Big Horn/Trooper owners

[nap123]

Visited the trooper this morning. I saw the mechanic installing the valve body back to the tranny. Bong the owner said that they double checked with the service manual that everything in the valve body was placed correctly. I didn't hear from they this afternoon. so i guess there is still a problem:-(

I hope they can fix it. Did you do a second opinion before you decided to overhaul your tranny? I have also a problem in my transmission before, there is no 4th gear (OD) and what I did I go to BALTAC shop Auto trans surplus located near in banawe. They diagnosed my transmission and they found out that there is no problem in mechanical but in electronics of my tranny. They checked the computer box by replacing it with their spare but still same result no OD. Electrician make a bypass wire from speedometer to computer box then the result is okay the shifting is smooth and now can reached in 4th gear. I think the guy knows already the problem of my tranny it just make it long procedure to checked so that he can ask a good price. It cost me only 4.5K to solved my problem

[mintoy]

I hope they can fix it. Did you do a second opinion before you decided to overhaul your tranny? I have also a problem in my transmission before, there is no 4th gear (OD) and what I did I go to BALTAC shop Auto trans surplus located near in banawe. They diagnosed my transmission and they found out that there is no problem in mechanical but in electronics of my tranny. They checked the computer box by replacing it with their spare but still same result no OD. Electrician make a bypass wire from speedometer to computer box then the result is okay the shifting is smooth and now can reached in 4th gear. I think the guy knows already the problem of my tranny it just make it long procedure to checked so that he can ask a good price. It cost me only 4.5K to solved my problem

as of now, they said that they checked all the electrical connections. even replaced the comp box and TPS. still the same. as of this pm, bong told me that after some research. it seems that our trooper is using the wrong computer box. he ordered one. but it will still come next week. so i pulled out the trooper so we could use it for the weekend and i'll bring it back to the shop when the correct compubox arrives. hope it works this time. thanks for the info. i will consider bringing it to baltak if there is no change.

[nap123]

as of now, they said that they checked all the electrical connections. even replaced the comp box and TPS. still the same. as of this pm, bong told me that after some research. it seems that our trooper is using the wrong computer box. he ordered one. but it will still come next week. so i pulled out the trooper so we could use it for the weekend and i'll bring it back to the shop when the correct compubox arrives. hope it works this time. thanks for the info. i will consider bringing it to baltak if there is no change.

bong told me that after some research. it seems that our trooper is using the wrong computer box. he ordered one. I'm puzzled to this, how come the one installed to your tranny is a wrong computer box????

Yes, its better you bring it there. Considering they changed the TPS the comp box how much the cost?, you better contact weng 4711053/7312965/7119736 they have a spare computer box that they can test. The price of computer box is ranging to 12K-17K depending of the demand. That time they will give it to me for 8K but im lucky it was not faulty. They have a good electrical guy there to check the electronics of your tranny. They are honest to tell me that there are no problem in my tranny mechanically otherwise they will suggest to overhaul of replace a surplus tranny that will cost me 30K plus.

[mintoy]

bong told me that after some research. it seems that our trooper is using the wrong computer box. he ordered one. I'm puzzled to this, how come the one installed to your tranny is a wrong computer box????

Yes, its better you bring it there. Considering they changed the TPS the comp box how much the cost?, you better contact weng 4711053/7312965/7119736 they have a spare computer box that they can test. The price of computer box is ranging to 12K-17K depending of the demand. That time they will give it to me for 8K but im lucky it was not faulty. They have a good electrical guy there to check the electronics of your tranny. They are honest to tell me that there are no problem in my tranny mechanically otherwise they will suggest to overhaul of replace a surplus tranny that will cost me 30K plus.

i bought the rig from someone who bought it from a someone. so maybe somewhere down the road. the tranny was opened and the compubox was replaced. the guy i bought it from said that he did not do anything with the tranny, so i guess it happend with the first pinoy owner.

anyway, the compu box should be arriving anytime this week. if it doesn't work or normalize the tranny. i will try baltak. thanks bro.

[mintoy]

BTW, does anyone know the correct part no. of the computerbox for a 4jg2 auto tranny. thanks.

[mintoy]

visited our trooper this pm. cuz the compu box arrived yesterday. according to bong. the tranny now shifts properly. but during his test drive. the tranny would not down shift when he floors the gas pedal. he suspects there is a problem with the stepdown part of the valve body. he got a surplus valve body from banawe and will install if on monday. hopefully, it will be ready by then cuz we plan to use the trooper for our long drive to bicol this holy week. keeping my fingers crossed:-)

[GTi]

Hi guys! I have a relative in Baguio. He's looking for a durable and efficient vehicle with which he can bring more people and also do farm work. Now he's looking at the Bighorn and he's on a budget of more or less 300k. Is he looking at the right direction? Are Bighorns, unlike Subic Pajeros, typically worry-free? I don't usually here of problematic Bighorns like I do with Pajeros. What are there to look out for?

[Benzmizer]

Hi guys! I have a relative in Baguio. He's looking for a durable and efficient vehicle with which he can bring more people and also do farm work. Now he's looking at the Bighorn and he's on a budget of more or less 300k. Is he looking at the right direction? Are Bighorns, unlike Subic Pajeros, typically worry-free? I don't usually here of problematic Bighorns like I do with Pajeros. What are there to look out for?

Get a locally-assembled or CBU (but orig LHD) vehicle. That should make you 50% worry-free. The other 50% would be the maintenance of the vehicle (with current owner)

[GTi]

Get a locally-assembled or CBU (but orig LHD) vehicle. That should make you 50% worry-free. The other 50% would be the maintenance of the vehicle (with current owner)

That's the hard thing. I can't seem to find a local car that will fit his requirements and his budget at the same time. Are Bighorns that bad? It seems to me that Bighorns are less problematic than converted Pajeros. And since its been a long time since these Bighorns are imported, and the mere fact that they are still running, it should be that the owners have already repaired all the headaches that might have been plaguing them, right?

[Benzmizer]

It seems to me that Bighorns are less problematic than converted Pajeros. And since its been a long time since these Bighorns are imported, and the mere fact that they are still running, it should be that the owners have already repaired all the headaches that might have been plaguing them, right?

Maybe so. Ok, best compromised suggestion I could give is look for a well-converted (and maintained) Bighorn. Frankly, my friend owns a box-type Trooper (with 2.8L diesel engine) and in perfect shape!

Mahirap kasi makipagsapalaran sa isang converted na di mo alam background ng source and converted vehicle. If you can be guaranteed of this, then you're good.

[mintoy]

tranny was finally finished last monday. just in time for our holy week bicol trip. didn't give me any problems the whole 1,300++km we drove round trip. parts that were changed:

overhaul kit - bryco brand 16k
computer box - 2k (old one was swapped)
valve body - 6k

total bill was 32k.

average fc from manila to bicol with hho - 10km/l
ave fc bicol to manila w/out hho - 8.9 km/l

during this trip i discovered that the rear gas-a-just shox are too soft when the trooper is fully loaded with 6 adults and 2 kids. rear suspension kept bottoming out. so i plan to change them with new shox very soon.

[niwde11]

mints, ako kahit di puno yung trooper i find gas-a-just shox too soft for the trooper lalo na sa likod.

[mintoy]

mints, ako kahit di puno yung trooper i find gas-a-just shox too soft for the trooper lalo na sa likod.

I actually found it too soft. But my wife was happy with the ride then. Before, she was worried that it would become as stiff as my MK Patrol if i changed the shox. After Bicol, she is convinced the ride is too soft...hahaha

[bigcawa]

So ano palang brand at model ng shocks ang pwedeng ipalit sa gas-a-just? I used to drive a lot going to Baguio and the cordilleras, masyadong malakas ang body lean ng Bighorn ko sa mga kurbada dahilan sobrang lambot ng shocks, kahit na may anti-roll bars pa siya

[niwde11]

nakataas ang trooper ko ngayon. palit ng mga cv boots saka linis mga cv joints. palit na rin ang isang lower balljoint.
napansin lang namin mechanic, medyo pasok ang coil springs ng trooper. parang mas pasok pa raw kesa sa pajero. unlike some brands or models na medyo labas na ang coil spring na almost tabi na ng tires. kaya malakas ang body roll.
ako i changed to bilstein shocks(purchased abroad) at medyo naminimize ang body roll. planning also to change the coil springs to an aftermarket one(OME or ironman or dobinson; larger diameter coils at may dagdag pa na ikot usually).
suggestion din ng mechanic friend ko, use a stiffer gas shock.

[mintoy]

bought a pair of rear monroe magnuns yesterday from amazon mechandize along masangkay, manila. each cost 1.2k. they also have the gasmatic which cost 850. this is the model they gave me.



but before i could bring them home. they had to change the top bushing with one with a metal tube in the middle.


installed them this morning. here is a pic of the new shox and the old kyb gas adjust.


the old kyb gas a just had no leaks and seem to still be working.

will be going to balayan today. will let you guy know how the magnuns perform

[GTi]

Anyone here who can tell me the hp/rpm and Nm torque/rpm figures as well as city and highway fuel mileage of the 4JG2 engine both EFI and non-EFI? I'm currently looking for a Bighorn/local 4JG2 Trooper for a relative and would want to know more about it but I can't seem to find its specs anywhere.

[mintoy]

ride has improved with the gas magnuns. but i still find the rear suspension too soft. i checked out a local trooper and it seems that the springs of the local trooper have a higher spring rate. can anyone confirm this?

[winr01]

Sir Mintoy
May contact no. po kayo nung shop?
Plan ko magpalit ng 1set ng shocks front and rear.
Lifted po kasi trooper ko vauxhall model rancho shocks nakakabit medyo mahal nga lang kasi sira na yung rear shocks..
Meron kaya sa shop nung size pang lifted na trooper?

Thanks...

[mintoy]

Sir Mintoy
May contact no. po kayo nung shop?
Plan ko magpalit ng 1set ng shocks front and rear.
Lifted po kasi trooper ko vauxhall model rancho shocks nakakabit medyo mahal nga lang kasi sira na yung rear shocks..
Meron kaya sa shop nung size pang lifted na trooper?

Thanks...

sorry, pero hindi ko na mahanap ang receipt. i'm sure meron sila shox for your tooper. either dalhin mo ang shox (sample) or kunin mo ang model no ng existing shox sa trooper mo. nag bebenta rin sila ng rancho5000 at 9000.