Split-Ring Rim renovation, Isuzu Elf camper (JDM 4WD)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- *Split-ring rims can be dangerous use every precaution you can, I forgot to explain that I chained around the tire and rim to contain the ring if it would have popped off during inflation*
Fresh paint and tires on my split-ring rims. I imported an Isuzu Elf camper and getting it ready to pass inspection.
Mazda before 1995 had also different tread has sticker in the door
Your voice is beautiful. And this video educational!
Thank you!
@bobbyswampfox Hey! Did you end up finding new rims? I am looking to import to Canada and am having second thoughts based on this.
Wow! Crazy amazy! I am so impressed..great job Bob! Lotta work you made it look so easy..happy trails momma loves your new wheels..
Love you too mum!
I just watched this again and I wonder how these will grow in views as more of these vehicles enter the country. You and I have the cool implement wheels so that probably is kind of rare but all the other videos will sure come in handy for others.
I hope so! Yeah I do enjoy the wheels now haha
Great video! Makes me want to start making more too!
Thanks! Nice yeah I would love to see more videos!
Great job. You really know what your are doing. You wouldn't have any part number for the CV boot or brake stuff, would you? Asking for a friend.
Thanks! I don't have the numbers for those I imported them from jp-carparts.com I did a long search on my own but ended up with wrong parts
wow, I really hope mine comes with tubeless tires :)
Haha yeah I bet it does I think this was even out dated in 1994. But I like them more now that I have them figured out! Haha
Great Job
those isuzu camper that i import are all Tubeless.for 2wd will be 15.5” pain in ass to find the tyres here in malaysia
we convert it to 16” tubeless
Thanks!
Oh yeah? I searched everywhere to find rims with the same specs to replace the split-ring but couldn't find any so just went with these. Now I'm happy I did I like being about to do myself
Do you have the information on the rims? Dimensions or brand?
@@bobbyswampfox What about an adapter plate? My friend is working on some for my 1996 Isuzu camper. He is a pro with a machine shop that makes military grade equipment for the Navy. Maybe I have him make you a set while he does mine? Please contact me if you are interested.
@@rayreyes5405 that's a really nice offer! I don't mind the split-rings but would be nice to have the option. But how much you thinking it would be?
@@bobbyswampfox Let me talk with my friend. I might just ask if he can make me an extra set. I should know in a week or two. =)
old tire tread shows how they typically overinflate all tires, sigh, I always lower my pressure after any vehicle was in the shop or had inspection
That's good advice, I'm going to rotate them soon I might lower them a little I do have them at max pressure
Inspirational video, got a Terra 500 1995 recently. Got lots of work to do, especially engine maintenance. It’s a 4JG2. Great vehicle but parts a problem.
Hey Dave, thanks! Yeah the work never ends on these haha. Outside of filters and belts I haven't had to do much engine work. How do you search parts?
I've been using jp-carparts.com and they are always right and fast shipping. I haven't used www.dieselpartsdirect.com/isuzu-4jg2-diesel-engines but they seem to have a lot
I am in Australia, started to try to order parts from jp-carparts but lost faith when “Shin” sent me parts diagram for 2WD front axle not torsion bar front end we have. Want to get a set of coolant hoses, but again the diagram sent did not have the bottom centre radiator outlet I have. The Trooper parts that the NHS Elf shares are getting hard to find.
Is your Terra 500 slow ? Mine has R41 option differential 5.861 gears. Feels like you wish it had a 6 speed gearbox !
@@daveminskip5541 Oh that's too bad about JP I had the hardest time finding brake rotors and they sent me the right ones along with an air filter that Brett's truck had gotten wrong before. So I had a lot of faith in Shin, I'll have to be careful in the future.
Yes, mine is pretty slow. I do better then I expected until we go uphill. I don't know the specs on my gearing but that sounds about right, I blow through 1st-4th gear all before hitting 40mph haha.
Great too share experiences, my air filter from Brett’s Truck does not fit either -an inch to long. Do you have the correct part number ? Or any other part numbers please.
Hi, great video and content!! Quick question ... do you have 15.5 inch wheels or 16 inch? I am guessing the latter, as Firestone only makes the Transformed AT2 in a 16 inch. Any tire suggestions/options for a 15.5 inch wheel, which is what my Elf has? It is possible to order my 195/70 Dunlop SP LT21 tires from Japan?? Any ideas/suggestions/contacts welcomed! Thanks much --
Yea I do have the 16" ones. I'm sorry but I am not sure about the 15.5 options. I know a few others have the same issue and we couldn't find a replacement rim for the elf due to a rare bolt pattern. I think you'd be able to order them from Japan I used JP-Carparts.com to order other parts I couldn't find here. I'd shoot them an email if I were you. Good luck. Thanks for checking out the video!
Hey! Is it not possible to just get new rims? Thanks a bunch.
@@noleftturnunstoned Hey! So rims for the elf PCD are incredibly rare so a few have had some custom spacers made and one person imported (that I know of) the rare one piece Topy rim for an arm and a leg. Back when I made this video there wasn't any of that info around only in the last few years have elf owners been working together and sharing info. But honestly I like the split rims now they are actually pretty easy to work on after getting the hang of it. I'd much rather work on these then deal with spacers or spending on imported ones. Thanks for watching! Do you have an Elf?
@@bobbyswampfox I don't have the elf yet, it is still in Japan. I wonder if I can get the rims exchanged while the vehicle is still in Asia.
@@noleftturnunstoned oh nice! Welcome to the club! We do have a Facebook group you should join if you haven't yet. But would be worth a shot to see if they could fit you with new rims
@@bobbyswampfox So, the Elf fell through! Too much interior water damage. The search continues.
@@noleftturnunstoned ahh dang! Mine had it too but no one told me haha there will be a better one!
hi, love your video! i just got an elf too and have these odd tires size 195/85/16 with 16 x 5.5 rims, can i use your firestone at2 225/75/16 without any issue? thanks, mak
Nice! Yeah mine have been totally fine on there and I know another elf owner running them too. Where are you based? We have a small group here in the states and we share info with each other if you want looped on let me know!
@@bobbyswampfox I have an NHS box truck in Canada. I'd love to be in touch with your group.
@@tighep nice Phil we'd love to have you! Shoot me an email at bobbyswampfox@gmail.com and I'll loop you in. So do you happen to have the box truck that pacific coast auto had a video of? I think it was a 1999 headed to Canada
@@bobbyswampfox That's me :) I've patched up the "free stuff door" so it's no longer a "trap truck"... I'll send you an email. Thanks!
Can you go to a tubeless tire? Or is that not possible on these vans?
Not if you have the split-ring rims and it seems unless yours comes with the one piece rims you are stuck with the split-ring ones and you'll need tubes. The bolt pattern is very rare and none of us have been able to find replacement rims so far. But a few did come with one piece rims so they're out there just be very expensive and hard to find 😅
Looks like I have the split-rings on my van. Thinking about getting new rims and tires. @@bobbyswampfox