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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Jake on October 22, 2005, 20:01:25
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Its started.
Big Blue is getting smaller and Challenger is growing.
Today i stripped the CB, CD player (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/53dc3faa4aa28ed7ec04b47605830999.jpg/d2hhdCByYWRpbywgQ0IsIGNhbWVyYSBtb3VudD8=), roof lights (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/53ceafcbb2e3ef57e2a27508c2b9e8fa.jpg/QnllIEJ5ZSBsaWdodHMgYW5kIGFlcmlhbA==) and seat covers (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/480f8a04feecb799fde347b89d90178e.jpg/YnllIGJ5ZSBzZWF0IGNvdmVycw==) from the car.
I also stuck Challengers new number plate (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/61416110a4f5d7d1c0ed27d1ad0d39ad.jpg/VGhhdHMgdGhlIHdyb25nIHBsYXRlIQ==) on the front bumper ready for the swap round.
:D
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:-({|= bye bye big blue
\:D/ hello challenger
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I removed the snorkel (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/db4fd861b564b3875780ee261971bd84.jpg/), the winch bumper (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/ef002d36923c54a84c2e1bf4d0a6aa13.jpg/), the diff guards (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/09cb16abdffc33262609402f79e52999.jpg/) and i swapped the wheels (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/7d28b08c64948c0e75c99b4db8f2d00c.jpg/) onto the series (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Series3/1/321ad1ae5f3b5e252a392c35fb40cbdf.jpg/) and put the series wheels onto big blue (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/5/0ce8f6bd2e641bab651d57e5ece31d2f.jpg/)
Not a bad days work.
All thats left to remove the suspension and thats it all finished.
I'll start fitting bits onto Challenger tomorrow.
:D
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Good luck matie :)
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Good luck matie :)
I'm gonna need it.
I've never played with suspension before :shock:
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Are you swapping the suspension from Big Blue to Challenger and vice versa?
If my experience is anything to go by - getting the original (?) shocks off of Challenger without damaging them could be tricky - on the front at least!
The problem is, the shock absorber is rubber mounted top and bottom (obviously!) which made it extremely difficult to undo the bottom mounting nut. Plus the fact that there is little to no room to get a spanner in there.
I didn't need to worry about the old shocks, so I used a chain-type oil filter remover to grip the shock absorber body. That, of course, pretty much trashed it :roll:
I don't know if there's another, non damaging, technique... :-k
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No i'm not
I have a complete set of spare suspension to go onto blue.
Just need to get the Scorpion kit off safely :roll:
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we,ll sort it :wink: now wheres my gas axe?.........
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gas axe
:shock:
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So, Jake ... is it raining today in Windsor? :wink:
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I think I've missed a thread somewhere....
What is Challenger? :oops:
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Click the link at the botom of my signiture to see her.
Yes Gordon, it is! :evil:
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the wife asked "does jake have a nice big workshop?" :lol: i told her its massive its called outside :lol:
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Click the link at the botom of my signiture to see her.
:oops:
Ohh yes, I know about it really, just got myself confused with your avatar changing, thought for a minute you'd bought a new one.....
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Today i popped to Scorpion Racing to obtain new Decarbon bushes and sorted a great price for a new rear bumper and rock sliders with Colin (the proprioter). £475 + VAT, Sounds like a lot but its a good price.
I guess i'll be off to see them in a couple of weeks \:D/
Got back about 2pm and set onto Challenger removed the front bumper (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/5523f1f5a621a1865b053ddd3c8870be.jpg/) and fitted the Scorpion one (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/15ba43e7f2c9f02cb12c599070debebb.jpg/). Then onto the Southdown steering guard (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/0dfafe1379702a48c6132214e280029e.jpg/), which i brought at Sodbury and after getting soaked (dam rain) and busted knuckles, the front end is finished!! (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/8873c74e05dc212a0b3c09e1d1ebf60c.jpg/)
Dont you just love Autumn!!
:roll:
Beast 5680 (Neal) is coming over tomorrow, hopefully we'll get the suspension of off Big Blue.
The story continues.......
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good luck jake, hope it alll goes well 8)
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good luck jake, hope it alll goes well 8)
Cheers Jon
Hopefully, i wont need it
(but i have a feeling i will :lol: )
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Are you swapping the suspension from Big Blue to Challenger and vice versa?
I didn't need to worry about the old shocks, so I used a chain-type oil filter remover to grip the shock absorber body. That, of course, pretty much trashed it :roll:
I don't know if there's another, non damaging, technique... :-k
I have Got a Heavy leather device to do the same Job! And i reckon that might work?
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I have Got a Heavy leather device to do the same Job! And i reckon that might work?
You might want to bring that on Thursday Nev
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Course i will! Cheers!
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Neal (beast 5680) came over today and we made massive progress!!
We completely stripped Big Blue's suspension (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/5/1f14240d4b31e2c0e8d2667751796eb7.jpg/) and it looks well strange now (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/5/97910524bd2f1398c9af930e4f69b30e.jpg/), back to normal height!.
Then we set on Challenger (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/f23476fec0d4888d258f5fb9fe0dc9d3.jpg/).
We totally fitted all of the Scorpion suspension (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/ea102d3b1d259bb9b4c72e8f6c36c558.jpg/) to it!!
When we finished it was pitch black! (love those short days :roll: )
We put some spacers under the roll bars too but i think i'm going to need bigger ones on the rear and i'll have to order some extended brake lines asap, the back ones are quite tight :shock:
Neal, you been fantastic.
Thanks a million bud!!
There's still loads to do
The story continues tomorrow......
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Whist all that was going on Kate (SWMBO) set about her series (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Series3/1/321ad1ae5f3b5e252a392c35fb40cbdf.jpg/)
She totally stripped of the roof (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Series3/1/e1e3b90b6bf9c2a7d1a8fe0ceac40632.jpg/) and started fitting the truck cab (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Series3/1/3197aba62a030091348ae30edbc850f4.jpg/).
It looks loads better now as well!
Wow, what a busy Land Rover family we are :lol:
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impressive work guys
keep it up
mike
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big blue is little blue now :D
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big blue is little blue now :D
Baby blue
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:D :D :D
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No problem mate enjoyed myself doing it :D zacc is exhausted after playing round yours all day :lol:
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Ok! Well Done Guys? Now that makes me Redundant for Thursday? unless Jake Has Plans? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Nev, are you friends with any tyre fitters?
I need to get all the rubber swapped around soon!
:D
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post up some pics of the finished truck cab Jake , i showed the wife the pics of the roof coming off etc and now she wants one as well :roll: pouring with rain here again today !
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2 pictures for you Neal.
1st one is the disco lifted (daylight pic)
2nd one is the finished truck cab and tilt.
:D
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Mmmm that tilt is an interesting shade of green in daylight :lol: disco looks good though :D
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its a strange thing doing 2 at once, feel good about the rangie coming along nicely :) but bad seeing my disco sitting on those tiny tyres :(
Steve
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i cant keep up with everything changing on challenger
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I like the transformation on the Series :)
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Today i replaced the front speakers (because they were farting), Fitted the CB.
Nev (tufftee) came over today (thursday) and we fitted the bigger bigger bump stops (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/d3b10b359e0785668439f64c21c2cbe0.jpg/), fitted the front diff guard (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/bdb691d96c3260df6e30b3223c68f625.jpg/), removed the mud flaps (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/94c7eb9113a11eea0ad9ccc4d1857860.jpg/) and fitted the Devon 4x4 (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/bc5d3f4806aa196bc24c5863eb146256.jpg/) raised spare wheel carrier.
Sorted the wire for the CB (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/6fb04408578034a838cd0ca8db5b04ea.jpg/) aerial too.
Not a bad couple of days.
All thats left for now is get the mud terrains fitted to the alloys, put bigger spacers on the anti roll bars, fit a mag mount aerial for sunday and we're ready for the 1st outing.
:D
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nice work mate
flying along
looking great too
mike 8)
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too coool :)
great work in the transformation.
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Cant wait till sunday for its first outing
Bring on the water!!!
No more conking out!
woo who
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jake, re. rear atb, you may aswell remove it, cos it will flip over even when its spaced,
also have you fitted cones on the rear springs?
looking good though 8)
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jake, re. rear atb, you may aswell remove it, cos it will flip over even when its spaced,
also have you fitted cones on the rear springs?
looking good though 8)
Not if it's spaced ... and you don't need cones with an anti-roll bar, 'cos the suspension won't go that far - which is good and bad :wink:
That's my experience anyway :)
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looking good buddy
awww look at baby blue :)
cant wait to see it at whaddon :)
dan
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gords, like i said the atb was spaced before i tested it, and it still flipped over
and the way jakes going he's going to want as much articulation as possible, so i'd suggest it be removed and cones fitted 8)
just my 2 pennith :lol:
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looking good jake ....sore fingers yet! :D
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looking good jake ....sore fingers yet! :D
Bruised and battered
:lol:
My backs killing me too.
It was nice to get back to work today for the rest
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So Jake ... is it sorted for Sunday?
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So Jake ... is it sorted for Sunday?
Today (Saturday) i'm off to get the tyres swapped around and then all thats left is fitting bigger spacers in the anti roll bars.
WE'RE READY!!
:twisted:
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lets have a piccy when the tyres are on :D
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lets have a piccy when the tyres are on :D
Will do.
Give me a couple of hours.
:D
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The day before the first outing
We went to Thames Tyres (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake22/4/e40eec0f5b55cd91967f69a941b0777e.jpg/) in Slough.
Ricky there always looks after Land Rovers.
Most other places wont swap 2nd hand tyres around :x
So, we got the mud terrains (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/439336eebcc184746950747fd33bb477.jpg/) off the series and on to Challenger.
What a difference!! (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/dc0cb11ab1ca14365d673891892c552b.jpg/)
It looks like an off roader now! (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/35152ca379f99f7795f75bd23be89e26.jpg/)
Also i fitted the anti roll bar spacers, back (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/fe69cbbc5a512ab612410ebdd136de80.jpg/)and front (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/d86e976931ce53062408ccd56914c714.jpg/)
Then i cut the rear arches (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/483a414915f1b33645e9d32abf226be1.jpg/) and got the CB (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/e69d87dd939149c0a7d7e29d88025196.jpg/) working.
I fitted a 750 x 16 (dodgy) spare (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/6e035514359df5cc155ad1f972171163.jpg/), just in case (you never know)
ITS READY (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/89612b65f314cb6409d8bdf631e20178.jpg/)!!!!
I'm well pleased.
Bring on the mud!!!!
:lol:
For more pictures, see my gallery.
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Like it Jake, it's looking a bit more ready for action now!! :lol:
see ya tomorrow :lol:
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looking good there jake all thats work has payed off
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looking good there jake all thats work has payed off
So do I
:shock:
I have the light bar here now, the snorkel is ordered and the Scorpion Racing rear bumper and rock sliders will be here in 3 weeks (Just waiting for some more cash to come in!)
:D
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think you need a week in bed now mate
well done
mike
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think you need a week in bed now mate
Naa what he needs now is a good getting it muddy session !! :lol: :lol:
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Both, i think
:lol:
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jake she looks the dogs!!!!!! :D
nice one mate :D
dan
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Cheers Dan
I got to play with it today, WOW!!!
What fun!.
Challengers the dogs!!
So easy to drive, water no problem, and i could hear the stereo.
What more could a boy want!!
(I've got that too, before anyone says it :wink: )
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looks good 8) did you solve the anti roll bar spacer prob in the end , any problems with them?
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No problems at all.
2" of spacers all round and worked fine.
It had some nice cross axle today too.
I'm very pleased with its performance.
:D
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See, Diesels rule :wink: :lol:
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See, Diesels rule :wink: :lol:
(http://www.orrp.com/smf/Smileys/orrp/v8s.gif)(http://www.orrp.com/smf/Smileys/orrp/v8s.gif)(http://www.orrp.com/smf/Smileys/orrp/v8s.gif)(http://www.orrp.com/smf/Smileys/orrp/v8s.gif)(http://www.orrp.com/smf/Smileys/orrp/v8s.gif)(http://www.orrp.com/smf/Smileys/orrp/v8s.gif)
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Well, the weeks over but work continues.
Phil (Turtle) came over to collect Big Blue :cry:
Pictures here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/6/699e3accb4b3e020e4df420cfdcf0338.jpg/), here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/6/229cf0679050a0adf2275c6a37a17426.jpg/) ,here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/6/c545b4de25ba4cf39708243673d9f6aa.jpg/) and here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/6/fe1f96882c933c3723f37d761b98360e.jpg/)
Sad day but progression is the way forward.
I then set about my snorkel.
I managed to get most of it finished.
I've just got to refit the airbox.
Picture of snorkel (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/4/b431c66fea9ac9f409ab86b305b6cf01.jpg/)
There's loads more to do.
I'll keep posting!
:D
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very nice jake!
and big blue is in good hands dont worry :lol: :lol:
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big blue is in good hands dont worry :lol: :lol:
I'm looking forward to seeing it used in anger again.
Phoenix, rising from the flames
:wink:
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Phoenix, rising from the flames
:wink:
I think you'll find that should be mud ... Phoenix, rising from the mud :wink: :lol:
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Howdy Jake - got back and unloaded by 4:30 yesterday.
Thanks for the cuppas and the help loading up :wink:
BB is now over at my workshop now awaiting its fate :? (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/turtle/gallery/BB)
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Howdy Jake - got back and unloaded by 4:30 yesterday.
Thanks for the cuppas and the help loading up :wink:
BB is now over at my workshop now awaiting its fate :? (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/turtle/gallery/BB)
that quote should be followed by an evil laugh :D and a glint in the eye :wink:
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i miss big blue :cry:
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i miss big blue :cry:
Aw its ok just imagine phil dressed like michael myers in halloween complete with mask and disc cutter standin over big blue :lol: Its choppin time!
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got back and unloaded by 4:30 yesterday.
Glad to hear you got home OK.
That was one hell of a trailer :shock:
Twang, went the winch cable. 3 strands left. Twang!, sod this, get the ratchet straps on it!!
Thanks for the cuppas and the help loading up :wink:
No problem at all matey.
Nice to see you again and meet SWMBO Sue.
See you at Whaddon.
:D
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i miss big blue :cry:
Aw its ok just imagine phil dressed like michael myers in halloween complete with mask and disc cutter standin over big blue :lol: Its choppin time!
:lol: :D :lol: :D
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i miss big blue :cry:
You can always come and visit .
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Kate (SWMBO) went to Scorpion Racing today to buy my new rear bumper.
Had a phone call from her saying they'd sold out!
Apparently they hav'nt sold any for ages and 4 went out last week!
Typical.
:roll:
So she bought me my rock sliders instead.
I guess that'll be the weekend job then.
I'll keep you all posted.
:D
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i wish my wifey was as interested as yours
keep up the good work dude
mike
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Today i fitted my light bar.
Looks great (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/a4c5333b15ba99809c481b6bdec8e5aa.jpg/) and soooo bright (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/24ca823dd6c119caeda6ea49c12ffcf5.jpg/)!
The 2 middle lights are now my fog lights and the outside ones are wired to my main beams.
:D
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looks good mate, is that legal having the roof lights on main beam?
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Probibly not.
Remind me never to flash the old bill out of a turning!
:lol:
Regarding MOT's, not a problem.
1. my station is quite.....er...blind, in the way the look at cars
2. i could always remove the fuse to them.
:D
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they are not illegal as long as you can turn them off independently with a switch and dont use on a public road then yes the can be wired with the flasher :lol:
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Strange one this
About a year ago i noticed a 110 Tomb Raider heading towards me.
All the standard kit fitted including 4 roof spots.
I flashed to say hi (twilight land rover wave :wink: ) and he flashed back.
Blinding me with head lights and 4 roof spots.
So Land Rover special vehicles build them wired up to the main beam?
I guess it had a switch but obviously had left it on?
Strange.
:?
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looks good mate :D
dan
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It's not illegal to have roof mounted lights wired to the main beam and they don't have to be separately switched. Construction & Use Regs give specific information about dipped beam headlights e.g. max. 1200mm above ground level unless the vehicle structure makes this impossible, but there's nothing about optional main beam lights.
Have a look here (http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1989/Uksi_19891796_en_1.htm) at schedules 4 and 5 about 2/3rds of the way down.
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I fitted the Scorpion rock sliders (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/2916b768f934c7398355f82c12659dc3.jpg/Rml0dGluZyB0aGUgcm9jayBzbGlkZXJz) today.
Quite easy to fit although the instructions were a bit vague
(maybe i think all instructions should be like the Safari snorkel ones :roll: )
They look great though.
pictures here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/62ea1776e450606cbc439603b41bb3d4.jpg/aG1tLCBsb3ZlbHkh), here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/e3668f18e2ba5e2b323d754794d3866b.jpg/TmljZQ==) and here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/e4ac3ea75570662664934daef81e6fb7.jpg/bG9va3MgZ3JlYXQh).
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now that is looking nice :D
mike
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looking very nice jake :D
so whats next :lol: :lol: :lol:
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looking good jake, keep it up 8)
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so whats next
Fit the Southdown tank guard and buy a Scorpion rear bumper.
I have a feeling that it wont stop there though!
:wink:
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what about the simex's? :lol:
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so whats next
Fit the Southdown tank guard and buy a Scorpion rear bumper.
I have a feeling that it wont stop there though!
:wink:
is that before whaddon of after?
dan :D
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If the weather holds out i'll get the tank guard on tomorrow (sunday)
I'll be obtaining some more moneys soon that'll pay for the rear bumper, but not before Whaddon.
:D
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If the weather holds out i'll get the tank guard on tomorrow (sunday)
I'll be obtaining some more moneys soon that'll pay for the rear bumper, but not before Whaddon.
:D
nice one jake cant wait to see her at whaddon :D
dan
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your not gonna cut that car up i hope
it looks nice as it is
mike
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One day i might Mike.
Who know's.
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Right then.
All ready for Whaddon now.
I fitted the tank guard today.
Looks super'b!
I'd like to publicly thank Neal (Beast5680) for his hard work on welding the detachable tow bar parts onto my tank guard.
=D>
Pictures here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/398438c8c9e80dd959879220c517d892.jpg/QnVtcGVyIHJlbW92ZWQ=) ,here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/7a695f26d5268572bf7205732d8e849a.jpg/dGFuayBndWFyZA==) and and here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/14181507a8e37273c1c4c86bdcdebb09.jpg/QWxsIGZpdHRlZC4=)
:D
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looking good :D pictures of the tank gaurd help i might get my friend to weld one up for me. joe
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If i can help i.e with measurements, just ask.
I'll be back under the car after Whaddon.
:D
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ok thanks
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No problem Jake :oops: , glad to have helped :D glad also it fitted ok :wink:
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No problem Jake :oops: , glad to have helped :D glad also it fitted ok :wink:
Has he towed the caravan yet, though? :lol:
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Oi cheeky [-X No not yet as he has to find a drop plate to lower his ball height , so to speak :lol:
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Oi cheeky [-X No not yet as he has to find a drop plate to lower his ball height , so to speak :lol:
ooh, I so want to reply to that... :twisted:
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Yes Gordon.
It tows a caravan just fine. :wink:
In fact, since using the south down set up with a long drop plate it tows better than before.
Maybe the ball is now at the correct height.
:D
Now this thread has returned i will continue to update it.
Still on the list is a winch, rear bumper, cranked radius arms, extended brake lines and a double cardon prop.
Just need to raise so more funds first.
:D
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The correct height for a towball is 15" off the ground.
I'd reccomend the double cardon propshaft, I fitted one to mine last week and it cured the vibes!
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The correct height for a towball is 15" off the ground.
Really? I thought it was something like 18 - 19"? :-k
I remember having a discussion about it last year, but can't find the post now :roll:
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I'll measure the height of my tow ball next time i have it fitted on.
:D
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I'll measure the height of my tow ball next time i have it fitted on.
:D
Ah, but that doesn't mean it's right though :wink: :lol:
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Jake
been looking thru your galleries - how did that hole happen in the rear door ??
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been looking thru your galleries - how did that hole happen in the rear door ??
Have a read of this thread (http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=19758)
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ahhh...
missed it on its first round m8 - you post so much its hard to keep up!!
anyway , ouch!
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hehe I was just about to ask that same question ouch!
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I've been fitting some new bits :D
Here's my QT 3 degree castor corrected radius arms
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/f5ebca19538c0e0aefdc2463d7e2d5a9.jpg)
Here's my Devon 4x4 cranked trailing arms
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/27f58f57da11fa1a0b70e9a2377497e6.jpg)
This is my new battery :(biglove):
Its a Odyssey Extreme, as fitted to the Devon 4x4 challenge 90
Its a like a Optima red and yellow top in one.
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/b158206138281f5b1af2865d5ab88f3b.jpg)
These are my extended Goodrich stainless brakelines
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/c9ee1c953df051988623bc112e510d52.jpg)
And for those that did'nt see...
Here's my new Devon 4x4 front turrets and relocation cones
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/39f8edda22e60b39c0b41b6f5ea9225d.jpg)
and my rear relocation cones (picture has the spring clamps on)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/f1babc4eac3dc3bc64a4e5cf27712cb0.jpg)
Lovely new toys
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I forgot to post this before :roll:
This is my Discoparts rear bumper
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/64f334b08d2901d43164c2b215945d57.jpg)
and this is the cb aerial mounted on the Devon 4x4 spare wheel carrier
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/8663c328a9fb7d789fbe86b1b4aee1e3.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/2936eea3e4cb0d234ae23c8a010f6663.JPG)
and this is my new Terrain Master Hi Lift carrier i brought form Turtle
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/0b0ac696d57b6724f9ec8187a373a30d.jpg)
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looking very good jake
keep up the good work!!!
dan
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Just a tip Jake....
The cones will work better if you fit them so that they are in-line with the vehicle... i.e front-back and side-side rather than on the diagonal that you have.
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Just a tip Jake....
The cones will work better if you fit them so that they are in-line with the vehicle... i.e front-back and side-side rather than on the diagonal that you have.
:roll: :roll: :roll:
It was still loose when the picture was taken
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you have been busy there..
looking great jake
mike
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Nice bit of work there Jake :wink:
Hope you remembered the copper slip :lol:
From the pic it's difficult to tell but check the bottom of the jack is above the breakover line from the wheels up to the bumper otherwise you could end up digging the foot of the jack in the mud and bending something :wink:
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Chris
This picture shows the jack better
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/2c07e3cbc564346e3ada2bd72774b6a3.jpg)
Its mounted to a Raised Devon 4x4 wheel carrier :wink:
I hav'nt had any problems with the set up
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any new mods jake??
dan
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any new mods jake??
Bonnet pins and the new front exhaust
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/07ea627a41e0bedaea2a081aaa89bb24.jpg)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/5ce2d0849b5a12abf33e4a1ac94bf181.jpg)
Exhaust being fitted
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/9ec3970116e154c9c591f46c64f2ed95.jpg)
There's going to be a lot of new parts and stuff going onto this car in the next 12 months.
I'll keep this thread updated as and when they happen.
Watch this space :wink:
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Lookin mighty good Jake!! Very jealous! 8)
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wow jake!!!
looks a fine motor now :)
cant wait to see the finished motor :D
dan
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This is the exhaust on
Note no partical filter :wink:
(you can see a wading plug too)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/de048f950819851a1f7aec52d64b37d3.jpg)
The heavy duty spring retainers from Devon 4x4
(you can see why you need stronger ones...how thin are the original parts!)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/ca4c502d234e858af9c1e91f047f7547.jpg)
Fitted
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/a2a58003bc4d9a354cb07c1d7e178e1d.jpg)
And because i never took a good picture of the fitted rear cone before...
Here is one :D
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/00ac4a068ef4b34784fcf0f622195067.jpg)
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Nice to see you,ve still got the old girl Jake!! coming along well! thought i,d pop in for a look around. may have to call in at Whaddon one weekend. :wink:
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look gr8 jake whats else u got planned?
dan
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shes getting their now mate - well done
when you comeing up whaddon for a play agian in her now then?
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look gr8 jake whats else u got planned?
Lots.
Lockers of some sort, a winch, maybe new wheels and tyres, maybe flared wheel arches.
There are plans a foot which will help me deciede which route to take this car.
I'll know before the new year.
shes getting their now mate - well done
when you comeing up whaddon for a play agian in her now then?
Cheers Gary
I'm aiming to get up there before Xmas.
Keep me posted with the dates :wink:
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Very good Jake!
Looks mighty different from the last time I saw it on the Mud-Club stand!
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jake, 3rd deceber, then the 17th mate. :D
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let me kno when u up there jake mate will pop up with the cam :D
dan
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Just looked at all your pics, and fair play, you got a real nice bit of kit, just wished i done the same with my ES when i had the chance!!! but it was only 2 years old at the time :lol:
Sweet truck, will look cool dirty!!!
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Jake... you've still got the rear cones on wrong ;-)
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Jake... you've still got the rear cones on wrong ;-)
Tim - as these are on my next shopping list from Devon (winch bumper is awsome by the way - never seen one in the flesh until mine arrived!) - how should they be fitted?
Jake - cracking motor, looking very nice indeed. :wink:
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Looking well cool mate 8) 8)
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Jake... you've still got the rear cones on wrong ;-)
Tim - as these are on my next shopping list from Devon (winch bumper is awsome by the way - never seen one in the flesh until mine arrived!) - how should they be fitted?
Jake - cracking motor, looking very nice indeed. :wink:
they should be fitted i believe so they are front to back in the same plane as the chassis rather than diagonal
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I will be rotating them around soon.
Although, the only reason i put them that way was so that the D44 logo could be seen.
With them in the proper position it wont be seen.
Style over performance, thats me :wink:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/303600446e49031f56b6f152ff2378df.jpg)
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they should be fitted i believe so they are front to back in the same plane as the chassis rather than diagonal
That's right... they will work as Jake has them... they just work a little better when lined up as above
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When i changed the radiator i removed the plastic rad style plug from the thermostat housing (i was told it would realease the air bubble's???) and it fell apart.
I guess the heat got to it :roll:
I try'd to get out the remaining plug but i goosed up the thread :evil:
So i used the spare plastic plug from the old rad.
But, i would'nt go in because of the goosed thread.
So, as tempoary bodge, i hammered it in.
(yes, with a hammer :shock: )
I was in Devon recently so i went to see Tim and brought a nice new ally plug for the hole.
I did'nt want to kill the thread so i brought a tap to re-cut the thread. (1/2 BSP, £26)
My first go at tapping a thread went well and now its all sorted \:D/
Now i can drive it without worring about the old plastic one flying out again :lol:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/87edf2d6477a45f031ebf03b31724326.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/b7217cd1b49af6f520efe96c1118a50f.JPG)
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just a pity about the manky engine its attatched to :lol:
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they should be fitted i believe so they are front to back in the same plane as the chassis rather than diagonal
Thanks Beast & Tim. Are they marked in any way to say which way they should be fitted? Or does it all rely on how the vehicle sits?
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If you look at the 'cone' it is made up of 2 arches which cross at a point. Align one of these front-rear and one side-side.. (basically rotate through 45 degrees from where Jake has them pictured above).
Like I say, it's not essential.. they'll work in any orientation... but I couldn't resist the opportunity to nag Jake :twisted:
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but I couldn't resist the opportunity to nag Jake :twisted:
Kate doesn't nag me as much as you do :wink:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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As soom of you are aware i've started turning my Discovery back to standard.
Here are some pictures of the work already done
Tank guard, heavy duty rear bumper, hi lift & hi lift carrier removed
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/547418350f6c72445e0c4d5bf2076ca3.JPG)
Steering guard removed
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/716d6797dc2fb71a7ad5c4c2917e88ce.JPG)
The Scorpion lift has been removed and Britpart springs and Armstrong dampers hace been fitted and all the standard suspension items.
Here's the front minus the Devon 4x4 turrets and relocation cones
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/4f22c4123f278bf309798e5307b88a07.JPG)
here's the rear minus the relocation cones and heavy duty spring retainers
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/dd63d24cda1522c3ad17db5625de2440.JPG)
Here's a picture of it looking *pimped*
Lowered with big rubber :lol:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/abf781784f6ef1e0082f32d321ed4766.JPG)
muddyweb hard at work :wink:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/244778ae355757ba57ed5aacd604231a.JPG)
Looks well strange now
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/cb65885c66e222b436c4314f5df7875a.JPG)
On the plus side it cruised home from Devon tonight with ease.
Amazing how different a car feels when back to standard from a lift!
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Horses for courses mate . . . . can't have one without the other . . . . all a compromise sometimes I'm afraid.
As I've learned well over the years . . . . . :wink:
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Today i removed the Scorpion Racing rock sliders
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/ddf0adfdb21785ad0d08c02a4764535b.JPG)
and refitted the original plastic sills
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/fcceb8e3aaec78e0fa3b489c39676a84.JPG)
I also removed the D44 rasied spare wheel carrier
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/bbd10c80d742d243bf66db87bc180c71.JPG)
Only a few bits left to do now
includes:-
Refitting the anti roll bars
Fit the new 245/70R16 General Grabber AT2 tyres and store the 235/85R16 Goodyear MTR's
Removing the QT radius arms and refitting the original ones
Remove the QT diff guards
Remove the Scorpion Racing winch bumper
Fit normal bumpers
Fit the normal spare wheel carrier
and get some new style items (A bar, spots, new roof lights, dog guard, light guards, side steps)
Oh yeah, get it valeted...its minging!!
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sthis is going to be that motor it started life to be then jake that nice disco that i remember u telling me *its never going to be modded* lol!
its going to be bling? u changing the name?
hows the new motor coming along mate? :wink:
dan
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sthis is going to be that motor it started life to be then jake that nice disco that i remember u telling me *its never going to be modded* lol!
Yep, that was the one :lol:
u changing the name?
No, but i have de-named it now.
It was always refered to as "the disco" anyway
hows the new motor coming along mate? :wink:
I haven't got one yet.
I'll be posting when i do, dont worry :wink:
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hows the new motor coming along mate? :wink:
I haven't got one yet.
I'll be posting when i do, dont worry :wink:
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awesome :D
dan
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I've done some more now
Here's the tyres being removed
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/0ff441904c02c10832bf2887d33e57e6.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/56c74ff9a5cbca4e3beb3de3015243f6.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/00f5167168ca560b6326a4b2719a216e.JPG)
I fitted some bumpers from a 200 Discovery and now have my General Grabber all terrain 2 tyres (245/70R16)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/4b05a8d596d84048a61b6d1a7859bd0c.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/306c2aaa875399494ab0776658abf310.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/51739307e75da5c6cdc375812e3a7d1f.JPG)
I ftted a rather smart new spare wheel cover too :wink:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/d17d8f4e7c4f7282a79e406eabb0e5d5.JPG)
Just got to refit the anti roll bars today (with new bushes and ball joints) and removed the QT front radius arms (which are sold)
All that remains is to refit the original rear radius arms.
Done
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wow dont she look different? looks good still u keepin the light bar and snorkle on jake?
good work
dan
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also whats happenin with the M/T?
dan
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wow dont she look different? looks good still u keepin the light bar and snorkle on jake?
Yes Dan.
I like the lights and the snorkel (apart from leaving a massive hole) is a very useful bit of protective kit :wink:
also whats happenin with the M/T?
I've sold them to Muddyweb
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jake,ill be in touch about the arms :wink:
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jake,ill be in touch about the arms :wink:
No worries Mike
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awesome mate :) good luck with the new build when u get one :)
dan
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looking really good jake, i'll be doing much the same to mine :roll:
you got a pm btw :lol: