Luke (Evil666) originally purchased a stock standard 1985 2.4 diesel Hilux cab Hilux, factory white with stock suspension and tires. Nearly as soon as getting it home he started adding extras to it: 2'' lift kit, 2'' drop shackles and 33''x11.5'' muddies.
Noticing the front springs were being damaged by the shackle sitting nearly vertical, Luke purchased a second hand set of rear springs and started on a "rears up front" (RUF) conversion. This corrected the shackle angle, moved the front diff forward 40mm and required a lengthened tailshaft - custom manufactured by Hard Spicer Driveline. Completing the conversion were a new set of Pedder's Track Ryder 9500 Foam Gel shocks. Shortly after there were some problems with the air locker as fitted to the...
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Team MudRhino is an online community dedicated to modified offroad vehicles - show casing some of the wildest 4WDs in the country. Take the time to have a look around, read reviews and trip reports, search maps, watch video footage, view offroad images, share ideas on the forum, and find out about upcoming events.
 
 
 
16-04-2008   
 New Sponsors
 
TMR is pleased to announce, and would like to thank its two newest sponsors - BlueAnt Communications and SIlverstone Tyres for their support.
 
07-04-2008   
 Engel Series 1 - Official DVD   
 

 

Over 10 external and 4 incab cameras were utilised to capture the 'Engel Series One' experience, producing over 35 hours of unique footage. This footage is now being utilised to produce the official event DVD, and it is expected that the release date will be late May 2008.
 
If you would like to pre-order your copy of the DVD for only $30 (includes postage), download the Order Form [here]. More details will be released closer to the date, but until then here is a teaser. [Teaser1]  [Teaser 2]
 

06-04-2008   
 Release of DIY 4 - Rock Sliders 
 
The long awaited TMR - 'Do It Yourself 4' modification manual, written by Phil (T90) has finally been released. This time Phil presents a step by step instruction guide on how to build your own 100% road worthy rock sliders - and lets face it, everyone wants rock sliders that will protect the most vulnerable cosmetic part of their vehicle while off-roading... [Read More]
 
28-03-2008   
 Engel 4WD Challenge 2008 - Round 1 
 

Round 1 of the Engel Challenge Series is brought to you by Pursuit 4X4 and will be held in Noojee (site of the Vic Winch 2006). Dates are Friday 28 March 2008 to Sunday 30 March 2008. This event will be CCDA sanctioned and entry forms can be downloaded from the CCDA website - but hurry, as entries close on the 14th March, 2008.
   
This years Engel Round 1 is being supported by TMR, who are producing the official event DVD, providing marshals, and of course competiting.For more information, email the organisers at: round1engel@bigpond.com
 

23-02-2008   
 Pajero Challenge 2008
 

The annual Pajero Challenge held by the Pajero 4wd Club of Victoria was once again held, and TMR was again there, this time featuring numerous forum members as well as team members. Results for all 4 stages are yet to be released. Check back again soon for results.
 

03-02-2008   
 Piranha's Off-Road Warburton Navrun 
 
Another Navrun was run yet again, and this month after numerous mechanical and geographical issues, TMR members Hottie Monster and Scott took out 1st and 7th placings respectively. Congratulations.
 
28-01-2008   
 Australia Day 2008 long weekend 4wding and camping trip
 

Yet again, on 24 - 28 January 2008, and estimated 50 vehicles invaded Tallarook State Forest for the second annual TMR Australia Day 4wding and camping weekend... [Read More - Forum]