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  1. Matt Vee

    Semi Covert Winch Bumper Mk2

    Here it is :) much more elegant and stronger design. Super easy to fit, 8mm/6mm and 5mm construction. If you want one gimme a shout, 250 quid plus postage. :) Off road use only but also has some convenient "jack securing brackets" on the bottom with holes in them.
  2. Matt Vee

    when does a 90 fall over?

    What kind of angle can one traverse in a 90 before the sphincter starts to get twitchy? Vid's would be cool if you have any! Thanks :)
  3. Matt Vee

    Some one please save me from the hell that is rear brake caliper rebuild.....

    Someone please tell me they know a good trick to get the godammit dust boot in the feckin groove and get the piston in and ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!
  4. Matt Vee

    Brake distribution valve thingy

    Does anyone know how the brake distribution valve thingy actually works? When I was welding up the back end of my chassis a couple of years ago I had to cut this off at the bracket as the bolts had become one with the bracket. After finishing rebuilding the chassis rails I just welded the...
  5. Matt Vee

    24v winch

    how does one run a 24v winch on a 12v truck? Thanks Matt
  6. Matt Vee

    Jacking off the crossmember

    Is it cool to jack the truck up in the middle of the crossmember underneath the power steering rack? Thanks
  7. Matt Vee

    I have found a donor truck for spare stuff but it doesn't have a front drive prop shaft....

    I have found a manual transmission donor truck for spare stuff but it doesn't have a front drive prop shaft, it's got an MOT but is going for spares or repair. Can one drive long distances without the front prop shaft? If not can I do anything to make this happen (other than taking a prop shaft...
  8. Matt Vee

    Anyone good at electrics? I need to wire up loads of lights.

    I'm making a light bar for above the windscreen on my truck. It's going to have 5 or six spotlights on it. When it comes to wiring, I have no clue what I am doing, I just wing it normally. Do I wire every light with it's own circuit- relay, switch etc Or do I wire it with one switch, one relay...
  9. Matt Vee

    Hidden winch mounting plate mark 2

    I have designed another winch mount that hides completely behind the front bumper. I shall be making it sometime next week. While I am at it I can make some more. Is anyone interested in such an item fro their truck?
  10. Matt Vee

    255/85r16 Toyo Open country fit?

    I was wondering does anyone know if these fit with no lift/factory suspension without going wild with the grinder?
  11. Matt Vee

    Disconnected front anti roll bar difference vid

    Bored as a bunch of holes so I disconnected the front anti roll bar to see if it does make a difference to articulation/handling. Here's a vid. It's not very scientific.I used a small kerb to get one corner activating. Clip without the front plastic bumper is my kid driving it with sway bar...
  12. Matt Vee

    Anyone running cooper discoverer's ?

    Anyone running copper discoverers? If so what size and what pressures you running on road? What pressure do you run off road? Thanks
  13. Matt Vee

    Narrow body 95

    I heard they existed but have never seen one. Anybody seen or have one? thinking of ditching the fender flares but would like to see what's underneath before I go through the bother of welding up all the holes behind. Thanks
  14. Matt Vee

    Rock slider mounting

    I'm going to make some rock sliders. I was wondering what do you think is the bast way to mount to the chassis/frame or what would you prefer to see? Thanks in advance
  15. Matt Vee

    Built in alarm/imobilizer question

    Hi, I have a problem........ :( Like a dipshit I left the key to my truck in the door last night and some fcker nicked it. I think they didn't bother nicking the truck because it was full of stinking rubbish I was going to take to the rubbish dump this am. I have a spare key and also I dug out...
  16. Matt Vee

    Winch for 95

    Is a 7800lb winch adequate for a 95? Thanks
  17. Matt Vee

    90 NSF window glass question

    Does anyone know if the NSF window glass is the same for long wheel base and short wheel base models 1998?
  18. Matt Vee

    Pedders lift

    Does anyone know if the pedders lift kit is literally a longer strut length or does the strut actually have longer travel? I noticed the active coil count is the same as stock so am assuming it's the same travel shock stroke unless the spring rate is different. Do the springs have a higher...
  19. Matt Vee

    Isolator cones

    Anyone know where to get new rubber isolator cones for the rear springs?
  20. Matt Vee

    Couple of questions about 70's and their engines

    I was wondering what the deal is with the 2.4L head cracking and also were there any 3L 78's before 1993 as I saw one with a KZJ-TE engine but it was a 1991.
  21. Matt Vee

    35's on a 95

    Is it possible to put 35's on a 95 and if so what are the steps required. Suspension lift size? Minimum body lift requirement? Is there availability of diff ring and pinions? Can the drive train/steering take the extra forces? Is there much advantage over 33's?
  22. Matt Vee

    Duel battery conundrum.....

    Ok so here are some pics of the duel batteries in my truck. At first I thought it was for 24v start but I took one battery out and it started just fine. Any ideas what's going on here? Thanks:
  23. Matt Vee

    The creation of a hidden(ish) winch bumper.

    Got fed up of trying to find one that doesn't cost the earth and weigh a gazzilion tons so decided to create my own. No idea how to post pics though so if someone can help with that would be most appreciated.
  24. Matt Vee

    Hello

    Hello, I'm in Wales and have a Colorado came here looking for info on my duel battery set up. Will post a thread after this.
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