Having over the years always cleaned and spread a thin layer of silicon grease to the front large steering balls ....this time i have sprayed them with PTFE fluid....never have been confident that its a good idea as it probably attracts dust etc..wonder what others put on their Balls ?????
jim
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- Thu Apr 17, 2014 6:10 pm
- Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
- Topic: Balls
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4251
- Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:35 pm
- Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
- Topic: LOW GEARS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10178
Re: LOW GEARS
Why not unlock the front hubs...put to Free not lock
jim
jim
- Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:44 am
- Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
- Topic: LOW GEARS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10178
Re: LOW GEARS
Just thought i would try it if it does not cause any damage...very steep hill nearby
Jim
Jim
- Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:08 am
- Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
- Topic: LOW GEARS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10178
LOW GEARS
Can i select 4 wheel drive and use my sj413 with the front wheels unlocked without doing any damage.....hopefully no wind-up on the transmission system.....always wondered about this
thanks Jim
thanks Jim
- Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:58 am
- Forum: Bodywork, Paint and Interior Trim
- Topic: SJ413 BODYWORK
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2431
SJ413 BODYWORK
Hi,
Saw on one of the postings a chap had bought a panel for the rear lower section where they always rot.....it had a Suzuki label on it......any idea where it came from as i have repaired this area before and it will go again i guess
JIM
Saw on one of the postings a chap had bought a panel for the rear lower section where they always rot.....it had a Suzuki label on it......any idea where it came from as i have repaired this area before and it will go again i guess
JIM
- Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Troubleshooting, Offroad Gear, Welding & Fabrication
- Topic: FUAL TANK GUARD ?????
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3129
Re: FUAL TANK GUARD ?????
Been under the Suzuki sj413 to have a another look and noticed that the metal sheet that is under the fuel tank is badly rotted...does this item play a important part or is it just to guard the tank from damage offroad ?????? thanks Jim Think it might be called a skid plate...but not sure Jim
- Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Troubleshooting, Offroad Gear, Welding & Fabrication
- Topic: FUAL TANK GUARD ?????
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3129
FUAL TANK GUARD ?????
Been under the Suzuki sj413 to have a another look and noticed that the metal sheet that is under the fuel tank is badly rotted...does this item play a important part or is it just to guard the tank from damage offroad ??????
thanks Jim
thanks Jim
- Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:53 pm
- Forum: The Bar
- Topic: Colour problems!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4493
Re: Colour problems!
Hi all! Just wondering if some of you guys could give me some ideas on what colour/s to paint my engine, gearbox, axels etc!? What colours would go with my Sj, it's such a annoying colour haha! Just wondering what others have done!? Cheers Luke Hi nice looking anus what year is it ??????mines a 198...
- Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:42 pm
- Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
- Topic: oil/grease springs ????
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5751
Re: oil/grease springs ????
Think i will give them a treat with Waxoyl ..have a high pressure sprayer in garagejim tylee wrote:Might give that a try later this week
thanks jim
JIM
- Sun Apr 13, 2014 4:59 pm
- Forum: Bodywork, Paint and Interior Trim
- Topic: More damage by others
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4348
Re: More damage by others
A few years ago i pulled up in traffic and a few seconds later BANG from the rear....the car that hit me had broken lights ..little wipers laying in the road..great these welded scaffold poles ..i asked him what the hell are you doing as i was stopped for a few seconds...he refused to answer me....b...