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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

what are random mounts?

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.