L322 Gone off road - CCVT L322

Something a little different, Lincs off road club, CCVT Stainby 09-06-24
The current form of our L322, More work to be done but with one of the drivers of this finishing 2nd in class for the day the vehicle is competitive with the other 4x4s of similar size.
2005 L322 4.2 SC,

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Whats the strap over the car for ??

pwood999 said:

Whats the strap over the car for ??

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it is the front recovery strap, for towing if we get stuck. we are in the habbit of attaching it at the start of the day so when it is needed it is allready inplace.

chu017 said:

it is the front recovery strap, for towing if we get stuck. we are in the habbit of attaching it at the start of the day so when it is needed it is allready inplace.

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Good thinking, this is a pre winch idea
Have you got a winch planned for the tank then?

pwood999 said:

Whats the strap over the car for ??

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Keeps the roof on

Mark Piercy said:

Good thinking, this is a pre winch idea
Have you got a winch planned for the tank then?

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a winch probably in the future but that's a few steps away yet, 1st shorten the rear to improve exit angle.2nd possibly shorten the front by relocating radiator etc into the rear to make tyres basically the front and rear most points.
probably increase the suspension height 20mm in order to improve breakover

there a other things in mind perspex windows on the sides and rear. some light bars, other bits and bobs.

When you lift it keep an eye on the drive shaft angles, you could put extra strain on the Cv joints.
And sort that clicking noise from underneath sounds like prop Cv joint

Mark Piercy said:

When you lift it keep an eye on the drive shaft angles, you could put extra strain on the Cv joints.
And sort that clicking noise from underneath sounds like prop Cv joint

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it will only be a small lift done in software .

we think the clicking is the center diff locking up

chu017 said:

it will only be a small lift done in software .

we think the clicking is the center diff locking up

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I'd check before it could leave you using that strap

Mark Piercy said:

I'd check before it could leave you using that strap

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ohh yes its a very long term plan

chu017 said:

ohh yes its a very long term plan

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I'd like to do this with a p38. Less parts and just as capable off road I found as standard. Keep us posted with your progress on and off the tracks. Interesting stuff

Mark Piercy said:

I'd like to do this with a p38. Less parts and just as capable off road I found as standard. Keep us posted with your progress on and off the tracks. Interesting stuff

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we looked at P38s but decided on the L322 as as far as we can tell noone in thr UK has done this before but we have heared of bobtailed P38s.
also we are much more familiure with the L322 bots its mechanics and electrics.

chu017 said:

we looked at P38s but decided on the L322 as as far as we can tell noone in thr UK has done this before but we have heared of bobtailed P38s.
also we are much more familiure with the L322 bots its mechanics and electrics.

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Ive a d3 I picked up for little money, it would make a good project car I reckon. Reduced body, plastics and so on.
I have seen a bobbed version of 38'. Not as good as looking as the RRC but interesting all the same.

Mark Piercy said:

Ive a d3 I picked up for little money, it would make a good project car I reckon. Reduced body, plastics and so on.
I have seen a bobbed version of 38'. Not as good as looking as the RRC but interesting all the same.

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For the D3 check out Longranger kits

Looks good but not needed if you cut the bodywork back to minimal.
Cheers lad