Yes I have been regularly rotating tyres around but this time I also flipped the tyre on the rim.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
So white writing on on the inside now instead of outside.
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Yes I have been regularly rotating tyres around but this time I also flipped the tyre on the rim.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
So white writing on on the inside now instead of outside.
Fitted up some rated recovery points, I was wrapped, I didn't have to remove the alloy bar or anything, I had captive nuts on the passenger side and used the ones that hold the hook on the drivers side.
After weeks of putting it off, I decided to hook my rear LED work light to the reverse light via a diode so it doesn't back feed to the reverse light when manually switched on via the switch on the centre console.
Great to finally see where I'm going in reverse.
Fitted new HD king coils and new back brakes cos the old ones were down to metal. ( oops)
Cut and rolled my guards for an extra 30mm of clearance.
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Good job. What did you use to roll them Jett?Quote:
Originally Posted by GQJETT
Cheers mate, I'm really happy with the outcome. I used a heat gun to stop the paint from cracking and just used a small shifter and slowly worked my way around.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Completely rewired my radio setup in a bid to reduce engine noise on HF.
* ran LL200 in place of the crappy RG58/U coax.
* Moved the 2m/70cm antenna to the passenger side front bar, UHF CB is on the drivers side.
* Still using the Alinco DR-635T for UHF CB and Backup 2m/70cm... I really need to replace this unit though.
Testing a new HF setup:
* removed the RODA Screw Driver as it sits far too high on the spare tyre bracket and isn't allowed on the front bar.
Trialling new HF setup:
* Installed an Optek multi-tap antenna on the rear wheel bracket for HF. (tuned for 20m/14.200MHz)
* Installed LG-100 automatic antenna tuner on the Optek.
* Re-ran earthing lines to the tyre bracket, tuner and radio. I really need to buy a few meters of earthing braid :/
So far the results are promising.
Waiting on a quote from ministry of the interior for a roof console to fit the radio heads in...
In the process of extending the front mounts and its giving me the shits I can only get 40mm out of it so may have to take 10 mm off the extentions grrr
Swapped out the old sloppy efs 2inch springs , for new 2 inch kings (hardest they do ) gone from been a sloppy whale to a darting dart and picked up 45mm a corner in the process , happy as :)
No idea what you are talking about....Quote:
Originally Posted by megatexture
Does it ride alright?Quote:
Originally Posted by gaddy
If your talking about front shock mounts then it's time for the hole saw.Quote:
Originally Posted by megatexture
Yep it does actually , it's firm but that is how I wanted it ,Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
Fitted another cat battery to the old girl :)
Need to empty the Patrol, give the interior a bit of a vacuum and dry out the awning.
Might even give it a tub if time is ok, All this after a wet and muddy weekend away
dropped the patrol off to get the chassis scrapped back and get rid of the surface rust and recoated, i also need to get a little cancer cut out of the wheel arch before it gets too bad.
Installed the full length roof rack last night. Its certainly cheap crap. Very rough in its attachment but turned out pretty sweet once I had it worked out.
Awning never turned up so let's hope it arrives today along with the light bar.
Aslo installed most of the wiring for the light bar.
Upgraded the HF antenna to a fully automated one. Atas-120A.. Very nice indeed, and selling the old kit should cover the costs nicely.
You still coming on Sunday?Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Nah mate no $$$ plus not going anywhere until I can stand for at least 5 minutes, just too painfullQuote:
Originally Posted by lucus30
received my supapeg custom awning today, got a 5% discount plus an led stip and sand peg kit free by mentioning the facebook special so i was happy with that, now to fit it up over the weekend.
@ Stropp as per pic my LED strip light worked a treat ,that was the only time Ive used it tried it again last weekend and only 1/3rd worked .
So I ripped them off and threw them in the bin, Im now going to use 200mm cob strips that some use as DRL will only need two they are very bright.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161275684...84.m1423.l2649 They are very bright
i have leds on the current awning and have fitted a dimmer to it so i can control the light, it also pulses and flashes :) but i mainly use the remote with the dimmer. i think i will do away with the remote on this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Saw it leave on the flat bed off to its final resting place :(
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Installed new coil packers 15mm to replace the rubber insulators that are stuffed. Backs done and front tomorrow
You should have done it when you did the springs...:D
Finally fitted my rated recovery points to the front, passenger side was a bit of a pain, but glad it's done now�� also wired in my connectors for my UHF antenna lead so I can disconnect the bar from the front without having to cut the wire at the time.
Worth mentioning is my recent arrival and fitment of my roof bars, got them from ebay for $189.00 for three bars, fitted them up, and no wind noise, work really well. So much cheaper than the local stores!
If anyone wants the link just let me know, and I'll post it, only thing worth mentioning is they do have locks, but it reckon I could unbolt them even with the locks. Still, I am otherwise very happy with them, and soooo much cheaper
Yer I know also should have done the castor correction but I'm doing that before the weekend as well hahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by mudski
I replaced the battery in my GQ and took it for its WOF ( NZ Roadworthy) just gotta get rego and its all legal again, also bought complete another one as a spares reservoir and to kep the other one company when I am away at work, which should be getting driven up to me at the weekend.
Yep this happened..
Ready for the 15mm replacement spaces for the springs cause rubber ones are stuffed, and dropping the radius arms off in the morning too get the castor correction fitted
You shouldn't need castor correction bushes mate for a 2inch lift. I'd be going drop boxes if anything. Edit : Your not drinking on the job mate are you? Lol
Castor correction bushes came with the lift kit, and they are rubber ones so might as well use them. It's only a 2" lift so I thought drop boxes might be abit too much castor. It drives fine as it is but a little bit floaty so thought I would fit them too make it drive abit nicer when the Mrs drives is (yes I let her drive it) hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Yes I might also have enjoyed a beverage whilst doing so lol
Yes the drop boxes would be a bit much hey. Reckon it might have been a better option thats all. As I haven't heard anything good about using castor correction bushes. Apart from doing what they are designed to do. Lol They just wear out prematurely. It will be interesting to see the difference the bushes make though with the steering.
Got the arms back in and can see it sits on a better angle with the swivel hubs. Will see how it drives once I get it all back together, and how long the bushes last. They cost me nothing too put in except time so if they wear out quick I'll look at another option. Spends alot of its time on the blacktop at the moment so should get a decent run out of them (fingers crossed)
just got the chassis and underneath stripped back with wire wheel to loosen the surface rust and shit buildup and then had it sprayed with penatrol and rust proofed, yearly check and touchup $40 which is very good.
the bloke doing it said there was decent mix of beach and desert sand under it :)
Installed a GME UHF and aerial into the ashtray hole. Looks mint! Need a 90 degree connector for the aerial cable to clear the ac ducting but...
Also diagnosed a leaky clutch hose with some help from the blokes here.
What are you using to repaint the chassis? I'm thinking of doing the same. Using POR15 paint though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
No they used some rustproofing paint on it and it's not black but a gold colour.