Thread: 130 Owners - who are you?

Originally Posted by ugu80

Going to the Cape in June myself. Hopefully our paths will cross 'cos I've gotta get a look at your truck.

Hi ugu80, our trip to the cape is in jeopardy, as the tour group we were going with have cancelled due to family health problems, so we are hoping we can tag along with someone!!! (hint, hint) are you going with anyone?

Here's Mine

1997 300tdi 285000km
water cooled turbo
tubeless rims
recently - new head, injectors, waterpump, radiator. (yes I blew a head gasket). clutch, rear main seal.
Bullbar sidesteps canopy. otherwise pretty stock standard.

I've owned it for 3 years it had 245000km when I got it. I'm the 4th or 5th owner. Started life with NSW forestry.

Pics are
1. on beach near Port Macquarie
2. Lamberts Centre of Australia
3. Fogartys Claypan SA (I think?)
4. Clyde River, shallow crossing near Batemans Bay. Dads Dual Cab 110 in background.
5. Kiama

Here you go Vladtapes...

Mine is a 1998 -last of the 300Tdi's with 201,200kms....I bought it 12 months ago with 190,000kms on the clock with bullbar, winch, snorkel and canvas canopy from the 3rd previous owner...it was a tade abused when I bought it...I have spent a lot on it just getting it right - to original/new condition with new gearbox, transfer case and clutch just to name the big ticket items. I have installed dual batteries, UHF, air compressor with 20 litre air tank, plasma rope, tinted windows and a roof mounted TV/DVD for the kids. Heaps other little bits and pieces.

Just now I have started with the mods....HD F & R axles & drive flanges, with ARB air lockers in next. I have mounted the compressor and soleniods under the drivers seat. I just need to pull out the diff centres and install the acutal lockers...just saving up for that. I also need to replace the winch motor as the current one is seized with rust. I am aiming for a 6hp unit.

The 80 litre waeco sits on a frame above the wheel arch.

I would like to get a water tank made for under the back seats, I got a quote from Industrial Plastics for a tank to my measurements (holds 70 litres) for around $800....so that will have to wait a while.

It's awesome truck.

Cheers
Andrew

Yup! I got one to!!! 1999 Td5 bought up in Brizzy, now livin in Adelaide! 220000kms and still going (occasional 'tap' on no 5 when cold!). Love it but want 1.222.1 transfer gears or an overdrive!

I have a 2003 Td5 with lost of bits now. I bought it in 06 and it had a TJM bull bar with TJM sidesteps/brushbars, a dropside tray and a 130l longranger fuel tank. Otherwise bog standard.

First I got it chipped and installed an intercooler. I replaced the rear aframe swivel with an adjustable one, and fitted Maxidrive hubs. I replaced the standard rims with 16x7" black sunraisier style rims and shod them with Mickey thompson MTZs and I fitted a set of Lightforce XGT 240 lights. I buitl and installed my own roof console which houses a 20watt motorolla UHF. Also installed checker plate wing tops.

I then had an alloy 'POD' built to which I fitted a Mr Swagman rooftop tent, some brackets to fit and remove adjustable jacking legs for removal of said pod. I then set about fitting drawers to the pod and a kind of kitchen to one side.

Then I err... fixed the EGR. Replaced the hoses with silicone hoses. Removed the TJM sidesteps after they bent off a rock and bent my under door panels. Both are now replaced with home made rocksliders. I replaced the suspension and lifted it 2" in the process. Dobinsons coils all round and Boss Adjustable shocks. I replaced the rear helper springs with poly air airbags. And I also have a fitted roof rack that follows the contour of the roof. There is an 80 Watt solar panel sitting up there when I go for expended camps.

Most recently I fitted a Taipan XP 3" exhaust and it sounds pretty nice.

to do:

I need to fit side steps to my rock sliders, secondary shocks on the rear as it bounces a little when fully loaded. I'd want to fit lockers and most likely hd axles.

I will post some pics soon.

Originally Posted by gaz

more pics...

gaz, when you get five minutes could you write up the how too on your compressor and air bags matey ...share the love !

this is on general but the last picture i posted was the before one this is the after one lol