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    Early 90 heavy steering, different tyres?

    Thanks guys, got a few options now to look at but I'm leaning towards the 7.50 & I've just sourced a set of good s/h original steel rims 16" so Phase 1 complete!!
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    Early 90 heavy steering, different tyres?

    Thanks for that tottot, I can look at that size also.
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    Early 90 heavy steering, different tyres?

    By the way, steering all been checked & replaced track rod ends etc all good including box so no problems mechanically.
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    Early 90 heavy steering, different tyres?

    Thanks chaps for the info. I think I can see the way to go now. Probably original rims with 7.50, I don't need anything aggressive or off road.
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    Early 90 heavy steering, different tyres?

    Thanks for that dag, I assume that would mean a change to original style wheels rather than the 15" modular that the Maxis are on to take a 7.50?
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    Early 90 heavy steering, different tyres?

    Morning Folks, I could do with some thoughts on tyre/wheel combinations. I currently have Maxis Bravo tyres 31 x 10.5 x 15 on my early 90 without power steering. Until I can do a power steering adaption I could do with lightening the steering, it seems very heavy compared to other landies I...
  7. J

    Greasing Top Swivel Pin?

    Ok, thanks for that, that's all I need to know, Cheers.
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    Greasing Top Swivel Pin?

    Morning Folks, I am replacing & shimming up the top swivel pin on my 1985 90. Other than a bit of grease on the pin to aid insertion should the housing be greased up much? There is obviously grease (one shot) in the housing. Can't seem to find much info on it, cheers & thanks John.
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    Cracking new shock absorber bushes

    I must admit the thought did go through my mind! A smear of black silicone 🤫 Thanks for all the feedback, will sleep on it and look at the various options later on.
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    Cracking new shock absorber bushes

    Agreed, the annoying part about this is that they came from a reputable supplier, I tend to use only the likes of Paddocks/Island/Craddocks etc, they certainly weren't genuine but I would have thought a decent quality aftermarket.
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    Cracking new shock absorber bushes

    Evening All, I have an issue with cracking front lower shock absorber bushes on my early 90. I am currently restoring it & these were fitted new about 18 months ago, not on the road yet so obviously not had any use yet. I noticed today there are cracks in them, surely this can't be right? The...
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    1985-Ninety Front Brake question

    Thanks for all that, interesting to hear how you got on with changing yours Flat. Just got to get the old ones off now!! Lots of heat & fluid.!
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    1985-Ninety Front Brake question

    Thanks everyone, I think I know where I am going with this lot now. Just the issue with the MC now. Your recommendation was to change it for a 110 MC , is it NRC 8690 pre TDI up to 1991 110 MC ? Out of interest how would the brakes perform if I didn't change the MC? Can I keep the old (but...
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    1985-Ninety Front Brake question

    Hi all & thanks for the info, I think that's answered the question apart from one point. Flat - you mentioned that the discs will fit ok, but as you can see they came as a complete assembly with hub / bearings / seals etc. Can I just drop the whole lot on? or should I remove the new discs and...
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    1985-Ninety Front Brake question

    ]Hi everyone & thanks for your replies. Just a bit of history regarding the brake issue. The Landy is a 1985 90 bought 12 months ago as a project to finish off what the previous owner had started. A load of work had been done but nothing to brakes which is what I am working on now. Rear brakes...
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    1985-Ninety Front Brake question

    Morning folks At Malvern the weekend I was lucky to drop on a set of front discs / hubs etc and a pair of calipers. All about 6 months old & in great condition. Unfortunately they are for a 1986 on Ninety, mine is a 1985 and the calipers are certainly different but I don’t know about the hubs...
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    What are these brackets?

    Thanks for that Flossie, that's what I was thinking. They can go in the scrap bin. Cheers John
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    What are these brackets?

    Morning all. I am doing various jobs on my 1985 90 including new fuel tank, bits of chassis to weld, seat box ends, battery box etc. To make access easier I removed the sill rail as I worked on each side. I removed the pictured brackets from the sill rail area (they appear to be handed) but I...
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    2.5 petrol 90 fuel pump always running?

    Thanks Hicap phill, interesting how the pump works, good idea about a switch. Cheers John