Neil Stone
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Where did you source the 3 jet washer from?
That looks like a great mod!
That looks like a great mod!
Looking good Warren. I was thinking you were never going to find a new truck. Nice one.
.Well done ! it leaves the field a bit clearer for me now!!!!!
Your comments about the box and years had me flummoxed for a bit - but the pics explain it. I associate later 2003 cars with the dogleg 5 spd box, earlier ones with the straight throw box with overdrive switch. There was a period in 2003 when both boxes were fitted (presumably dealer stock and time in stock played a part here) - but what you have done is sold a 53 plate with the overdrive switch box and found an 03 with the dogleg 5sp box.
I just need to find one myself now! Good luck.....and keep us posted with build progress.
yes.So is it safe to say that if the gear stick is of the dog leg type, ie, not strait front to rear, then it WILL be the later gearbox?
Early models had the weaker 2 pinion diff, think it was pre 2000, best fix is an ARB air lockerWhat was that issue with the pinions in the diff, some thing about a 2 pinion, and a 4 pinion yoke?
It's more lively mainly because of the way the engine is controlled, together with the changes in the IP and the change of the program controlling the IP. There's a faster ECU for the engine and gearbox together, vs two separate slower ones for the 4-sp, something that makes the power pack respond much better. The 5-sp is also muuuch smoother. But, as you say, there is nothing wrong with the 4-sp, except for the converter issue for the first 2-3 years.Sounds like the 750 feels a bit more lively with the extra cog so maybe it depends how you like to drive? For an 'expedition' or bush vehicle all the extra electronics like the MFD (multi-function display) would put me off but I think you're used to the extra electronics in a 120?
Hi Warren looks great can you tell me the suppler for the fishtail lights led and the 3 jet washer nozzel. Thanks
.there is nothing wrong with the 4-sp, except for the converter issue for the first 2-3 years.
I'll do a full report when done but the AHC is out, OME is in. Old torsion bars out tonight, new ones will go in maybe tomorrow or Wednesday once I have put the strengthen brackets in.
They came from OZ. there is a chap on ebay that sells them every now otherwise you can order them over the net.
Hope that helps