Recent content by dag019

Although I am just guessing here, you may find that if it wasn't in the earlier brochure it was available through the special vehicle branch, which was far more of a bespoke rather than a package type specification. For example the utility company defenders with the side lockers, winches etc...

I don’t think they are. I had to fit them to my swb to fit a full tilt. I did exactly what you have said. I tucked it up against the capping and then positioned it at the right point to function with the tilt. Just make sure they are the same both sides. I know no help for a position on a 3/4...

I do not have a direct comparison of the same engine 90 vs 110. My 90 is td5 and 110 a tdi. So they are very different setups. I will say from using the 110 regularly for hauling things about I personally do not think there is any driving feel or performance change until you have over half a ton...

I had a similar issue with the station wagon body I rebuilt. I riveted an aluminium patch over the top of the hole and used tiger seal as a glue., then painted everything to give it a Protective layer, and I then used neoprene foam tape on the underside of the steel parts to act as a barrier...

another vote for Ashcroft here. It is a recon of your current rather than a replacement but their turn around time is about a week (quicker if you drop off and collect) so the vehicle is not off the road for long.

As someone who has used and owned both what do you think a 90 does better? Other than having a slightly smaller turning circle due to length for everything else it is the same vehicle, same engines, same performance. There is no difference in them to drive (unless you are towing in which case a...

I have never used a torque wrench on wheels unless racing. A 3ft breaker bar to two squeaks does the job quite happily!

I put a thin bead of black silicone in the bottom of the groove before fitting, slightly less aggressive than tiger seal but does the same job. They are supposed to be a dry fit but anything to help reduce water ingress has to be worth it!

if you get rid of the squeaks the rumbles and clunks become more noticeable, if you get rid of them you are just left with wind noise, and no one wants that!

None of those jobs require major tools or lifting the vehicle? I do all of those jobs on my driveway with each one (other than the screen) taking about half an hour. If you are travelling around the world and living in it surely that is even more reason to take tools with you? I took a full tool...

Another vote for atf over mtf for a lt77 from me. It’s cheaper and means you have the same fluid in pas and box so one less to carry.

I know they have a bad rep in military circles and the xzl’s are regarded as much better. It may also be worth checking the manufacture date of the spare. As just because it is good tread especially if it is what it came with from the army it may well be very old!

If it comes to it the drop arm I took the picture of on eBay was £18 and included a new ball joint. So if you are really struggling although relaxing a good part it will not break the bank.

That’s what I get for not paying enough attention to the people posting! If you don’t mind me asking what made you chose g90’s? I did t think they had a very good rep and thought they were crossly rather than radial? Sounds like you have panels bushes, a drivers side brake and some swivel pins...

If that is what yours is like then you should be able to lock the arm centred using that. below are some pics of the drop arm an box that I have out of the vehicle to illustrate how it work, from the pics it looks to be threaded so could use a bolt: