Harrop 2300 supercharger to Optimiser 6500

[PeeBee]

Here you go. The lid wont open fully at the moment as I have my second UHF radio in a box directly behind, but when the box is removed it opens like the factory original.

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[Plasnart]

I’ve got a console extender in the shed too. Must get off my arse and get it installed!

[PeeBee]

OK, churned over all night as to which was the bigger pig of a job I wanted to get done, and decided on installing 25mm rubber spacers on top of the rear coils. I am really happy with the spring rate, just the load dropped the rear down so I needed 40psi in the airbags. Anyway, took me 5 hrs rooting around with a multitude of jaks and trolley jacks etc, going over ground long forgotten. Car is now back together, just need to run around and do the final bolt tension and run a new air line to the airbag. The car without airbags is now slightly nosedown so thats perfect for me.
Dosed the hydraulic tank with some seal stop leak to try an arrest the annoying leaks from threaded fittings. Ran it thru the system, will see if it binds up the thread sealant or not. Otherwise its going to Pirtek and they can fix it and give me the bill - over it and dont have the time in all honesty.

Chassis welding can wait. I was under the truck and saw the quality of the welding completed by the guy who did my rear tray, and some guys just have it, melted butter welds. Might end up back with him.

[PeeBee]

I’ve got a console extender in the shed too. Must get off my arse and get it installed!

Yeah its all of 8 screws! Come on Toiger, move a bit and get it done!!!!!

[Plasnart]

OK, churned over all night as to which was the bigger pig of a job I wanted to get done, and decided on installing 25mm rubber spacers on top of the rear coils. I am really happy with the spring rate, just the load dropped the rear down so I needed 40psi in the airbags. Anyway, took me 5 hrs rooting around with a multitude of jaks and trolley jacks etc, going over ground long forgotten. Car is now back together, just need to run around and do the final bolt tension and run a new air line to the airbag. The car without airbags is now slightly nosedown so thats perfect for me.

70’s retro cool mate! White writing outwards too!

Chassis welding can wait. I was under the truck and saw the quality of the welding completed by the guy who did my rear tray, and some guys just have it, melted butter welds. Might end up back with him.

Reminds me of what you once said about one of your dozer drivers in the mine mate. Artiste’ in Residence eh?

[PeeBee]

Another full day, gotta make the most when the wife is away! Bloody cold in the garage again, but a few more tidy up jobs with the wiring, rear wheel back on with additional anchor point, then launched into the chassis stiffener welding, completed the drivers side then decided to have a crack at the slider brackets instead of moving the car, love the mig, so much more friendly for overheads for a novice.
This went ok, another custom job, just takes time to optimise the kit and then execute. Happy with the 3 mounts configured but they look a bit too far apart so might add another two in between for good measure later. Anyway the running boards on the drivers side should be first up tomorrow, then swap it around in the garage and into the pass side welding and slider brackets.

Getting closer , should be 6T by the time I finish, new record for me!!!!!

[PeeBee]

Another 6 hours of bliss in the garage. Mounted the running board using a hydraulic lift table from @MB, worked a treat, wheeled the step into position , chocked in place and then micro fitted the arms to the chassis clamps. Touch up can of paint then a thick layer of bitumen paint on the bottom /underside for good, measure. Will get up early and place it, or shove it actually, onto the truck, looks great - forgot to get a pic of it trial location - tomorrow.IMG_2239.jpgIMG_2240.jpgIMG_2241.jpg

[MudRunnerTD]

Here you go. The lid wont open fully at the moment as I have my second UHF radio in a box directly behind, but when the box is removed it opens like the factory original.

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Hmmmmm! those were the exact photos i was going to ask you to post. These first appeared for the y62 and i have one and its bloody awesome. That second layer is nice for storage too. I didnt know they are making them for the GQ too. Awesome, will look into that for sure.

[PeeBee]

Patrol a Part, $230 ish from memory

[PeeBee]

OK, Drivers side is on and firm, still want to put a bendy mirror and light up there as the clamp bolts are adjacent to the brake lines, but happy with the outcome. Based on this outcome I think the second one is a day an a half with the passenger side chassis stiffener weld out and then the bracket fab and mounting.IMG_2244.jpgIMG_2243.jpgIMG_2242.jpg

Next will be the rails to protect the front guards.