flex the 101

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Originally Posted by DODGE

Sorry to go off topic but how much are the alloy diff covers? just curious. pitty im over the other side of the paddock that run would be great. didnt know garry had got his licensed. be a good run to iron out the bugs.plenty of pics hey.:D

cheers gaz

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Not yet he ain't :(.

Everyday is a surprise in the electrical department:mad:. Yesterday I found that the reason I didn't have a oil pressure light is because there is no oil pressure sender :(. I have a spare but the fittings on the oil pump have been changed. I have put in a cheap oil pressure gauge so at least I have an idea of what is going on - will fix the oil pressure light later. Still haven't got high beam - hopefully just a relay. LPG gauge always shows full even though the tank is empty. Plus I have a push switch (cannot remain on) on the console that is connected to the 12v system and operates a solenoid in the LPG system and I have absolutely no idea what it does.

Yesterday the starter motor started playing up big time and will need to come out for a servicing. Also the bearings at the top of the steering column are loose but that will have to wait for another day. Did I also say that one of my new wheel cylinders in the front left wheel has started leaking.

Other than that - I am putting in an after market heater as mine is dodgy, then put the canvas on and I am right to go.:)

Only a few days work but I have to work outside and it is cold here so that restricts things a bit.

The ARB covers are about $230 but you should be able to a lot better - I got mine for less than $200.

Garry

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Originally Posted by clean32

OK read every thing now i want one

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There is always one for sale some where.
The main requirement to own one is to be a full on landrover nut.
They were a fantastic vehicle for their time and have a brillant mixture of army design and parts from the Landrover bin.
They are mostly very good and very strong design.
Age is the thing working against them now and the fact many have had hard lifes after army service because of the utility of the vehicle.
I have mine much to the way I want it now and only when I get too old to climb in and out of the cabin will I pass it onto the next person.

My diff cover cost 215 dollars and the main reason of it was I found with hard rock work offroad the one on the front is easy to dent.
Most 101 owners may not need one , but it is good insurance.
They are not alloy....but very heavy cast iron.(will take a extremely good thump)
Most rovers have the salisbury at the rear and it is not as much as a issue.
The cover needs abit of grind to clear the steering slabiliser anchor bracket on the front (or trim the bracket).
Fitting on the rear the anchor for the brake proportioning valve rod with have to be trimmed or the cover ground back a bit.
I may have a added problem of a very close clearence between the diff cover and the LPG tank.

off topic again but good to here its mobile garry. my heater is a pearler. dont even use the fan. the covers sound good ron. apart from the factory fitted oil leaks,no brake booster and smoke on gear change all is good.

cheers gaz

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Originally Posted by 101 Ron

The front is working very well and the fact is any more flex would break the the twin front leaf parabolic springs.
The rear is a different story.

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I think you are underestimating the parabolics there. They should be able to flex quite a bit more than that without any reliability issues. Genuine LR springs are made from very good steel IME.

Looks like some longer front shocks would help a lot. You could possibly also move the bump stop up slightly (or shave it if they aren't too expensive to replace).

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These parabolics flex a lot better - and didn't break from all accounts.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

looking at those pics Ron the problem seem to be axle droop more than anything.

Mabye some longer spring hangers with lateral suport will let the wheel drop more and give a little more clearence before hitting the bump stop!!

Would not recommend a full on lift as such as it hard enough to get in the cab as is.

Good to hear you and Garry Col are getting together for a trip you 2 will hit it off as you are both top blokes.

ps garry you must work on the 101 with one hand and type on the laptop with the other as you are giving the forums a flogging both AULRO and 101 Club.

Cheers TAS101fc:)

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

I think you are underestimating the parabolics there. They should be able to flex quite a bit more than that without any reliability issues. Genuine LR springs are made from very good steel IME.

Looks like some longer front shocks would help a lot. You could possibly also move the bump stop up slightly (or shave it if they aren't too expensive to replace).

EDIT:
These parabolics flex a lot better - and didn't break from all accounts.
http://www.difflock.com/buyersguide/...2far/109_2.jpg

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Wow i want that amount of flex out of the 80! so longer shocks parabolics and shaved bump stops aye...;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/04/277.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...13/09/1484.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...13/09/1483.jpg

Nice pics......needs more wheel travel, or atleast some:D

Would be an eery feeling in a cab over?

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Originally Posted by rovercare

Nice pics......needs more wheel travel, or atleast some:D

Would be an eery feeling in a cab over?

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Yeap! it is a very different feeling, i have a Pinzgauer but it is the same kinda vehicle in the way it behaves offroad... and this morning we discovered its limits and laid it on its side :(