Looks good scotty, good idea when its pitch black out in the bush lol
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Looks good scotty, good idea when its pitch black out in the bush lol
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 lolQuote:
Originally Posted by 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
Don't forget the tek-screws lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
That would mean using a cordless drill, or screwdriver ... far too much trouble!!! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by big_fletch
Haha what about cable ties lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
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 mateQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Fletcha, my young mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by big_fletch
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?? LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by DX grunt
Not at the same time of course for all the kiddies out there reading this!!! lol
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!! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by big_fletch
Just remember to wear a plastic apron when you sit near him. He spits when he talks. lolololQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Which one?? LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by DX grunt
Fletch, of course. Then again, I don't know him all that well. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Haha ... I was trying to work out how you knew I spit when I talk!!! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by DX grunt
After quite a few drinks I dribble lol, but its ok cause I don't spit LMFAOQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
By dribble I mean 'dribble s**t' lol
We'll get along just fine then!!! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by big_fletch
I'm not a spring chicken, young man, and I didn't come down in the last shower either. LOLOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
I'm sure we will HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by 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!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by timbar
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!!!
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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WOW that explains unexplained lights and crop circles.............bloody bright even through the screen hahahahahahahhaha We come in peace ahahha
Looking good mate, looking like a space ship...lol
No wonder the poor little truck is having issues with the power plant
more lights and things but still looking good (sigh)
Isnt that what they call light pollution raflmao
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!!
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!!Quote:
Originally Posted by roofy
Good BLING Scotty, must be a top bloke who sorted them for ya mate. [self indulge there]
at least you legally get behind the wheel BLIND lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
they look cool
He's alright I suppose!! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Tuf 42
Thanks boss! Only way to do it these days (drive blind)!!! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
Nice lights mate, just a bit of blue neon under the car and your done haha! :)
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
You told me you weren't getting the locker. What happened?
I'm EXCITED!!!!!...................................... oh hang on that's jealousy!!!! hahahahahahaha good on yaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
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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!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dhuck