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Yes I have been away for a few weeks.
I did get to go for a 4wd in the Dubai dunes thanks to the amazing hospitality of Bulbous from Patrol 4x4 forum.
As always, progress has been slower than I would like but some has been made.
The wheels and portals have been installed so we are back to a rolling chassis again.
The dummy engine was installed. We found that the sump fouled on the braced diff housing on full compression and the larger exhaust manifolds also fouled on the chassis rails.
So time for some more mods
Climax Industries have replaced the engine mounts to raise engine to maximum height available. Exhaust now clears without chassis modifications and we havent had to reduce bump stop height very much.
Because we were already messing around Climax Industries are fitting hydraulic front bump stops, custom suspension mounts, custom springs and shocks, custom chassis torsion bar etc.
Once the suspension mods are completed, the new engine will be installed. The exhaust system will then be designed and installed. The cab will be cut and shut to suit and then we can begin the plumbing and wiring process.
Two sets (incase I damage them) of 35" front Arctic Flares are on their journey to Australia now as well
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