Terrano Time

[Dave]

Do they run the 28 spines for the manual hubs ?

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

Do they run the 28 spines for the manual hubs ?

27.. pulled one off and counted it just to be sure.

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

Manual Hubs from a 90 model Pathfinder fitted straight on. Took about 1/2 hour for complete job. The Diff I got was not an LSD, so still looking for a real cheap locker to fit the H223. And now I have a spare pair of diffs the same ratio as it is currently running.

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

Front LOKKA from Goannawhere in SA has just been installed. Did it myself with no great issues. As I have read, if you can fit a set of brake pads you can install one of these Lokkas..

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

I have had a strange tick/click type noise in the front of my car, when turning right only, for some time now. Have looked a few times and fiddled around trying to find it but never had any luck. I walked bye the Terrano last night and kicked the rhf tyre as it looked a little deflated, and I heard the noise. Turns out to be a loose wheel bearing. Guess what I am doing this weekend ?

 

[cwolf]

Front LOKKA from Goannawhere in SA has just been installed. Did it myself with no great issues. As I have read, if you can fit a set of brake pads you can install one of these Lokkas..

so how does it go with the lokka ?

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

so how does it go with the lokka ?

Have not really had a chance to "really" try it out yet.. Having said that it drives really well when in 4WD and hubs locked. Pulls like a "front wheel drive with grunt" when under load, but thats to be expected. Lifts a wheel and simply continues on with no hesitation, once again as expected. Overall I would suggest its great value at under $500.

Mat

 

[cwolf]

Sounds good I've been considering getting one for mine.
I used to have a 200+ hp colt so know how the steering "pull"
will feel.
Let us know how it performs once you give it a really good work out.
Thanks

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

Just fitted some 31X10.5 tyres on 15x8 rims with - 24 offset. Did not scrub on this little adventure but I will be investing in some flexy flares real soon...

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

Fitted some Flexy flares. $136 for 6 metres of wf100 rubber from Purple Pig, and $35 for screws, nuts and washers from Bunnings. Add a little imagination and about 1 hr per corner and jobs done..

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

So the tyres I got with the steel rims were ok tread BUT!!. 2 were not round any more, as they were off the front of a pootrol with flogged out steering so they had bad scollaps all the way round. VIBRATION city at 100kmh.
Just fitted 2 Roadstone (Nexan) Rodian MT's for $290.00 fitted. Huge improvement, Quite, Good in the wet, probably cause they are soft as shit but I would be lucky to do 10 000 kms a year. 2 more in a couple of weeks when the Tax man coughs up.
They should last untill I get the 3" body lift. Calmini control arms, Rock crawler gears. Rear locker and 33's Oops sorry. Got a bit over excited

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

Picked up a compressor real cheap off E bay. I got a unit from an ex RACV service van. 2 X Thomas (big red) air compressors, pressure switch,safety valve, 2 X gauges and regulator, all mounted on a 30 odd litre tank for $150. Took one compressor, pressure switch and safety valve and fitted them all together then mounted it in the back of the wagon. Chucked in an old curly hose and a tyre inflater I had kicking around and all done. Still got a complete spare compressor on the shelf as well... Big smile....

 

[Dave]

Any pics mate ?

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

Here's a link to the listing. Will get some pics of the car as she is now, and the compressor install, today after a wash as we went playing in the snow (wet cold slop) up at Mt Margaret yesterday.

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

2 Inch suspension, -24 Steelies and flexie flares, 3 X 100w Spotties

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

Compressor, hose and recovery gear storage along with 2 power outlets

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

$80 for 5 Speedie rims and $140 each for (Nexan) Raodstone Roadian 31X10.5X15 Muddies. Love em at present. Ask me again in 10 000 kms and we will see if the answer has changed LOL....

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

Outback Camper. 7 X 5 Trailer. 100 series cruiser rims. Offroad hitch (something brothers SA) 2 Jerry can Holders. 1 X 4.5 Gas bottle holder. Battery (charged from car while engine running via solenoid). QS Inerspring mattress. Tailgate kitchen with manual water pump, 2 burners, sink and some storage.. Small 7 X 8 room, annex and one wall..

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

I have just done some quick sums. The complete outfit above has cost me under 10K. Planned improvements include changing hubs to 6 stud so I dont need a trailer spare as well, Drawbar tool box, water tank and pump on the trailer. Bar, winch and second battery on the terrano..

 

[cwolf]

G'day mate your flexi flares turned out well.
how's the lokka going now you've had it in for awhile ?