Hi again, with the removal of the spot lights I have pretty much stopped the overheating issue, when it starts to climb and the aircon is off I manually switch the Thermo fan on for the ac, this way I get better air flow and the temp stay constant.
The van has a 18inch vinyl filler when the top...
Thanks for the replies, I have had the airccon looked at and all is wll, it seems it is all to do with the ambient temp, I also removed the two spotlights from the front of the car, this has improved the engine temp, and when it does goes go up it comes down to a more manageable level.. As I am...
HI Everyone, I have posted on here years ago but have been busy elsewhere till now, thought I would show off our pre trip rig, we are at present traveling around Australia, Car is a 1984 BJ42 3B with turbo, new 5 core radiator and water pump now. 5 speed Air con disc front end, twin fuel...
Rear sag
Hi All from down under, I have a BJ42 and the rear was sagged as well, I found out that because the rear springs are the same length as the front this is the main problem. The fix here is to lengthen the spring pack and if I remember correctly move the centre pin forward 1 inch, this...
Flares
Hi Roberto
The flares are fibreglass and I didn't modify the panels at all, they attach by screws. The front screw on from underneath up into the rolled over lip of the guard and on the rear they screw onto the outside of the cars panel, I did use stainless screws and a strip of...
Hi all I think I have this right, so if your interested in a look at my BJ42 '84 mod go to this link and let me know if it works and what you think
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/malangie
Cheers
Mal
I have to admit, I have been slack, The kit came with the plate you see at the top and 2 square U bolts and a top plate for above the chassis. Now I haven't lifted my body so I couldn't fit the top plate so I could fit the front U bolt without the top plate , but then I used a small piece of...
My Cruiser and the Airbags
Unfortunately I have little idea of what I am doing on this sight, But I think I have posted one pic of the Airbag setup. I might try setting up a web Album and posting all my pics on that, then posting a link for you to look at
cheers
Mal
Hi Theo
Unfortunately I have moved states recently so I might have some trouble finding the receipt. I did fit them myself, but had to do some mods to the top bracket, at present I havent really finished it the way I want it, but shall endevour to get you some pics soon. I am busy at present so...
Just thought i would let you know, i have A bj42 in Australia, I have those or simillar fitted to the rear. I got the kit from a company here called the Air Bag Man. You remove the bump stops and they fit fine. Then you adjust the top plate so that on articulation they dont stop the...
Picture posts
Yeh I know, Have been at work so didn't have access to pics, will try in the next week to post some. Dont have many off road though, always in it not out taking pics
Cheers
Mal
HI all, a newie here. I hava a '84 BJ42 spent a bit on it but it came with A/c P/st 5 speed Disc front end extra fuel tank now 160ltr cap. Since I have fitted a lock right Lokka Mags and am about to turbo it.
I do have a question for ytou all out there, has anyone had a prob with there...