Almost a owner - 1994 Terrano 2 2.4SFI

[lfteixeira]

Guys, i need your input.

In the last 4x4 i had i installed a Alan 78 radio with a 600mm antenna.
Nice setup and quality...


Now i'm searching a CB radio and i'm thinking in a portable version, like the Alan 42 Multi (Link to website)

Pros: No setup, easy to use and it can travel with me even outside the car.
Cons: Sound quality? Distance?

Do anybody has experience with this kind of portable CB?

 

[Blocky10]

There's a couple on here who use hand held radios with extended ariel and mic's.
Well I think there is

 

[solarman216]

I have had one of those Alan 42 no problem with it and OK with a roof antenna, but they do not like getting we, that is how mine was killed, Rick

 

[lfteixeira]

Thanks for the input.
If i must use a external antenna (as expected) i will go for a fixed radio.

Now let's talk about rims.

I have the stock 15" steel rims, i'm thinking of buying a set of 15" 8J with 30mm negative offset (keeping the 235/75 tyres).

What's your 5 cents on this change?

 

[lfteixeira]

Well, still alive.

From the last update:
- A set 30mm wheel spacers
- New radio
- New CB Radio
- And a BIG antena

As usual, a couple of pictures!


Some horses...

The first one stuck:

Some scenic views:

The second one stuck (and the most heavy!)

The little Vitara did try, but no show!

The hole:

And the team!

We tryd to pull the Terrano to the front (with 2 other Terranos II, but nothing). I ended up pulling it from behind with a couple of hard pulls. And i kept the momentum for around 50 mts in a little Tug Of War!!!

 

[solarman216]

Oooo I love mud, will be getting some this coming Sunday, Rick

 

[lfteixeira]

Hello.

Still alive here.
Got to upload some fresh pictures.

But for now a question:
Rear sway bar, remove or not to remove?

What are your opinions?

If i remove it, what should i be aware?



Some pics...

The antenna with support:

Not only mud:

And searching some new paths:

And videos...

Some rocks:
https://youtu.be/-WHiRr4PZzU

And some mud:
https://youtu.be/nHyZe9K98gg

 

[solarman216]

First you should check the regulations in your country if you intend driving on public roads, with no ARB on the rear it will lean into corners a lot more than it does with it on, off is good for off road but high speed on road it can lead to frightening lean if not careful, I am assuming the front has already been removed, Rick

 

[lfteixeira]

Regulations in Portugal??? :augie

Tyres sizes, external upgrade (winch, snorkel, steel bumpers) they pay attention, but nothing serious.
Mechanical there isnt' a problem.

In the front i didn't remove anything. I had couple 4x4's with IFS and the front drive shafts usually are fragile.

So, messing with the suspension, only in the rear and only if it worth it, otherwise i won't change nothing.

I can't increase the Terrano height or else it won't fit in the garage!

Thanks for the input.

 

[solarman216]

OK understand not doing the front, removing the rear will give better articulation of the rear axle, I have not driven one with just the rear removed so cannot say how it will handle, my advice would be just unbolt the lower link on one side, this disables it, and give it a try, if you are not happy bolt it back again, Rick

 

[lfteixeira]

Thanks, i will try it.

I will try to take some measures so i can quantify the change.

 

[lfteixeira]

Well, update.

Rear sway bar removed.

the axle had 35cm from the whell arch and without the sway bar increased to 40cm, not bad after removing a couple of bolts!

 

[lfteixeira]

A little update.

Some minor changes on the looks (black wheels and a little polish all around).

Also removed the mud flaps, after 2 of them where ripped by rocks! It made sense removing the other 2.

Photos: :clap

 

[lfteixeira]

Update.

Nissan Terrano still alive.

Some little issues to solve:
- Left window doesn't work
- Outside boot from the front driveshaft keeps popping out
- From the front left wheel when moving it makes a "buzzzzz" sound that change with the speed, isn't affected by the brakes and changes if i move the steering wheel.

Some photos...

 

[lfteixeira]

And another...

 

[lfteixeira]

And in the last weekend!

 

[solarman216]

Front left wheel buzz is probably the constant velocity joint going bad, more normally called a clicking noise when on lock, but could be auto hub needing attention, Rick

 

[lfteixeira]

Front left wheel buzz is probably the constant velocity joint going bad, more normally called a clicking noise when on lock, but could be auto hub needing attention, Rick

Thanks for the feedback.

I will remove the auto hub case off and see if the buzzzzzz continues...

 

[jims-terrano]

Great photos as always :thumbs

My old terrano used to have a buzz from one of the auto locking hubs. Turned out to be one of the brake rings inside the hub that was jammed partially engaged due the the lugs being broken. I replaced one set of brake rings and after they broke I replaced with AVM Manual Locking Hubs.

 

[jonny]

Love the rock crawling video :thumb2