Shopping!
The workshop is full of tractors that need servicing this week so I had to work outside.
So yesterday morning I put both ARB air lockers in the boot of the Astra and set off for ARB headquarters.
I explained the problem I've had with the air lockers and got given a business card for the manager who will be back in on Monday. So I'm hoping to come back then to discuss the problems and see what they say.
Got myself a couple of free calenders.
Also got a copy of ARB's latest magazine and a stubby holder.
Off to TJM next.
Love the black widow drawers, must get some of those for my duel cab 70.
The last week has been stressful, sad and expensive.
So I decided to treat myself (and LJ) to a few bits and pieces.
I've been after a decent LED rechargeable torch for a while, and this one looked good and was a great price, less than £25.
Also bought a pair of the really good seat covers one of the guys in the club has in his 80 series.
Also got some free stickers.
Off to Toyota next to get the new oil seals, rad cap and price new diff bearings.
My list.
Was looking at the FJ cruiser, still not sure I like it.
Got a few seals and a rad cap. Had to order a few other bits.
The latest models.
Came home and wanted to dig out my box of spare diff parts.
Ended covering everything in my storage area with my big tarp a few weeks ago as I noticed the roof was leaking.
Would be the bottom box aswell.
Box of diff spares.
Also found the box with my spare oil seals in and a bottle of diff oil.
Fitted the new seat covers next.
They've got cords down each side to tighten the covers around the seats.
A zip up pocket on each side.
And a larger unzipped one along the front.
Excellent storage on the back.
Fairly thick map book fits perfectly.
The pockets around the seat will be very useful for keeping things in that I need regularly like my pressure gauge.
Otherside next.
My Melway (street Atlas of Melbourne) is quite a thick map book, but it fits perfectly in the pocket on the back of the seat cover.
I'm very pleased with the torch.
Its flexible/bendy in the middle.
1 button turns the end bank of LED's on.
Another button turns the others on.
Can also have them all on at once.
It has a handy hook on one end to hang it up with.
The other end has a strong magnet.
It fits nicely in the front seat pocket, ready for when I need it.
Came with 2 chargers.
The in car charger fits nicely in the other side pocket.
TJM stickers. Not sure what to do with the big one(s). Might see what it looks like at the top of the windscreen.
So I'm very pleased with the TJM products I bought.
Warn have brought out a new cheaper range of winches in response to all the cheap Chinese ones which the likes of 4WD Action, Tigerz11 and Roo systems are flooding the market with.
Called Tabor!
I'm thinking I will get a 12,000LB one. Still not cheap, but significantly cheaper than there others.
Got my calenders on my bedroom wall.
Then I came down the Peninsula to see Laura.
I wanted to go to a newsagents to pick up a copy of the magazine which Tony S has been buying/reading lately which he has said is a great magazine.
While there I picked up a nice little magazine with some local 4wd routes in.
And a copy of Pat Callinans magazine.
All I can say is WOW!
What a great magazine!
The quality is exceptional, the articles and photography are very impressive.
If 4WD Action is a cheap, trashy, Razzle or Readers Wives then this is Playboy or High Society.
Very interesting article/letter on the first page.
I will try and find a copy of it online as not sure how clear the txt will be in the pic below.
Nice article on the new duel cab 70.
Will definitely be subscribing to this great magazine, thanks Tony!
