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   Brakelie liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

   My Navara (2018 model) chewed a turbo bearing and suffered from diesel runaway (ie: completely f**ked itself) at only 80k kms from new. Was really light feeling and was a pig of a thing off-road,...

   Liked On: 12-11-2025, 10:52 AM

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   Brakelie liked post by Savage1 On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

   The 2015 and earlier DMAX are also pre DPF, they have an EGR but a tune will sort that out, and save money in fuel. Be careful with those old vehicles, people talk them up, no substitute for...

   Liked On: 11-11-2025, 05:24 PM

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   Brakelie liked post by No.3 On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

   There is a real gap in the market for a decent set up ute capable of daily towing without turning into jelly. Unfortunately it isn't going to be with the sewing machine and f**king great hairdryer...

   Liked On: 10-11-2025, 09:53 AM

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   Brakelie liked post by Zedrex On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

   Why under 10 years old? Not being an arse but age has feck all to do with how reliable a vehicle will or won't be, mileage and maintenance are what counts...unless you want under 10 so you get all...

   Liked On: 10-11-2025, 09:52 AM

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   Brakelie liked post by tac a1 On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

   Hmmmm, yes the question. What ute to get. I would still be leaning towards a land cruiser ( Biased) The 100 series with 6 cyl engine were very reliable. Starting to get a bit long in the tooth now,...

   Liked On: 10-11-2025, 09:52 AM

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   Brakelie liked post by No.3 On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

   I dunno about going for a Toyota now - they have their own particular things that frequently come up as issues with the breed. That's fine, as you know to look out for them when you know - but why...

   Liked On: 10-11-2025, 09:52 AM

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   Brakelie liked post by Savage1 On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

   Try find a tidy 2015 dmax, the 4jj1 motor is basically alight truck engine and they go forever, 2016 to 2019 had turbo issues but there is a fix for that. They’re not as nice as some people f the...

   Liked On: 09-11-2025, 09:08 PM

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   Brakelie liked post by No.3 On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

   I'd avoid the c*nters and similar light trucks - running into the COF vs WOF issue. COF is bloody expensive and time hungry now, and still every 6 months. Plus the newer light trucks have the same...

   Liked On: 09-11-2025, 12:04 PM

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   Brakelie liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

   I like happy jacks idea you are limited in your options with towing - have you thought about something a little heavier we had at work a big mitsubishi 4wd 4 door I think they are a canter model...

   Liked On: 09-11-2025, 09:14 AM

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    Brakelie liked post by Happy Jack On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

    Just check which Fords have the wet belt and avoid them. My 2012 Ranger tows very well, its manual not auto though which is my choice. Engine wise so far hasn't missed a beat although I had to get...

    Liked On: 09-11-2025, 09:13 AM

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    Brakelie liked post by ZQLewis On thread : 2nd hand 4wd ute buying advice

    depending upon kms the v6 VW may just drop into your $25k. As a onroad toy hauler it's probably the nicest with parts availability. The Merc ute 3 ltr version was nicer but I suspect parts...

    Liked On: 08-11-2025, 09:12 PM

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    Brakelie liked post by Bent Barrel On thread : Thermal binoculars vs Monocular

    This is the problem with thermal binoculars, learn very quickly to use off eye using a monocular, I’d imagine a thermal binoculars would totally screw up night vision, don’t know this for fact, just...

    Liked On: 16-09-2025, 01:24 PM

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    Brakelie liked post by Juicy On thread : Thermal binoculars vs Monocular

    Wouldn’t this mean you are then blind in both eyes after looking through them then carrying on stalking up in the pitch black? I at least have one functioning eye when using the monocular at night

    Liked On: 16-09-2025, 01:24 PM

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    Brakelie liked post by bjp On thread : Sights for a Bergara Takedown

    ha, they look identical to my Nikko ones (also 2 screws each side). Probably come from same factory.

    Liked On: 26-05-2025, 08:54 PM

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    Brakelie liked post by Zedrex On thread : Show me your EDC

    There are some, no, many good buggers in this world....excepting US border staff......SOH surgically removed prior to commencement of their job from my experience......I bet wifey was just as pleased...

    Liked On: 21-05-2025, 09:33 PM

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