brostar

Merry Xmas to all. By the time you read this you will still have a day to wait but it will be Xmas here (current time 11.30pm on the 24th here and 3.30am on the 24th LA time for you) so have a good day for tomorrow your time and I'll catch up with you later and try and feel sorry for me having to spend Xmas day at the beach swimming.

Cheers Mike

Welcome Toys, nice photos. I haven't heard of a Chironex before but most UTVs require the same attention so the best advice I can give you is look after your UTVs and they will look after you. Service them, keep them lubed, clean them and do a once over for loose bolts every now and then.

You do know that 70 is the new 50 so mate, your still a spring chicken.

Cheers Mike.

I think you might be right. Never mind, worth checking out though.

Cheers Mike.

Good one. A 1.8 would sure fly but low down torque is more important. Just come back from fishing all day so better start filleting.

Cheers Mike.

It certainly is very interesting. rocmoc, we were talking about engine transplants before and I just found this http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/1514778770.html but if the Chery is an Escort clone a Ford 1.6L or 2.0L could be interesting. This is the 1st non Chery Trooper I've come across.

Cheers Mike.

I got one of these made up today for a Commando which is feed into the existing intake. An enclosure is going over the top so no need for a Snorkel Hat. Once the cover is on, the hose will face the front to ram in cold air when the front screen is down. I'm in two minds about my Trooper, should I do the same as this set-up but with the pod filter on top or bend the hose around the back of my enclosure up to a wide Snorkel bolted on top of the canvas roof to the roll cage and then feed through a air box filter (like R2 and some T2s) and replace the pod filter. I like the thought of cold air injection but with all the rain and mud we can get here I'm not sure if a Snorkel Hat could cope. What do you reckon?

Cheers Mike.

Yes, the width does become an issue going this wide with no flex but for this T4 owner it's no worries at all. Basically this UTV is used to transport people, dogs and lots of goods into a very remote spot half way down Mahia Peninsula, North Island NZ. If the tide is out it is a drive on the beach over a few reefs and a few sand hills or if the tide is in over a metal road for 17km and then drop down on to the beach on very steep tracks on farm land. This set-up is going to work very well for those conditions. The 2 worst things are the wet sand blasting you and the dust & stones blasting you on the metal road, so this should sort that out.

Here are a couple of pictures showing an extension on the original mud guards on a Trooper T4. I though is was a great idea and look pretty good. Basically what a panel beater has done is fabricated some new guards and bolted the stock guards back on to them. The windscreen is auto safety glass and whist the mirrors look pretty average, are very practical and work well.

Cheers Mike.

The Renegade is a very capable machine which is a better commercial option than the Trooper and is almost as good as the Trooper when buying for recreational use. The Trooper's wider and longer wheel base, lower centre of gravity and more power will edge out the Renegade on the trails but with the Renegades huge tray and powerful 812cc you get the best of both worlds. Great choice. The Renegades running gear has had the same overhaul as the Troopers and the 2010 model is out now but not in all stores. Not completely sure of all the differences but I'd say the new axles, new design panel on the hood above the battery is flat which lets you know it's not old stock and I think like the Trooper the 4wd/2wd is cable operated (could be wrong). The big dealers have all the extra add-ons so yes you can buy the powersteering unit and get it instilled by them like this one here http://www.tobefast.com/joyner-renegade-po...r-10000258.html . Three good dealers with lots of extras for Troopers, Renegades and Commandos are McCoy Motorsports, No Limits Powersports and Silverbullet Motorsports.

There are no dealers in Delaware but in Maryland there is two. Fun on Wheels in Frederick 301-696-1911 and Kidnme Motorsports in Whiteford 717-825-0669. The nearest large Joyner Dealer that has a good reputation is McCoy Motorsports in Pikeville Kentucky www.tobefast.com . Their banner should appear up above this thread.

Cheers Mike.

It has been done but I can not for the life of me find the post. Might of been on Riding Arizona. Here is one to get on with http://www.utvboard.com/TROOPER-T2-REAR-SEAT-t628.html . IMHO I would not go down this road, however if you do, you will get support with technical issues right here.

Cheers Mike.

Welcome CrawlnT2, No Limits have good ideas. What number special build is your one? Nice rig.

Cheers Mike.

I've just got a canvas enclosure without heat and that's all good for me but I'm 3 hours from the nearest snow fall. Not to cold here. Welcome rockfish777 by the way.

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I have just come across something interesting. The Troopers engine at only 1080cc has the same power as a Suzuki Jimny(not sure if you have them over there) which is a small 4x4. The Jimny has a 1328cc and both are 86hp. There must be some more herbs in the Trooper engine somewhere Lenny but I suspect most of it gets used up in gearing.

Cheers Mike.

T.J USA has them on their website as does No Limits but knowing you, your probably fabricate them yourself. If you are, go onto No Limits site, good photos there to get you going. I have beached the bottom of the sill panels on hard packed mud on more than one occasion without any damage but with rocks, that will be a different story. Still not much getting posted, whats everyone up to. rocmoc, you must be getting close to a re-birth for your Trooper? I have been out with mine 3 or 4 times around the traps here and have had a ball. Took my wife out to a 4wd park and came across 3 standard 4x4s that had got stuck in a mud bog that wasn't a problem for us and then later on, on one of the advanced tracks watched a group of 4x4s that had some modifications breeze though a series of bogs and short sharp mounds. The Trooper got through too but it just highlights what you can achieve with any vehicle by adding mods to make it more capable. My favorite track where all my videos have been filmed at Moirs Hill has had a Grader level out all the ruts and some gravel added after complaints that no one could get up. Bullocks, that was the best part and yes I did always get a little worried going up and down that slope, now it's just a walk in the park. P.C strikes again. There's my rumble for the day.

4x4x454, you kind of get the feeling that if Lenny had a Trooper workshop weekend with rocmoc, Kinarfi and that slacker (posting slacker) flatbed, Hurricane would be over-run by Troopers. Now there's an idea. Anyway Lenny, good to here that it works with sand but I wound not use that design in mud. Still think the Sand Viper mud guard that connects to the axle is the way to go. No height worries as it rides up and down with the wheel. Visually, I don't think it would look that great though. When are the rock sliders going on Lenny?

Cheers Mike.

Wow Lenny man wow. You sure have been busy. Yep, I like what you have done. Not every one could achieve what you have with your Trooper and you have certainly put your mark on it. Funny thing is that I have put a lot of thought into spare wheel replacement and fenders too but came up with a total different solution. My idea with the spare wheel was to connect a bracket to the bonnet (hood) as far forward as possible for vision and forward weight reasons but your idea trumps that. With the fenders I'm going to be a little bit critical for the first time with you. My concerns are, at a certain speed on the stock Trooper in the mud or on a loose metal Rd the tires will fling debris up and forward at such a rate that you drive straight into them. With your design, I feel that that certain speed will increase from say a 30km/h to 35km/h to something like 20km/h to 60km/h. I'm not sure how sand will behave but feel it will be the same. For example, a couple of weeks ago that very thing happened to me and I ended up with a mud pie in my face.My idea with the mudguards (fenders) was to use a Joyner part as in the Spanish and English Joyner Sand Spider as in this youtube video http://www.lifestyleutvs.com/apps/videos/v...oyner-650-buggy . Your front and back guards look the part but I fear the rear guards will do the required job where as the front guards will be found wanting. I hope I'm wrong so please keep us updated on how the perform.

Cheers Mike.

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Hang in there, time will loosen up, it always does. I know I need to put some vdeo on for you guys to see. Actually, I'm behind on my pics of my supercharger installation, underhood trunk, rollbar additions and new fenders. I'll try to get caught up. Glad to see everybody is starting to come out of the silent period.

Lenny

Chin up mate (kiwi for Hang in there, time will loosen up, it always does) it slowly gets better. Time is a great healer.

Cheers Mike.

NEW Fenders? More info?

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Bring it on.

Cheers Mike.

actually done all that this spring after having lots of issues last season and it did help but still had issues because of the conditions i am riding in. I am going to put both fuse panels and computer in little pelican cases to solve the problem.

Sounds like a good plan. Did you find that link, if not I can post it in order if still required.

Cheers Mike

In the latest 09 T2 Joyner on-line catalog, there are two photos and full description of the fuses. The link is http://www.thunderinc.com/manuals/2009_own...2-T4_manual.pdf and the info is on page 59 & 60. Buy a can of CRC White lithium grease or similar for the fuses, smear some Vaseline around the lips and duck tape over the ventilation on the fuse & relay box covers (as stated somewhere else, "I don't think ventilation is needed for fuse and relays").

Cheers Mike.

Beautiful pictures, looks like you had a good time. How did the shocks go? I can see why you would want the best shocks possible over there with all that hard ground and rocks to deal with. I don't have a problem with the stock shocks in my terrain but if I do up grade, it will be with F-O-As.

Cheers Mike.

Hi JeffC, I deal with Joyner UTVs but given your needs with only 2wd the Kawasaki 2010 Mule 600 if your buying new. Two added bonuses with this Mule is the wire barrier protecting you from firewood coming through to the cab area if you stop suddenly or go down a steep hill and a LSD diff that can be fully locked to help you get out of the mud in winter. http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/product-s...d=15&id=393 If your buying 2nd hand look at some of the 4wds as they will be superior to 2wd with hauling heavy loads. You will need 4wd with very heavy loads going up or coming down slopes regardless. There is a brand new Joyner Commando 4 seater on E Bay that is a bank repo item number 320437706089 that's only up to us$2025 (MSRP: $9500)as of today that ends in 6 days. That's got to be worth a look.

Cheers & happy shopping, Mike.

Bad Ass Golf Carts, I just love that name. Had a look on their website and his golf carts are indeed "Bad Ass". Cinda with his fibreglass fabrication skills he would be the man to come up with a new design for the front guards to keep mud and sand contained. For those of you that have gone to the larger diameter wheels, the rear guards need to be set higher too.

Cheers Mike.

.......... I hope he forgives me for saying this, but, he placed 2nd overall in the Baja 1000 and that deserves a tremendious amount of respect. He could very well drive my Trooper and tell me that it could be a lot better and I would listen......

Lenny

Lenny or Flatbed, tell us more about the Baja 1000 race. Congrats Flatbed, that's no mean feat.

Cheers Mike.

Hey Lance, long time no see, good to see you back mate. I think what's going on can be narrowed down to the line from the fuel filter to regulator with the pump in the middle. What we do know is once the fuel reaches the fuel rail under good psi she's all systems go. Just thinking outside the box a bit, I've got a sneaky suspicion that the fuel pump and the fan share the same relay. They do in the Renegades so it could be some sort of draw on power or whatever. What happens every time you turn the ignition on..... the fuel pump pumps and the fan goes through it's cycle. Food for thought anyway.

Cheers Mike.