The "Tank" - Big, Grey and Ugly ..

[MQ MAD]

How much Mr Magoo glue and paddle pop sticks will it take ???
As in how much glue and sticks will it hold ???
OR
How much glue and paddle pop sticks will it take to make ???
Just gotta clarify there

[Bigrig]

To make it!! LOL

[Airstrike]

Where are the photos of the light bar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bigrig]

Here they be!!!

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With the lights off down the side yard ... (not the best test as the lights are angled outwards to spread the light either side, but even so, that shed is a good 30-35 metres away!!)

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and with the lights on ...

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Not sure how many of you have them, but I bought a few of those little LED panels for the interior lights (about 1.5" square) - the ones that have the various adaptors to attach to a variety of connectors (bayoney, festoon, etc) and then the panel sits off the end of the connector cable - AMAZING amount of light output in the car .. simply awesome for the map lights/centre lights etc ...

[YNOT]

That light bar is a nice bit of work, I've never seen anything like it.
What lumen output are those reversing lights rated at?

[Bigrig]

No idea - "bloody bright" would be my professional opinion though!!! LOL

[Bigrig]

Gets the tyre right away from the barn door also, so the 305/70's will have no drama going on!!!

[DX grunt]

Did you see my number plate recommendation.......PI$$ TANK. LOL

[Bigrig]

Did you see my number plate recommendation.......PI$$ TANK. LOL

LOL!!! Love it!!!

[big_fletch]

That light bar is a nice bit of work, I've never seen anything like it.
What lumen output are those reversing lights rated at?

I sell those lights at work, correct me if I'm wrong Scott but they are 900lumens a light??
Awesome setup BTW

[Bigrig]

I sell those lights at work, correct me if I'm wrong Scott but they are 900lumens a light??
Awesome setup BTW

Genuinely don't know mate ... I'll go suss out the box (if I haven't chucked it!!) ...

[Finly Owner]

Interesting bar Scotty, nice lights, good spread by the looks.

[big_fletch]

If they are the light I am thinking of then they are a damn good light, will last forever

[YNOT]

I've been looking at these lights on Ebay, 1180 lumens is about the lowest and they range up to about 1800 lumens.
This afternoon I picked up a pair of 900 lumen lights (from Ashdown Ingrams) to go on a machine in Lismore. I hooked up one of the lights in the back yard an hour ago just to see how much light they put out, a LOT of light! I think I'll be getting a few more for outdoor lights at home.

What price do you sell these lights for Fletch?

Tony

[Airstrike]

The lights that are 1180 lumens to 1800 are they LED? how many LED's in the unit and whats the size?

[big_fletch]

I've been looking at these lights on Ebay, 1180 lumens is about the lowest and they range up to about 1800 lumens.
This afternoon I picked up a pair of 900 lumen lights (from Ashdown Ingrams) to go on a machine in Lismore. I hooked up one of the lights in the back yard an hour ago just to see how much light they put out, a LOT of light! I think I'll be getting a few more for outdoor lights at home.

What price do you sell these lights for Fletch?

Tony

We sell all different brands, looking at the ones Scott has I do believe they are 900 lumens.. we sell those lights for about $90

[big_fletch]

The lights that are 1180 lumens to 1800 are they LED? how many LED's in the unit and whats the size?

Generally they run anything from 4-10, 3Watt LED's... you can get more depending how much money you have and how extreme you wanna get lol

[JetD72]

Had a look at some of your photos Scott. And all of you guys really inspire me!
I am convinced now (as if I needed convincing) that I shouldnt part from my MK, and that there is heaps I could do to keep her going for a little while longer and make her look a little better again.
Or....I should actually say.....there are lots of things others could do to make her a shining star again.

I probably need all your advice on this forum with ideas where to go with what. I've got two left hands and no one nearly interested enough to help me out (and little money of course ;, otherwise there would be a newer car!!.......hmmmm, or maybe not?)

After my new hub with the help of Tim, (and de-moulding, haha, and then a good service to fix something exhaust related I believe) it is probably time to do a little anti rust work (if still possible) and then possibly a little lift.....

Oh, I can feel a new life project emerging....

:)

Oooohhhhhhh, many ideas and wishes now! Maybe the forum is not so good after all ;)

[Bigrig]

1020 Lumens output ... essentially (in my guessing) they are spreading about 25-30 metres at the widest point, and lighting up backwards around 40-50 metres pretty clearly ...

These are the LED panels I was mentioning ...

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With the centre light and map reading lights on only (not the very rear light) ...
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[Airstrike]

WOW you should get plates saying PRISCILLA its like mardi gras in the wagon

[Bigrig]

WOW you should get plates saying PRISCILLA its like mardi gras in the wagon

Was thinking a disco ball !!!!! LMFAO!!!!

[YNOT]

Had a look at some of your photos Scott. And all of you guys really inspire me!
I am convinced now (as if I needed convincing) that I shouldnt part from my MK, and that there is heaps I could do to keep her going for a little while longer and make her look a little better again.
Or....I should actually say.....there are lots of things others could do to make her a shining star again.

I probably need all your advice on this forum with ideas where to go with what. I've got two left hands and no one nearly interested enough to help me out (and little money of course ;, otherwise there would be a newer car!!.......hmmmm, or maybe not?)

After my new hub with the help of Tim, (and de-moulding, haha, and then a good service to fix something exhaust related I believe) it is probably time to do a little anti rust work (if still possible) and then possibly a little lift.....

Oh, I can feel a new life project emerging....

:)

Oooohhhhhhh, many ideas and wishes now! Maybe the forum is not so good after all ;)

I think it's time you started a build up thread in members rides section. There's no shortage of advice and ideas here, and people willing to help you make it happen.

Tony

[big_fletch]

That's a fair whack of light Scott lol..
Those interior lights look awesome mate

[Bigrig]

I think it's time you started a build up thread in members rides section. There's no shortage of advice and ideas here, and people willing to help you make it happen.

Tony

Great idea - kick one off Henriette, and we'll all start throwing our two cents worth in!!! With all the assistance and advice, you might find you get a lot more miles out of the rig than you think!!!

By the way, chatting with Henriette today, she has done some awesome travelling in a very stock Nissan Patrol, so she may not have many mods yet, but she certainly has plenty of experience (and stories no doubt) of touring this great land of ours.

[Bigrig]

That's a fair whack of light Scott lol..
Those interior lights look awesome mate


Too right - I hadn't even seen them before, but they are simply unbelievable ... the light output is like having a twin flouro in the cabin!!!

[DX grunt]

WOW you should get plates saying PRISCILLA its like mardi gras in the wagon

As he changes down gears you can hear his truck's exhaust go.... Bling a bling a bling a bling a bling a bling, bling, bling. lololol

[Bigrig]

As he changes down gears you can hear his truck's exhaust go.... Bling a bling a bling a bling a bling a bling, bling, bling. lololol

LMFAO!!!! Very good Rossco ... very good ...!!!

[Airstrike]

All you need now is 10 inch HID driving lights

[Bigrig]

All you need now is 10 inch HID driving lights

ROFLMFAO!!!! I'd need new suspension to take the weight of something like that!!! They'd look like big bug eyes on the front!! LOL

[big_fletch]

All you need now is 10 inch HID driving lights

Haha that would look great wouldn't it..
I can get 100w h.I.d kits at work that will pump out around 90,000 lumens in a good driving light.. why you would need that much I don't know lol

[Bigrig]

Haha that would look great wouldn't it..
I can get 100w h.I.d kits at work that will pump out around 90,000 lumens in a good driving light.. why you would need that much I don't know lol

Coz ya can!!!! LOL

[Airstrike]

And a loud speaker saying 'THIS IS THE POLICE' I lit one up tonight at bartleys hill night became day......... SOOOOOO going on this week

[Airstrike]

are they Philips xenon?!?!?

[DX grunt]

Haha that would look great wouldn't it..
I can get 100w h.I.d kits ....why you would need that much I don't know lol

Coz I'm scared of the dark. lol

[Bigrig]

And a loud speaker saying 'THIS IS THE POLICE' I lit one up tonight at bartleys hill night became day......... SOOOOOO going on this week

LOL!!! can't wait to see it!!!

[big_fletch]

Coz I'm scared of the dark. lol

With these things you would be scared of the light lol...
Would look like a damn UFO landing Hahahaha

[Airstrike]

Do you think your guy would do another bar? Did they charge much for the install and the install of the lights?

[Bigrig]

Do you think your guy would do another bar? Did they charge much for the install and the install of the lights?

Bar, wiring, light fitting and centre console switch for $627 ... but a sparky would be cheaper by about $100 I reckon - I just did it through them for convenience. And they're a good mob!

[Airstrike]

copy that ghost rider

[Bigrig]

copy that ghost rider

When you want to catch up and grab that tow point recovery shackle??

[Airstrike]

Hmmm not sure working at the moment surprised you cant hear the screaming from there LOL.

[Bigrig]

Hmmm not sure working at the moment surprised you cant hear the screaming from there LOL.

LOL! all good!

[Airstrike]

How is tank running how did you go with the Lift kit?

[Bigrig]

How is tank running how did you go with the Lift kit?

Running like a dream - no more lift for the time being ... so sad!!!

[Bigrig]

Do you think your guy would do another bar? Did they charge much for the install and the install of the lights?

You still on Ryan? The bar by itself was $340

[Clunk]

No idea - "bloody bright" would be my professional opinion though!!! LOL

bloody hell man, those things are bright, so whens the next footy game round your place then??????? lmao

[Bigrig]

bloody hell man, those things are bright, so whens the next footy game round your place then??????? lmao

Yep - I was dead set taken aback at how much light they put out.

[Airstrike]

copy and wiring?

[Bigrig]

copy and wiring?

Not sure as that first price I gave you included the light installation in the rear cabin also, and a fix of the rear 12v connection also (hasn't worked for yonks). I'd say allow 2 hours at most - probably $100 max for wiring plus the switch etc - ballpark $450 for the bar and fully wired up by itself?

[Airstrike]

Yeah I can get the lights from a mate. I want to throw a 12v plug in the back aswell

[DX grunt]

Hey Scotty

Are you going to mod a reversing camera into the equation?

[Bigrig]

Hey Scotty

Are you going to mod a reversing camera into the equation?

Hey mate - I actually have one, came with the stereo head unit, just haven't put it on yet.

[Dhuck]

Nice Scotty, They would have been handy the other night

[Bigrig]

Nice Scotty, They would have been handy the other night

Haha ... Too right mate!! Would have been daylight!! Well, next time we rol a tyre off a bead, and snap two tie rod ends in the bush, at night time, at least we'll be more prepared!! I'll have the exhaust jack by then too!! That would have made it a breeze ...

[Airstrike]

can you pm me the seller of the stereo

[DX grunt]

Haha ... Too right mate!! Would have been daylight!! Well, next time we rol a tyre off a bead, and snap two tie rod ends in the bush, at night time, at least we'll be more prepared!! I'll have the exhaust jack by then too!! That would have made it a breeze ...

Did ya hit the rubbish bin again? lolol

[big_fletch]

Haha ... Too right mate!! Would have been daylight!! Well, next time we rol a tyre off a bead, and snap two tie rod ends in the bush, at night time, at least we'll be more prepared!! I'll have the exhaust jack by then too!! That would have made it a breeze ...

Haha sounds like you had some fun out bush Scott, exhaust jacks make life very easy as well

[Bigrig]

can you pm me the seller of the stereo

Will do - it was something like "best buy deals" in Brisbane ..

[Bigrig]

Did ya hit the rubbish bin again? lolol

LOL!!! nahh mate ... Not unless someone left it in the middle of the track we were on!!

[Bigrig]

Haha sounds like you had some fun out bush Scott, exhaust jacks make life very easy as well

It was an experience mate - no doubt. But no panic, and straight to it and dhuck and I got it sorted .. Sounds very US Marines doesn't it? "nobody gets left behind!!!" !!!!! LMFAO ....

[DX grunt]

It was an experience mate - Sounds very US Marines doesn't it? "nobody gets left behind!!!" !!!!! LMFAO ....

Sounds like a combination of McGuyver and the A team. lol

[Bigrig]

Sounds like a combination of McGuyver and the A team. lol

That would make me Howling Mad Murdoch no doubt!! LOL!!

[Bigrig]

can you pm me the seller of the stereo

Doc just emailed you the link for it - for everyone else, link below - they are awesome value for money (brother has one, I have one and Doc has one):

http://m.ebay.com.au/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=260694753382&ebayref=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com.au%3A80%2Fws%2Fe BayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D260694753382%26ss PageName%3DADME%3AB%3AEF%3AAU%3A1123%26autoredirec t%3Doff

[Airstrike]

thanks goes to Doc im getting 2

[Dhuck]

I wanted one of them as well, but having GU running gear in a GQ, the range shifter sits to far into the fascia of the dash. But they are a nice unit.

[Bigrig]

thanks goes to Doc im getting 2

Mention her name (Sandra Rajci - pronounced "racey") as she emailed him to do a deal for putting it up on the forum - no guarantees as it's a bloody good price already, but always worth the question for a couple of bucks!!!

[Airstrike]

Lucky I just read that before I was about to get them now... I WILL WAIT :)

[Bigrig]

Lucky I just read that before I was about to get them now... I WILL WAIT :)

Go for it - just mention her name - as said, may not do squat, but you never know!!

[Bigrig]

Will get some better piccies tomorrow night, but wired up some LED light strips I got from Kelvin - ran it to a switch in the centre console, and whilst the lights aren't overly bright, they act as good entry lights to a radius of about 3-4 metres. Ran one along each of the door trims under the scuff plate.

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Go the bling!!!! LOL

[Dark 1]

Looks good Scotty, hope they serve your needs adequately.

[big_fletch]

Looks good scotty, good idea when its pitch black out in the bush lol

[Bigrig]

Well, driving along this morning I noticed a slight knock in the steering when turning right. I didn't think too much of it other than to 'have a look later' to check bushes and the like. Suffice to say I came home and went back out again without checking anything and whilst driving down Redland Bay Road at about 80klms per hour, I notice the balance feels more out than it had previously (had a slight wobble post the LCMP trip and figured I needed a balance). Get to a set of lights and turn right and "clunk" - a large knock that I feel right through the steering. Pulled over to suss it out and low and behold, my steering damper is p!ssing oil and the bushes on both ends are split badly - the top one so much so that it had peeled open and was just hanging there allowing the damper to move an inch or so either way. Strange thing is, when I got back home, there is no oil on the driveway, so it literally let go whilst driving!!

Dropped into Redlands 4WD (was literally around the corner) and picked up a new Ironman foam cell damper and just fitted it - all hunky dorey - no wobble (so must have been on the way out and don't need a balance) and no more knocks.

Moral to the story - if there is knocking coming from your suspension and/or steering in the front end, then it ain't right and should be looked at thoroughly before it goes to poo on the road.

[Bob]

well, driving along this morning i noticed a slight knock in the steering when turning right. I didn't think too much of it other than to 'have a look later' to check bushes and the like. Suffice to say i came home and went back out again without checking anything and whilst driving down redland bay road at about 80klms per hour, i notice the balance feels more out than it had previously (had a slight wobble post the lcmp trip and figured i needed a balance). Get to a set of lights and turn right and "clunk" - a large knock that i feel right through the steering. Pulled over to suss it out and low and behold, my steering damper is p!ssing oil and the bushes on both ends are split badly - the top one so much so that it had peeled open and was just hanging there allowing the damper to move an inch or so either way. Strange thing is, when i got back home, there is no oil on the driveway, so it literally let go whilst driving!!

Dropped into redlands 4wd (was literally around the corner) and picked up a new ironman foam cell damper and just fitted it - all hunky dorey - no wobble (so must have been on the way out and don't need a balance) and no more knocks.

Moral to the story - if there is knocking coming from your suspension and/or steering in the front end, then it ain't right and should be looked at thoroughly before it goes to poo on the road.

hey scotty that is two diy jobs in the last two days. Tony will be getting worried that you will become an expert lol

[Bigrig]

Trust me, he has nothing to fear!! lmfao!!

As I always say, nothing I can't fix with a hammer and 8kgs of sikaflex!! LOL

[big_fletch]

Trust me, he has nothing to fear!! lmfao!!

As I always say, nothing I can't fix with a hammer and 8kgs of sikaflex!! LOL

Don't forget the tek-screws lol

[Bigrig]

Don't forget the tek-screws lol

That would mean using a cordless drill, or screwdriver ... far too much trouble!!! LOL

[big_fletch]

That would mean using a cordless drill, or screwdriver ... far too much trouble!!! LOL

Haha what about cable ties lol

[Bigrig]

Yes sir - have a bag of them ... just can't figure out which end you are supposed to screw in though ... lmfao!!!

[big_fletch]

Yes sir - have a bag of them ... just can't figure out which end you are supposed to screw in though ... lmfao!!!

LMFAO, don't forget the stubbie while ya work it out mate

[DX grunt]

Haha what about cable ties lol

Fletcha, my young mate.

Ya gotta talk in a language that only Bigrig understands.

Cordless drill/screw driver = ring pull top
Cable ties = plastic 'rings' that hold a 6 pack together (the not seagull friendly ones).

lololololol

[Bigrig]

Fletcha, my young mate.

Ya gotta talk in a language that only Bigrig understands.

Cordless drill/screw driver = ring pull top
Cable ties = plastic 'rings' that hold a 6 pack together (the not seagull friendly ones).

lololololol

ROFLMFAO!!! Yep, that about sees the toolkit sorted! I always thought I was the 'screwdriver' though? You know, 'drive' a bit, 'screw' the top of a few coldies ... You with me?? LOL

Not at the same time of course for all the kiddies out there reading this!!! lol

[big_fletch]

Haha looks like I gotta learn the language 'bigrig' before the 2012 meetup lol

[Bigrig]

Haha looks like I gotta learn the language 'bigrig' before the 2012 meetup lol

She'll be right mate - plenty of time once there over a few coldies to get with the lingo!! lol

[DX grunt]

She'll be right mate - plenty of time once there over a few coldies to get with the lingo!! lol

Just remember to wear a plastic apron when you sit near him. He spits when he talks. lololol

[Bigrig]

Just remember to wear a plastic apron when you sit near him. He spits when he talks. lololol

Which one?? LOL

[DX grunt]

Which one?? LOL

Fletch, of course. Then again, I don't know him all that well. lol

[Bigrig]

Fletch, of course. Then again, I don't know him all that well. lol

Haha ... I was trying to work out how you knew I spit when I talk!!! LOL

[big_fletch]

Haha ... I was trying to work out how you knew I spit when I talk!!! LOL

After quite a few drinks I dribble lol, but its ok cause I don't spit LMFAO
By dribble I mean 'dribble s**t' lol

[Bigrig]

After quite a few drinks I dribble lol, but its ok cause I don't spit LMFAO
By dribble I mean 'dribble s**t' lol

We'll get along just fine then!!! LOL

[DX grunt]

Haha ... I was trying to work out how you knew I spit when I talk!!! LOL

I'm not a spring chicken, young man, and I didn't come down in the last shower either. LOLOL

[big_fletch]

We'll get along just fine then!!! LOL

I'm sure we will Haha

[timbar]

big n grey but definately not ugly mate ............. i quite like it a splash or 2 of mudd and it would be heavenly....lol

[Bigrig]

big n grey but definately not ugly mate ............. i quite like it a splash or 2 of mudd and it would be heavenly....lol

Check out the video on the LCMP trip two weeks ago - plenty of mud in that one mate!!!

[Bigrig]

Won't be any photos to show as such other than the gears going in, but Tank gets a set of 85% reduction gears this Friday!!! Woohoo!!!!

Finally, he'll be able to traverse down hills at something less than a 'galloping' pace!!!

[Bigrig]

Oh, and finished putting the entry lights in last week - the ones one the back are just super blinding and pointless .. but I love em!!! LOL

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[growler2058]

WOW that explains unexplained lights and crop circles.............bloody bright even through the screen hahahahahahahhaha We come in peace ahahha

[AB]

Looking good mate, looking like a space ship...lol

[Sir Roofy]

No wonder the poor little truck is having issues with the power plant
more lights and things but still looking good (sigh)

[Bob]

Isnt that what they call light pollution raflmao

[Bigrig]

Haha ... all I need now is the disco ball and we're set at the forum meetup!!! LOL

Everyone who has seen the lights so far have said the old "nice bit of bling" comments etc, but those who have seen them at night have all of a sudden said it's a "must do" - cheap, easy to install, easy to replace, and very effective for those times where you're on tracks at night, setting up camp or unpacking the car at a campsite late, etc. Love em!!

[Bigrig]

No wonder the poor little truck is having issues with the power plant
more lights and things but still looking good (sigh)

lol ... don't think it's these champion - 8 strips drawing 0.4 amps each!! Only put a 5 amp in line fuse on it!!

[Dark 1]

Good BLING Scotty, must be a top bloke who sorted them for ya mate. [self indulge there]

[Ben-e-boy]

Oh, and finished putting the entry lights in last week - the ones one the back are just super blinding and pointless .. but I love em!!! LOL

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at least you legally get behind the wheel BLIND lmao

they look cool

[Bigrig]

Good BLING Scotty, must be a top bloke who sorted them for ya mate. [self indulge there]

He's alright I suppose!! lol

[Bigrig]

at least you legally get behind the wheel BLIND lmao

they look cool

Thanks boss! Only way to do it these days (drive blind)!!! lol

[Ted]

Nice lights mate, just a bit of blue neon under the car and your done haha! :)

[Bigrig]

1 more sleep till he gets 85% reduction gears!!!! Are you excited!!! Lord above ... I am!!!!! LMFAO!!

As per the other thread about money wasted on cars, I'm about to waste some more ... oh well ... not like I spend my money on grog or smokes, so Tank is my outlet!!! LOL

16 sleeps to a ... wait for it ... front air locker!!!! Woohoo!!!! So much for the kids college fund!!! LOL

[Dhuck]

You told me you weren't getting the locker. What happened?

[growler2058]

1 more sleep till he gets 85% reduction gears!!!! Are you excited!!! Lord above ... I am!!!!! LMFAO!!

As per the other thread about money wasted on cars, I'm about to waste some more ... oh well ... not like I spend my money on grog or smokes, so Tank is my outlet!!! LOL

16 sleeps to a ... wait for it ... front air locker!!!! Woohoo!!!! So much for the kids college fund!!! LOL

I'm EXCITED!!!!!...................................... oh hang on that's jealousy!!!! hahahahahahaha good on ya

:thumbup::049::animierte-smilies-t:toot::bigthumbup::hpfredgeorge1::clapping::group wave:

[Bigrig]

You told me you weren't getting the locker. What happened?

Was going to get the auto locker, but then changed my mind as I wanted to be able to turn it off to have a lash at driving stuff like we did last week ... but alas, I am impatient, so going for an air locker!!

[Bigrig]

I'm EXCITED!!!!!...................................... oh hang on that's jealousy!!!! hahahahahahaha good on ya

:thumbup::049::animierte-smilies-t:toot::bigthumbup::hpfredgeorge1::clapping::group wave:

Hahahahaha ... Don't be jealous mate - just me catching up to others and their setups!!!!

[growler2058]

Hahahahaha ... Don't be jealous mate - just me catching up to others and their setups!!!!

Its alright Ill get over it ahahhaahahahahhahaha

[Dhuck]

When he gets new bearings and cv's and wife

[growler2058]

HAHAAHHAHAHAAHA Nah she's a keeper this is the updated model!!HAHAHA

[Bigrig]

When he gets new bearings and cv's and wife

Wife maybe, but bearings have been done and what's wrong with my CV's???? LMFAO!!!!

[Bigrig]

Reduction gears are in!! WOOHOO!!!

However!! Is it normal for them to whine a bit till they settle in???

[growler2058]

NAH HELL NO DONT DRIVE ANYWHERE!!!!!! Actually no idea mate hows ya day been HAHAHAHAHAHA

[Bigrig]

NAH HELL NO DONT DRIVE ANYWHERE!!!!!! Actually no idea mate hows ya day been HAHAHAHAHAHA

LOL!! good day today brother - took the day off and bludged about - not worried about the gears, just fond the noise a bit odd ...

[growler2058]

When ya gunna get a chance to test em out mate??

[YNOT]

Reduction gears are in!! WOOHOO!!!

However!! Is it normal for them to whine a bit till they settle in???

I have heard in the past that the 83% reduction gears do whine a bit.

Tony

[Dark 1]

The v8 combined with those gears will make the tank unstoppable.

[Bigrig]

I have heard in the past that the 83% reduction gears do whine a bit.

Tony

Thanks mate - funnily enough it's only at slower speeds? It either winds out (as such) and you can't hear it, or stops after about 60-70 klms per hour. Strange?

[Bigrig]

The v8 combined with those gears will make the tank unstoppable.

Still torn on the LS1 ... Still thinking rebuild with a super charger ... Either way, a unit none the less!!

[Bigrig]

Aaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh ....

Well, looks like I'm spending my afternoon pulling out 85% reduction gears!!!! Fun, fun, fun!!!!

That whine is too loud and signifies a problem apparently - rang dhuck and Tony to see if they can confirm anyone they know of the same problem, but now have Danny (gearbox specialist) and dhuck (through Brad at On Track) tell me they have to come out - sorry Tony, not pre-empting, but not expecting any better news from your end either ... how disappointment ...

Didn't even get to use them!!! Bugger!!! But, at least I'll have gears back in this arvo and have a working truck I can do the 15 hour return trip in tomorrow.

Tank is even more upset than me though!! lol

[growler2058]

F@rkn spewin m8!!

[YNOT]

Aaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh ....

Well, looks like I'm spending my afternoon pulling out 85% reduction gears!!!! Fun, fun, fun!!!!

That whine is too loud and signifies a problem apparently - rang dhuck and Tony to see if they can confirm anyone they know of the same problem, but now have Danny (gearbox specialist) and dhuck (through Brad at On Track) tell me they have to come out - sorry Tony, not pre-empting, but not expecting any better news from your end either ... how disappointment ...

Didn't even get to use them!!! Bugger!!! But, at least I'll have gears back in this arvo and have a working truck I can do the 15 hour return trip in tomorrow.

Tank is even more upset than me though!! lol

No worries Scott.

I haven't been able to get in contact with the bloke I was talking about, have left messages on both his phones.

Tony

[Bigrig]

No worries Scott.

I haven't been able to get in contact with the bloke I was talking about, have left messages on both his phones.

Tony

Thanks a million mate!!

[AB]

Aaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh ....

Well, looks like I'm spending my afternoon pulling out 85% reduction gears!!!! Fun, fun, fun!!!!

That whine is too loud and signifies a problem apparently - rang dhuck and Tony to see if they can confirm anyone they know of the same problem, but now have Danny (gearbox specialist) and dhuck (through Brad at On Track) tell me they have to come out - sorry Tony, not pre-empting, but not expecting any better news from your end either ... how disappointment ...

Didn't even get to use them!!! Bugger!!! But, at least I'll have gears back in this arvo and have a working truck I can do the 15 hour return trip in tomorrow.

Tank is even more upset than me though!! lol

Bummer mate, what a nightmare!!!

Keep us posted!

[big_fletch]

Sorry to hear about it Scotty, hope all ends well

[DX grunt]

Damn. This is not the reason you need to have a drink.

All the best.

Rossco

[YNOT]

I just spoke to my mate with the reduction gears (83% Rockhopper gears), his gears are silent all the time.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Thanks all - well two and half hours later, I have a working transfer case - good process for me to learn, but painful none the less ... gears are going back on Monday, and as I found out, they were the last set of 85% reductions they had on the shelf, so hopefully they can machine some new ones up before the next outing ...

I feel bad for Derek as I offered him some coin for his time today, and he refused it, stating it "wasn't your fault". Not his fault either, but he just wouldn't have it. Seriously good guy and great mechanic for those in Brissy hunting for one - AutoArt Capalaba.

Thanks all for your well wishes and assistance - truly appreciated!!!

And thankfully, off to get the camper trailer in the morning!!

[big_fletch]

Haha good stuff mate, cant wait to see some pics of ya trailer setup

[Bigrig]

Righto - Marks reckon the noise is being caused by the spring loaded "washer/spacer" assembly at the front of the gears putting too much pre-load on the gear set - hence the noise in 2 wheel drive. They have told the guys to remove that and re-install (which I'll be doing - scary!!! lol) and shouldn't be an issue. My obvious question was "that spring loaded assembly is there for some reason" to which we got the response "needed for some, not for others" ... strange, but I should be putting them back in tomorrow or Thursday and will let you know how I go ...

[big_fletch]

Righto - Marks reckon the noise is being caused by the spring loaded "washer/spacer" assembly at the front of the gears putting too much pre-load on the gear set - hence the noise in 2 wheel drive. They have told the guys to remove that and re-install (which I'll be doing - scary!!! lol) and shouldn't be an issue. My obvious question was "that spring loaded assembly is there for some reason" to which we got the response "needed for some, not for others" ... strange, but I should be putting them back in tomorrow or Thursday and will let you know how I go ...

Hopefully will solve the problem mate, hope all goes well Scott

[timbar]

bugger that would P!55 me off big time !!

[Bigrig]

Hopefully will solve the problem mate, hope all goes well Scott

Thanks champion - I was a bit deflated in having to rip them out after all the excitement ... hopefully all will be sorted - I'm becoming an expert at refitting transfer cases through no desire to be doing so!! Not looking forward to doing the swap tomorrow again if it isn't the problem, as they'll have to come out again ... everything that I have two of is firmly crossed!!! Yes, even them!!! LOL

[Bigrig]

bugger that would P!55 me off big time !!

I'm still smiling mate, but it is slowly turning to a grimace!!

[timbar]

i would bw grimace already nothing worse than spending hours of preparation time and money on mods the having to pull them back out again

[Bigrig]

i would bw grimace already nothing worse than spending hours of preparation time and money on mods the having to pull them back out again

I've been lucky so far I guess, but yeah - spending a couple of thousand to have them fitted only to take them out again (which I did to assist the blokes who put it in as I felt bad for them) is a bit dis-heartening - especially knowing I have to remove the current set and reinstall "at least" one more time, if not more if the fix doesn't work .. makes you wonder if the gears prove to be faulty (machined wrong etc) where do Marks stand in all of this to cover the time, effort and costs??

[timbar]

yeah so it could be just faulty gears then or even alighnment on the gears ??

[Bigrig]

yeah so it could be just faulty gears then or even alighnment on the gears ??

True boss ... Tomorrow will reveal all ...

[timbar]

yeah fingers xxx with that i wish you the best of luck its nice and simple mate

[Darwin Bound]

Nice lift bigrig, Love it, and that does seem like a really decent price for all that work too!

[Bigrig]

yeah fingers xxx with that i wish you the best of luck its nice and simple mate

Thanks mate

[Bigrig]

Nice lift bigrig, Love it, and that does seem like a really decent price for all that work too!

Thanks mate - it's getting there no doubt!! Few more goodies to get yet, and then he's finished ... with luck!! lol

[growler2058]

Thanks champion - I was a bit deflated in having to rip them out after all the excitement ... hopefully all will be sorted - I'm becoming an expert at refitting transfer cases through no desire to be doing so!! Not looking forward to doing the swap tomorrow again if it isn't the problem, as they'll have to come out again ... everything that I have two of is firmly crossed!!! Yes, even them!!! LOL

Even them ay..........how do you cross your ears hahahahaha must be a hell of a set of ears you got yourself there mate.........Anyways good luck with the gears cock!!

[Bigrig]

Even them ay..........how do you cross your ears hahahahaha must be a hell of a set of ears you got yourself there mate.........Anyways good luck with the gears cock!!

What did you call me?? LOL

Yes mate - 'ears' ... that's what I meant!! lmfao

[growler2058]

What did you call me?? LOL

Yes mate - 'ears' ... that's what I meant!! lmfao

Ya know, cocko, cow cockey, cock hahahahahahahahaha not head hahahahahahahaha

Like the first time i got called china brown HUHHHH???????? hahahahaha

[Bigrig]

Ya know, cocko, cow cockey, cock hahahahahahahahaha not head hahahahahahahaha

Like the first time i got called china brown HUHHHH???????? hahahahaha

LOL!!!! I had hoped "head" did have no part to play in the conversation!!!

[timbar]

oooooooooooooooo thems be fighting words............

im sure he ment well

in the words of Buzz Lightyear

"Duck for Cover"

[Bigrig]

Well, this afternoon at 3:30pm is "Transfer Transplant" number 3 (original to reduction, reduction back to original, and original back to reduction again!). Fingers firmly crossed as I'm doing it, so the gears not being right are the least of Tank's concerns!!! lmfao

Spoke to Danny this morning and after removing that spring loaded baffle assembly, they definitely run smoother even by hand - it was definitely causing to much pre-load, so hopefully that has sorted it. Will keep you posted!!

[timbar]

yeah please do was a mod i was looking at a while ago not that i can afford it at the moment its all future referance

[Bigrig]

yeah please do was a mod i was looking at a while ago

Too easy mate - as said, hopefully all good ...

[timbar]

fingers crossed how long before we find out if the operation was a success ??

[Bigrig]

fingers crossed how long before we find out if the operation was a success ??

Had help on the weekend, and that took two hours, so I'm thinking three (ish .. lol) ... will get back on tonight once home and the kids are all sorted etc, and update.

[big_fletch]

Had help on the weekend, and that took two hours, so I'm thinking three (ish .. lol) ... will get back on tonight once home and the kids are all sorted etc, and update.

Haha sounds like its a fun little project mate, don't ya just love working on your trying LOL

[Bigrig]

Well, I'll be back on later, but long and short of it is they are in!!! They work!!! And they make not one skerick of noise!!! Kinda sh!ts me that it was that easy, and even though Marks produce a good product, it's a bit rude to just go "oh noisy, just take the baffle plate out" like it's a straight forward job ....

Anyways ... Can't wait now to test them out fully - thanks for the well wishes!!!

[big_fletch]

Well, I'll be back on later, but long and short of it is they are in!!! They work!!! And they make not one skerick of noise!!! Kinda sh!ts me that it was that easy, and even though Marks produce a good product, it's a bit rude to just go "oh noisy, just take the baffle plate out" like it's a straight forward job ....

Anyways ... Can't wait now to test them out fully - thanks for the well wishes!!!

Glad to hear all went well mate, now can get out and give them a test run lol

[Bigrig]

Glad to hear all went well mate, now can get out and give them a test run lol

That's the plan old mate!! Keen as mustard now!! lol

[big_fletch]

That's the plan old mate!! Keen as mustard now!! lol

Haha ill bet mate, how do you find the reduction gears?? Do they really make that much of a difference

[Dhuck]

Good stuff. You will find a big diff in what you can do now. Just wait for the diff lock.

[Bigrig]

Good stuff. You will find a big diff in what you can do now. Just wait for the diff lock.

Don't know that I can!! LOL ... impatient fat boy ... but alas, it goes in two weeks from now ...

[Bigrig]

Haha ill bet mate, how do you find the reduction gears?? Do they really make that much of a difference

MASSIVE!!!! No sh!t ... I can't wait to test out in the bush, but I rolled it down a reasonably steep hill in drive (3rd) in four low and barely got up to 20klms per hour - it was doing that in first gear before!!!

[big_fletch]

MASSIVE!!!! No sh!t ... I can't wait to test out in the bush, but I rolled it down a reasonably steep hill in drive (3rd) in four low and barely got up to 20klms per hour - it was doing that in first gear before!!!

Yer I have heard that, would be a massive help when I start running 35" tyres LOL..
I'll have to have a good look art the meetup if I don't get any before then lol

[DX grunt]

MASSIVE!!!! No sh!t ... I can't wait to test out in the bush, but I rolled it down a reasonably steep hill in drive (3rd) in four low and barely got up to 20klms per hour - it was doing that in first gear before!!!

Congrats Scotty. I love it when a plan comes together. All good things come to those that wait. You've got more patience than I have. lol

Rossco

[big_fletch]

Congrats Scotty. I love it when a plan comes together. All good things come to those that wait. You've got more patience than I have. lol

Rossco

Nah he just has plenty of grog to keep him going lol

[DX grunt]

Nah he just has plenty of grog to keep him going lol

Hey youngin. Shouldn't you be in bed? It's past your bed time. lolol

[big_fletch]

Hey youngin. Shouldn't you be in bed? It's past your bed time. lolol

I should, I on call this week so could have the phone go off at any time lol, plus I gotta be up at 6..
But there is a good movie on LMFAO

[timbar]

Congrats mate Job WELL DONE .......Lovin it

[Clunk]

hey nice work Scotty, good to hear it all came together in the end and all is working well.

[growler2058]

Bring on the biggest steepest baddest hill of hills and give those gears a work out mate....well done dont forget the foters

[Bigrig]

Congrats Scotty. I love it when a plan comes together. All good things come to those that wait. You've got more patience than I have. lol

Rossco

Thanks mate. You know how it works mate - no use yelling and ranting .. it gets you nowhere fast ...

[Bigrig]

Yer I have heard that, would be a massive help when I start running 35" tyres LOL..
I'll have to have a good look art the meetup if I don't get any before then lol

Only when in 4 low mate!! You might want to change out the diff gears first if you're going 35's ...

[Bigrig]

Bring on the biggest steepest baddest hill of hills and give those gears a work out mate....well done dont forget the foters

Thanks Clunk, Timbar etc - appreciate it lads!

Yep - I'm always more than willing to have a lash at uphill runs and even they should be improved now, but was always over cautious on steep descents due to it running away ... that is the case no longer!!!!!! LOL

[Bigrig]

Just because I know you've all been missing this thread (lol), I thought I give a big YEEHAH!!!

Prolocker (TJM air locker) going in the front next Thursday. To say I'm excited is an understatement!!! Will be awesome fun learning the rig all over again with the reduction gears and an air locker fitted ...

[Ben-e-boy]

Just because I know you've all been missing this thread (lol), I thought I give a big YEEHAH!!!

Prolocker (TJM air locker) going in the front next Thursday. To say I'm excited is an understatement!!! Will be awesome fun learning the rig all over again with the reduction gears and an air locker fitted ...

Thats awsome I just bought a diff shim and a lock rite

Whats the damage on the instal for the reduction gears If you dont mind me asking as that is next on my list

[NissanGQ4.2]

Hows that Datascan serial number coming along *LMAO*

Have you had much time 2 play with the software more importantly does it do what u need?

[Bigrig]

Thats awsome I just bought a diff shim and a lock rite

Whats the damage on the instal for the reduction gears If you dont mind me asking as that is next on my list

$2000 on the nose for the gears and installation total.

[Bigrig]

Hows that Datascan serial number coming along *LMAO*

Have you had much time 2 play with the software more importantly does it do what u need?

Haven't really touched it to be honest!! lol - forgot about the bloody serial number so I'll get that to you asap ... sorry boss!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Haven't really touched it to be honest!! lol - forgot about the bloody serial number so I'll get that to you asap ... sorry boss!!

thats ok mate, whenever u get around 2 it

[growler2058]

SH1t hot mate i think im excited for ya

[Ben-e-boy]

I CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT MEET UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! with the capability of some of the rigs attending its gunna be AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bigrig]

thats ok mate, whenever u get around 2 it

Post Easter mate - promise!

[Bigrig]

SH1t hot mate i think im excited for ya

Thanks champion!! I'm excited for me too!!! LOL

[Bigrig]

I CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT MEET UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! with the capability of some of the rigs attending its gunna be AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are getting a nice collection of rigs amongst the members no doubt - they rock and roll in standard guise as a few members have shown, but I must say, I'm looking very forward to "the next step"!!!

[Bigrig]

One more sleep till Tank gets a locker up front ... he's very excited!!! Not me though ... very cool, calm and collected ... well, cool only as the weather has turned that way, calm as an ice addict in withdrawals, and about as collected as the weekly garbage run!!! LOL!!!

Can't wait for the May trip to test things out!!

[growler2058]

I can feel the excitement brewin biggus riggus or is that me coffee hahahaha no there is electricity in the air coming from the nth east its tank gettin all carried away woohooo bring on the locker!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bigrig]

I can feel the excitement brewin biggus riggus or is that me coffee hahahaha no there is electricity in the air coming from the nth east its tank gettin all carried away woohooo bring on the locker!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just want to play Phil Collins' "I can feel it coming in the air tonight" over and over!!! LOL!!!

It's been just on 7 years since I had a truck with a locker, so looking very forward to testing it out ...

[growler2058]

[QUOTE=Bigrig;71393]I just want to play Phil Collins' "I can feel it coming in the air tonight" over and over!!! LOL!!!

HaHAHAAHA pi55in meself but very fitting hahahaha

[nowoolies]

any excuse will do hay mate
when you going to play, and in mud rocks or both ?????
hahahaha
what brand of locker you fitting

[Bigrig]

any excuse will do hay mate
when you going to play, and in mud rocks or both ?????
hahahaha
what brand of locker you fitting

Too right mate!! Like I need a reason, but always good to have one as backup!! LOL

Going the TJM ProLocker (still an air locker), but using the arb compressor as its cheaper and is proven to work with it (pressure level required). Funny thing with arb, they allow others to distribute the air lockers BUT if not installed by arb, you don't get a warranty?? How ridiculous is that??

[Bigrig]

Right ... main engine start ... check ... fuel in the delivery system ... check ... 85% reduction gears ... check ... a shiny new front air locker ... checkmate!!!!!!! LMFAO

It's in finally, and I am itching to get off road and test out the toys ... bring on the May trip!!!!!

[Clunk]

forget the May trip, get yourself out tomorrow and get the happy snaps going!!!!!!! lmao (I would have said gonow but its dark and pics wouldnt come out too well roflmao)..............

[Bigrig]

forget the May trip, get yourself out tomorrow and get the happy snaps going!!!!!!! lmao (I would have said gonow but its dark and pics wouldnt come out too well roflmao)..............

It was a serious thought mate .. going now I mean!!! LOL!!!

Planning on doing something on the weekend - looks like we're heading up to Bribie Island with O4OFF (Steve) on Sunday, but that's sand, so might have to venture somewhere tomorrow or Monday!!

[Clunk]

you lucky lucky lucky man, I think I'm beginning to get cabin fever hahahahahaha

[growler2058]

Right ... main engine start ... check ... fuel in the delivery system ... check ... 85% reduction gears ... check ... a shiny new front air locker ... checkmate!!!!!!! LMFAO

It's in finally, and I am itching to get off road and test out the toys ... bring on the May trip!!!!!
SH!t hot mate now a few kg's off the arse hahaha lift the power to weight ratio and KAPOW tanks launchin at all the big hills

[growler2058]

What made you change your mind and go air locker instead of Auto

[Bigrig]

What made you change your mind and go air locker instead of Auto

Morning champion! Decided I wanted to keep an open diff in front to keep trying stuff without the locker. My opinion only, but I didn't want to become totally reliant on a locker to do stuff like we did at Beerburrum - I like having someone guide you and having to direct the vehicle, pick a line etc to give stuff a crack using driving technique - the locker is really just to save the truck if it proves too much, not to make me lazy, if you know what I mean ... good to have, but wanted to be able to turn it off ... does that make sense? Not really!!! LOL

[growler2058]

but wanted to be able to turn it off ... does that make sense? Not really!!! LOL[/QUOTE]

Yeah i hear ya clear as a mud hole hahaha my thinkins too, i'll be quite a ways off that yet

And why TJM over ARB

[Bigrig]

Here's something I found out yesterday as well - Tony, please help me out with the terms here.

When they took the wheels off and took the CV's etc out, where the wheel bearings sit on the CV stem (spindles???) are starting to look worn - they told me that a lot of the time people get what they believe to be a bearing wobble and change them out, only to find the wobble is still there - essentially it's because the spindle? is wearing down and the bearing is loose on it. Mine weren't too bad, but they also said it is more common on nissans than toyotas (yuck) as the bearings are closer together? and hence the wheel load on the bearings is worn over a shorter distance and hence they wear quicker?

Tony - are you with me? If so, can you explain it properly please .... I'm still just an apprentice!!! lol

[Bigrig]

but wanted to be able to turn it off ... does that make sense? Not really!!! LOL

And why TJM over ARB[/QUOTE]

That's an easier one - ARB won't warrant the product if not installed by them - the agent can sell the product but has to be installed by ARB for warranty!! Being a "support the local sherriff" guy I am, I stuck with the guys I trust and put in a TJM instead (still with the ARB compressor though as they are proven and cheaper!!).

Love ARB's products, but try to support smaller players where possible so the big boys don't get all the business and hopefully it drives price competitiveness for everyone .... hopefully!! ...

[YNOT]

Here's something I found out yesterday as well - Tony, please help me out with the terms here.

When they took the wheels off and took the CV's etc out, where the wheel bearings sit on the CV stem (spindles???) are starting to look worn - they told me that a lot of the time people get what they believe to be a bearing wobble and change them out, only to find the wobble is still there - essentially it's because the spindle? is wearing down and the bearing is loose on it. Mine weren't too bad, but they also said it is more common on nissans than toyotas (yuck) as the bearings are closer together? and hence the wheel load on the bearings is worn over a shorter distance and hence they wear quicker?

Tony - are you with me? If so, can you explain it properly please .... I'm still just an apprentice!!! lol

I've not heard of this before but I can see that on high milage vehicles especially on vehicles that doo a lot of rough road miles that this could be an issue. The red arrows in the photo show where the wheel bearing casings sit on the spindle. Normally the bearing casings are a neat fit on the spindle but over time the spindle (being made of a softer material than the bearing casings) could wear causing movement between bearing and the spindle. This movement can not be adjusted out leaving spindle replacement as the only option to repair.

Tony

[Bigrig]

I've not heard of this before but I can see that on high milage vehicles especially on vehicles that doo a lot of rough road miles that this could be an issue. The red arrows in the photo show where the wheel bearing casings sit on the spindle. Normally the bearing casings are a neat fit on the spindle but over time the spindle (being made of a softer material than the bearing casings) could wear causing movement between bearing and the spindle. This movement can not be adjusted out leaving spindle replacement as the only option to repair.

Tony

Thanks mate - you're a star!!

[growler2058]

Ive become disheartened with the ARB store that i used to go to customer service and quality of some products ie rust on a brand new deluxe bar twice in exactly the same spot and have now gone over to TJM guys much better customer service and advice

[Bigrig]

Ive become disheartened with the ARB store that i used to go to customer service and quality of some products ie rust on a brand new deluxe bar twice in exactly the same spot and have now gone over to TJM guys much better customer service and advice

Yep - they just don't care. At the end of the day I can't blame them, they ate employees of large companies and like most, they are simply there to earn a wage (which is fine to a degree). I prefer to deal with a place where I can see and talk with the owner - yep, I might pay a bit more, but they generally value my business as they don't have the national reach of the big players, and when it goes to poo, they roll up the sleeves and fix the problem. That's why I go to Redlands 4WD - Peter Kitchen is the owner, he's always there, and he absolutely pulls out all stops to ensure you are not only satisfied, but that you will cone back! Smaller operators often get overlooked, and then when they fall and large players own the market, we all whinge and bitch about it ... Vicious cycle that WE absolutely contribute to.

[YNOT]

I'm with you all the way Scott. The only way for local business to survive is for us to support it. You might have to pay a little more but it's worth it to keep theses businsses alive.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Thanks mate

I'll go one step further - an example which is not trying to open a debate, but when I got my snorkel I was looking at Safari as they are a large and well known superior product (which Pete agreed with), but he suggested I go with Ironman which is actually cheaper - the reason? Because he has forged a strong dealer relationship with ironman and knows they will stand behind him and their product. Safari has a six year guarantee that they proudly splash about, and he stated "good luck trying to get them to honour it" ... essentially they'll put you through the wringer after 2 years if something goes wrong, and basically sap you of any will to get it replaced under warranty. The ironman only has twelve months warranty, but he stood by it and said if it showed true signs of perishing (or whatever), he pretty much guaranteed they'd replace it to protect the brand. Dhuck is an ex-plastics industry worker, and he said the same thing - the PVC used for them is basically the same compound when tested, but Safari use the name (big player) and a bullsh!t guarantee to price up their product - remember the movie Tommy Boy? To quote "I could take a sh!t in a shoebox and put a guarantee on the side, and all you'd have is a guaranteed piece of sh!t" ... it's the people and their genuine concern with maintaining their business that makes the difference ... and if you have to pay a bit more for that, then so be it - you'd be paying a lot more for it in future if they aren't around!!!!

[patch697]

Thanks mate

I'll go one step further - an example which is not trying to open a debate, but when I got my snorkel I was looking at Safari as they are a large and well known superior product (which Pete agreed with), but he suggested I go with Ironman which is actually cheaper - the reason? Because he has forged a strong dealer relationship with ironman and knows they will stand behind him and their product. Safari has a six year guarantee that they proudly splash about, and he stated "good luck trying to get them to honour it" ... essentially they'll put you through the wringer after 2 years if something goes wrong, and basically sap you of any will to get it replaced under warranty. The ironman only has twelve months warranty, but he stood by it and said if it showed true signs of perishing (or whatever), he pretty much guaranteed they'd replace it to protect the brand. Dhuck is an ex-plastics industry worker, and he said the same thing - the PVC used for them is basically the same compound when tested, but Safari use the name (big player) and a bullsh!t guarantee to price up their product - remember the movie Tommy Boy? To quote "I could take a sh!t in a shoebox and put a guarantee on the side, and all you'd have is a guaranteed piece of sh!t" ... it's the people and their genuine concern with maintaining their business that makes the difference ... and if you have to pay a bit more for that, then so be it - you'd be paying a lot more for it in future if they aren't around!!!!

Truer words mate & I've just been stung with the guarantee (or lack of it) thing & I tell you it hurts right where you don't need it...... Your pocket. But thats another story.

[Bigrig]

Truer words mate & I've just been stung with the guarantee (or lack of it) thing & I tell you it hurts right where you don't need it...... Your pocket. But thats another story.

Sorry to hear it mate.

[patch697]

Sorry to hear it mate.

I bloody was to I can assure you........ $150 bucks is a lot of money to see flushed for me at the mo.

[Bigrig]

I bloody was to I can assure you........ $150 bucks is a lot of money to see flushed for me at the mo.

At any time! What happened?

p.s. Have I hijacked my own thread?? lmfao

[patch697]

At any time! What happened?

p.s. Have I hijacked my own thread?? lmfao



Like thats a big concern here...... LMAO

[Bigrig]

Like thats a big concern here...... LMAO

LOL!!! Yep, but I just don't want to labelled a hijacker like those others!!! lmfao

[patch697]

LOL!!! Yep, but I just don't want to labelled a hijacker like those others!!! lmfao

Well if you do it didn't come from me............ROFLMAO

[Bigrig]

Well if you do it didn't come from me............ROFLMAO

LOL!!! appreciate the support boss!!!

[GUtsy ute]

Truer words mate & I've just been stung with the guarantee (or lack of it) thing & I tell you it hurts right where you don't need it...... Your pocket. But thats another story.

Totally agree with everything said about the big name players and honouring guarantees.

I couldn't get anywhere with claims on two separate suspension components from the same place.
Got the proverbial runaround, and then was told not to bring it back for them to look at, but to e-mail photos
of the problem to them and they would foward them to their supplier who would then decide if a claim was
warranted.
Gave up in the end, it was costing more to chase them than what the claims were worth.
Which is exactly what they do it for.

No more big guys for me!

[Bigrig]

Totally agree with everything said about the big name players and honouring guarantees.

I couldn't get anywhere with claims on two separate suspension components from the same place.
Got the proverbial runaround, and then was told not to bring it back for them to look at, but to e-mail photos
of the problem to them and they would foward them to their supplier who would then decide if a claim was
warranted.
Gave up in the end, it was costing more to chase them than what the claims were worth.
Which is exactly what they do it for.

No more big guys for me!

Who was it Gav?? Name and shame old mate!!!

[YNOT]

Who was it Gav?? Name and shame old mate!!!

Maybe not, naming and shaming opens the forum up to litigation.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Maybe not, naming and shaming opens the forum up to litigation.

Tony

We have the funds to fight it!!! .... oh ... no we don't ... LOL!!

Sorry Gav - was getting carried away with myself - and being a bigger bloke, getting carried away is a fair effort these days!!! lmfao

[GUtsy ute]

Who was it Gav?? Name and shame old mate!!!

I won't name them outright, seen too many name and shame threads on the other forum turn nasty and besides this is
your rigs thread, don't want it hijacked. LOL
Cheers

[Bigrig]

Tank scored some damage yesterday at Ripleys so a bit of TLC required - ripped the drivers side, rear flare and mudguard off on a fallen tree concealed by long grass ... Hmmmm ... Me thinks it's time for the rear custom bar and some modified mudflaps!!

I'm opening this one up to the forum - thoughts on rear bars etc for a GQ? Dhuck an I are going to have a lash at a bit of pipe work ourselves, so open to design suggestions.

[growler2058]

Rear quater panel cut with a tube bar look sh1t hot i rekon

[Bigrig]

Rear quater panel cut with a tube bar look sh1t hot i rekon

I like you're thinking big man!!! Exactly what dhuck and I were thinking ... just need some thoughts on design and I'll definitely need to have someone else do the panel chop so it's neat and rust proofed and resprayed etc ...

Thinking dual 50mm OD tube around the outside, opening up as they come around the back, with some flat steel on the top tube to mount a checkerplate tread - I'll out the trailer plugs and Anderson plug up under the plate to get them out of the way (they are getting hammered every time I go out!!).

So many options, so little talent to do it!!! LOL

[growler2058]

I like you're thinking big man!!! Exactly what dhuck and I were thinking ... just need some thoughts on design and I'll definitely need to have someone else do the panel chop so it's neat and rust proofed and resprayed etc ...

Thinking dual 50mm OD tube around the outside, opening up as they come around the back, with some flat steel on the top tube to mount a checkerplate tread - I'll out the trailer plugs and Anderson plug up under the plate to get them out of the way (they are getting hammered every time I go out!!).

So many options, so little talent to do it!!! LOL

Mate i rekon it was a 4wd custom or action mag that had step by step diy for the panel chop,(for GQ) I'll see if i can find it tonight was at least a year ago, but didnt look that difficuilt. Is scary to go cuttin into a perfectly good panel tho ay. Dunno if google would have it or the 4wd action site

[Bigrig]

Side note - the wheels I'm thinking of getting ... 15x8 and I'll be throwing a set of MTZ's on them - 33x12.5x15 ...

4473

[growler2058]

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bigrig]

Mate i rekon it was a 4wd custom or action mag that had step by step diy for the panel chop,(for GQ) I'll see if i can find it tonight was at least a year ago, but didnt look that difficuilt. Is scary to go cuttin into a perfectly good panel tho ay. Dunno if google would have it or the 4wd action site

Thanks mate - yeah, happy to do the bar work, but a bit nervous about using my rig as a test bed for my first panel chop!!

[growler2058]

mate check this thread out http://www.mudrhino.com.au/Docs/DIY2.pdf looks pi55 easy

[growler2058]

http://www.bolsys.com.au/index.php?PCID=11739&PSO=255&PSID=GQRBCQ&PSV=Primary&CDO= and this one for rear bar ideas

[Bigrig]

mate check this thread out http://www.mudrhino.com.au/Docs/DIY2.pdf looks pi55 easy

You're a star!!! Thanks mate!!

[Bigrig]

http://www.bolsys.com.au/index.php?PCID=11739&PSO=255&PSID=GQRBCQ&PSV=Primary&CDO= and this one for rear bar ideas

That tube bar on the red and grey GQ is what I was thinking but having the twin tubes come up close together around the sides - then make a custom mount for the mud flaps! Hmmmm ...

[Dark 1]

Side note - the wheels I'm thinking of getting ... 15x8 and I'll be throwing a set of MTZ's on them - 33x12.5x15 ...

4473

SEEEXXXXYY, they will make Tank pprrreeetttyy not ugly like in the title.

[Clunk]

oh I would never have said Tank was ugly at all!!!! I'm enjoying how this is progressing

[growler2058]

That tube bar on the red and grey GQ is what I was thinking but having the twin tubes come up close together around the sides - then make a custom mount for the mud flaps! Hmmmm ...

You would definately wanna bring the two bars closer ay, otherwise you defeat the purpose of cuttin ya panels up.

[Bigrig]

SEEEXXXXYY, they will make Tank pprrreeetttyy not ugly like in the title.

Hahaha .... he's a box on wheels, but nothing a few trimmings can't improve!!! Sorta like a thanksgiving turkey!! LOL

[Bigrig]

You would definately wanna bring the two bars closer ay, otherwise you defeat the purpose of cuttin ya panels up.

Affirmative boss - that was the thinking, tucked up as much as possible!!

[Bigrig]

Tadaaaa!! New steering wheel .. not that exciting really and ended up being a pig to fit as I had to tap a screw into the boss kit and solder the earth to it as there is nowhere to put it on this one!! That said, 380mm, I can see the cluster and having gotten rid of the 350mm I not only feel like I'm driving a fourbie again, but i feel like I've gotten my power steering back!!

4499

Autotechnica Outback - I likey!!!

[patch697]

Big, gray & ugly

Loosely translated.

BIG, Lift kit.

GRAY, Paint color of cause.

UGLY, Very tough looking.

Did I get it right?

[Bigrig]

Big, gray & ugly

Loosely translated.

BIG, Lift kit.

GRAY, Paint color of cause.

UGLY, Very tough looking.

Did I get it right?

Either way - that assessment will do just fine!!! LOL!!

[growler2058]

Tadaaaa!! New steering wheel .. not that exciting really and ended up being a pig to fit as I had to tap a screw into the boss kit and solder the earth to it as there is nowhere to put it on this one!! That said, 380mm, I can see the cluster and having gotten rid of the 350mm I not only feel like I'm driving a fourbie again, but i feel like I've gotten my power steering back!!

4499

Autotechnica Outback - I likey!!!
Proper flash bring on loveday race track........or the rally track (no jumps)

[Bigrig]

Proper flash bring on loveday race track........or the rally track (no jumps)

Haha ... no race tracks for tank I'm afraid ...

[growler2058]

Haha ... no race tracks for tank I'm afraid ...

No pressure to race. TANK would romp it in nothin on the race track that'll hurt as long as you slow down and dont TRY to jump.
I'll hold your hand and take you round in Agatha first and show ya hahahahahahahaaha

[Bigrig]

No pressure to race. TANK would romp it in nothin on the race track that'll hurt as long as you slow down and dont TRY to jump.
I'll hold your hand and take you round in Agatha first and show ya hahahahahahahaaha

Furry muff! It's a deal !!!! lol

[growler2058]

Furry muff! It's a deal !!!! lol

Im against the bush invasion hahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha

[Bigrig]

Im against the bush invasion hahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha

That's one way of looking at it I guess!!! LOL!!!!!

[Clunk]

hey biggus moddus, not sure if you're still look at chopping you rear quaters but Trolatron has done it and shown pics on his thread........................ also here's an idea for some rear bar work. Sorry about the quality, will have to see what else I can find

[Bigrig]

hey biggus moddus, not sure if you're still look at chopping you rear quaters but Trolatron has done it and shown pics on his thread........................ also here's an idea for some rear bar work. Sorry about the quality, will have to see what else I can find

I sure am boss - thanks a magillion for the photo - nice simple setup keeping the original centre piece ...

[Clunk]

I sure am boss - thanks a magillion for the photo - nice simple setup keeping the original centre piece ...

no worries mate, I'll try and find the info again and bang some more photos up of the build if ya want them......

[Bigrig]

no worries mate, I'll try and find the info again and bang some more photos up of the build if ya want them......

Yes please!! I don't mind keeping that center piece - it's the outer edges that need to go, but the centre will always be limited by the tow bar so if keeping it is straight forward, I'm happy to give that a go and simply lift the 7pin trailer plugs (flat and round) and Anderson plug up on top to protect them a bit - they got buckled to buggery at the last trip.