Project "8 Ball"

[wuzie123]

Hey guys, i have opened up this tread for my 1995 3.0 td auto surf with around 96,000 miles on the clock it was imported in 2002 ,as i have a bundle of questions about the surf as it is my first, i have owned a mk1 hilux pick before but that was a 3.5 v8 monster truck lol

Anyway here is a couple pics and i will ask some questions later,












from /\ this pic i think i have the lsd diffs? is that right?

i have questions about loads of things but i will leave that for now

[stormforce]

that's right you have the lsd

[ezza24]

sorry if this is a stupid question but how can you tell from that pic that the truck has lsd ??

[BUSHWHACKER]

The TRANS./AXLE code on the VIN plate ends with a 5.

[wuzie123]

i belive that it is the last no. on the transmission no's if you have a lsd it should be "5"

[ezza24]

great thanks for that i am going to view a surf on sunday hopefully will be sure to check you truck looks great

[Albannach]

It has a saggy arse.

[surfenstein]

Correction......it has a very saggy arse. so what are the plans.....

[wuzie123]

ok plans off the top of my head

to fix :-
rad (overheating)
front input seal
turbo return pipe
exhaust mid box + rear box (going to modify)

to modify :-
2" body lift
2" suspension lift (unless i can fit the new tyres without this)
33"+ tyres
front "A" bar
stand alone atf oil cooler
kenlow rad fans
twin exhaust pipes
twin rear fog lights
front spot lights
roof spot lights
side steps
better window tints (silver ones are mostly removed)
clear front indicators
clear side indicators
red/white rear lights
new spare wheel cover (with "8 ball" logo)
new steering wheel
water temp / oil pressure gauge all in one
rear roof rack (not sure about this till i do research)
skid plates
free wheeling hubs (roughtrax)
the ADD mod
blank the egr valve

and proberly more but cant think of any more...

as for the saggy arse it aint that bad in real life lol

[wuzie123]

hey guys here are some questions for you all,

1, Are there any problems with the 2" body lift on the auto?

2, Best 2" body lift kit to buy?

3, little red button beside the gear selector on the auto? (in pic)



4, In the engine bay there is a pipe off from what i think is egr valve, is this what you guys do or should i put it back on and make my own blanking plate?



5, How big (in row count) would i need for a stand alone atf cooler?

6, What engine oil do they take? also any other servicing points i should know about?

[Albannach]

hey guys here are some questions for you all,

1, Are there any problems with the 2" body lift on the auto?

2, Best 2" body lift kit to buy?

3, little red button beside the gear selector on the auto? (in pic)

4, In the engine bay there is a pipe off from what i think is egr valve, is this what you guys do or should i put it back on and make my own blanking plate?

5, How big (in row count) would i need for a stand alone atf cooler?

6, What engine oil do they take? also any other servicing points i should know about?

Read the FAQs and use the search function. These topics have been discussed thousands of times before.

But! Whatever you do, DO NOT press that red button.

[BUSHWHACKER]

You've got a red button????

Never seen one of those before, try typing it into the search box and see what comes up, worth a shot.

In fact, try typing all of your questions into the search box, you might get lucky.

[wuzie123]

couple of great answers there.... gee thanks

[Wolfracer]

DON'T press the red button whilst driving...., thats all I can add. Good luck!

[Albannach]

couple of great answers there.... gee thanks

No problem, we aim to please.