Recent content by thedapperbenz

Hey all.. not really 80 specific but you all seem pretty knowledgeable, so wondering if you’re also switched on with auto electrics (pun intended).. First time camper setting up my rig for weekends away.. trying to calculate power consumption, and also design a wiring/plug layout. Here are some...

Hi Guys, Having some probs with my fuel transfer from the sub tank to the main tank. If I were to hardwire in a 20amp switch and feed the pump 12volts directly, which connector would I wire up? Looking at the pic the red items are the solenoid valve and solenoid connector, and the blue is the...

Massive thanks @mmajsw That’ll help me heaps. I should have everything I need in hand, just need to finish the other car so I can get some garage space!

Damn this forum is good. Probably the best car/truck/tech related forum I’ve been on (and that’s going back 20 years!) Thanks for all the help fellas.

Good point, I’ll try and find a service manual to give me the torque specs too.. Is it less likely to leak with the proper gasket? How about on the outer hub gaskets? That sounds promising. No mechanic here either but reasonably handy with the tools (just finished a 2y resto on a 68 benz...

I’ve been searching for a rear auto locker after posting my previous thread (re auto lockers). As luck would have it, there’s someone local that is looking to swap their full center with an Eaton auto locker installed, for a standard LSD center, as they’re putting in e-lockers soon. How hard...

This may be a stupid question (I’m new to 80’s).. did yours have the LSD rear? Would there be any differences in the tune/computer between an open vs LSD rear?

Ok so after all the help on here, I decided to call the Lokka manufacturer/supplier here in Aus... as after some more research it looks like I need a new carrier as well (as all Aus spec GXLs have an LSD). The Lokka comes with the carrier from an open centre to ensure it all fits up. Anyway...

That’s some good feedback. Thanks for the info. Luckily I don’t ever have to drive on snow or ice, so the worst it gets for me is a wet road on a rainy day. Perfect. That’s part of the plan.. it came with the factory alloy bar on it which I’ll be replacing with a steel winch bar and adding a...

Ok.. so I’m guessing having the fronts driving also, negates the effect of the rears locking slightly. As the front will continue to pull you straight even though the rear is breaking traction. I’m envisioning my first car... a 13B Turbo RX3 with a welded Hilux diff.. let’s just say it’s an...

I’m no speed demon either.. I usually keep the revs under 2k just to save fuel haha My worry is that (from what I’ve read) the auto lockers don’t disengage when you’re under acceleration. So what happens if you’re going uphill (under acceleration) on a windy road in the wet, particularly if...

How prone are the auto lockers to not unlocking when cornering on wet roads? That’s probably my only/main concern... don’t want to injure the family or someone else by losing the back in the wet

Just picked up my first 80 series (1FZ-FE) GXL (Auto). It’ll be getting a 2.5” lift shortly, followed by some new 35’s. Since I wasn’t lucky enough to pickup an 80 with factory lockers, I’m looking to add one. Sadly the budget won’t allow both front and rear, and given there’s another Bub on...

Haha that must be the first time I’ve heard someone not know what “straya” meant.. it’s the bogan way of saying Australia (I wish it was an exotic island somewhere). In terms of legalities, it’s pretty strict here. Tyres can only be 2” above stock at maximum. Maximum lift is 50mm as well...

Straya...Massive nanny state.