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    How to adjust cab tilt torsion bar spring? Isuzu NPS

    Yep its totally different on the Isuzu then on the Canter so that thread doesnt apply
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    How to adjust cab tilt torsion bar spring? Isuzu NPS

    Great! Any luck adjusting your cab tilt torsion bar then Here_we_are_au? :) By the way I think our models look heaps tougher than the new ones!
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    How to adjust cab tilt torsion bar spring? Isuzu NPS

    I wonder if no one is replying because they are horrified by the condition of my vehicle! Shes old! :-)
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    How to adjust cab tilt torsion bar spring? Isuzu NPS

    Not sure how to do this, found a post for Canters, but Isuzu quite different. To tighten (and provide more lift assist) would I just remove the plate and rotate it clockwise a few notches then rebolt? Thanks for any advice!
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    Best lighting setup to see cattle at night

    Hi all, looking for recommendations on what kind of lighting setup to best see cattle at night. Got some long drives coming up and would prefer to drive at night when the road is not so hot to go easy on my new Radar tires and truck. Im in the north. I have an older model NPS (1993) with only...
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    Shocks and corrugations - Remote reservoirs?

    Ah great advice thanks mate, I wondered if my wheel balance was out or what, some seemingly flat highway sections in the Kimberley drive the front end crazy. I think the road might be wavy from the heat. Hopefully shocks address it a bit, got Sachs on order from SSA. Might go those new springs...
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    Shocks and corrugations - Remote reservoirs?

    Great, thanks pogmahon, it looks like the remote reservoirs are going to be close to $2k. Have enquired with SSA about a set of Sachs maybe I can try them first. What symptoms do you get when youre shocks are worn and time to replace? And did the SSA springs make a big difference for you?
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    Shocks and corrugations - Remote reservoirs?

    Please share info on shock upgrades and the result on corrugations Looking to improve the ride over corrugations. Time is spent 50% on highway, and 50% on the Tanami. I havent changed my shocks since I bought the truck 4 years ago, running 37" super singles, and was looking at SSA suspension but...
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    Shaking at high speed

    Just needed to rebalance after tyre wear! Good news.
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    Batteries swollen and gassing - stuck in Tennant Creek

    Just waiting on an alternator, still in TC but i have a housetruck so all good, catching up on things. This is the first time ive had trouble getting a part for my 93 model, Isuzu not making the alternators anymore and gard to find somone wrecking an NPS59. Found the alternator aftermarket but...
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    Batteries swollen and gassing - stuck in Tennant Creek

    Well, started the truck up, voltage across battery terminals reads 32.18 when idling. Sounds too high! Hopefully theres a wreckers around! Thanks for the advice everyone.
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    Batteries swollen and gassing - stuck in Tennant Creek

    Hi all, just limped from into Tennant Creek with swollen gassing batteries, stooping every few hours to let them cool. They are venting a lot! Now that i go to check the alternator output i cant start the truck. Must it necessarily be a faulty alternator? Any chance replacing the batteries...
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    Wheel balancing in Brisbane - beads?

    Hi all, since putting on super singles Ive had a bit of wobble at high speeds. Id like to get them balanced really well before going on a big trip. Any recommendations in Brisbane area? Im in Bangalow NSW but will be in Brissy on Monday. Also possibly keen on ceramic beads if they work! Any...
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    NPS travel truck build

    Did the raptor paint make a difference in the noise mate?
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    Black smoke after releasing exhaust brake?

    Hi all, any theories on why my truck is suddenly putting out a puff of black ssmoke after releasing the exhaust brake? I let it sit for 2 weeks undriven, then changed the water separator. Thats all i can think of! Its an older model, direct injection turbo 4bd1t motor.
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    Front axle rubber boot repair, NPS

    great thanks for all the responses, i think im going to get a bit of help with this one
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    Diesel mechanic in Brisbane area with experience in our vehicles

    Im actually in Bangalow but would be willing to come up to anywhere in Brisbane area to get the work done if theres someone good with the 4wd light trucks?
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    Diesel mechanic in Brisbane area with experience in our vehicles

    Any recommendations? Got a few jobs to do, wheel cylinders, engine mounts, torn boots. Thanks in advance.
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    Front axle rubber boot repair, NPS

    One boot is torn badly on my 93 NPS. Been putting this off for awhile as i cant bear doing it in the dirt and dont have a workshop at the moment. Would it be anexpensice repair for a shop to do, and is there likely to be alot of damage if i leave it? Been torn for 12 months but not been offroad...
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    Shaking at high speed

    Hubs are unlocked yeah, there is more of a wobble if they are locked haha!
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