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My 80
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Gary820
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it's a 2 inch kit with 20 mm spacers as I needed a little extra for the tyres.
Gary820
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Nice 80
Cheers.
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Not always so clean and shiny lol. Was a lot worse after getting a bit stuck.
Unfortunately now got deep scratches that run from the headlights to the tail lights but better then going backwards into a ditch!! Arches, bumpers and sections of the doors are now matt black as got scuffed a bit.
Went out night laning with some of the usual suspects. One had mechanical issues though when the v6 went rattle rattle rattle bang!!!
Unfortunately now got deep scratches that run from the headlights to the tail lights but better then going backwards into a ditch!! Arches, bumpers and sections of the doors are now matt black as got scuffed a bit.
Went out night laning with some of the usual suspects. One had mechanical issues though when the v6 went rattle rattle rattle bang!!!
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Not always so clean and shiny lol.
Went out night laning with some of the usual suspects. One had mechanical issues though when the v6 went rattle rattle rattle bang!!!
That's not so good Gary, was it terminal? I guess the photo above is the rattle, rattle bang smoke aftermath?
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That was after limping it off the lane with not many cylinders working lol. 3.5 v6 trooper and very terminal, funny smelling fog!!
He's gonna get another engine for it, turbo conversion was mentioned!
I just need to get the machine polisher out and get some shine back lol.
He's gonna get another engine for it, turbo conversion was mentioned!
I just need to get the machine polisher out and get some shine back lol.
It's a shame in a way, your truck was close on perfect when you got it Gary.
Still, a shiny truck lives on the driveway, no fun in that, is there?
Have you thought of a clear wrap? I've had mine done and it's holding up very well...
Still, a shiny truck lives on the driveway, no fun in that, is there?
Have you thought of a clear wrap? I've had mine done and it's holding up very well...
Gary820
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If I was scared to scratch it I wouldn't own it tbh, no new dents so will tidy up.
I was thinking of a black wrap rather then clear, hide the scratches lol.
Would've got away with it if the 35's were on as stick out a bit and keep the body away from bankings a bit. The lane had been majorly messed up since last drove it so we had issues. Was a steady night run that we planned and didn't want anything too technical, good job recovery gear stays in the boot!
I was thinking of a black wrap rather then clear, hide the scratches lol.
Would've got away with it if the 35's were on as stick out a bit and keep the body away from bankings a bit. The lane had been majorly messed up since last drove it so we had issues. Was a steady night run that we planned and didn't want anything too technical, good job recovery gear stays in the boot!
The wheels on mine are the widest part of the truck, and it does prevent a lot of rubs, especially on deep V tracks.
These photos don't show what I mean very well, but with the 305s on 10" zero offsets, the outer face of the tyres sit a good 50mm outside the body line. Also, the front wing bars have saved the wings on many occasions
PS the sidewalls on these old GG AT2s look disgraceful, but I can't get the treads to wear out to replace them! I want some of the new 315 BFG ATs, when they become available. At this rate, the GGs will still be legal when BFG bring out the 2016 model
These photos don't show what I mean very well, but with the 305s on 10" zero offsets, the outer face of the tyres sit a good 50mm outside the body line. Also, the front wing bars have saved the wings on many occasions
PS the sidewalls on these old GG AT2s look disgraceful, but I can't get the treads to wear out to replace them! I want some of the new 315 BFG ATs, when they become available. At this rate, the GGs will still be legal when BFG bring out the 2016 model
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So after the issues at the weekend with a dodgy ht lead I decided to order some magnecor 8mm leads, they've turned up before then replacement from formula power!
The nice blue magnecor leads against the other leads
And slotted in place in the rain this morning as I just couldn't wait for it to stop lol. Don't think postie was even off the drive and the bonnet was coming up!
I cut open the the lead from formula power and the electrode part was crap, most of it had turned to dust at the distributor end so no surprise it broke down!!
Still waiting on the replacement which will be an emergency set with the spares in the boot, never know might break a shoe lace or something and have no string
The nice blue magnecor leads against the other leads
And slotted in place in the rain this morning as I just couldn't wait for it to stop lol. Don't think postie was even off the drive and the bonnet was coming up!
I cut open the the lead from formula power and the electrode part was crap, most of it had turned to dust at the distributor end so no surprise it broke down!!
Still waiting on the replacement which will be an emergency set with the spares in the boot, never know might break a shoe lace or something and have no string
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I had plans to re fit the boot out whilst I've been off work, the ht issue meant I spent the money I set aside for them!
Well the lovely wife this morning has offered to pay for the materials for the drawers
Been on the phone to my mate who's a sparky and he's getting me some 300mm cable tray. Will pick some ply up during the week and order some other bits and pieces.
Going to use the load liner for the top I think, easy to clean and has Landcruiser on it. Couple holes drilled in from the other box in the boot but not an issue.
Will make a start this week, doubt will get it finished as other stuff planned but just happy can order some stuff..
Well the lovely wife this morning has offered to pay for the materials for the drawers
Been on the phone to my mate who's a sparky and he's getting me some 300mm cable tray. Will pick some ply up during the week and order some other bits and pieces.
Going to use the load liner for the top I think, easy to clean and has Landcruiser on it. Couple holes drilled in from the other box in the boot but not an issue.
Will make a start this week, doubt will get it finished as other stuff planned but just happy can order some stuff..
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Had some 300mm tray delivered today, mate who's a sparky sorted it so nice and cheap, trip to the metal stockists tomorrow and few bits to order from evil bay.
Hopefully make a start at the weekend, will sell the other storage box too as already getting in the way
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Now have materials for drawer runners etc, ordered some bearings and been to work for my rivnut tool and a box of inserts.
So far spent about £80, plus some wood, a few fittings and bolts these drawers shouldn't be too expensive.
Hopefully make a start at the weekend, will sell the other storage box too as already getting in the way
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Now have materials for drawer runners etc, ordered some bearings and been to work for my rivnut tool and a box of inserts.
So far spent about £80, plus some wood, a few fittings and bolts these drawers shouldn't be too expensive.
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Gary820
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Made a start on the drawers. Still waiting for the bearings to turn up so didn't get loads done
Ally box bolted down to the floor, cut holes in the top so the bolts are inside, used the 3rd row seat bolt holes.
The piece next to the tailgate is loose still as need to get everything lined up before secure it
Got the cable tray cut and bent, drilled some holes and put some rivnuts in to hold it in place
Got measured up for some ply which I need to go for to make some drawers.
Need to go get some chequer plate for the drawer fronts and a piece of flat ally sheet to make a tailgate deck while the tools are out.
Hopefully other stuff will turn up soon so I can get a good bit done before I go back to work.
Ally box bolted down to the floor, cut holes in the top so the bolts are inside, used the 3rd row seat bolt holes.
The piece next to the tailgate is loose still as need to get everything lined up before secure it
Got the cable tray cut and bent, drilled some holes and put some rivnuts in to hold it in place
Got measured up for some ply which I need to go for to make some drawers.
Need to go get some chequer plate for the drawer fronts and a piece of flat ally sheet to make a tailgate deck while the tools are out.
Hopefully other stuff will turn up soon so I can get a good bit done before I go back to work.
