Just purchased front swivel/wheel bearings kit, so gotta get that done asap easter hols.
Got the bug!!.
Domin8tor 12000lb from 4wdsupacentre, Qld show sale prices to good to pass over.
I'm thinking larger tyres, diff ratios, lockers, Wake up Jeff!!
Hope the missus isn't reading this.
Think I can wrap the winch as a 27 yr wedding anniversary present, will that be ok!! lol
Last edited by Robo; 17th March 2016 at 03:01 AM.
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BigRAWesty (16th April 2016), MudRunnerTD (18th March 2016)
Seems water had got into the wheel bearings, were in poor shape.
Think it can be safely said,
If the king pin bearings need replacing do the whole job while your there.
Once this 1 is complete, that'll be MK, GQ,and GU all done at home.
CV in great shape no water entry.
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BigRAWesty (16th April 2016), MudRunnerTD (18th March 2016)
The steering feels great, more precise, and with less Rd feed back.
So another job well done.
Worth noting-- checking , readjusting the new wheel bearings after break in period of 500k, even though procedure has you pre torquing the bearings to seat them.
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BigRAWesty (16th April 2016), Touses (5th April 2016)
Started the winch bracket last weekend, used our Mates diy winch cradle gu alloy bar threads for inspiration.
I also trying to cut costs and use scrap from home.
Had some C section 75x40x6mm ,man its strong for this job.
Also had the some 75x75x5 angle so trimmed to 55mm on 1 edge suits great.
Main bars 600mm long.
Angle 170mm long.
I welded bars and angle together and am making a spacer/fairlead mount bracket to suit alloy bar.
Bent the 12x32mm bar on my 20t press to the desired angles.
Pics speak a thousand words.
still work in progress been crook since last weekend.
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Last edited by Robo; 19th April 2016 at 12:33 PM.
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Touses (16th April 2016)
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BigRAWesty (16th April 2016), Clunk (3rd May 2016)
Coming together nicely there Robo
Robo (16th April 2016)
Your into off Rd correct, ya recon the 12mm bar for fairlead will stand up to pressure as is? or more bracing to bull bar requiredOriginally Posted by nissannewby
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I think they will flex under pressure mate. You need to probably put a spine on each one and join them with a bit of flat bar. Dont expect the ally fair lead to hold it together it should only be for guidance.
Unless I'm looking at it wrong and they bolt to the bullbar?
Thanks, I braced underneath to help against flex, wasn't sure if more would be needed.
No, they aren't set up to bolt to bar, was trying to make it independent to the bar all together.
I'll relook at bracing in the AM.
Last edited by Robo; 19th April 2016 at 11:50 AM.
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Bracing DSCF8228.JPG
Tapping thread for fairleadDSCF8235.JPG
Welding support for hook DSCF8248.JPG
Finished DSCF8252.JPG
Assembly DSCF8259.JPG
Test fitting bar DSCF8260.JPGDSCF8264.JPG
A little trim for bar cut out needed to snug around fairlead and onto the wiring.
A Caribbeana hook might be the go for bracket to hold hook in position.
The reason the paint work looks messy is zinc paint has been brushed on in 2 coats
Last edited by Robo; 19th April 2016 at 11:42 AM.
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