Lief Zpring
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I removed the rusty, leaky mess that was my fuel tank. The new one is freshly painted and awaiting some ancillary fixings to arrive next week.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/posts/4873214/
Fitted a stereo, then the wipers stopped working, had to dismantle the dash to put the earth tag back on the wiper motor which had come off when I removed the top rail
Sod's Law in action...
cappers
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I should have tested the wipers before I put it all back together but it never crossed my mind that the wipers would be affected fitting a stereo
The ground tag was so loose when I pushed it on it slid off easily so my pushing and shoving getting the top rail and side back on must have snagged it.
At least I know my way around the dash, binnacle and wiper box now
I should have tested the wipers before I put it all back together but it never crossed my mind that the wipers would be affected fitting a stereo
The ground tag was so loose when I pushed it on it slid off easily so my pushing and shoving getting the top rail and side back on must have snagged it.
At least I know my way around the dash, binnacle and wiper box now
Did you pinch the tag tighter ?
johnlad
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Took some old springs off and fitted longer softer ones
The spring on the right are +2” medium terrafirma, which with the 37” tyres didn’t give enough lift, so I had a pair of Britpart D2 rear heavy duty springs that I fitted and used for a while, they gave the required lift but were massively stiff so I had a pair of 18” springs made, with 17mm gauge and a spring rate of 240lbs and I think it’s about perfect.
Test fit prior to removing and fitting shocks
The spring on the right are +2” medium terrafirma, which with the 37” tyres didn’t give enough lift, so I had a pair of Britpart D2 rear heavy duty springs that I fitted and used for a while, they gave the required lift but were massively stiff so I had a pair of 18” springs made, with 17mm gauge and a spring rate of 240lbs and I think it’s about perfect.
Test fit prior to removing and fitting shocks
neilly
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johnlad
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Indeed.
neilly
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I have their springs all around, very nice ride after taking off the FD HD springs, a good price and great customer service.
Cheers
johnlad
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What shocks you using, I’ve had terrafirma but not impressed with them.
Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
neilly
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I got the plus 5" terrafirma pin to pin 4 way adjustable. The adjustment is useless as they have to stay on the softest setting to be comfortable. But ignoring the adjustment , they do the job, however the pins are not long enough and you need to really compress the bushes to make the nyloc engage.
I should have got the Gwyn Lewis +5" shocks that he sells. But I did not know about them at the time.
Cheers
johnlad
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I’ve been looking at the old man emu shocks at gwyn Lewis but there recommend for heavier vehicles so probably to firm for my truck cab 90. He’s got some pedders ones from Australia but I’ve googled them and they’ve poor reviews. Probably ring him tomorrow for a chat.
neilly
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Always nice to chat with Gwyn, I always learn something new. I was looking at the BM challenge, but I see he is out of them.
Cheers
Hicap phill
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Checked the oil
Checked the water
Started it
Moved it
Tidied up the inside
Relocated the spiders
Kicked the tyres
Put in my pruners for the dog walk tommorow
Checked the water
Started it
Moved it
Tidied up the inside
Relocated the spiders
Kicked the tyres
Put in my pruners for the dog walk tommorow
doriz
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Toenails to trim?
Hicap phill
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No chance..to remove branches that could scratch horse riders/potential green laners paint work
v8250
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Friday evening - Raptor painted rear axle, A-Frame Arms, Rear Trailing Arms, Rear Damper Mounts and A-Frame Mounts
Today - Removed the rusty crusty fuel filler neck [it was a bastard of a job...who the bloody hell fits ****ty slot head screws that can only be removed with a Bosch recip' cutter??!!] + fitted Raptor refurb'ed Fuel Tank...it looks lovely, Damper Arm Mounts, A-Frame Mounts and placed rear axle on trolley jack ready for t'row; then, bled brakes on a friends MGB GT. And....breathe
T'row - make fuel filler neck gasket, install new fuel filler neck... raise axle & fit Gwyn Lewis cranked trailing arms, springs + HD galv'd springs mounts, Terrafirma dampers, new 45deg adjustable ball joint [with grease nipple]. I would fit the A-Frame Arms but guess who forgot to order new bushes
Mon - new YRM floors, sill rails, sill rubbers & plates...am looking forward to this riveting time. Lunch, then cut grass and have a leisurely afternoon gardening...
Today - Removed the rusty crusty fuel filler neck [it was a bastard of a job...who the bloody hell fits ****ty slot head screws that can only be removed with a Bosch recip' cutter??!!] + fitted Raptor refurb'ed Fuel Tank...it looks lovely, Damper Arm Mounts, A-Frame Mounts and placed rear axle on trolley jack ready for t'row; then, bled brakes on a friends MGB GT. And....breathe
T'row - make fuel filler neck gasket, install new fuel filler neck... raise axle & fit Gwyn Lewis cranked trailing arms, springs + HD galv'd springs mounts, Terrafirma dampers, new 45deg adjustable ball joint [with grease nipple
]. I would fit the A-Frame Arms but guess who forgot to order new bushes Mon - new YRM floors, sill rails, sill rubbers & plates...am looking forward to this riveting time. Lunch, then cut grass and have a leisurely afternoon gardening...
