Prunes Brumby Project

Prunes · Post by **Prunes** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:47 am

I've decieded to reverse my plans and make my brumby onroad, I'm aiming at Reliability, Fuel Economy and of course Fun.

Mod List:
- Halogen Headlamp Replacement (Done)
- Landcruiser Rear Shocks (Done)
- CouplerTec HD4WD Rustproofing (Done)
- Remove Sump Guard (Done)
- Remove 2" Lift Kit (Started)
- Install Crossbred Kit (Started)
- 16" Rims
- Low Profile Tyres
- Battery Relocation
- Audio System
- Front shocks and springs
- EJ Engine (haven't decided EJ22, EJ25, EJ20t)
- EJ Gearbox
- Exhaust System (Thinking 2.25" to 2" diff back, stainless)
- UHF Radio
- Reverse Halogen Lamps
- Roll Bar
- Tow Bar
- Remove Jack Holder
- Lightweight Seats
- Alloy Pullys
- Alloy Radiator
- Light Weight Battery
- Remove Random mounts
- Rear CLSD (Possibly)
- Wheel Flares (Possibly)

You can see the starting status of the brumby in the old offroad thread is here:
showthread.php?t=7086

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:35 am

what are random mounts?

Prunes · Post by **Prunes** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:47 am

old exhaust mounts (if not reused), front handbrake mounts, anything else I can find that stuff used to mount to but nolonger does.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:25 pm

ahhhh.....ok. (don't understand why they're random but thats ok)

Got any pics of it with the chrome grille?

If you are going for simplicity and economy, go for the EJ22 and L series 5 speed. If you want it to handle better at the cost of some fuel consumption (and with 16" low profiles you're either going for handling or looks) then go for a single range constant 4WD EJ 5 speed.

Prunes · Post by **Prunes** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:47 pm

yeah handling more than looks, im far from the worlds best driver.

The chrome grill is just crome spray paint, i will try to find you a picture, i need to spray the heaadlight surrounds aswell to make it all match nicely, which will happen when its up and running again.

Yeah I've been thinking EJ22 and EJ 5 Speed, people are trying to convince me to go EJ20t, to resist them or not is yet to be seen i must admit an EJ20t would be more fun.

Point · Post by **Point** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:47 pm

does awd really make that much difference to fuel economy? am I correct in assuming it's because of a little extra driveline loss?

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:19 pm

It can be as much as 1 or 2 litres/100km.

ae71 · Post by **ae71** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 3:54 pm

hey trent its Aaron, thought id sing up lol

point- yes you are correct. FWD is the most efficent way of getting minimum drive train loss.

also those struts have RS*R spirings. dont look like a very high rate, probaly compareabale to "kings lows" but id imagine they will still be an upgrade from standarad none the less.

i think you should go with some 16x8 watanabes. i can do you a good deal off on them, def under RRP. can get them in 5x100 too.