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  1. 6th January 2009, 03:57 PM #1
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    Should i?

    A mate has offered me his Sierra it has been in a crash so has a massive dent in the left side! a bent axle (but still drives) Brakes need bleeding but that shouldn't be too much trouble. The motor was serviced every 5000K and has 230,000K on the clock it has a new gear box in it (plus he will give me the old box which still works) New starter and alternator.

    Has not been started in about a year so would need a little extra effort to get it alive. But shouldn't need any parts

    I plan on buying this just to run around the property as a bush basher just for no worry fun off road , he wants $150 for it what do you guys think? is this a good price and with the bent axle it still runs but would it be due for replacing soon? or would it be fine for just running in the bush

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  2. 6th January 2009, 06:08 PM #2
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    I know its not a Land Rover but a word of direction would be good

    Cheers James!
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    If it's just for a paddock basher YES
    saves bashing the landy about
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    Will the bent axle be ok he says it still runs but im just curious what the characteristics will be of running with a bent axle?!

    Cheers!
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    Can't be much to replace an axle
    There'd have to be alot out there
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  6. 6th January 2009, 06:27 PM #6
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    Cheers mate! ill have a look around see how much it would cost to pick up an axle and see what else is damaged, but its got brand new tyres on it so if all else fails i can simply sell the tyres and ill make a profit
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    Sounds like you can't lose then!
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  8. 6th January 2009, 10:02 PM #8
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    Well I'm going to have a look at the zook tomorrow, ill offer him $100 see what he reckons about that but I'm not too worried if he says $150 or leave it as well lets face it i would easy make back the money.

    Then i will charge the battery (hope it hasn't dried out), Get it home bleed the brakes. Check all the fluids and then motor away and look for a new axle as i have a feeling the bent one will surely give up sooner then later.


    Well all this was sparked by my want of a vehicle i could flog in the bush and not stress about i already have a rut in mind to attack and I'm fairly sure it will end on its side...but thats what its for i promise to learn how to post pics and show you all a failed zook on its side one day!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grover-98 View Post
    Will the bent axle be ok he says it still runs but im just curious what the characteristics will be of running with a bent axle?!

    Cheers!
    Can't be much to replace an axle
    There'd have to be alot out there
    why dont you ask barbie I'm sure she has got one in her tow along salon and make up studio.
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  10. 7th January 2009, 05:51 PM #10
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    Well i did it!

    Got the zook for free! and bleed ed the brakes today and checked all the fluids motor is great! Ripped all the carpet out so water wont bother me

    Tryed a simple track today to try and lay it on its side came close a couple of times! but we will have to push harder next time
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