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happy times!

get to pick the truck up tomorrow as getting drawers fitted and then i think spend the weekend sorting out the dual battery and putting fridge and other items back in.. then i'm back...

ah im not using those cigi plugs - i got my old powerboard that is usb, engel and merit with an volt meter in it so will just attach that..

rolly is my middle name!

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ok just need to locate the cable going to the rear and will snip it at the battery and re wire with auto resets unless PO installed one

loving the new patrol.. got some photos of the engine bay to put up so you guys can help me identify parts!

took her out to palm valley, rainbow valley and along the owen springs 4x4 track.....

Still alive.. Got lots of photos to share and will upload once I get some downtime in the library here..

But you can check my blog for some snipets..

www.billybleed.com

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hey Nisshead!!

I believe you have too.. and thank you!!!!

all good so far.. got the sway bars put back on as a part of the roadworthy testing up here.. glad as i was not keen on that body roll!

its got a 2 inch OME lift which i think is pretty new - tyres i'll be updating soon as they seem a bit worn - really want to get some drawers in the back so i can get things in order also. winch and...

i really need to get proper net connection up here.. have to smuggle myself into the library after hours to get a decent connection!!

shhhhh..

Can anyone tell me about the engine? not sure what...

Wooo.. I'm back!

How are you all?

The truck arrived start of the week and very happy with it! Thx guys for checking it out for me!

Fingers crossed she gives me years of pleasure with out too...

Thumbs up all!

Thumbs up to Rustsynails also - thanks buddy!

It's an amazing forum..

I just got a new truck.. No.2 in the list!

Massive thanks to nisshead and someone else from the forum who went with him?? Thanks heaps fellas I really appreciate it!

Now time to hand over my...

Rolled once.. Lesson learnt!

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I figure it's happened and all i can do from here on in is smile and try not to think about it too much - Just glad I'm walking, although still pretty sore all over from the ordeal - I'm just itching...

WAVES HANDS IN THE AIR!!!

Thank you to 3D for his kindness and support through the phone and thank you to everyone else for you thoughts!

Well I'm alive and made it finally to Alice Springs...

Off to Alice now.. catch you all once i've settled in!

be good to one another..

i currently use a caribee moonshine double sleeping bag with no complaints. In the past I been a big fan of Rab products but for general camping they are overkill and the Caribee won't let you down.

well i managed that ok - took the black box out and sprayed those two wire bits and the rest of the unit - then got a little excited and pulled the metal housing off with the honey comb filter and...

thanks Bob - i'm gonna have a go at this..

..so just had my full service done on the truck plus the 80lt long range tank added - She feels like new - Always nice driving home afterwards..

my MAF sensor needs attention as they think this is...

perfect thread.. taking note myself here!

Well I just got offered a new job.. Senior Social Worker at Alice Springs Hospital.. A mix of excitement and nerves right now but its something I've wanted to do for a long time now!

The truck...

no grease on them - they seem pretty smooth and clean on the visible part - i was just wondering if i needed to grease them.. them being the "ball joints"!

:)

Yup you want that charger as close as you can get it.. my is about a metre of cable away and nil problems.

just installed a ctek dual in my cargo area - no problems and pretty straight forward to install once you have your head around it.. lots of support from this mob to made it like simply connecting...