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 New SWB Pajero Owner From Australia
#1006575
08/19/10 10:18 PM
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 36
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Hey all, been lurking around the forum for about 3 weeks now just reading and learning. Bit of a super newb when it comes to 4x4. Recently bought a 1990 SWB Pajero 2.5 TDi. Truck is in amazing condition given it is 20 years old now. Only 116,000kms (72,000 miles). It already has 31 x 10.5 BFG all terrains on 15 inch 2 piece BERG wheels and an ARB bull bar. Did the stereo myself just replaced speakers and now has a CD player. Did a service as soon as I got it just for piece of mind but looking underneath I am going to replace all the rubber bushes with poly ones before I hit the offroad, has a bit of steering slack which needs adjusting but probably not helped by the cracked and dying bushes. Want to lift if 2 inches in the near future also. Thanks for having me. ![[Linked Image]](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs223.snc4/38483_447758018242_644813242_5995667_6228827_n.jpg)
90 SWB 2.5 TDi Pajero, 31x10.5 BFG A/T on 15" Two Piece BERG rims, ARB steel bull bar, Narva Headlight Upgrade, Thule Racks and Basket.
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Re: New SWB Pajero Owner From Australia
[Re: nabsie]
#1006576
08/19/10 11:49 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 659
Rock Warrior
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I want your fender flares <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />
Very nice looking rig and Welcome to the wire.
'88 Raider. 2.6L dead...2.4L swap in progress, AT, 33's, 2 bouncy seat,AC, CC, 2.25 exh, 2" Tbar, 2" BL, rear DB, rear LSD,4.90's, SW hubs,gen2 uca's, KYB shocks, snorkel, elec fan, MSD.
'99 chev k3500 crewcab
'15 Subaru XV
'03 BMW i325
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Re: New SWB Pajero Owner From Australia
[Re: zarktheshark]
#1006577
08/20/10 12:00 AM
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,342
Body Damage is Cool
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I want your fender flares <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />
Very nice looking rig and Welcome to the wire. I want your bumper and wheels. Looks great post more pictures. Welcome aboard.
91 Montero LS "Sandstorm", Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats, 2" Suspension lift, 2" Body Lift, GENII front IFS, 32" MT tires
89 Raider "Trailbreaker", 3.0, Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats
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Re: New SWB Pajero Owner From Australia
[Re: nabsie]
#1006578
08/20/10 12:10 AM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
Body Damage is Cool
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Looks great dude. Post up some more pics. Any questions on the build-up, give us a shout.
89 SWB, V-6 5SPD, OME Shocks, 16.5X37's, 2"BL, SR axle, Gen2 brakes, Lincoln w/Superwinch
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Re: New SWB Pajero Owner From Australia
[Re: Mudraider]
#1006579
08/20/10 01:06 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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A lot of the steering slop is probably the idler arm shaft bushing worn out.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: New SWB Pajero Owner From Australia
[Re: fasteddy]
#1006580
08/20/10 01:29 AM
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 36
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Thanks for the kind words. This picture is actually the one from when it was for sale. I haven't taken any myself yet but will do.
I am sus on the idler arm bush as part of the steering slop issue and plan or replacing it along with a number of others.
90 SWB 2.5 TDi Pajero, 31x10.5 BFG A/T on 15" Two Piece BERG rims, ARB steel bull bar, Narva Headlight Upgrade, Thule Racks and Basket.
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Re: New SWB Pajero Owner From Australia
[Re: nabsie]
#1006581
08/20/10 01:53 AM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,186
Body Damage is Cool
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2" body lifts are quick/easy, only takes one day if its not rusty<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
'88 Raider, 33" Maxxis, 2" body lift, 10K winch
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Re: New SWB Pajero Owner From Australia
[Re: 0778drz110]
#1006582
08/20/10 02:52 AM
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 36
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I really need to look further in to the body lift idea. It looks really easy I agree but my concern was about the fuel filler neck length and other things like that. I imagine the bumpers etc wouldn't line up after a body lift. I was more so thinking of 2" suspension lift. If I went a 2" body lift and 2" suspension I could fit 35's though <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
90 SWB 2.5 TDi Pajero, 31x10.5 BFG A/T on 15" Two Piece BERG rims, ARB steel bull bar, Narva Headlight Upgrade, Thule Racks and Basket.
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Re: New SWB Pajero Owner From Australia
[Re: nabsie]
#1006583
08/20/10 04:21 AM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
Trail Leader
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'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: New SWB Pajero Owner From Australia
[Re: nabsie]
#1006584
08/20/10 06:00 AM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 15,887
Toyota & Classifieds Moderator
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Hi Nabsie; welcome to the Wire! We have a couple of your countrymen here, so you're aware. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Nice little Paj indeed. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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