Ex Telstra Pod Trolls Warning

Hi All.

Just a warning for other pod owners.

I noticed a couple of strange dents this weekend where the cab and pod have met. (See pic)

My mechanic investigated and found two mount bolts and rubbers broken and 4 loose.

I drive on pretty extreme roads/tracks every week for work so wear n tear expected.

Just thought if you own one it's worth checking your mounting bolts. :)

Marty.

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dont worry Roscoe, old DX grunt wont have this problem............. must have something to do with actually having to go offroad and not just an unsealed hardshoulder

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Originally Posted by Clunk

dont worry Roscoe, old DX grunt wont have this problem............. must have something to do with actually having to go offroad and not just an unsealed hardshoulder

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Fanks Clunken.

Hey Rafa, what brand pod is yours and what year is your ute?

Rossco

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Originally Posted by DX grunt

Fanks Clunken.

Hey Rafa, what brand pod is yours and what year is your ute?

Rossco

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Roscos trade mate light 2002

Whats the space between the back of the pod and the cabin,
Patrol body mounts allow for a fair bit of flex

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Originally Posted by threedogs

Whats the space between the back of the pod and the cabin,
Patrol body mounts allow for a fair bit of flex

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I'm guessing 75+ mm

I don't think Telstra expected the Pods to be subjected to such harsh conditions.
Is it the Pod moving or the cabin you think?
Unless you can space it back to say 100mm you might need to pick your line differently
hard as that may be.
Use grade 8 bolts to hold it on

Hey TD There was two snapped mounts and 4 loose that caused the issue

Rossco go easy off the blacktop and onto driveways mate :)