Thread: Wheel steps..

A.J.

You going to put a set on the back wheels?

He has none, and yes. Even it up a bit. Tyres coming of this week, rims being shot blasted, then primed. Michelins on, and away! Serious steam clean at work tomorrow, then front swivel seals, 4.7's and try and do something with the not so flash swivels!!

Originally Posted by Sitec

do something with the not so flash swivels!!

The swivels only need to provide a smooth curved surface for the seals to seal on.

The easy way is to remove any rusted bits and clean out any pits or grooves so a good epoxy steel will bond. Fill the holes with the eboxy and finely sand to the provide a good match to the rest of the ball and it will last forever and create a good seal surface.

Garry

I suspect you'd be easier borrowing one as a pattern, or getting a photo with a few dimentions and making a set. They're like rocking horse **** over here, probably worse over there.

If you want to even up the look, take off the front ones. They are a liability off road anyway. I dinked one years ago, and the vibration at speed was horrendous! It took ages to to make round again.
The Volvo doesn't need them, and I have no issue getting in... yet...
Ian

Once they have a flat bit of plate welded into the center they become solid... Thought about making a set but thought I'd try and track a set down first!!!

Originally Posted by roobar_and_custard

If you want to even up the look, take off the front ones. They are a liability off road anyway. I dinked one years ago, and the vibration at speed was horrendous! It took ages to to make round again.
The Volvo doesn't need them, and I have no issue getting in... yet...
Ian

How did you find the Volvo......did you import it or find it local from some one else ?
I know someone who is seriously looking at importing one.
I think they are a good bit of kit.
Did you know a 101 landrover and the Volvo have a common part ?
Its the front wheel cylinders.

I bought it from Sweden and imported and registered it myself, all about 5 years ago. Since then I have blown the head gasket, diff pinion, CV boot seals (at Vicroads!) and now the engine smokes... Oh, did I mention it was noisy?
Still, with 3 portal axles and 3 diff locks, it should go well off road - if it ever gets there.
Have a TDi Disco sat on the drive waiting to give up its engine and gearbox to a better cause.
However, as you may tell, this isn't the fastest moving project in Australia... it is currently sitting as the "next" project on my to do list and has done for the last 5 years...
When I get there, I'll add the details to this forum.
And yes, the brake shoes and cylinders are common with Land Rover.
Ian.