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mudnut (5th December 2022)
Still on the lookout for help.
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When I got mine fitted I was advised against using the local mob who supply & fit them in Ballarat (TJM?) - fairly or not I don't know - there was talk of apprentices doing a job which needs to be shimmed accurately & a noisy diff resulting.
I took mine to Harrop in Melbourne. Dropped it off in the morning, they gave me a lift to the train station, I swanned around Melbourne for the day, & they came & collected me from the train station. Service was excellent plus they threw in a few freebies. Cost was the same as I would have had to pay in Ballarat, & I was very happy to know that the job was being done by the folk best to do it. They even phoned me a few days later to check I was happy with the job. That was what? 6 or 7 years ago? Have never had a single problem with the locker, just works when I need it. I recall there was a chap in Ballarat ( Cameron - was on this forum) had one fitted to his car - loved his e-locker but the diff always whined. He had a local workshop install it (not the mob supply them). I think he had a Pajero.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
In the midst of dismantling the grill to replace the headlight. All the screws were rusted into place, so I had to pull the grill away from the body, to access the four bolts which hold the whole light assembly in. One bastard broke, so now that has to dealt with. Looking at the vehicle before attempting to replace the sealed beam, I didn't see how rusted the fasteners and mountings were. I will pull both sides out, clean, repaint them and fit stainless steel fasteners. I am so glad I didn't have to try and change a headlight on the side of the road or at a campsite.
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PeeBee (12th May 2023)
Got 16 " Rims and KO2s on order. The Rugged Terrains are at 66000 ks, and are showing signs of age. Still got plenty of tread, though. Unfortunately the don't make them any more, or I would have got them again. Bloody good tyres, especially on sand.
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PeeBee (2nd July 2023)
Fitted the rims and KO2s. Gotta say, they are a lot quieter at 100kph than the old tyres. I had the Rugged terrains fitted in 2011. They aren't made any more but I got 69000ks out of them, and if I had of driven more in that time, I probably would have got up 80000 plus. Having a good look at them, the rubber was starting to go hard and there are fine cracks in the valleys between the treads. Also got a good deal with a $150 factory rebate. Every little bit helps.
Last edited by mudnut; 6th September 2023 at 05:27 PM.
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Yeah my KM2's are probably 7 years old now still with 60% tread on them. I think the rubber has gone off on these and she's quite sketchy now in the wet. I was thinking about the KO's next as I don't think I need a mud terrain tyre. But then I am thinking maybe go for something with a soft compound, as they might stay usable for longer due to the lack of k's my Patrol does. The last two years its done a whisker over 12 thousand.3
What size tyres did you go for Craig?
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mudski (11th September 2023)
This is maybe a global thing. It is easier and cheaper to find 16s and 17s around here than a good 15.
I credit that to the fact that no 4x4 truck is sold here with 15" wheels anymore, so the support for such size is going down.
1997 Blue Nissan Patrol Y60 blacktop TD42 - Honey Badger (build thread)
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1997 Red Suzuki Samurai Canvas Top SJ413 - Tatui
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mudnut (8th September 2023)