Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006 at 11:07
Pararphrased in a nutshell........
"... I wish I had the time to research more so I didn’t have to “take someone’s word” but rebuild times are huge....", then you've got the time, right??? What is an extra 3-4 weeks on a one year build, if it is going to save you several thousand dollars?
What do I know about what you're going though? I'm getting a few "minor " modifications done to a Kia Sportage (cut/edited from another
forum I'm on)
"The list of new parts
Holden (GM Buick) 3.8L V6 (~157 kw/304 Nm = 210 hp/225 lbf.ft)
Recoed/strengthened 4L60E transmission + stage two converter manual shift
Adapter from 4L60E to Tcase
Toyota Tacoma (Hilux) gear drive Tcase with 4.7:1 gears, 2-low "twin stick" mod (not a true twin - no rear disconnect)
Nissan Patrol GQ f&r diffs (about the same size as a Dana 60 - 9.25" R&P, 1.5" 31/33 spline axles, rear locker already in. (same H233 diffs in your large Nissans))
Redesign and construction of front and rear
suspension
Simex Extreme Trekker 35x11.5
tyres on 15" rims
Everything else that is needed has been included into the labor charge, things like new
suspension, brake lines, power steering box to accommodate the front axle being pushed fwd 3", exhaust, custom length driveshafts, and the like, generally the other bits that you won't know you will need until you are in there. Also includes the auto electricals and any basic panel work needed. Basically drive in-drive out."
I have spent the better part of one year researching sizes, parts compatability, and as many of the big and little details as possible, discussing on several forums the pros/cons of different solutions, educating myself about
suspension geometry to a level that I am comfortable with, etc, etc. All in all, a very steep learing curve.
There are a couple of sites available on the net that will be able to help you, but only if YOU are prepared to do the right thing and STFU, listen, and learn. Any attempt at the sort of attitude (RANT) you have displayed here will leave your computer as a pile of smoulering ash on your desk from the flaming you will get. Be warned, they have a "Search" button, and "Bibles" on most models of vehicles, AND EXPECT YOU TO USE THEM FIRST!! There is a heap of tech info available (too much to be answering the same old Q's over and over and over), and intelligent, knowledgable ppl to bounce ideas off.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/index.php
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SWMBO??? have a look at the tab on the bottom of the page (when reading posts) marked "Abbreviations", or Google it (it's common enough on the internet).
In
Australia we don't really have the need to give ourselves coronaries at the age of 35............Lose the attitude, lighten up, and slow down. No one will mind.
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