The Diesel Boys Maintenance Thread *4x4/4x2*

Val · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:58 pm Post subject:

Mechanical all the way bro.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:15 pm Post subject:

^^ Just cause you don't believe in electronics Mr. Green

Val · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:42 pm Post subject:

Sorry for the quality of pic, only had my 6230 on hand. This is the finished product.

Click for full-size.

wagon r · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:26 pm Post subject:

....was thinking of getting a set of those for the van but i wanted one with the case to top mount on the dash as it has so much space......

....the idea for having gauges to keep them in line of sight, at least that is MHO. if not, i'll buy the volt separate and mount it in the guage cluster.....

sweeks · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:06 am Post subject:

The new Mazda pickup is out... http://www.mazda.com.au/bt50/

roadhog · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:01 am Post subject:

blasted ausies and them is get everythign first. if the b2500 is wuk so good imagine how their 3L TD will Shocked

sweeks · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:23 pm Post subject:

That's right... I usually check the australian websites for the most up to date info. I waiting to see the prices man... all these new pickups real expensive now.

wagon r · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:21 pm Post subject:

^ like everything else... Neutral

....except we all use diesel... Mr. Green

Val · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject:

I don't like the look of the BT50.

sweeks · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:45 pm Post subject:

Val... it might grow unto you before you know it. Let's see what it looks like in real when it gets here.

wagon r · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 3:51 pm Post subject:

.....val that's the same thing i said of the new hilux......

...but even after seeing it, i still don't like it... Laughing

triton rules.... Exclamation

sweeks · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:17 pm Post subject:

Dude anything with 20 inch rims rules!!!

roadhog · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:56 pm Post subject:

wagon r · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:55 am Post subject:

......sorry eh fellas but i'm and old fashioned 4x4 guy.......give me some 15's with 35' swampers....

....big rims and chrome is for cars and wanna-be SUVs.....

and 'hog, i'm not biased, i just speak the truth..... Mr. Green

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:08 am Post subject:

^^^ Imagine if 20" or 22" hit a stone on a trail? Smile

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:19 am Post subject:

Wait... Mazda engines finally coming with 16 valve DOHC Question

OMG

wagon r · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:28 am Post subject:

but freak......which part you going to find a 22' rim going on a trail......

they could barely climb a pavement or run over a patch of grass.....

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:34 am Post subject:

Hehehe....

wagon r yuh right...

Imagine Val trying to run thru the oil field roads on 20"s hehe

sweeks · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:35 am Post subject:

For real... real 4x4s don't bling... they blast on and off road...

wagon r · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:29 am Post subject:

....before val even reach 100m in the rim will mash up.....

not to mention, off road tyres act as part of the suspension and aids in overall traction by air-ing down.....

.....no way a 22' tyre will provide suspension cushioning as the sidewall are too stiff and forget air-ing down cause then it will be flat....

roadhog · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:10 am Post subject:

lol

daz why when i on the raod i want to look pretty but when i goign off road off come the 22's and on got he 16's i engage 4WD the other day boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! talk bout smile on my face i sure i went up sumtin like ah 40% hill and only hearing the power of the engine and yuh climbing that hill. fellas that coudl make anyy 4x4 driver day. i still have to carry her to the beach make a lil lime but i have 6 beerholders Smile

inside and a "icebox" that holds 3 Smile

. no drinking and driving eh fellaz!!

sweeks · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:19 pm Post subject:

Fellas ... a partner of mine looking for a 4x4 in good condition for a while now. Most of those he came across is really beaten out. His price range is up to 100k. He prefers a Mazda or Toyota.

We've been combing the papers/classified but with no luck yet. If you guys know of anything let me know. Thanks.

sweeks · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:36 pm Post subject:

Hey.... any of you have tray covers? What are you guys using?

roadhog · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 11:28 pm Post subject:

i have a carryboy tray cover not the electronic one the one with the gas assist shock.

roadhog · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 11:30 pm Post subject:

what you'll use to wash with as to not cause scratching i find i seeing fine scratches but i guess is cuz it's black it's showing up more. have to go for a lil buff and polish

sweeks · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject:

Just rinse the sponge or whatever you're washing with regularly. I use Amorall and Turtle car wash.

roadhog · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:11 am Post subject:

cool i'm using the mothers car wash sup to be good products

bleedingfreak · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 12:14 pm Post subject:

Nice to see allyuh fellas still at it. Laughing

I wash with any good car wash. Remember all these new vehicles coming with clear coat like cars. And do apply some good wax to your painted surfaces , esp if you going to the beach, muddy areas, etc, often...

roadhog · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject:

imagine all the vehicles in my house gone to service except for the van and now them ingrates just taking it like deh doh care about me and driivng round thing full ah mud and them doh wash it or vacume nutting woman is really just drive a vehicle and doh car odometer on 2300 by the time we get back the other cars the van will have to go service and they will take ther respective cars and i will be left with nothing BAAALZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

bleedingfreak · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:09 pm Post subject:

^^