TEALZ BIGHORN SOLD. NEW TRUCK NOW

[tealz83]

1.JPG

1994 SWB Bighorn LS (less stuff)


Hi all,
I'm Scott, a qualified diesel mechanic from Whangarei NZL, enjoying the Bighorn that I bought off my dad since he imported it in 1998. Awesome to know the history of the vehicle instead of buying a dud! Had it for about 18 months now but was stock standard when I got it. Have so far done all the work on it myself

Modifications and Accessories:

Suspension:
2" Springs in the rear, wound up in the front. Monroe shocks all round
Body Lift:
2" blocks
Tyres/Wheels:
32 11.5 15 Maxxis Bighorn
Traction Aids:
Revs!!! Looking for a rear locka
Bullbar:
Stock stainless nudge bar
Spot lights and Lighting:
90w / 100w headlight bulbs
Communications/GPS:
None
Dual Batteries:
None
Engine:
3.1 4GJ2 with Auto gear box, pod filter, fueled and 16psi boost, custom oil catch can, egr removed
Exhaust:
3" from the turbo, all the way back
Sound system:
Sony head deck and speakers
External:
50mm flares, bumpers removed. 50mm fuel tank lift
Internal:
Boost gauge
Pictures:

2.JPG

5.JPG

Tealz 8.JPG

9.JPG

10.JPG

Hope to see some of you out there sometime

[FORGE1]

Hey mate,

nice looking wagon you have there. I have seen you around town a few times. Mine hasnt been out much as sorting out issues still.. haha.

might see u out there sometime, may look at doing a trip to woodhill at some stage (before the end of winter) but I have issues with woodhill and they are I always break something and have to limp home last time the gearbox blew.

If you head out anywhere locally let me know I would be keen to tag along as local trips dont cost me over $100 in petrol lol.

Cheers
Ray

[tealz83]

Thanks, will let you know when we head down to woodhill again. I take it a bit easy down there since its so far away.
Makes for a long day when something goes wrong!!!
Have found a foresty block at Tapuhi just north of whangarei that we are trying to get into and clear the old tracks.
Will let you know when we head there again too

How do your 33" Silverstones go? Looking at getting some one day

[tealz83]

Some more photos from other trips this year:

Safari very stuck;

Aaron stuck.jpg

Isuzu pulling it out

Pulling Aaron out.jpg

Safari finds a Tomo hole.

Aaron in hole.jpg

He could just reverse out of it.

A track just north of home.

Tapuhi.jpg

Tapuhi track.jpg

Tealz in bush.jpg

Aaron pulling me out.jpg

Rear LSD or lockas would be nice

Safari using a Isuzu ground anchor

Aaron winching out.jpg

[FORGE1]

Ok sweet let me know ow you get on with that block.

Haha I havent actually had a chance to fully use them on a track or bogs yet its only done the odd small bit and they dig heaps but you dont need to give it the berries to get traction it just keeps moving.

The above pics where abouts is that track by your place?

[tealz83]

The area is Tapuhi, around the Hukernui area.
Some of the pics are on a friends beef farm and the over growen pics are just a bit futher down the same road.
Need to spend a full weekend in there and do some track clearing with chainsaws when the weather gets a bit better.

[FORGE1]

Ok sweet yeah Im keen and Mike (Scruff123) maybe keen for a tag along aswell if he has his going.

When do you think you will next head out?

Yeah definately should do a track clearing day out there looks like its a good track.

[tealz83]

Might be heading out again on the 18th/19th August, will let you know.
What needs doing on yours and Mikes trucks?

[FORGE1]

Yip sweet let me know will be keen as.

Mine is only a small issue where there is a funny miss and backfire sound out the intake when starting if its been sitting for a few days and this is causing my overfueling but its not as bad since I cleaned the ISC and pulled the intake off and cleaned that out. Most probably will be sorted with new plugs, leads and map sensor.

Not wanting to spend any $$ at this stage as we maybe moving to Oz in the next few months so once I know what Im doing is when I will be making a decision on what Im going to fix lol

Mikes one I think is a bit more serious haha.

as the 18/19 being a pay week it makes it easier for me

[tealz83]

Went into work today (Sunday) and preformed a 50mm Diesel fuel tank lift.
Made up 50mm spacers for both sides then cut and welded the factory protection plate to suit the lift.
5 hours later with a bit of lunch in between and its all finished
Easy to do if you have 1/2 a day and a mig welder.

[tealz83]

Yip sweet let me know will be keen as.

Mine is only a small issue where there is a funny miss and backfire sound out the intake when starting if its been sitting for a few days and this is causing my overfueling but its not as bad since I cleaned the ISC and pulled the intake off and cleaned that out. Most probably will be sorted with new plugs, leads and map sensor.

Not wanting to spend any $$ at this stage as we maybe moving to Oz in the next few months so once I know what Im doing is when I will be making a decision on what Im going to fix lol

Mikes one I think is a bit more serious haha.

as the 18/19 being a pay week it makes it easier for me

Hey mate got ya message, will let you know if its still all go for sunday later in the week.

[FORGE1]

Hey Mate,

Whats the go for Sunday? haha.

If its a go then I will need to put the big wheels on tonight as I wont have time tomorrow.

Cheers
Ray

[tealz83]

Hey mate, been flat stick at work
Plan is for next sunday (26th) but will be more of a track clearing trip, still more than welcome to join us.

[FORGE1]

Hey Mate,

No probs saw this on Friday night but had a long weekend so didnt get much time on the net.

Sweet let me know where and I will let the Mrs know. May have to bring the little one but shes a good helper haha.

Is this where you are in the above photo's?

Cheers
Ray

[tealz83]

Yip the above photos, more of the ones that are well over grown.
So far the plan is to meet at the Springs Flat pull off area there or the cafe on the road side.
I have your number so will txt you the time when I find out.
If you have a chainsaw or hand saw, it may come in handy haha.

[iananita]

G'day Scott,
Nice Rig.

How have the 90/100(should it be 130)W headlight bulbs gone with the standard wiring? Have you melted the plastic connectors?

Do you take or just leave off your rear bar when wheeling?

Cheers
Ian

[FORGE1]

Yip the above photos, more of the ones that are well over grown.
So far the plan is to meet at the Springs Flat pull off area there or the cafe on the road side.
I have your number so will txt you the time when I find out.
If you have a chainsaw or hand saw, it may come in handy haha.

Sweet had a chat with the wife and all is good for Sunday
How far from springs flat is it?
Im going to put the big tyres on as with the weather we have had lately I dont want to use the small ones.
but obviously with track clearing there will be a lot of stopping and starting so wont get to go hard which will save me gas haha

Haha I dont have a chainsaw but I do have a few hand saws one really good one that I found in the back of mine when I got it (Ex company forrestry car)

[tealz83]

G'day Scott,
Nice Rig.

How have the 90/100(should it be 130)W headlight bulbs gone with the standard wiring? Have you melted the plastic connectors?

Do you take or just leave off your rear bar when wheeling?

Cheers
Ian

The bulbs are 90/100w and I haven't had a problem with them at all. No melted connectors.
I will be going back to a 55/60w bulb because I didn't notice any big difference in light.
The Narva Plus range of bulbs look better with out the extra heat of a higher wattage bulb.
I have removed the front and rear bumpers as they are in good cond. I will be making up some steel bars front and
rear when I get a chance.

[tealz83]

Yip the above photos, more of the ones that are well over grown.
So far the plan is to meet at the Springs Flat pull off area there or the cafe on the road side.
I have your number so will txt you the time when I find out.
If you have a chainsaw or hand saw, it may come in handy haha.

Sweet had a chat with the wife and all is good for Sunday
How far from springs flat is it?
Im going to put the big tyres on as with the weather we have had lately I dont want to use the small ones.
but obviously with track clearing there will be a lot of stopping and starting so wont get to go hard which will save me gas haha

Haha I dont have a chainsaw but I do have a few hand saws one really good one that I found in the back of mine when I got it (Ex company forrestry car)

Sounds good. If you ever want to sell the silverstones , I will be very keen!
Have you been or know where the Hukerenui pub is? Next road after that.
Looks like there will just be 3 of us on sunday so we will have to have a beer when we finish at the pub

[tealz83]

Ok time for a quick update
Last week over the space of 4 nights after work I made up a complete new exhaust system from the turbo back.
I already had the 3" dump pipe so that part was easy. I did have to heat and bend it up 20mm to clear the oil filter though.
After the exhaust was finished it did make a BIG improvment!
Before it felt like the truck was towing a trailer load of fire wood and now its like I have taken the trailer off. Thats the best way I can explain it.
Tested it out over the weekend and it is great. Coolant temp sits at 1/4 now insteed of 1/2. Sound is only slightly more than factory, deeper sound.
Out on the open road it sits at 105kph easy with alot less throtle and if you want to pass something on a passing lane you now can
Engine now runs 18PSI boost and haved turned up the fuel a tad over a 1/4 turn. (very slight amount of gray smoke under full load on the open road up hill)

I used :
3" dump pipe,
200mm flexi
450mm straight through resonator,
350mm straight through muffler,
5x 45 degree swept bends
3x 90 degree swept bends
Used all the factory mounting points.

Saved myself about $700 by not taking it to an exhaust shop. Hardest part I found was making it around the fuel tank.
I would recommend this upgrade!!

Next on the list is:
Rear locka,
Custom bar work front and rear and rock sliders for the sills.