TD5 90 Project

dieseldog69 · May 20, 2019

BFG KO2 in 235/85 r16 for me

The BFGs are a super tyre, good wear and good traction even in snow.

235/85 r16 coz they are a very common standard size and they will give good flotation in regular pressures and when you air down they give quite a formidable footprint.

Tried and tested combination for ya

SkillzTom · May 20, 2019

Tbh I can only suggest the above, it’s my next tyre of choice in the same size !

1988smithy · May 20, 2019

+1 235/85 they just look right

bankz5152 · May 20, 2019

265/75

neilly · May 20, 2019

I am running 285/75 16 KM2's, Which were on the 90 when I got it.

If I was to replace them then I would probably get 265 /75/16 instead as I think they are a nice balance.

But I do have offsets on the wheels, not sure what they are , I would have to look at the receipt the PO gave me.

Cheers

Retroanaconda · May 22, 2019

238/85R16 all the way.

Wider tyres look silly and add no traction benefits in the sort of conditions you are talking about. And they will cover the sides of your car with mud.

SkillzTom · May 22, 2019

Retroanaconda said:
... And they will cover the sides of your car with mud.

But some of us like to show off that we get muddy... *Smiley face*

dieseldog69 · May 22, 2019

SkillzTom said:
But some of us like to show off that we get muddy... *Smiley face*

marjon · May 22, 2019

We use the cheap stuff it’s free

that was just off to pick up some hay bails.

J

neilly · May 22, 2019

dieseldog69 said:
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That stuff gets expensive when you use it by the gross load, plus putting it on and making it look good takes time and skill. First time I use dit , I made a right mess!

Cheers

dieseldog69 · May 22, 2019

neilly said:
That stuff gets expensive when you use it by the gross load, plus putting it on and making it look good takes time and skill. First time I use dit , I made a right mess!
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Cheers

Your poor 90 LOL

neilly · May 22, 2019

dieseldog69 said:
Your poor 90 LOL

Only joking, I did not use the spray cans, I purchased many 20 ltr drums of the stuff, made a big puddle and drove through it.

Cheers

KISSMYAURA · May 25, 2019

Oil change Diffs, Trans, Gearbox & Grease props, nipple covers have done a superb job, I do like clean nipples

Changed rear bump stops, and front diff flange and seal as it was leaking, got to do both swivels and stub axle seals this year, too much grease getting into front diff oil.

KISSMYAURA · May 25, 2019

MTF 94 makes me puke, it stanks!!

Twas very clean, and no shiny swarf etc, but it still stanks,fresh or old. Its like cabin puss

dieseldog69 · May 25, 2019

When you fit that mud shield on the new output flange, don't bother with trying to nip it with a clout, just degrease the shield and output, rough them up with emery, one last wipe with acetone/meths and then use bearing lock to secure it in place or it just ends up coming loose later on.

KISSMYAURA · May 26, 2019

dieseldog69 said:
When you fit that mud shield on the new output flange, don't bother with trying to nip it with a clout, just degrease the shield and output, rough them up with emery, one last wipe with acetone/meths and then use bearing lock to secure it in place or it just ends up coming loose later on.

ha! I use locktite 209 i think!

KISSMYAURA · May 26, 2019

Finally got defender rear window sticker back from the printers, very pleased!

KISSMYAURA · Jun 22, 2019

Chucked my zxl's on my new wheels all good for now, got other things to spend money on instead of new tyres.
(after adjusting my drive flange bolts of course...

)

A two post lift and me new car port for example...wooooo hoooo!!!

KISSMYAURA · Jun 30, 2019

Steering ball joint today, easy job.
Thanks to LRToolbox /Trailer fitter for the tips....

KISSMYAURA · Jun 30, 2019

Changed drive flange bolts for round Hex (HT A4 Stainless)

Popped new flanges going to try to paint the old ones, zinc plated

steel horrible lasts 5 mins.

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