17th January 2026, 06:47 PM
Started on the drivers side rear chassis stiffener plate. Its 200 x 6, welded to the outside of the chassis rail via dia 50mm hole saw holes, at both ends and stitched along the top. I will stitch...
17th January 2026, 06:23 PM
I dont think the 25 posts is still a requirement.
This is a family orientated forum so your opening title is inappropriate to be honest - surprised it has not been redacted as yet.
There is a...
15th January 2026, 03:22 PM
I is here, running out of space to do much on the truck now it has busted the magic 7T mark, however I will persevere and report the activities as they explode into the next folly
8th January 2026, 04:18 PM
Spectacular and dramatic, thanks. Best Wishes to you and family also.
5th January 2026, 11:02 AM
No flow was caused by an airlock in the horizontally mounted WTA coils I have on the roofrack. I stuffed around with all sorts of analysis and theories and in the end grabbed the garden hose and push...
1st January 2026, 08:41 AM
Lift pump swapped out for roof radiators, no flow - WTF, same hose connections etc, must be the pumping resistance is too great for the Aeroflow pump, plus having issues with the burping of the...
30th December 2025, 02:26 PM
OK, rolled over to @MB's on Monday and swapped out the coils. Big difference in ride stability, no more boat rolling as previous, still leans over into corners a bit more than I would like, but happy...
17th December 2025, 08:48 AM
Looks brilliant, high quality, just like a bought one. Also, totally custom to meet your requirements.
15th December 2025, 06:02 PM
OK, it seems the axle housings are around the 100kg and the diff centres the same, so if I deduct 200, plus 30kg for the wheels, the spring rates are where they need to be.
15th December 2025, 10:41 AM
Headed away into Burgoynes Gap again for 4 days, brilliant weather, came in the Cheynes Bridge approach, top radiator hose decided to leave the chat in the middle of a long winded climb, simply...
3rd December 2025, 04:02 PM
Been a while since any work on the truck. I loaded up the truck for a trip next week and found the rear is dropping again, unsure if its the overall weight or too many cans in the fridge, but anyway,...
26th November 2025, 03:32 PM
I am considering a Rugged Platinum 180 deg Awning. Its 2m wide from the car and a massive 6.5m long. Its got gas rams to assist with opening and closing the end wings. I will need to install with...
26th November 2025, 03:05 PM
Advised the pads are on the way, have them Friday at latest. Part number for anyone doing the upgrade is Willwood 150-47-7416. They are a high friction, low temperature pad that is pitched at racing...
24th November 2025, 07:42 PM
I swapped over to Willwood brakes front and rear on the GQ when I did the chop. I also added hydroboost over the top, and despite having more stopping power, the result was quite knife edge and its...
21st November 2025, 02:44 PM
Might help where you are located?