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First 4by for a newbie

Postby emsliltruck » Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:33 pm

Hey guys

I am new to the 4wd world, always wanted one and finally had the chance to buy one recently. I live in the West near the beach not too far away from a number of decent 4wd spots. I was looking for a Hilux, but I ended up buying a 2002 3L iTD Rodeo. For the price, the Rodeo killed all the dodgy Hilux's that I had had the horror of driving and viewing :shock: . It had been treated as a road car for the majority of its life ;) :

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After we bought it (my boyfriend still calls it ours, but it is MINE lol), we started on some modifications:

Suspension: 3 - 4"...Calmini control arms, extended shackles, new HD leafs, new Raw 4x4 HD torsions, Rancho s9000's all round, plus all new bushes, bearings and cv's.
Body Lift: None yet
Tyres/Wheels: 30.5" Kuhmo AT's on 16" rims
Traction Aids: LSD rear, front lokka waiting to be installed
Bullbar: Plastic fantastic (although suprising rigid) - came with the car
Spot lights and Lighting: 2 Hella's at the front
Communications/GPS: trusty old map book, GME CB radio with thick aerial
Dual Batteries: not yet.
Engine: 3L intercooled turbo diesel
Exhaust: stock
Sound system: Pioneer DVD player, Maestro splits front, Alpine type S rear, powered by Alpine digital amp + Underseat sub and amp.
External: Safari Snorkel
Internal: None as of yet but thinking about replacing the seats for the long trip around Australia.
Others: remote central locking and security.

More recent photos:

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Over the next year I have tentative plans to complete the following (I am a uni student so the budget is somewhat limited)
Tyres: 32's
Bodylift: decrease suspension down to 2" and put a 2" body lift on
Steel: ARB bull bar and rock sliders custom made
Exhaust: 3" exhaust - either custom made or from Mandrel if they still do them
Chip: Tune it or Steinbauer - still undecided
Spotties: New hella spotties x4 on the roll bar - get rid of the 2 front ones.
Other: Long range full tank and dual battery system. Roofs racks, tub liner
I think that is all although i am probably forgetting something.

I am here for tips tricks and horrors, so make sure you pass them on. I am especially interested in chatting to anyone who has put a body lift on the Rodeo as I have heard 2" suspension and 2: body is pushing it (have to move gearstick, steering column, brake load lines, safety clips etc). Also interested in opinions re chips and exhausts!

The car is going to be taken around Australia at the end of the next year (finally finishing uni!), so it is planned to be a tourer with nothing outrageous ;)

Cheers for your help in advance guys,

Em
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02 3L iTD Holden Rodeo, 3" lift, Rancho s9000's, Snorkel, Hella spotties, CB, sound system.
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Re: First 4by for a newbie

Postby emsliltruck » Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:46 pm

A few more pictures

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Re: First 4by for a newbie

Postby 4x4SWANNY » Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:40 pm

welcome mate and thats a good looking ute...
Oh well, can some one hook up the winch i cant open my door !!!!!!!!!
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33x12.5 rto3s 15inch off road. 265x75 16s on road.
9,000 winch, Customers bars all round including twin pipe Rock sliders
Front Guards and up over back wheels.
custom snorkle, Top mount 2nd alt above A/C pump
pro 530 AM CB, Etrex GPS Handheld UHF
TOOLS; 80 mtrs winch ability including winch cable, 2x snatch blocks. Snig/drag chain.
Lowerd front diff, Custom Ali front bash pan, Custom Gearbox to Mid Cross member Bash plate.
Rear trailing arm bracing.
Raised spare wheel holder. Highlift jack mount on back door.
Reinforced tank bash plate.

Re: First 4by for a newbie

Postby emsliltruck » Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:51 am

cheers swanny. looking at all your additions under your vehicle description, I must say I am a little jealous. Looking to get bashplates and custom sliders all round mine, just trying to fine someone to do it at the right price (I have been quoted astronomical amounts!). I'm looking forward to getting over to New Zealand next year or the year after to come have a look at the beauty everyone raves about :p
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Re: First 4by for a newbie

Postby jellis » Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:28 pm

nice ute.
kinda wish i brought a ute instead of the mu sometimes.
cheers, Josh
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