oh my.

i just sent mine for rear absorber replacement and drive shaft maybe.

edited:

Just to inform you as you are a storm owner (rare nowadays)

i just replace my back absorbers plus new hinges/clips for the leaf springs (broken already)

RM360 only all

anyway the pic. apm absorbers. (bigger diameter)

a bit firm.



This post has been edited by JeggaSimple: Nov 7 2012, 10:40 AM

Guys between Captiva and CX5 which will you all choose,And is it true that diesel RV is bad than Petrol RV?

sorry, what is RV?

hi there bro..my contractor use that as project car..am an architect..the bloody santa fe broke down after 5 month use..i think its very manja..firstly the battery..then the gearbox also broke down..cannot use for long journeys i reckon(700km-1000km) interior n the electronics okayla..interior is abit old guy looking...but enjin very manja..i scolded the contractor for being bloody cheapskate and he replace with toyota fortuner now.

my advice: dont buy!! thats why the owner wanna sell after only 4 years and at cheap price...i think the car i use is only around 9month old. hope u havent bought the car yet..lol

resale value

xD thanks.

hehe.. thanks for the advice bro.. fortunately i din buy that car.. bought a kia forte instead..totally different league (from suv to sedan..)..

anybody know where to find ISUZU invader 1st gen bed liner?

Thx

Need opinion about choice of 4x4.

I need it for some light offroad (leisure) eg bringing mountain bikes around the country side to cycle only over the weekends. Not venturing into hardcore 4x4 eg. Rainforest Challenge thingy. Maybe will be doing city driving as well if needed (already have existing car). This will only be weekend car, or back up car. I've never have a 4x4 before but I know the running costs of 4x4 will be definitely higher than a car.

My budget would be only about RM30k-40k so second hand will be only choice. Don't care much about resale value, as I just plan to use it until it breaks down so spare parts availability, low maintainence cost and low road tax(eg green engine) would be priority . Good FC would be a plus point.

So far, looked around noted a few choices
1. Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn
2. Land Cruiser II 70series (but looked quite old design)
3. Ford Ranger year circa 2002
4. Isuzu Invader

So far, leaning more towards Bighorn, relatively value for money and modern and some of the off roaders say spare parts also quite easily available. Will Bighorn a good choice? Would like to hear from sifu sifu here.

Thanks.

isuzu invader crew cab(2 door) fit your bike easily.big horn and trooper will need bike carrying stand.

I see, but then I don't mind putting the bike into the back part of the vehicle, I am sure that the back seats can be folded.

Hi sifu-sifu,

I have fitted a bigger tyre & rims 265/70R16 to my bt-50, and due to the issue that the tyres will rub the fencer inside out, i have lifted the car for 1inch. I realized that lifting the car without a new longer(or extended) absorber or lifted rear leaf springs(with shackles) make my ride much rougher T.T

Any idea wat to do abt it? thanks ...

lifted with what? spacer? spring?

lol sorry bro siksa, forgot to mention i lifted the torque bar by 1 inch, and that make it rough ride xD

i do have the old hilux that use that suspension,nothing you can do about it just change to a longer absorber.

bro siksa, thanks! i guess i will get a pair(for front) soon, and reset the torque bar, and get also a shackles for rear suspension. the current roughness drive me nutz T.T

All sifus here,

can anybody give me some guidance on lowering a 4x4 hilux, as the car is now fitted with a 1jz, so was thinking of lowering it for street use only

you can modify it here at the (red circle),ask you 4x4 mechanic to do it for you,ask them you want to lower it.

you must remember ride will rough after doing it,try to get a shorter absorber,and if you are still using 4x4,your front shaft boot kit(green circle)will easily tear.

there is also a modified torsion bar for lowering,lowering will be easier,lower and ride will probably smoother,if you install it.


This post has been edited by siksa: Dec 19 2012, 11:00 AM

Hi bro siksa, didnt know changing the red circle nut will do the lowering xD btw i think fastest is change shorter absorber w/o affecting ur ride much.

not changing the nut but turning it,you can lift you ride by turning it up and lower it by lowering it???.changing absorber wont affect your 4x4 height,only when you turn that nut then it will affect the height.