some Konis too...

hey, I am wondering if I can use OME shocks with stock springs? I am one of the few people who don't want lift, but I still want good shocks... every solution i found so far only offered 2" lift... failing that what are good shocks to get at stock size and where is the best place to get them...

hey ned, thanks for that. only know what valves sound like on a petrol engine (got a '72 merc) so that could be it, but it sounds like it's coming from the lower half somewhere, also not sure. it's going to the mechanic in the next few weeks anyway, but they don't always find everything so...

1985 HJ 60 diesel automatic realized today for the first time a faint clicking noise that is linked to the rev while driving or standing in neutral. so the more rev the faster the clicking gets easy. it sounds like one of those wooden mill wheel toys spinning in the wind (know what i mean)...

Hey, UK based HJ60 from '85 needs new shocks and springs but I don't really want any lift. all OME etc. kits only come with lift... what is a good upgrade from the originals? I am mainly driving road at the moment, but who knows and there is always that trip to china in the back of my mind...