Thread: Help me! 4x4 Recommendations

Originally Posted by gadgetman

I know a mechanic here that has had one in the yard for over a year. Owner doesn't want it back. The earlier model without the 4JX1 (I think) is good though.

After my Safari went walkabout I bought the

I think it's the direct injection 4JX1 that is the problem... but someone prove me wrong. I believe the 4JG2 is the older and better motor.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

I think it's the direct injection 4JX1 that is the problem... but someone prove me wrong. I believe the 4JG2 is the older and better motor.

Yip, read it again and that is what I said. Just between you and me there is a 4JX1 sitting on my from lawn that I must shift on shortly. Just need to replace an ABS sensor.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Yip, read it again and that is what I said. Just between you and me there is a 4JX1 sitting on my from lawn that I must shift on shortly. Just need to replace an ABS sensor.

Don't worry I wont tell anyone.

Took one for a drive once and they did seem quite grunty/smooth in comparison to the earlier models. BUT... everyone seems to think their evil so I don't want to trust one.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

I know a mechanic here that has had one in the yard for over a year. Owner doesn't want it back. The earlier model without the 4JX1 (I think) is good though.

After my Safari went walkabout I bought the

4jx1 is uber shite- It's the one that eats oil seals for breakfast.
I have a diesel Wizard, 96 and no issues what so ever. runs the 4jg2 engine and all good!

Being a buyer in the 4x4 market in NZ is demorilizing.

you will never know frustration and patience until you have replaced a clutch in a bighorn !

Originally Posted by gonetropo

you will never know frustration and patience until you have replaced a clutch in a bighorn !

they are ok but not a big fan

Originally Posted by gonetropo

you will never know frustration and patience until you have replaced a clutch in a bighorn !

haha a manual one? You would just about need truck equipment to do that. Done a Escudo and Landrover. Neither were fun like a car.

Originally Posted by gonetropo

you will never know frustration and patience until you have replaced a clutch in a bighorn !

Wasn't too bad when I did mine.

Recently bought a CRV myself. Bit light for towing a trailer all the time. It's ok if it's just two adults n two kids


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I have no arguments with the older Isuzu motor. It is after all a truck motor like the others of the same age. It seems that it's the new fangled direct injection 4JX1 motor that's a pig.

Yea I know I've driven one on rough bush tracks as it was more intended for can't think how 300+ horsepower would of helped low range 1st gear kind of stuff depends what you want it for my escudo is a bit of a slug on the roads but is perfect for what I use it for off road

Had an Escudo and LOVED it but they struggle with trailers full of building material and anything other than a small boat (under 4 mtr).

They needed a 2 L motor and they would have been perfect.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

Had an Escudo and LOVED it but they struggle with trailers full of building material and anything other than a small boat (under 4 mtr).

They needed a 2 L motor and they would have been perfect.

People have done an sr20 swap in them. Very reliable motor, lots of parts and reasonably priced and not too hard to certify.

And more than 2 guys with hunting gear is a bit crowded and they suck to sleep in if your not a midget