Topic: Modding!!! Near completion!! (Read 3795 times)

jiffyman · « **on:** January 04, 2006, 19:28:09 »

Right then, I've got the famous Hoodoo 2" lift kit, got the diamond tyres ready, sorted where to get bits for my snorkel and the Pro Comp ES9000s arrived today (Thats was quick, arent Explorer on the ball!!) :P

So I've set aside the weekend after next (14th an 15th Jan) to carry out the mods. I'll keep you informed with the progress! Cant wait!!! :D

Jim-Willy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2006, 19:30:41 »

Ya are gono have a giant killer there Matey.

jiffyman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2006, 19:35:27 »

Hopefully!!

I'll take loads of pics to the work in progress, the blood sweat and beers of the job!
I'm going to a pay n play in exeter on 29th, so fingers crossed!!

Gonna get my cheque in as soon as i see the Whaddon info too, REALLY wanna come and play with the Big Boys!! :(biglaugh):

LOFTY · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2006, 20:05:31 »

I scuffled a Lada for 4/5 years, had some 16" diamonds on RR rims, cut centres out, and made new ones to fit Lada. Took a plama cutter to archs, in low range, it would go places a locked up LR struggled, due to its lightness, and improved ground clearance.
Only problem i ever had, one of the rear control arms broke off where it was friction welded to the bush.
Its still being used by a freind of mine, for setting out trails, and safari courses.
Got me eye on a tidy one locally, still being driven day to day, its only a matter of time.
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

jiffyman · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2006, 08:19:20 »

I'm sure they could be pursueded!! :D :D

jiffyman · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2006, 21:02:39 »

Most of the mods on hold for another weekend!

Now have to work this weekend but went under the vehicle today to measure up the bolts i need for the lift kit, and found one of the bump stops and the bottom of the coil spring with some tin worm affected metal around it!! PANTS!!!

Checked the other side and thats rotten too!! Everything else seems ok but need to replace these before anything else now!

Been and bought all the other bits I need for the snorkel etc, so the dining room looks like an off roaders spares room with the Pro Comps, snorkel bits and the lift kit in it!! :roll:

At least I'll be able to wayoyl EVERYTHING when it's apart now though!! :D

jiffyman · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2006, 19:17:07 »

Oh, WHAT A DAY!!

Started off bad with me being called out on a job at 5.30 this morning. :roll:

Once home, got Niva onto mates drive and started stripping it to change both top spring barckets before doing the Hoodoo lift!

Jacked up, axle stands under. anti roll bar off, caliper off, disconnected ball joint, lowered bottom arm and with slight leverage out popped the spring and what remains of the bump stop mount! :?

Started to undo the first couple of bolts holding the bracket then stopped for lunch. All seemed to be going very well indeed! :D

By the time luch passed it was 2pm so back outside and started again!

WHAT A NIGHTMARE!! Is it just mine or have the four nuts that hold that bracket through the bodywork and to the subframe been welded to the damn bolts!WHY ON EARTH??? :shock:

Out with the grinder, which packed up!

Decided to attack it with the Oxy Acetylene set from the van! That 'eventually' melted them enough! :)

I've manage to get it all back together now, WITHOUT the lift as I needed the damn grinder to remove the rear of the baseplate!

(AND I THOUGHT YESTERDAY WAS FRIDAY THE 13th!!!) :lol:

Just to make matters worse, I thought I'd check the other side, YEP, They are welded too!!

Jake · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2006, 19:40:18 »

It sounds like you having a right mare!!
Chin up

It'll be worth it in the end.
I'm looking forward to see it at Whaddon.
:D

jiffyman · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2006, 19:45:18 »

SHOULD BE FINISHED BY THEN!!! :(biglaugh):

Going for a nice well deserved soak on the radox liquid then an early night to attack it again tomorrow.

Going to leave the front and do the back! What could go wrong with that? :(scared):

jiffyman · « **Reply #9 on:** January 15, 2006, 20:48:28 »

THATS BETTER!! Progress made today, even when the rain started!

Got up and started work at 10am, had the rear lift kit fitted by lunchtime, along with the new Pro comps ES9000s! Jetwashed all components then waxoyled the inner arches.
After lunch I jetwashed the driveway, dunno why but there you go!!

Had time left this afternoon so carried on with the nightmare of yesterdayand fitted the drivers side lift! \:D/

So next weekends aim is to get the other bracket done, and the lift kit fitted to that side too! Then it'll be the snorkel in, stickers on, tyres fitted and Devil Duck in position!! =D>

Photos of the weekends work is HERE!!!!

jiffyman · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2006, 21:09:27 »

Had a productive weekend, well today! Yesterday was a bit slow due to excessive alcohol intake the night before!!

Have got the lift kit finished now, got the Pro Comps on, fitted the snorkel and some of the stickers too!!

Click HERE to see some pictures!

Will get the tyres on before the weekend, hopefully!!

jiffyman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2006, 21:31:03 »

Just got back from changing the wheels and tyres over.
It's now got the Greenway C-Max Sports on and the snorkel is now finished too!! :D

See it HERE!!

Just got to fix the leaking heater valve inside the car now, as that has sprung a leak too!! Not a good job either, so I'm led to believe!!

landraver · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2006, 21:47:03 »

Lookin' good!!
What happened to the cammo paint, or have I missed a post? :?

Jeff

jiffyman · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2006, 21:54:23 »

Ah, good point. Must change my avatar sometime.

It's a different Niva. The camo one is in a garage being used as a spares donor. The clutch went on it, was due for tax and MOT so took it off the road and bought a new one!

The camo one was an older 1.6 model and this is the 1.7i one. If you slam a door on the maroon one NOTHING FALLS OFF!! :lol:

Looks too clean though, gonna get it dirty this weekend though!! :D

landraver · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2006, 22:21:24 »

Thats the way. They look even better with a bit of mud & a few battle scars :twisted:

Jeff

jiffyman · « **Reply #15 on:** January 26, 2006, 22:35:47 »

Oh, there will be!! BOTH!! Once its scarred enough, the Cammo WILL be back!! :roll:

landraver · « **Reply #16 on:** January 26, 2006, 22:42:03 »

I'm struggling with the paint scheme for my 90 I'm rebuilding at the mo. Originally red, sprayed most of it black (just a quick coat), but I like the cammo, or the urban cammo I've seen on here. What you reckon?? :?

Littledan · « **Reply #17 on:** January 26, 2006, 22:42:11 »

looks gr8 mate :D

jiffyman · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2006, 22:50:54 »

I originally bought my first Niva in the white base with cammo over the top and have done it to most since.

If you go to http://www.jiffyregister.fotopic.net there are a few pix of my others.

It is supposed to be the russian army winter camoflage, and my mate did his zuk from a pictue he saw of a Sea King helicopter in camo too!

He brushed his on, as it needed defined lines, mine, I used an old sponge!!!

I'm never one for going the same as anyone else, always try to do something different.Do like the urban camo though!

Cheers FLATPACK! Will look better with some mud on! I'll get some pix when I'm out playing!!

Littledan · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2006, 23:08:00 »

Quote from: "jiffyman"

Cheers FLATPACK! Will look better with some mud on! I'll get some pix when I'm out playing!!

kool :D

jiffyman · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2006, 07:52:55 »

Yep, can't wait to show those Landies what us 'little' boys can do!!

(oh, watch me die in a mud hole!! :oops: :oops: )

jiffyman · « **Reply #21 on:** January 29, 2006, 21:43:38 »

WHAT A DAY!!

Have a look at MY PICTURES of todays Pay n Play in Devon!

Absolutely brilliant day out! Bring on the next one!

Littledan · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2006, 18:53:35 »

awesome stuff dude :D

jiffyman · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2006, 20:52:58 »

Certainly was! Got a slipping clutch, blowing exhaust and first battle scar too (dent in rear arch!) :shock:

Damn good fun!! :D

jiffyman · « **Reply #24 on:** February 12, 2006, 23:08:41 »

SCRUB ALL THE PREVIOUS LINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've got a new address for my niva bits.

http://ladaniva.fotopic.net

Sorry for changing it, all the original pictures will be up on this site soon,

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