eastw77

Wow! There is alot of info on here about axle replacement........ :D But now my head feels like a pound of mince!!! :blink:

I am not really understanding what you are worried about here. Are you worried that the cross member that you have welded the mountings for you winch is going to peel off? If you are don't worry as it isn't. The problems the other guys have been pointing out have all bee to to shear stresses where the welding is only at one end of the bracket and there could be lateral movement on the welds. As the cross member is welded at both ends the shear forces are low. Imagine if the cross member was only welded at one end, it would peel off pretty easily relatively speaking. But as it is welded at both ends it's good and strong!!

Ahhhhhh! Great stuff, thanks. Doh!!

Hi, Has anyone every fitted Toyota 80 series axles to a RRC. How hard is it to do? Cheers

it looks like it has been well restored

Well the hooks are rated to 10000lb so I guess it needs to be as strong as that. I have no problems with fabrication. I thought jate rings were not actually "rated" for recover or am I wrong.

Hi I have 2 of these I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice on the best way to fit one to the front and rear of my 1988 RRC thanks

Thanks for all the advice Les. I'm away at sea at the minute so won't be attempting it for a wee while. Lots of time for planning! cheers, Ian

Gearbox should be OK as it's an auto. Why would I need to extend the fuel lines? I'm sure they run along the chassis. thanks, Ian

Hi thanks for the info! A few points there I hadn't considered. I am originally from Northumberland but am living down in New Zealand now. If you could take some pics that would be great. Thanks again, Ian

Nice place to park!

Hi, It is a 1988 RRC and the tires I am looking to fit are 32" Simex Extreme Treckers. I have been offered a set cheap and can't afford a suspension lift right now. I will in about 3 months though so it would only be temporary. I have no problem with trimming the arches if need be. thanks, Ian

Hi, I was wondering if it is OK to do a body lift without doing a suspension lift as well? I want to fit some bigger tyres and this seems a cheaper option than doing a suspension lift.

That is proper AWESOME!! Thanks alot Ian

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a copy of a parts catalogue for a 1989 classic. Cheers, Ian

Hi Where are you in NZ? I am in Napier and have a 1988 Rangie. The over fueling could also be being caused by a faulty coolant temperature sensor. If this little fella is goosed it will fool the ECU into thinking the engine is cold causing enrichment and over fueling at running temperature.