bankz5152
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Suspension is on the way 
Same set up as before, couldnt fault it in anyway. Excellent flex, excellent ride.
Had the OME Springs in the garage for a couple months, this was a "risk" as I did spend a huge amount of time researching the spring rates for the old 110. Bought the same ones again.
The fronts identical to the old one only difference is the rear being a DCPU vs a CSW, cant be that much difference surely!
If interested its
Front Springs OME2767
Rear Springs OME2755
It sat very level and gave a very good ride.
Same set up as before, couldnt fault it in anyway. Excellent flex, excellent ride.
Had the OME Springs in the garage for a couple months, this was a "risk" as I did spend a huge amount of time researching the spring rates for the old 110. Bought the same ones again.
The fronts identical to the old one only difference is the rear being a DCPU vs a CSW, cant be that much difference surely!
If interested its
Front Springs OME2767
Rear Springs OME2755
It sat very level and gave a very good ride.
KISSMYAURA
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chunkas look like they for a light aircraft lol
bankz5152
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Ive also found myself a TD5 axle tube for not alot of money.
So instead of painfully trying to remove the 9 rounded and rusted bolts off my swivels.
Im going to build up a new axle!
Gywn lewis HD Diff pan + making my own trusses because why not!
Fit the built ATB diff i have plus new siwvel balls. Much quicker haha
So instead of painfully trying to remove the 9 rounded and rusted bolts off my swivels.
Im going to build up a new axle!
Gywn lewis HD Diff pan + making my own trusses because why not!
Fit the built ATB diff i have plus new siwvel balls. Much quicker haha
KISSMYAURA
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PMSL always wondered where your batcave was lol
bankz5152
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Mega exciting pics here 
Old pans off. Axles begun cleaning.
Forgot a few pics but the HD weld on pan isnt quite as straight forward as its made out to be!
Given the original is circular and the new is a sort of hexagon shape, tricky to line up correctly. So much so I found the right hard drive mount for the panhard rod had to be modified, bu modified i mean cut off a bit so the new pan could sit more central.
Took a fair bit of fettling as well to get a good fit up. Definitely would not suggest doing this on car even if youre an experienced fabricator!
Going to look at drawing up a truss kit for the long side because why not
Wont be fitting this for a while.
Plan is to shot blast this one, repaint, get the swivel balls fitted, ATB fitted. Then transfer over my current hubs but new swivel bearings.
Old pans off. Axles begun cleaning.
Forgot a few pics but the HD weld on pan isnt quite as straight forward as its made out to be!
Given the original is circular and the new is a sort of hexagon shape, tricky to line up correctly. So much so I found the right hard drive mount for the panhard rod had to be modified, bu modified i mean cut off a bit
so the new pan could sit more central.Took a fair bit of fettling as well to get a good fit up. Definitely would not suggest doing this on car even if youre an experienced fabricator!
Going to look at drawing up a truss kit for the long side because why not
Wont be fitting this for a while.
Plan is to shot blast this one, repaint, get the swivel balls fitted, ATB fitted. Then transfer over my current hubs but new swivel bearings.
Hicap phill
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Do the military do an updated diff pan?
Still like your builds. Write ups are great because even if there is a problem you tell us and possibly how to get round it.
Still like your builds. Write ups are great because even if there is a problem you tell us and possibly how to get round it.
bankz5152
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Think some military axles had thicker pans and heavy trussing but rather rare.
Thanks
Partly for my own records partly as a thank you to the community. Spending countless hours reading threads in the past trying to find solutions to odd problems!
Welded
KISSMYAURA
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You do know how to make a man go moist...........Think some military axles had thicker pans and heavy trussing but rather rare.
Thanks
Partly for my own records partly as a thank you to the community. Spending countless hours reading threads in the past trying to find solutions to odd problems!
Welded
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bet you got a sunburn now!
I dont want to give anything away but i have seen the final drawings for this project....
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Interested as to why the diff fill/level plug is lower? (or seems)Think some military axles had thicker pans and heavy trussing but rather rare.
Thanks
Partly for my own records partly as a thank you to the community. Spending countless hours reading threads in the past trying to find solutions to odd problems!
Welded
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Nice work though, I enjoy your updates keep em coming
.J
Hicap phill
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I thought that. Even looked to see if was welded upside down.Interested as to why the diff fill/level plug is lower? (or seems)
Nice work though, I enjoy your updates keep em coming
J
Think as itβs wider than standard,oil must get thrown round more
bankz5152
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Tbf hadnt noticed the diff plug but it does look lower so.will look again tomorrow
It is a little wider and sticks out a little further and more of a dome shape rather than the pressed one from LR. So I expect it will actually hold a little more oil! Ill measure when I fill it up.
Funnily enough I weighed an old wrap around diff guard. Came in at 5.6kg. This is 4kg so actually a bit lighter!!
It is a little wider and sticks out a little further and more of a dome shape rather than the pressed one from LR. So I expect it will actually hold a little more oil! Ill measure when I fill it up.
Funnily enough I weighed an old wrap around diff guard. Came in at 5.6kg. This is 4kg so actually a bit lighter!!
bankz5152
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Busy day. Dampers, springs, turrets, retainers, spring clamps all fitted!
When shockingly smoothly. All done in about 6 hours.
Serviced it as well.
Shock turrets drawn, laser cut, CNC bent and Mig welded by me
Also fitted the RRC spring isolators on the front and the rubber wrap arounds on the rear.
Along with the HD spring retainers. 6mm mild, with bent tabs on the end.
2 on the soft setting on the front 3 on the rear.
Test drive in a bit!!
When shockingly
smoothly. All done in about 6 hours.Serviced it as well.
Shock turrets drawn, laser cut, CNC bent and Mig welded by me
Also fitted the RRC spring isolators on the front and the rubber wrap arounds on the rear.
Along with the HD spring retainers. 6mm mild, with bent tabs on the end.
2 on the soft setting on the front 3 on the rear.
Test drive in a bit!!
bankz5152
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Forgot I did these!
Stainless door threshes, designed, cut and folded by yours truly.
If anyone would like a set more than happy to do a run, be cheaper than anyone else online. Can even provide fixings.
2mm brushed stainless, secured with carraige bolts using the original fixing holes.
Stainless door threshes, designed, cut and folded by yours truly.
If anyone would like a set more than happy to do a run, be cheaper than anyone else online. Can even provide fixings.
2mm brushed stainless, secured with carraige bolts using the original fixing holes.
bankz5152
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So quick look over to check the suspension has all settled...
It was fine on Sunday i swear
Sadly my favourite company GORE no longer trade and Pioneer4x4 have a silly lead time. So in a very unlike me move OEM it is.
Β£147 later. Utterly ridiculous for some awful cast ali!?
The GORE unit was designed and CNC machined IN THE UK for less that Β£100. How this crap from wherever can be more is beyond me.
Alas sorted.
Same for the alternator oil feed. Genuine Β£100+ braided stainless from Pioneer4x4? Β£44
No brainer.
It was fine on Sunday i swear
Sadly my favourite company GORE no longer trade and Pioneer4x4 have a silly lead time. So in a very unlike me move OEM it is.
Β£147 later. Utterly ridiculous for some awful cast ali!?
The GORE unit was designed and CNC machined IN THE UK for less that Β£100. How this crap from wherever can be more is beyond me.
Alas sorted.
Same for the alternator oil feed. Genuine Β£100+ braided stainless from Pioneer4x4? Β£44
No brainer.
