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DYNO RUNS FOR A BLOW THROUGH CARBY SETUP, 2H, ROTARY, V8 & 4JJ1 | CLANCY 3
Clancy hits the dyno to test out our theories on the blow through turbo carb setup we have cobbled together. We are also lucky enough to have a heap of other super interesting and extremely different cars, including rotaries, a v8, a very tired 2H diesel, and of course Lazarus our 4j swapped 60 gets a much needed power boost.
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WHEEL BEARINGS, AIRBAGS, AND REBUILDING THE LEAF SPRINGS | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 17
Переглядів 9 тис.Місяць тому
Lazarus the 60 series is starting to become part of our touring arsenal and to make that happen we needed to give the suspension and running gear a good look over including the mandatory wheel bearings. To help deal with the weight of towing duties plus the upcoming rear drawer and battery fit out, we knew we would have to up the spring rate a little. Now instead of throwing all the springs in ...
$185 TURBO INSTALL ONTO A CARBURETED PETROL ENGINE | CLANCY 2
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This build series is all about letting it all hang out with a full on, imagination run wild, kind of build. Our 1985 60 series we aptly named Clancy was just about ready to be parted out or sold onto the next scrap yard, but before that happens we have decided to give the old truck one last hurrah and throw a massively oversized turbo at the tired 3f under the hood in an experiment to make some...
UNIQUE 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD IN 35 MINUTES!
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Building our 4jj1 swapped 60 series Landcruiser with full custom bodywork in 35 minutes. This project started life as me and James having a beer and a wild idea to build a 60 series Landcruiser, we never thought it was going to be this involved or turn into what is potentially one of the more unique 60 series around. To say we are proud of it is an understatement. So Grab a beer and enjoy! - Bi...
REGISTRATION OF A HEAVILY MODIFIED VEHICLE | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 16
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We couldn't wait to slap on the fresh number plates to the 60. Ten months of blood, sweat and tears all came down to this. We were secretly very nervous about the engineering, blue slip and registration process. With so many hoops to jump through, it was only going to take one little hiccup to ruin our 2024 Classic Landcruiser Expo dream. Paperwork aside, we weren't even sure that we wouldn't e...
LAZARUS OUR 4J SWAPPED 60 SERIES IS COMPLETE! | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 15
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Lazarus the 60 series has put up a fight, but we have made it. This episode we get to piece all the bits together that we have had stored away for what feels like an eternity, grab a beer and come along for the ride and enjoy the big reveal with Me James and some mates. For more information or to purchase the adaptor, wiring harness, power steering hoses, or to have a full drive in-drive out co...
DIY EXHAUST | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 14
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This job is definitely one that would benefit from using a car hoist, but unfortunately, STS Garage doesn’t have one. So, rolling around on the floor beneath the car was the only option, and that's exactly what we did. This was one of the more enjoyable tasks we've tackled on the 60 so far, and it was a blast creating a huge montage video of it. Sit back and enjoy!
DETAILED LOOK INTO WHAT IT TAKES TO PAINT A CAR | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 13
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This episode Lazzarus the 60 series finally gets a coat of paint, this has been one of the most difficult parts of the job, that being getting it to this point to paint and just when we think its ready we find more rust and a massive repair! For more information or to purchase the adaptor, wiring harness, power steering hoses, or to have a full drive in-drive out conversion of your Landcruiser ...
FIRST START OF THE ISUZU 4JJ1 ENGINE IN A 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 12
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Carrying on from the last episode, it's time to finish the engine install on the 60 and get it fired up. This episode we have Michael from Aussie 4J Adaptors joining us in the STS GARAGE to help out with the install. What we achieved in such a small amount of time is simply down to Michael’s extensive knowledge and willingness to get in and get it done. We were adamant, that in this episode the...
ISUZU 4JJ1 ENGINE CONVERSION INTO A TOYOTA 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 11
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Fully detailed episode on how we managed to fit the ever popular 4JJ1 Isuzu motor from a 2011 D-max into a 1985 Toyota Landcruiser 60 series with minimal tools but heaps of enthusiasm. This will be part one of this process as it's quite an undertaking creating a car from many different parts and makes, but something I can tick off my bucket list. If this episode inspires you to undertake someth...
DRIVING AN UNREGISTERED VEHICLE 150KM HOME "100% LEGALL" | CLANCY 1
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Well I can't go past a bargain, sitting at home scrolling through Facebook marketplace and this gem pops up, not only was it the right price it was also not to far from home. Now whether it was actually a good buy or not is still to be decided. One thing is for sure this was an adventure, and that is more important than anything else here at STS Garage. Now what do we do with it? - We Have A We...
BUYING A CRASHED CAR AT AUCTION JUST FOR THE ENGINE | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 10
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It's a big piece of the Lazarus puzzle finally complete. We have been looking for the right vehicle to use as a donor car for a very long time, and we have finally made a purchase. It's a little nerve racking when you purchase something like this without even seeing it and not knowing if the engine will even start. So come along for the ride as we reveal exactly what it is and whether or not it...
BUILDING SIDESTEPS WITH A DIFFERENCE | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 9
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One of the last custom parts for Lazarus is the side steps. I had plan for these to be quite different in design and give the appearance of the car being higher of the ground without lifting the suspension, which will allow us to completely fill the gaurds with a 33 inch tire. I love the look of a big tire in a low truck but also didn't want it to look like the belly of the truck was too low! -...
CUSTOM LASER CUT ROOF RACK MOUNT | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 8
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For this build its very important that we not only make it look good but it also must be practical as a camping & touring vehicle and when we are talking about a wagon, the roof rack is very important for carrying the swag, firewood, attaching an awning, and whatever else we decide to take with us on coming trips in the 60 series. We couldn't just bolt on some off the shelf racks though and hav...
ROOFTOP MOUNTED PORTABLE SOLAR PANELS ALL IN ONE | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 10
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Another finishing touch to the 79 series build is to add some roof rack mounted solar panels to the top of the canopy to take advantage of the massive charging capacity of the Alpha 100 DC-DC charger. Instead of just bolting them on we use our own product the Solar clip which allows you to add and remove these panels with ease. Whether your camped in the shade or you need the use of your roof r...
2024 70 SERIES REVERSE CAMERA INSTALL | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 9
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2024 70 SERIES REVERSE CAMERA INSTALL | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 9
G WORKS TRAY AND CANOPY INSTALL | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 8
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G WORKS TRAY AND CANOPY INSTALL | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 8
ULTIMATE DIESEL TUNE AND FINDING PROBLEMS | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 7
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ULTIMATE DIESEL TUNE AND FINDING PROBLEMS | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 7
WINCH INSTALL INTO FACTORY BUMBER | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 6
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WINCH INSTALL INTO FACTORY BUMBER | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 6
LANDCRUISER FRONT QUARTER CHOP | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 7
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LANDCRUISER FRONT QUARTER CHOP | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 7
UNIQUE ENGINES IN UNLIKELY CARS | JUNKYARD REVIEW 2
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UNIQUE ENGINES IN UNLIKELY CARS | JUNKYARD REVIEW 2
LANDCRUISER CUSTOM REAR BAR | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 6
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LANDCRUISER CUSTOM REAR BAR | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 6
POST REGO GVM/GCM UPGRADE | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 5
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POST REGO GVM/GCM UPGRADE | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 5
ULTIMATE STEREO SOLUTION | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 4
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ULTIMATE STEREO SOLUTION | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 4
110L LONG RANGE TANK INSTALL | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 3
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110L LONG RANGE TANK INSTALL | 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 3
DWIZ STEP BY STEP REAR DIFF INSTALL | 2024 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 2
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DWIZ STEP BY STEP REAR DIFF INSTALL | 2024 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 2
ROOF RUST REPAIRS | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 5
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ROOF RUST REPAIRS | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 5
FITTING 285/75/16 TYRES STEP BY STEP | 2024 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 1
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FITTING 285/75/16 TYRES STEP BY STEP | 2024 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER BUILD PART 1
BODYWORK PERFECTION ON THE LANDCRUISER | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 4
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BODYWORK PERFECTION ON THE LANDCRUISER | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 4
79 SERIES BONNET ON THE 60 | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 3
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79 SERIES BONNET ON THE 60 | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 3

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  • @davidrose2382
    @davidrose2382 14 годин тому

    Hand held metal media sand blaster,peel up and blast,then magnet up media, use again😅

  • @gregunit155
    @gregunit155 День тому

    Shiny primer

  • @gregunit155
    @gregunit155 День тому

    All of that work and expense just to paint it shiny primer grey.

  • @malkuper
    @malkuper 2 дні тому

    Can someone explain to me why you would need the door panels off to do tints? Why is he talking about removing the fixed glass on the rear door to tint it? Completely lost here.

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage 2 дні тому

      Hi and thanks for tuning in. You don’t have to remove glass just is easier to do a nice job, and taking the glass out of these things is super easy.

  • @Getaway2Scratch
    @Getaway2Scratch 4 дні тому

    Kudo’s for the engine lift 💪🏻

  • @davidforbes7972
    @davidforbes7972 6 днів тому

    Nice 60 I thought 62 we’re later it had twin headlight fronts different dash only saying because I had one either way nice build can’t beat the 4jj

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage 6 днів тому

      Thanks for tuning in. Yeah the models are a bit misleading. I thought the same as you but the compliance plate says 62

    • @davidforbes7972
      @davidforbes7972 6 днів тому

      @ Mine was a 88 mdl maybe that’s the difference later mdl

  • @robfrommich
    @robfrommich 6 днів тому

    :)

  • @robfrommich
    @robfrommich 6 днів тому

    :)

  • @ThatWogGuy1
    @ThatWogGuy1 9 днів тому

    95kw at the wheels standard out of v8 is fucking terrible

  • @bennybandido2724
    @bennybandido2724 11 днів тому

    Keep dreaming…..together with all the other 2025 fantasy vehicles, and even if we’re true, I wouldn’t come to the US thanks to all the climate change freaks we have here.

  • @GrahamSmyth-um6uh
    @GrahamSmyth-um6uh 17 днів тому

    Cool looking vehicle. The paint job roof cage and the roh wheels a tyres made a huge difference well done to all 😊

  • @theseoldhands532
    @theseoldhands532 17 днів тому

    Pleas do LPG injection 😂 the old girl will love the extra octane

  • @theseoldhands532
    @theseoldhands532 17 днів тому

    😂😂😂 7psi at the waste gate ………TOOT……… shit I laughed so hard

  • @tripz2571
    @tripz2571 18 днів тому

    4jj on 18 psi should pull over 200hp what's wrong with it

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage 18 днів тому

      All dynos are different I spose and the 33 inch wheels would not help. But it feels amazingly better to drive.

    • @tripz2571
      @tripz2571 18 днів тому

      @smarttouringsystems-garage I can imagine it's better the the old 3f I have 😆😆 awesome 60s but

  • @RGVJ21
    @RGVJ21 18 днів тому

    Nice work. How is the 4jj handling the 2 tonn behind it? I've got a Colorado with a chipped 4jj1 and tow a 1.6 t camper and wouldn't mind some more power. Good economy tho.

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage 18 днів тому

      Yeah I recon 2t would be comfortable, any more and you would start to feel the smaller capacity

  • @jean-marcfournier4904
    @jean-marcfournier4904 19 днів тому

    Magnifique travail de restauration, bravo !

  • @robertmaglaya5387
    @robertmaglaya5387 19 днів тому

    great build great people CONGRATS

  • @AcmeAce
    @AcmeAce 19 днів тому

    I thought you were going to spray fuel in turbo to blow it up. Or start fluid to give it a kick on the dyno

  • @79series
    @79series 20 днів тому

    You could buy a holley sniper for the turbo petrol 60. They run fine with boost.

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage 19 днів тому

      Thanks for the tip, that's an option we have thought about.

    • @79series
      @79series 19 днів тому

      @smarttouringsystems-garage I've used one on an old carby Holden red motor.

  • @guywalker3907
    @guywalker3907 20 днів тому

    Hey mate Guy Walker here. I know you from the building industry in port. You do some cool stuff. I know Matt quite well he fixes my dmax. He is a hell of a mechanic

  • @rob7385
    @rob7385 20 днів тому

    How cool was that little rota and datto I miss my old 1600, old cars are soooo much cooler than these modern day shitheaps! I’d have that 60 out the bush any day over a new Toyota! Brings a big smile to my face 😊

  • @craigtomkinson2837
    @craigtomkinson2837 20 днів тому

    Cool ep and cars and 4wds guys

  • @craigtomkinson2837
    @craigtomkinson2837 20 днів тому

    Cool ep and cars and 4wds guys

  • @slavko8253
    @slavko8253 20 днів тому

    Love ur vids man 🇹🇹. Y’all should try somehow fuel injection pre turbo

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage 20 днів тому

      Cheers mate. Yeah we had some thoughts of pump spray bottle whilst it was on the dyno haha.

    • @slavko8253
      @slavko8253 20 днів тому

      @ yeah was honestly expecting like 250 or more hp thing sounds awesome

  • @merinofarmeragriculturewor4623
    @merinofarmeragriculturewor4623 20 днів тому

    Awesome as mate ❤ your videos every week 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🤟🤟🤟🤟🇦🇺👍👍👍

  • @pajlife
    @pajlife 20 днів тому

    Been waiting for this video! Keeeen!

  • @Chriss_n70
    @Chriss_n70 23 дні тому

    That is fucking mint 😂 currently in the build process with my mate on a Toyota starlit just ordered a turbo and some other things going to be a fun farm basher 🤟🏻🤟🏻😂

  • @ethanrainsford4251
    @ethanrainsford4251 23 дні тому

    Right this things sick just earned another sub keep up the work lads

  • @rebekahfrench5747
    @rebekahfrench5747 25 днів тому

    Hilbilly builds are the best fun..😂😂

  • @thomaskennedy4130
    @thomaskennedy4130 25 днів тому

    Ive been running a cheap maxspeedingrods turbo in my Subaru Forester gt for about 3 years and one in my diesel Prado for about a year. I can't believe how well they run for the price. My Suby happily makes 16psi at low rpms. Cool project guys.

  • @TimothyChandawira
    @TimothyChandawira 26 днів тому

    inspired

  • @CraigBole
    @CraigBole 29 днів тому

    hey guys, great vid and product. How would you suggest mounting the base plates to roof racks (rhino vortex bars) that are 800mm apart?

  • @GrahamSmyth-um6uh
    @GrahamSmyth-um6uh Місяць тому

    Glad I found this video came up on my UA-cam channel what a ripper of a video just to see all those land cruisers would have been magic 😊

  • @GrahamSmyth-um6uh
    @GrahamSmyth-um6uh Місяць тому

    Jeez that job came out really good . Well done 😊

  • @Noelzsazsa
    @Noelzsazsa Місяць тому

    Mate just go to a truck wrecking yard we have been swapping turbo's on trucks in Australia for years i had a compound set up on NTC 855 Cummins built from parts off Dozers and a Volvo D16

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage Місяць тому

      Cheers, good point, maybe I should have looked into those options.

    • @paradiselost9946
      @paradiselost9946 20 днів тому

      yeah, but diesels are easy... "just add turbo" and they love it... getting a carb setup gets into fuel pumps, pitot tubes, sealing up various holes... definitely possible, just bit trickier...

    • @Noelzsazsa
      @Noelzsazsa 20 днів тому

      @@smarttouringsystems-garage yeah mate I usually only play with Diesel's but when I was young the old man built a home made fuel injection system and we got a turbo from a Hino out of a wrecking yard for $80 and set it up on a red engine it went good for the time I had it we had super trucks running our HWY in the 80s I learnt a lot I have done some good upgrades and engine swaps

  • @wilsondriver654
    @wilsondriver654 Місяць тому

    Put the carb on the inlet of the turbo and make it suck through, or try and seal the hat up properly and try and get it to make boost. Should work.

  • @NathanNostaw
    @NathanNostaw Місяць тому

    Be interesting to see how the grease in the leaves work out. The old timers that used to grease leaves also then wrapped them in waxed wraps to keep dirt out as the fine dirt would become a grinding paste when mixed with the grease. A good method to reduce the stiction between the leaves is to use Teflon sheet.

  • @NathanNostaw
    @NathanNostaw Місяць тому

    That poor old chisel being disrespected like that. That's a Swedish EA Berg, quite collectable in the wood butcher world as they are fantastic steel. I'll swap you a couple of Stanleys for it. :)

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage Місяць тому

      I had no idea of the origin of that chisel, but maybe I should look after it from now on.

  • @brianlatronica7931
    @brianlatronica7931 Місяць тому

    Can you keep portable solar panels on the roof at all times? Are they able to go through all the weather changes like a permanent solar panel?

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage Місяць тому

      These are a permanent style solar panel, made into portable with the use of the solar clip. 👍🏼

  • @michaelbulla9231
    @michaelbulla9231 Місяць тому

    That looks mint 👌

  • @tripz2571
    @tripz2571 Місяць тому

    Just want I wanna see. With a 3f handle a turbo 😆

  • @lewisndhlovu89
    @lewisndhlovu89 Місяць тому

    Did you maintain the stock motor or did you upgrade it, if so, with what?

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage Місяць тому

      ISUZU 4JJ1 ENGINE CONVERSION INTO A TOYOTA 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER | 60 SERIES LANDCRUISER PART 11 ua-cam.com/video/sQ0uLlg_FZM/v-deo.html

  • @madmandeano5460
    @madmandeano5460 Місяць тому

    New sub big 60 fan sold my build few years ago I want it back

    • @madmandeano5460
      @madmandeano5460 Місяць тому

      Miss my 60 but unfortunate she didn't fit the keep even tho she was the most effort to restore

  • @wingding028
    @wingding028 Місяць тому

    turned out really well

  • @saltydog9599
    @saltydog9599 Місяць тому

    For all the mods and expense done, I’m surprised you haven’t done the rear brake conversion to disc - easy to do and all Toyota parts - toss the drums.

  • @raywalters8571
    @raywalters8571 Місяць тому

    When will truth about airbags be told they don’t ride soft due to captive air 10 lbs or 50 lbs unless you remove valves bumpstop. Springs need to be set correctly better to remove rubber and std rear mount to diff weld 2 to 3 mm plate to diff with 15mm hole or 17mm ie 1mm clearance for centre bolt and strong back lower mount stop bending around leaf spring. Reason is ubolts will be pulled on by bags forever getting loose as more tension is required regularly checking tension. Efs good basic shocks tho note hoist will be good but as a spring works I haven’t used hoist 25 years just high lift trolley jack truck stands . Own two sixty one with fg turbo running more work to go another not sure what put in but will go 5 leaf top and 2 overloads set so top leaves are clear of overloads with koni shocks 🙀

  • @motovntrzss
    @motovntrzss Місяць тому

    Love the build series, ive got an 86 hj61 im tidying up and you guys share heaps of knowledge!! What front and rear mudflaps are you using?? Hard to find ones thay don suit flares Cheers

    • @smarttouringsystems-garage
      @smarttouringsystems-garage Місяць тому

      Thanks for tuning in mate and I'm glad we can help. they are just a standard tray back mudflap cut and shut and then bolted on.

  • @BigYumps
    @BigYumps Місяць тому

    why did you got for a 4jj not a 1hdfte or other options?

  • @paulboon1100
    @paulboon1100 Місяць тому

    Hi, I've owned a fj62 for 25 years, did a Lot of K's, I noticed the amount of steering correction you needed to make while driving, maybe I've got a bit of a fix for you. Have a check to see if the steering shaft going into the steering housing from the steering wheel has forwards and backwards play while turning the steering wheel slightly? If it has, there is a big nut on the rear of the housing where the shaft goes into the housing, it's been designed to be adjusted. You'll see. that will adjust that bearing holding the shaft, tighten it the necessary amount to not have play and you won't believe the improvement in driving the thing, it will steer much more stable with less correction needed. Made a big difference on mine. Also, you might want to adjust the adjuster on top on the front of the housing to take play out. (Not too much!) They can actually drive real nice ones setup right. Very nice build by the way, nice job.