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got a BIGHORN, lets see how this plays out

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sprsta
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My Little BIGHORN,

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ok so here is my bighorn im new to 4x4ing but keen to learn
i have just brought my wagon and it is a totally bog standard SWB LS
i dont want to go too hard on the build,
some sort of bar on the front some bigger tires a lift and a snorkel
no guarantees i will stick to my plan

ill try get some pictures up asap
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Re: got a BIGHORN, lets see how this plays out

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Welcome on board
2 rules for what You propose
1 Make sure you enjoy 4wding before spending lots of money. Every $100 you spend on your truck if you are lucky will see an improvement in value of about $26. If you are not lucky its money down the drain
2 Get in contact with a local 4wd club. They will take you on a few trips that are not too challenging and teach you the basics. Going out on your own with no knowledge is a recipie for disaster. They will also point out a couple of exceptions to rule one ie safety gear
enjoy
sprsta
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Re: got a BIGHORN, lets see how this plays out

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Aaah yes i know all about money down the drain thanks to the previous track car
and yes they can expect me to be in touch with them shortly
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Re: got a BIGHORN, lets see how this plays out

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looks nice. Remove those steps before going off road
sprsta
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Re: got a BIGHORN, lets see how this plays out

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The steps are off, the snorkel is on, wheels and springs go on tomorrow
i had to change all of the vacuum lines in the engine bay today, they were all perished where they push on
downloaded my 4x4club application form today also
got a new fuel filter go go on too as the old one still said isuzu on it, so must be due for a change
starting to make some progress
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Re: got a BIGHORN, lets see how this plays out

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what year is it? what mileage?
Fuel filters branded isuzu are available but Im guessing this could indicate dealer servicing for most of its life
sprsta
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Re: got a BIGHORN, lets see how this plays out

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its a 1994 with 115000k
im pretty sure it has been well looked after
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what brand is that snorkel? I see Trooper written down the side
sprsta
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Re: got a BIGHORN, lets see how this plays out

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its just an el-chepo from that offroad/scarles shop in rosebank road
i had to modify it abit to make it seal better
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Re: got a BIGHORN, lets see how this plays out

Post by Hamzzz »

Seal better = silicone? Welcome mate, your truck looks nice and shiney ;) but wont be for long. a 3rd rule wasn't mentioned, Prepare to get poor, this hobby will get you hooked in no time and you wont stop spending time and money on your truck. not that its a bad thing, but most guys on here can vouch.
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