Mud-club
Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Jake on May 21, 2008, 20:50:42
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Before any of you long term members say it, i know :roll:
I've brought and fitted a few bits now
Its a slow proccess due to lack of funds so i've been hunting bargins
I've fitted a fuse box in the boot which runs sockets, amp and a few other bits
(http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/26099/2765744160102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I've also removed the rear seats and put pockets in their place, plus I fitted a dog guard
(http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/28918/2240753370102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I have also fitted some diff guards (front and back)
(http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/36160/2803701040102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Then, off with the A bar and front bumper and on with my new D44 winch bumper and sticky number plate
(http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/27258/2038537530102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Today i have fitted my D44 fairlead....
(http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/42225/2275253090102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
and a Warn 9.5 Ti winch (which i won on ebay for £202!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
(http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/9087/2775441940102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Grill cut and back together
(http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/2060/2552097300102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I'll be wiring it up and fitting 100ft of 9.5mm Plasma rope before Eastnor
:D
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She's looking fantastic mate.
I myself am in the process of saving the pennies to fit a winch but it seems to be taking ages..... :'( :'(
Mark
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nice stuff jake like the rear electric pack bit
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Just out of interest, what do those electircs in the back power..... and on the bumper, can you advise me how far it sticks out in front of the grill..... i want a close fitting one......
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Just out of interest, what do those electircs in the back power..... and on the bumper, can you advise me how far it sticks out in front of the grill..... i want a close fitting one......
Here go Ron
(http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/13679/2179403280102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
The fuse box controls my amp, 2nd battery powered white caravan electrics (doesn't run down my starter battery if i have my fridge and lights on all night) which has a key operated isolator switch, a Mud UK accessory socket next to the isolator and there's also a 4 gang accessory socket block (which you can just see above the pocket on the right)
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Thanks Jake, that bumoer is quite close, but the one i'm looking at is even tighter than that!!!
Nice though!!!
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lol as no one else has said it about the winch................... jammy git lol
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Thanks Jake, that bumoer is quite close, but the one i'm looking at is even tighter than that!!!
Nice though!!!
Mine is closer than that - got this 1 last year and its been great, onlything sticking out is shackle and hook
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Discovery-Winch-Bumper-Synthetic-Rope-Package_W0QQitemZ280124861457QQihZ018QQcategoryZ36631QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
Nick.
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Yours might be closer but i'd bet mines stronger ;) :lol:
More progress!!!
Today i wired up the winch and isolator switch
(http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/29767/2184057540102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Then it was on with the Plasma rope
(http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/40107/2793904170102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Then i fitted my Warn wireless remote :dance:
(http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/42149/2853003220102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I had to trim the holster though so i can use the remote whilst its fixed to the dash.
Here's the remote box under the bonnet
(http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/40605/2466362720102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Finished
(http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/29346/2909258290102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
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Yours might be closer but i'd bet mines stronger ;) :lol:
More progress!!!
Today i wired up the winch and isolator switch
A very tidy install Jake I didn't think that was like you?
it is nice to see the old girl off roadified again.
I got an X9 with new albright, new cable and remote, off ebay for £130 the other day did not think that was a bad deal either.
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whats he gonna add next i wonder? more extreme than big blue :-k
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy4ghtc8kKc&feature=related
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whats he gonna add next i wonder? more extreme than big blue :-k
There's a lot to come over the next few months
35" BFG muds on 10" mods, flared arches, rock sliders, tank guard, steering guard, HD steering arms, Old Man Emu lift, D44 light bar, ARB lockers and so on.....
;)
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oh boy jake a beast in the making did u hear about that disco on 55s :wink:
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oh boy jake a beast in the making did u hear about that disco on 55s :wink:
Yes, we sold him the tyres ;)
They were huge!
:lol:
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whats he gonna add next i wonder? more extreme than big blue :-k
There's a lot to come over the next few months
35" BFG muds on 10" mods, flared arches, rock sliders, tank guard, steering guard, HD steering arms, Old Man Emu lift, D44 light bar, ARB lockers and so on.....
;)
Simon's paying you too much ! :lol:
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whats he gonna add next i wonder? more extreme than big blue :-k
There's a lot to come over the next few months
35" BFG muds on 10" mods, flared arches, rock sliders, tank guard, steering guard, HD steering arms, Old Man Emu lift, D44 light bar, ARB lockers and so on.....
;)
Simon's paying you too much ! :lol:
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[-X [-X now now dr evil its devon 4x4 test bed for parts to show off , cant wait to see it unsure on 10 inch wide mods id have them black deep off set zu rims ones
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whats he gonna add next i wonder? more extreme than big blue :-k
There's a lot to come over the next few months
35" BFG muds on 10" mods, flared arches, rock sliders, tank guard, steering guard, HD steering arms, Old Man Emu lift, D44 light bar, ARB lockers and so on.....
;)
Simon's paying you too much ! :lol:
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[-X [-X now now dr evil its devon 4x4 test bed for parts to show off , cant wait to see it unsure on 10 inch wide mods id have them black deep off set zu rims ones
Its got nothing to do with Devon 4x4 other than i work there ;)
As for mentioning Zu rims to the official Mach 5 dealer :twisted:
(Zu's being a copy of Mach 5's) :roll:
:-o
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whats he gonna add next i wonder? more extreme than big blue :-k
There's a lot to come over the next few months
35" BFG muds on 10" mods, flared arches, rock sliders, tank guard, steering guard, HD steering arms, Old Man Emu lift, D44 light bar, ARB lockers and so on.....
;)
Simon's paying you too much ! :lol:
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[-X [-X now now dr evil its devon 4x4 test bed for parts to show off , cant wait to see it unsure on 10 inch wide mods id have them black deep off set zu rims ones
Its got nothing to do with Devon 4x4 other than i work there ;)
As for mentioning Zu rims to the official Mach 5 dealer :twisted:
(Zu's being a copy of Mach 5's) :roll:
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Bad copies at that !!!!!
A D44 test bed.....I doubt it....Jake works hard and benefits from there i'm sure !
You should see my Mountain Bike ! It's as pimp as Huggy Bear himself !
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Yeah I know what it's like. I'm an accountant and you wanna see my personal paper clip collection ;)
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oh boy jake a beast in the making did u hear about that disco on 55s :wink:
That disco is owned by one of the Disco breakers and was at the Sodbury/Beaulieu autojumble It made me laugh as May's LRO magazine touted a Green Disco 2 TD5 Auto as the tallest Disco on Portal axles and 40" wheels. But I saw the 55" wheeled colossus and thought 'Sod' driving that round Chelsea.
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anything new for billing on her jake ;)
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Where are you lot getting hold of these larger size BFG's then... DO they do 33x10.50?
I'm tempted by 33's but I reckon my poor old 200TDI would not cope with them. It already struggles to get to 70mph and as it is!
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Where are you lot getting hold of these larger size BFG's then... DO they do 33x10.50?
I'm tempted by 33's but I reckon my poor old 200TDI would not cope with them. It already struggles to get to 70mph and as it is!
I getting my tyres from my place of work ;)
And yes, 33" BFG muds are avalible :D
anything new for billing on her jake
Unfortunetly not
The gear box went pop and stripped some teeth of the 5th layshaft gear which has set me back financially :evil:
Moneys being saved again and more new bits coming very soon
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doh . they go on about a credit crunch , just run a disco thats a real one :lol:
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looking good Jake, thats next on my shopping list a winch bumper and winch
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is this the Disco on 55's you guys were talking about, as you say this one belongs to Disco Breakers, this pic was taken at Manby a couple of weeks ago, Quietsleeper (standing behind it) is 5' 9" tall so that puts the door handles at around 6' from the floor :shock: :shock:
(http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6916/manby013df4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
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best place for that, 42s work off road , that will have no travel at all
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jesus christ look at the size of that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Good luck hanging the spare on the back Door...... :-k !!!
Awsome bit of kit though!!!
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Travel or no travel, I can't honestly say I wouldn't if I had the opportunity!
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Snorkel! SNORKEL!!! Why???
All I can say is I hope I never find any of the fords that they use!
Please don't anybody let them post where they have been on wet roads!
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off the topic again oh well , sure jake will be busy updateing soon. any way how needs travel when u can do this :lol: :lol: :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXYtfkchG0s&feature=related
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After some set backs (gear box went pop) i'm back on track
Today I brought and fitted some Old Man Emu suspension :dance:
Here's my shopping
(http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/10025/2187216040102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I fitted all the springs, shocks, rear relocation cones, front heavy duty turret rings and heavy duty spring retainers in 3.5 hours :D
(dont you just love workshops with wind spanners and ramps :P)
(http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/42575/2359704120102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/40477/2823463050102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/38812/2733374450102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
One of the things we do when fitting suspension at D44 is remove the rear bush cups from the axle's
This allows more freedom and a touch more droop travel
Before
(http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/20579/2109545520102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
After
(http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/29735/2575811540102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I took some pictures before and after fitting the suspension too
before
(http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/27874/2230699320102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
After
(http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/20187/2359401860102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Before
(http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/29901/2905722210102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
After
(http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/6895/2469969110102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Looks pretty daft on the pram wheels now though :lol:
New wheels and tyres are coming in September :dance:
:afro:
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tell ur passengers to take grow more now ready for when its on 35s :lol: :lol: :lol:
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looking good mate :afro:
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Today I fitted my D44 steering guard
The fitting procedure is simple.
Fit the bash plate to the bottom of the bumper using 2 of the winch fixings and the two pre drilled holes in the winch tray of my D44 bumper.
Then attach the fixing bracket to the steering guard to give you the chassis drilling points
Then drill up through the chassis and loosely attach the the bracket as shown
(http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/41564/2980513190102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/40598/2410775560102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/37327/2681550640102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Now for the bash plate
(http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/2190/2381609160102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/3268/2175167880102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
The finished guard
(http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/41475/2212482830102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/43172/2764025180102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Looks great and i'm well pleased
Roll on the next modification :dance:
:D
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i can see quite a few badgers head banging when that thing hits there head cross the road. :lol: :lol: :lol: ur wont need the stereo with that underneath i ll tell u laddi :lol: :lol: :lol:
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looking good Jake - particularly like the steering guard.
trust that you got all the same bushes in your set up!
looking back at the suspension in the previous pics the front turret looks like its at a funny angle, or is the way that im looking at it?
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looking back at the suspension in the previous pics the front turret looks like its at a funny angle, or is the way that im looking at it?
It does look wonky doesn't it
The other side spring was out at that point and the pictured side was not done up tight so that might be why
Well spotted ;)
And as for bushes...ring me and i'll send you some more if you like :D
:afro:
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top job, tyres next then!?! looking great!
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very flash :afro: no wonder your skint, remember the idea of work is for them to pay you jake not you give it all back :lol:
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Today i test fitted some 35/11.5 Simex to see whether or not i'm gonna regret spending big bucks on 35" BFG's
It looked mega cool when i took it off the ramp
(http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/39540/2071252430102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
But the arches were a bit too close for comfort
(http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/15870/2827349080102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/1840/2823738440102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/35523/2930499120102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Looks [!Expletive Deleted!] awesome though :twisted:
(http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/18499/2725108210102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
It seemed pointless but i had to try it on the bank
(http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/43221/2453366640102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
But they rubbed on the front
(http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/42541/2747451760102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
and nearly killed the back doors
(http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/19168/2327642220102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
All in all, 35's wont be going on then :evil:
33's will fit so i guess i could save some money here and go for a set of KL71's
Jobs a good'en
8)
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Don't they look phenomenal! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
I agree that it's better to stick with 33s. Less pressure on drive train/box, etc.
I'm sure others will disagree. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Looking very nice :clap:
as for tyres anything bigger than the at's in the early pictures will be a vast improvement :D
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34s or small body lift stick to ur guns m8
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But they rubbed on the front
and nearly killed the back doors
(http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/19168/2327642220102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
If more clearance was made to the arches where they currently touch would those tyres then fit OK or do the look like they would touch else where as well before you reach the limits of suspension travel?
My arch and suspension modifications are different to yours, but with 34" swampers I had more problem with of a problem rubbing on the inner rear wheel arches, rather than the outer arches.
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if u wana save money get the much harder compound insa turbo special tracks that i have on mine i paid £282 for 4 from mail order 4x4 these are 33's
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1637/dsc00771kl8.jpg)
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Jake
the disco looks so good with those 35s on - surely with the know how at your gaff there will be a way to 'engineer' them on?! ;)
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If you are going for the kl71's then i would still get the 35's. From what i have read they are undersized a bit and they wont have the tread depth of the simex's either so this will help more.
Failing that just put a inch's worth of body lift on? You have seemed like you have been aiming to get 35's on for a while now so dont give up just yet!
Gavin.
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I've been thinking about a body lift but i dont want to have to redesign the front bumper/steering guard (because they'd look rubbish with a gap)
There is options to redesign the arches, which might include dumping them for the proper Aussie versions and maybe even lift it another 1" using spacers...
Watch this space
:D
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angle grinder time!! looks great with they tyres on it jake!
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Jake
I hear what you are saying about the bodylift and agree that the gap between the bumper and the lights can look naff, but if you get a piece of steel in the matching finish to the bumper and simply stamp D44 into it , it will be just fine and accepted as cool. ;)
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jake, all you need to do is chop the back end off of it and it will be twinned with mine!
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It does look good with 35's on, never the less i'd go with 33's and my choice would be kl71's.
I'll shortly be doing exactly that. I dont want to change my gearing for road use, uprate all my axle components etc just yet and I think that 35's are just too big, to heavy too everthing for a standard drivetrain.
Good luck with whatever you decided fella, love that steering guard too :)
Stu.
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After some deliberation and much thought i settled on a choice for the tyres.
I love Simex and always have and was gutted not to be fitting 35" Extreme Trekkers.
So i thought, instead of cutting more and bodylifting lets have a comprimise.
Jungle Trekkers :D :dance: :D :dance:
33/11.5/16's fitted to silver 8x16 modulars
(http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/17255/2530608540102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/6331/2319415590102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/41023/2006569690102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/8724/2953820340102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/35345/2215041140102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I've mounted the spare on a D44 raised spare wheel carrier
(http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/13643/2460483940102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I took my alloys home from work today too
I tried to get them into the car but failed so i hooked up one of the trailors and put them in there.
Due to the new height of the car the trailor only ran on its rear wheels :lol:
(http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/39991/2971804950102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Proper cool and noisy to boot :lol:
I'm off laning tomorrow, i'll report back on just how wonderful they are
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:afro:
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rrrrrrrrmen to that [-o< :clap: :clap:
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proper job!!
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i like that a lot more than the stupid big wheeled thing.. :roll: :roll:
looks real nice.. :clap: :clap:
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The discovery looks good on the JTs, even if the tow ball looks to be far too high for that trailer.
Why didn't you go for a set of 34s though or would they have been too big and rubbed like the 35s?
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Looks ace, i fancy a set of those jungle trekkers on mine not much more exspensive than Bfg's. :D
Whats the wear rate like on tarmac? :-k
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I went for 33's due to the cheap plastic arches not having cut enough out of my bodywork and 34's would have rubbed too.
As for wear rate, they are a Extreme mud tyre and therfore you shouldn't worry too much about their road wear.
That said, unlike the Extreme Trekker, these are speed rated for road use (100mph) which is nice ;)
They are very noisey though :lol: I suppose i'll have to turn the stereo up some more then :lol:
Actually, sod the noise, check out how much grip i've got!!!!!
:twisted:
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So you're not going to stick with the roller skate wheels it was on when I saw it? :wink:
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I went for 33's due to the cheap plastic arches not having cut enough out of my bodywork and 34's would have rubbed too.
As for wear rate, they are a Extreme mud tyre and therfore you shouldn't worry too much about their road wear.
That said, unlike the Extreme Trekker, these are speed rated for road use (100mph) which is nice ;)
They are very noisey though :lol: I suppose i'll have to turn the stereo up some more then :lol:
Actually, sod the noise, check out how much grip i've got!!!!!
:twisted:
Its starting to look realy nice now Mate
All i needs now is to be upto its axles in MUD :afro: :afro: :afro: :afro: :afro:
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Good looking Beast there Jake. Whats next on the list do D44 do a side exit exhaust for 300tdi.
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Cheers peeps
Whats next on the list do D44 do a side exit exhaust for 300tdi.
Unfortunetly not
I'll have to get one made for the car.
The next things to be done is the tank guard, heavy duty steering arms with damper relocation and a complete Polybush.
The list of upcoming goodies is long
Air locker, HD shafts/CV's & flanges, HD rear bumper, tree sliders, roof lighting, intercooler just to name a few bits :shocked:
By this time next year it will be finished (i hope)
:twisted:
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Looks stunning Jake. Well done and keep it up.
I won this (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220255170471) recently and want to fit a steering guard the same as yours. I've browsed and searched a certain Devonian web site and can't find it. Any chance you can post a link?
(http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/2190/2381609160102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
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By this time next year it will be finished (i hope)
Thats assuming you don't come across some other goodies to add to that list. We do need some action shots though, you wouldn't want that disco to just be for posing now would you :lol:
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yep, MUD is needed... :twisted: :twisted:
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Looks stunning Jake. Well done and keep it up.
I won this (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220255170471) recently and want to fit a steering guard the same as yours. I've browsed and searched a certain Devonian web site and can't find it. Any chance you can post a link?
At the moment their is no link to the D1 steering guard but it will appear on the site very soon.
I cant remember the price off hand, i'll have to have a look tomorrow :D
Mud shots you say?
We took these today
(http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/5261/2626336810102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/41239/2229279070102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/43511/2195154710102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
A mate took some more pictures, as soon as i get his shots i'll get them on line
JT's rock!!
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motor looks well smart Jake - you made a good choice with those tyres and the sizing - it looks just right and minimal pain to the arches.
the grip from simexs is great isnt it - in the mud they are fantastic.
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hi there jake
great looking disco its a good un keep it up :clap:
p.s where did you get the tyres from please ?
discosfa
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where did you get the tyres from please ?
They came from Devon 4x4
:D
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looking absolutely grade a spanking mate good choice!
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Any chance you can post a link?
I can now ;)
http://www.devon4x4.com/component/option,com_shop/Itemid,67/mode,productview/showcaticons,yes/product,1253/cat,43
:D
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Any chance you can post a link?
I can now ;)
http://www.devon4x4.com/component/option,com_shop/Itemid,67/mode,productview/showcaticons,yes/product,1253/cat,43
:D
Cheers my friend, better start saving.
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nice bit of mud where is that :)
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Any chance you can post a link?
I can now ;)
http://www.devon4x4.com/component/option,com_shop/Itemid,67/mode,productview/showcaticons,yes/product,1253/cat,43
:D
Cheers my friend, better start saving.
if your willing to wait for a while then mine and my bumper might be up for sale!
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nice bit of mud where is that :)
We went laning around the Barnstaple area
Plenty of lanes and lots of mud
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if your willing to wait for a while then mine and my bumper might be up for sale!
I already have a D44 bumper which I got off eblag. Please let me know when the guard is available and hopefully we can do a deal.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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There's been a few more bits done now
I have fitted a Southdown tank guard
(http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/41579/2126776770102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Fitted some groovy cup holders
(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/43524/2506761230102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
and yesterday i fitted my new roof rack
(http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/45011/2530483530102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Its a ARB touring rack. Designed for roof tents.
(http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/30985/2973014190102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/1441/2571408530102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I just need to get a roof tent and some spot lights for it now
I should have the spot lights in a couple of weeks
:D
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Fitted some groovy cup holders
(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/43524/2506761230102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Nifty. How much and where from?
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They are about £5 and from Devon 4x4
(not on the website, call for avalibilty)
:D
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that last pic jake [-X thats terrible absolutely disgusting :evil: unleaded at 94.9p a litre
the disco however looking cool mate :afro:
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looking lovely how much for the arb roof rack?
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The roof rack is £491.49 and the leg kit is £117.30
:D
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Today i fitted the new 265/75/16 BF mud terrains
(http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/43492/2804410880102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Then fitted my new IPF spot lights
(http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/25923/2905310080102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/43731/2738641650102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/31868/2831844700102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/41932/2152958330102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
:afro:
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A job well done!
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Looks fantastic Jake :thumbup:
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Proper jarb there young un!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dazza
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the bfg's look much better jake, but why the change ?
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Simex were very good but i'm going more overland style now. I have a roof tent and awning on order and a fridge and a few other bits
It'll look a bit lke this at camp time
(http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/44067/2186609240102123940S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/42355/2318762310102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I have a extreme off roader i can use any time i wish now so my own car doesn't need to be mental off road ;)
(http://www.devon4x4.com/components/com_photogallery/images/1222705233-CRW_7161-01.jpg)
Plus its a nice car to drive again now
:lol:
:D
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Jake can i have some pics of the red 90 please?
Jay.
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Tonight i moved the spot lights of the roof rack and fitted them to a light bar
(http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/22886/2234102450102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/43083/2411945700102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I moved the roof rack back to a better position too.
Next was to fit my new rear ladder so i can now get onto my roof rack
(http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/42607/2942814150102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Looks better now
(http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/28081/2460568360102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
:D
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Jake can i have some pics of the red 90 please?
I've got 100's of them
Anything in particular you want to see or just the car?
:D
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Have you had any thoughts on the suspension Jake? With the arch kit fitted same as yours I'm thinking maybe of sticking with 235/85 or poss 265/75 and swapping the +2" to a heavy duty spring with a 1" lift to take some of the stress off the props and castor.
What width modulars have you got - they look like they fill the arches a bit better than the standard alloys I'm running or have you got spacers under there as well?
Gonna be a bright bonnet with those lights up there! :cool: Is there any mounting point for a CB aerial up there anywhere?
I think you're like me - takes a few different set-ups to get it to the point you're happy with it :grin:
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Have you had any thoughts on the suspension Jake? With the arch kit fitted same as yours I'm thinking maybe of sticking with 235/85 or poss 265/75 and swapping the +2" to a heavy duty spring with a 1" lift to take some of the stress off the props and castor.
What width modulars have you got - they look like they fill the arches a bit better than the standard alloys I'm running or have you got spacers under there as well?
Gonna be a bright bonnet with those lights up there! :cool: Is there any mounting point for a CB aerial up there anywhere?
I think you're like me - takes a few different set-ups to get it to the point you're happy with it :grin:
Definetly Chris, I'm never happy with the car :lol:
The light bar has a cb mount in the middle rear or i can use the roof rack for that.
The wheels are 8x16 tuf tourqe modulars with a +8 off set. Running with the 2" lift i have 265/75/16's fitted and there's loads of room in the arches. I'd say you'd be fine on a 1" lift and running the same (235/85/16 are the same height but 30mm narrower)
:D
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It's a never ending process of evolution innit! :roll: :lol: :lol:
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This week i fitted some smaller rectangular spots and my new side facing camping/night laning flood lights
(http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/43366/2684538510102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/44540/2094831410102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/44133/2892440640102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
The finished ladder
(http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/44143/2672435440102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Tonights job was to fit the new Mudpod and the Carling switches
(http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/44673/2131981100102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I've used a 6 gang mount and have (right to left) a winch in/out switch, blank, on/off/on switch to control the top 4 spots and 3 on/off switches which will control the left/right/rear work lights
(http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/43198/2549199860102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
After cutting the hole in the pod i set about fitting it to the dash
(http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/3240/2271626960102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Cut a hole for the wires
(http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/31474/2881528670102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Then i attached the mounting plate (I had to drill 4 new holes in the corners to get a decent puchase on the dash)
(http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/25431/2527420040102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Then on with the pod
(http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/19047/2028272020102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I will do all the wiring over the bank holiday
And, just for fun my new screen shot
(http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/43153/2958268880102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
:D
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Jake
with as much love as i can muster!!!
i have to say this!!!
I ate you jake urgh!!! urgh!!! urgh!!!! ( it was the best blakey impression i could do) :dance: :dance: :dance:
Looking good mate
Dazza :lol: :lol: :twisted:
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looks good jake, i know what you mean about the jungle trekkers on the road, last time i took the D2 out i was clenching a little :lol:
why no D44 curvy light bar? what tent have you got coming?
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Thats turning into a very tidy truck. Almost too tidy :lol:
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Cheers guys :D
why no D44 curvy light bar? what tent have you got coming?
I decieded not to go for a D44 light bar mainly because they come around and up the roof which interferes with the roof rack legs.
On the blue D2 we prepared the middle legs went behind the light bar and the front ones joined onto it. This made it a permenant fixture. I can now remove the roof rack when ever i like and not worry about what it will leave behind.
I am going to buy a ARB Simpson 3 roof tent
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3332009650_1cc155c7ee.jpg)
(http://www.devon4x4.com/components/com_shop/user/1239697850-arb-roof-rack-cage.JPG)
:D :D
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a nice place to sleep at howlin wolf now then?
you think youll be entering next year? i should have things going for atleast 1 round in 2010......if not the last round of this year :afro:
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Next year?
Maybe, watch this space
;)
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I have now fitted some cool gauges into my Mudpod
First job was to drill two holes ( i used a 51mm holesaw)
(http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/42618/2719142010102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Then i fitted the gauges in and set about wiring them in
All fitted and working
(http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/43448/2966392710102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Theres a volt meter for my second battery
(http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/29953/2688268890102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
And a oil temperature gauge
(http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/45042/2911760810102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
They look sweet!
(http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/43448/2966392710102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
When you turn off the ignition they go dark
(http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/42414/2478946410102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Kate reckons it looks like Johnny 5 :lol:
(http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/lego_johnny_five.jpg)
:D
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those look awsome mate!
Brilliant truck :D
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jake looking awsome as ever!
not only nice but well done and practicle
top job mate :thumbup:
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This week i have been mostly.....
preping for the MOT
First job was to remove the winch
(http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/42192/2497106380102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Then off to work and continued stripping the front on the ramp
(http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/43516/2077741260102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Removed all the battery/alarm and fuse box
(http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/45933/2456271590102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
There's a fair amount of rot under the battery tray, front light housing and arch
(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/42628/2842584190102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
The drivers side sill was a bit ropy too
(http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/41128/2386653150102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
That was soon cut out
(http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/44155/2428412610102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Whilst the car was being welded by Nick i set about some other jobs on the car. First one was to strip, rub down and paint the winch
(http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/45462/2629868060102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Sill repaired
(http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/45387/2341851880102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Nick started cutting out the front end next
(http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/36748/2957065270102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
While i set about fitting a contactor to control the winch
(http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/43403/2409218920102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I started sorting out loads of wiring too
This mess
(http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/45412/2520603830102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
to this
(http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/44203/2680260130102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I painted the winch motor and drum with matt black
(http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/44521/2619195110102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Then i primed the rest of the winch
(http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/34851/2633113870102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I then painted the parts in Rover gunmetal silver (which is identical to the XD9000 colour)
(http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/29468/2917372690102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
The finished winch
(http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/6634/2125417420102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I have a new Warn sticker for the middle which i'll put on in a couple of days
Meanwhile, Nick was hard at work at the front of the car
(http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/42112/2097119950102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/23500/2280800010102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/43142/2133407170102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I tidied up the wiring under the car. I put protective trunking on all the cables and p clipped them to the car
(http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/44075/2465306250102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/44321/2898429890102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/29803/2575896500102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
I made all the wiring on the front look nice too
(http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/45894/2606725510102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
New battery tray in (ASR1400)
(http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/41461/2251739500102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Underneth looking great
(http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/26232/2073900570102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Pretty neat 'eh
(http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/43160/2360491290102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Then i covered it in anti stone chip under seal
(http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/6944/2962409710102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/16437/2976934340102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
All back together and parked in the rain
(http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/45815/2326279360102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
The MOT is at the end of August
Should be a breeze
:D
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looking very nice indeed jake :clap:
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Jake,
That dash pod and Carling switches look great, might have to get one of those in mine, all my Carling switches are mounted in a plastic box on top of the dash but yours looks much better.
Can you get those pods with just the switch mounts? I've got no dials to put in on mine.
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smart as a carrot!
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Thats a nice tidy job you have done there.
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Can you get those pods with just the switch mounts? I've got no dials to put in on mine.
They come as a blank canvas with no holes in them
(http://www.devon4x4.com/components/com_shop/user/1237555484-MudPod-web-2.jpg)
Big enough for 11 switches or 5 guages but you can also use them for accessory sockets and webasto control units
:D
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Today i fitted a set of Bearmach rock sliders
(http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/43932/2313192010102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
Not bad value and with tree bars/side steps built in ;) :lol:
(http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/44476/2448515510102123940S500x500Q85.jpg)
http://www.devon4x4.com/products_a/p1274c102/rock-guards-/0.html
Can't knock 'em for the money :dance:
:D
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nice one jake :):)
looks good buddy ;)
dan
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nice one jake :):)
looks good buddy ;)
dan
Think you been away a bit too long Dan :doh:
http://www.mud-club.com/forum/index.php/topic,73763.0.html
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this should be renamed the death of my offroad discovery :lol:
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:lol:
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this should be renamed the death of my offroad discovery :lol:
Death by E-BAY :doh: :doh:
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OOOHHHHHHH
haha thats what you get for not cpming on the forum for years lol :P