Winch challenge build

[BushTuckerNed]

Ok

I used to have a 93 dual cab lux. Did most of the good stuff on that. Had the big block 22r, it would rev till the needle hit the stopper all day and loved it

I started competing as a navi in winch challenges. With the plan to drive one day

I put a 4 point roll cage in the lux and entered in a comp they used to have called Nav Night

Basically out in the bush, doing the hard tracks.

I came first in my class and after than i wanted more

This is how the lux sat




I wanted more power, so being on Ps i was going to put a V6 in the lux. Doing none of it myself it was going to cost 10g.

I decided it was better to sell the lux and buy one with a motor already in it. Looking more into insurance i found out i could get a V8

So i bought this massive beast



4" body lift made from solid steel blocks
4" spring
Extended shackles
35s
Cross over steering
Twin shocks
Dual transfers
Twin airlockers
And some other bits and peices but the best bit being a VS injected V8, auto and all engineered (minus body lift)


So i sold everything i didnt need.

Took it to someone to put gq diffs and coilovers in.
Got screwed over big time....lost alot of money and was without the car for 9months
Long long story but not only did i loose all the cash and time, but everything that was done was shithouse and it all got cut out back to bare chassis

So i bought a GU front diff and took it somewhere else

So basically now the lux has

GU braced front end
GQ rear
Strengthened chassis from firewall to front
CAMs 6 point internal cage
Custom barwork
Custom arms up front - 10" King coilovers
Triangulated 4 link rear - 12" King coilovers
GU steering box
Custom extractors and 3" exhaust
150L fuel tank
37" Sticky treps on 17" Custom beadlocks - 10mm inner and outer rings, 10mm steel on inner bead
And still a big stereo because you have to have tunes

I think thats about it.

Its getting air free spool on the winch atm. The winch has also been widened, narrowed drum, bigger motor etc

Rear mount radiator and auto cooler

Heres some pics

[helmut79]

Mate this thing is a weapon. Have you got any youtube clips of it in action?

[BushTuckerNed]

Mate this thing is a weapon. Have you got any youtube clips of it in action?

Nah mate sorry

I have driven this thing once offroad...as the big tall monster. It went about 3 metres before the drive shafts bound up and i lost traction due to lack of flex. The guy who i bought it off said he wanted a massive 4wd with a V8 to drive around the streets in. He literally did not know how to put it in 4wd. He only lifted it and put the V8 in. The guy he bought it off put all the gear on it.

Then i have only taken it on little drives around my area...Its killing me not being able to drive it. I got the car on Anzac Day 08

Hopefully it will be 4wd ready soon

[helmut79]

Anzac day 08.... you must be going insane not being able to get out and use it in anger.

Keep us posted when it is ready to go and when you next event might be.

[BushTuckerNed]

Anzac day 08.... you must be going insane not being able to get out and use it in anger.

Keep us posted when it is ready to go and when you next event might be.

Oh yeah..When i do get it out its going to cop a flogging.

There will be plenty of footage too. Ill have incab, external cameras that my mate has just bought and the guys i drive/compete with make all the DVDs for the Vic winch series so hopefully i will get a bit of camera time

[Hilux Max]

You da man scotty! Put a lot of work and cash into this thing. Hanging to see it in action. Has it still got the dual transfers in it and if so what sort'specs?

[Drew]

Nice work mate very tidy !!! cant wait to see the action footage !!

[BushTuckerNed]

You da man scotty! Put a lot of work and cash into this thing. Hanging to see it in action. Has it still got the dual transfers in it and if so what sort'specs?

Yeah its still got the dual transfers. Im in two minds about pulling them out and running a GQ transfer.

But i just dont want to spend the money getting the drive shafts modded again. But i have been told the link between the two cases in weak so i may smash it?

Its a Marlin Crawler kit. I dont know to much else about it, i have the paperwork still somewhere.

Ive used them once to see how low it goes and my brakes wont stop it. They need an upgrade

[Hilux Max]

my brakes wont work in compound low either, its just the way it is, no brakes will stop it because theres just too much torque going to it, you have to be ready to shift it into nuetral if you want to stop, but your going soo slooow anyway it doesnt really matter.

[tdah2]

mmaxxx u know i read a lot of the posts etc an yes even yrs an yes u defntly know yr stuff an hava resnably nice truck but u arn't a chick r u cause u sure as hell bitch like one hey

[Hilux Max]

when did i bitch?

[tdah2]

u always wingen bout sumthing on some topic on here. Skirt

[Marshwa]

mmaxxx u know i read a lot of the posts etc an yes even yrs an yes u defntly know yr stuff an hava resnably nice truck but u arn't a chick r u cause u sure as hell bitch like one hey

I think its fair to bitch about that spelling, god dam that was hard to read

OT: Awesome truck mate, looks amazing!

[tdah2]

lol yeah well i sent that text to my dad to c how he went reading it an he's OLD an still got it no worries so im guessing u must b slow

[Bull]

Wicked looking rig mate. Be good to see it in action.
I say wait and see on the strength of your t-case setup. If you keep changing stuff you never get to drive it or see the fruits of your labours (or $).

Pity about all the ot talk in your thread.

[BushTuckerNed]

Cheers guys

Took the lux for a spin on sunday. First time i have driven it in a long time

I had a BBQ and ramp day with another forum

Couple of pics











I think ill start on getting my rear mount radiator set up

[Bull]

I'm not critising because it looks damn good but the rear axle looks like it should be further back.
Whadya reckon?

[BushTuckerNed]

I'm not critising because it looks damn good but the rear axle looks like it should be further back.
Whadya reckon?

Yeah the rear has been moved forward..the first muppet that had a go at the suspension made it hit the tank

But the car is already long, i wouldnt want it pushed back any futher...even if it looks a bit funny

[Hilux Max]

great pics scotty, congrats on getting her out and about finally....spewing I couldnt make it down on sunday....damn family functions

[Putsy]

Looks good Scotty, good to see will standing around looking tuff as usual hahaha