What did you do to your Puma today?

[Toxic_Avenger]

[bawl] that's terrible. One less on the road now.....

Yeah. It's now on the beach!

I can hear the seagulls squawking!

I'd have a crack at saving it. I wouldn't call it irreparable... Insurers would have a different opinion though.

[rar110]

Yeah. It's now on the beach!

I can hear the seagulls squawking!

I'd have a crack at saving it. I wouldn't call it irreparable... Insurers would have a different opinion though.

There is no way I would, even for a very low price. Too much work/cost removing and replacing everything. It’s a wrecker.

[scanfor]

You reckon that's actually her in Oz? The sidelights and blinkers look more like NAS or something

[Tombie]

You reckon that's actually her in Oz? The sidelights and blinkers look more like NAS or something

The Number plate and the fact the post Says “NorthIllawara” are a bit of a give away [emoji41]

[scanfor]

The Number plate and the fact the post Says “NorthIllawara” are a bit of a give away [emoji41]

I couldn't quite make out the numberplate, but I'll take your word for it [bigsmile1]

[MLD]

i live near that beach. on other photos on the Northern Illawarra the rock platform is shown and I recognised the metal posts on the rock platform. it's the headlands boat ramp.

[cuppabillytea]

Is there such a beast as a NAS Puma? They are not allowed in the US.

[scanfor]

You're right, probably not. Must just be some aftermarket LEDs

[ATH]

"What's the worst that can happen, it rusts like a toyota out of the mines " I had to laugh at this. Long ago I ran a taxi in Perth and picked a bloke up one night and he was telling me about his "one owner near new Troopy".
When I saw it outside his house it was obvious it'd had a respray, just too new looking to be true. This was about the time when it was known that mines sold their stuff to auction houses who then advertised them as 1 owner with a private address on the books. Like the cleaner or something.
I told this bloke about it and he was so shaken when I said the mines use saline water on the roads as it's better at sticking the dust I don't think he would have slept that night.
AlanH.

[Damo89]

"What's the worst that can happen, it rusts like a toyota out of the mines " I had to laugh at this. Long ago I ran a taxi in Perth and picked a bloke up one night and he was telling me about his "one owner near new Troopy".
When I saw it outside his house it was obvious it'd had a respray, just too new looking to be true. This was about the time when it was known that mines sold their stuff to auction houses who then advertised them as 1 owner with a private address on the books. Like the cleaner or something.
I told this bloke about it and he was so shaken when I said the mines use saline water on the roads as it's better at sticking the dust I don't think he would have slept that night.
AlanH.

Too funny

[cuppabillytea]

These ex-mine Troopies are prised by the Fraser Island Tagalong mobs. The use them untill they become un economical and flog them off in similar fashion. I feel for the poor bloke, as I chuckle inside. [bigwhistle]

[TheGrumpy]

Fitted Nuggets sealed air intake kit and Mantec Plastic Jobby. Thought I’d share the removal instructions for the factory ducting as well.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/584.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/585.jpg

[rar110]

Pretty pitiful effort JLR.

[PAT303]

I removed most of the skin off my knuckles removing,cleaning and lubing the EGR. Stupid POS died in the open position so the motor has been running like crap.Anyway,it's refitted and is unplugged,I can live with the engine light for now. Pat

[swissrover]

I replaced my summer with winter tires. Next on my list is to replace the washer fluid to something that can handle the Swiss winter.

[PAT303]

Finished pulling the gearbox for a clutch replacement. Pat

[ninetubes]

pulled all the old lights off and put on the gum tree. ran new wiring up the inside of the snorkel to feed a roof light bar. just waiting for GRP4x4 mounts to arrive now...

[swissrover]

Installed LED lights and a Mud Stuff armrest... woohoo :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/70.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/71.jpg

[Colmoore]

I re fitted the glass to my ds door because it fell into the cavity! Turns out the bolts had 0 loctite on them and all those corrugations must have loosened them. A fun job on a wet night.....
Nice QA again jlr
I had the rear door card off to repair the central locking wiring last week.

[4xsama]

Over the last weekend and today;

Fitted an Ex Box;

- Sub cable too short. Still working on that one,
- Didn't change over the wiring. I'll wait until I have a bit more experience in that area first

Fitted (but not connected) an in car charger for a Thumper;

- All that remains to do is connect to an active 12v. Would this work? Double Blade Fuse Socket Wire Tap | Jaycar Electronics (https://www.jaycar.com.au/double-blade-fuse-socket-wire-tap/p/SF5115)

Next Weekend

- Start on the Traxide light/driving light upgrade

The Shed..........
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[Danjeffery]

I've slowly been tidying up the Mulgo wiring, tinkering along. There's a before and after wiring neaten up shot. Installed an air compressor and tank under the drivers seat. Air outlet under the tray.

[dancol]

Got sick of looking at my roof with all the clear coat peeling off. Finally decided to do something about it, so on the weekend with the help of my brother in laws we sanded back the roof and sprayed it black.

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oh and then i fitted a full length front runner

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[Graekynn]

Got sick of looking at my roof with all the clear coat peeling off. Finally decided to do something about it, so on the weekend with the help of my brother in laws we sanded back the roof and sprayed it black.

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oh and then i fitted a full length front runner

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Nice work! That looks the business

[Zeros]

Nice work! That looks the business

Agree, nice one! I like the Matt black!

[County4.4]

We should have done the gutters.
Ive had black boogers for the last two days- might get a better mask next time.

[ATH]

Looks OK but won't the matt black attract the heat more making the aircon work even harder? Although the rack will give some shade especially when loaded.
AlanH.

[Tombie]

Looks OK but won't the matt black attract the heat more making the aircon work even harder? Although the rack will give some shade especially when loaded.
AlanH.

Not of any significance...


This was one guys test of the theory..
How much hotter is a black car than a white car in the sun? (http://www.tom-morrow-land.com/tests/cartemp/)

[Marty90]

I'd paint the whole lot matt black. Looks great👍👍

[Toxic_Avenger]

Murdered out FTW

[ninetubes]

installed 52" stedi light bar at the top edge of the windscreen using GRP4x4 mounts. tidy installation but whistled really badly. added some rubber strip between the cooling fins on the lower edge of the light, quiet as a mouse (and brighter than the sun!)

[Tombie]

installed 52" stedi light bar at the top edge of the windscreen using GRP4x4 mounts. tidy installation but whistled really badly. added some rubber strip between the cooling fins on the lower edge of the light, quiet as a mouse (and brighter than the sun!)

:rulez: DHWOP [emoji41]

[ninetubes]

:rulez: DHWOP [emoji41]

Roger that.

Sorry for the rubbish photos, was dark by the time I got home, and CBF taking it out of the garage, but you get the idea...https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/447.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/448.jpg

[Rolly]

Installed the Traxide lighting upgrade,......tomorrow I'll do the Spotties.

[TheGrumpy]

Hi Rolly, how big a job is the traxide kit?

[dazzler]

Sold Jock! and it is headed west(WA)

[dazzler]

Installed the Traxide lighting upgrade,......tomorrow I'll do the Spotties.
where did you end up mounting the relays?
pd

[Danjeffery]

Installed the Traxide lighting upgrade,......tomorrow I'll do the Spotties.

Im also keen to know how mush of a job it is to do and what is involved/ included in the kit? Rough cost?

Cheers
Dan

[Rolly]

I went a bit weird and attached them directly to the fresh air manifold(the air manifold for cabin air not the engine). I used 3M VHB tape and self tapping screws(yes I know it was plastic, however it did the job).
If I had any talent I’d take a photo, in fact I will but I’ll do that when I’ve finished the whole job.

Time taken so far, four hours. However that was broken by talking with mates on the phone(completely unrelated to the job at hand) and chatting to a fellow Defender driver who popped in(Hi Allan).

Great bit of kit. Been a real journey trying to get installed. I was recommended a certain auto electrician, he had one look and said “Couldn’t be bothered”, that was despite my insistence I was happy to pay for hours on the job! He reckoned it would take days.

In my defence I was under the pump at work and had zero time. I’ve now some time so in it went.
The instructions do seem daunting however Tim has done a great job of making them very detailed. I read them several times over several days so my unconscious could have a think before my conscious fat fingers got at it.

Good Luck

[Rolly]

Im also keen to know how mush of a job it is to do and what is involved/ included in the kit? Rough cost?

Cheers
Dan
Hi Dan,

No additional cost to the kit supplied by Tim at Traxide(sorry I cannot remember the kit cost,......I seem to suffer some form of amnesia once I’ve paid for something on the ‘Deefer’.

[Toxic_Avenger]

Been a real journey trying to get installed. I was recommended a certain auto electrician, he had one look and said “Couldn’t be bothered”, that was despite my insistence I was happy to pay for hours on the job! He reckoned it would take days.


Wow. Time to find another auto electrician. A simple relay install would be a bread and butter job for him. Easy as.

[Rolly]

Wow. Time to find another auto electrician. A simple relay install would be a bread and butter job for him. Easy as.


Agreed,that’s the most amazing thing, it is an extremely straight forward job.
Personally I think he didn’t want to have a go as there was some thoughtful placement required.

Have no fear, hell would freeze over before I gave him another go.

[dazzler]

I went a bit weird and attached them directly to the fresh air manifold(the air manifold for cabin air not the engine). I used 3M VHB tape and self tapping screws(yes I know it was plastic, however it did the job).
If I had any talent I’d take a photo, in fact I will but I’ll do that when I’ve finished the whole job.

Time taken so far, four hours. However that was broken by talking with mates on the phone(completely unrelated to the job at hand) and chatting to a fellow Defender driver who popped in(Hi Allan).

Great bit of kit. Been a real journey trying to get installed. I was recommended a certain auto electrician, he had one look and said “Couldn’t be bothered”, that was despite my insistence I was happy to pay for hours on the job! He reckoned it would take days.

In my defence I was under the pump at work and had zero time. I’ve now some time so in it went.
The instructions do seem daunting however Tim has done a great job of making them very detailed. I read them several times over several days so my unconscious could have a think before my conscious fat fingers got at it.

Good Luck


Thanks for that, relays are rather large and stand out in my mind. I am going to mount it under the driver side access panel I think, will share pictures when done.

[Danjeffery]

Hi Dan,

No additional cost to the kit supplied by Tim at Traxide(sorry I cannot remember the kit cost,......I seem to suffer some form of amnesia once I’ve paid for something on the ‘Deefer’.

Thanks bud. Time for me to get a kit!

[Rolly]

Thanks for that, relays are rather large and stand out in my mind. I am going to mount it under the driver side access panel I think, will share pictures when done.
Yes, I did consider this however Tim also indicated that to do this would require extending the wiring loom which in turn will reduce power to the lights.

[filcar]

Thanks for that, relays are rather large and stand out in my mind. I am going to mount it under the driver side access panel I think, will share pictures when done.

That's where I put mine, relays mounted to a piece of flat steel attached direct to the mudguard inner, been there nearly 3 years through mud and water and the Anne Beadell highway corrugations with no issues whatsoever. There was JUST enough length in the wires supplied by Tim to reach the battery box for that spot.

[Rolly]

That's where I put mine, relays mounted to a piece of flat steel attached direct to the mudguard inner, been there nearly 3 years through mud and water and the Anne Beadell highway corrugations with no issues whatsoever. There was JUST enough length in the wires supplied by Tim to reach the battery box for that spot.

Good one,great result. I had less courage.
I’ve just tried out the lights, they do seem brighter.

[dazzler]

That's where I put mine, relays mounted to a piece of flat steel attached direct to the mudguard inner, been there nearly 3 years through mud and water and the Anne Beadell highway corrugations with no issues whatsoever. There was JUST enough length in the wires supplied by Tim to reach the battery box for that spot.

I have a pair of relays so limited with choice really.

pd

[dazzler]

Good one,great result. I had less courage.
I’ve just tried out the lights, they do seem brighter.


I have truck lite led's so not sure make any difference. I am also planning to run the ARB light bar through the setup

[Rolly]

Finished.

Lovely bright lights, Brilliant Innit!

[Rolly]

OK, so today I got the rig back after having the underbody two pac rustproofed and then sprayed with a tar layer as another sealing layer.

It has made a great difference to lowered sound level. Maybe over the top however every time I did a beach drive I feared what was happening to the undercarriage!


Now to tidy up the lighting wiring(and install another electrical outlet for the fridge).


Will the Modd’ing ever end............

[Danjeffery]

OK, so today I got the rig back after having the underbody two pac rustproofed and then sprayed with a tar layer as another sealing layer.

Where and roughly how much if you don't mind me asking?

[Rolly]

$1800. Not cheap, however being a two pac application it’s not going to be easily removed.
Done by Steve at RUSTFREE, Moorooka 07-38924992.
He’s done quite a few Defenders.

[Damo89]

Re-attached the winch and got the cable on the drum. Will be scheduling monthly reminders in my phone to pull the cable out and bring it back in. Got stuck in a very sketchy situation thanks to not keeping a close eye on it, especially after submerging it in water several times. Was full of rust. Thankfully, didn't have to replace anything to get her going again.

[Chops]

Preventative maintenance,,, its a great thing [wink11]

[ninetubes]

doubled it's range, courtesy brown&davis. no more tour de servo!

[dazzler]

doubled it's range, courtesy brown&davis. no more tour de servo!

nice work mate!
I am upto 197L 70+55+72 now need a water solution on the NS, thinking about Sill 60L + Fender 45L

[VladTepes]

nice work mate!
I am upto 197L 70+55+72 now need a water solution on the NS, thinking about Sill 60L + Fender 45L

Law of diminishing returns kicks in at some point - the heavier the vehicle is, the more fuel it will use....

[mekon76]

started the soundproofing and purchased some optomil bonnet hinges (security ones) and a slickshift kit.

[dazzler]

Law of diminishing returns kicks in at some point - the heavier the vehicle is, the more fuel it will use....

true that Vlad, will carry max fuel only if it warrants it only on those long trips that i haven't done yet;). Where does one weigh a truck these days? Like to see how much it end up with all the mods etc

pd

[SSmith]

true that Vlad, will carry max fuel only if it warrants it only on those long trips that i haven't done yet;). Where does one weigh a truck these days? Like to see how much it end up with all the mods etc

pd

Public weighbridges, on the highway, when they are not manned some have "self check available", a free service.

Or you can pay for it at major servos. Intended for trucks but it is not uncommon for 4x4's and or caravans to use them.

[ninetubes]

nice work mate!
I am upto 197L 70+55+72 now need a water solution on the NS, thinking about Sill 60L + Fender 45L

nice! Options for the 90 are a bit thin now that FrontRunner has stopped bringing in the LH & RH sill tanks.

The BD 55L isn't the prettiest thing but practicality won over. That and being sick of dealing with jerry cans on the roof.

For water I put a 50L flexitank under my false floor with outlet via passenger door. It's not perfect, but fit for purpose given the amount of use it gets lately. Plus it doesn't slosh, that really get on my nerves.

Have a trip across the telegraph track along the bight coming up. This was the last mod for it, and should be it for a while.

[D90 orkney]

nice! Options for the 90 are a bit thin now that FrontRunner has stopped bringing in the LH & RH sill tanks.

The BD 55L isn't the prettiest thing but practicality won over. That and being sick of dealing with jerry cans on the roof.

For water I put a 50L flexitank under my false floor with outlet via passenger door. It's not perfect, but fit for purpose given the amount of use it gets lately. Plus it doesn't slosh, that really get on my nerves.

Have a trip across the telegraph track along the bight coming up. This was the last mod for it, and should be it for a while.


Is there anything for a 90 which replaces the existing original tank for a larger one?


I would love more on board fuel in my 90 but don’t want sill tanks

[ninetubes]

Is there anything for a 90 which replaces the existing original tank for a larger one?
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Not that i could find. I'm not a big fan of ~80kg on one side of the vehicle, nor how low it is. But travelling remote long distances i was flat out of options unfortunately. 120kg of diesel on the roofrack (plus roof tent etc) wasn't a lot of fun.

Shingleback poly sill tanks look like pretty neat profile, but not available for 90 yet.

[Toxic_Avenger]

Is there anything for a 90 which replaces the existing original tank for a larger one?


I would love more on board fuel in my 90 but don’t want sill tanks

The 90 is space constrained- moving it any further forward would impact on the Diff pumpkin thru its range of motion. Any further aft, and it's going to be past the rear cross member. Any lower, and it's be hung up on all those gnarly tracks you drive Damien!

I'm in the same boat. Fuel range <500km is pretty standard in my 90. Doesn't get you far with much confidence touring the outback, but I don't want to tear it apart offroad on the fun tracks either...

[D90 orkney]

The 90 is space constrained- moving it any further forward would impact on the Diff pumpkin thru its range of motion. Any further aft, and it's going to be past the rear cross member. Any lower, and it's be hung up on all those gnarly tracks you drive Damien!

I'm in the same boat. Fuel range <500km is pretty standard in my 90. Doesn't get you far with much confidence touring the outback, but I don't want to tear it apart offroad on the fun tracks either...

Yes ive searched a lot on this and the only thing close was putting something in the rear cabin which I don't want to do as it takes away from my storage. I know it would affect the harder tracks stuff but was just hoping maybe! The outback would be hard with a 90 I'd imagine. What you carry? Two jerrys? That's what I do. On the roof rack. If I end up doing desert I'd probably put another two up there

[Toxic_Avenger]

Two jerrys on the rijidij rear bar. 20l water, 20l fuel. When I'm remote, I'll fill where I can and dip into the 20L reserve as needed.

[cuppabillytea]

Here's a thought for you 90 lads. How would you feel about raising the floor between the wheel arch/boxes and bunging a bigger tank under that?
And Mitch I'm struggling with the cryptology behind your new avatar.

[Toxic_Avenger]

I'm struggling with it too Billy.
A few years back, I was gifted was 'knobhead' ... so I guess this is a step in the right direction?

[D90 orkney]

Two jerrys on the rijidij rear bar. 20l water, 20l fuel. When I'm remote, I'll fill where I can and dip into the 20L reserve as needed.

I carry two diesel on roof and 20 litre water in cabin

[D90 orkney]

Here's a thought for you 90 lads. How would you feel about raising the floor between the wheel arch/boxes and bunging a bigger tank under that?
And Mitch I'm struggling with the cryptology behind your new avatar.

Yes could be done except that I use it all for storage when touring

[cuppabillytea]

Yes could be done except that I use it all for storage when touring

You might also have to find a higher point for the filler neck.
As for storage: I believe in the old adage,"There's always room for one more.".

[dazzler]

nice! Options for the 90 are a bit thin now that FrontRunner has stopped bringing in the LH & RH sill tanks.

The BD 55L isn't the prettiest thing but practicality won over. That and being sick of dealing with jerry cans on the roof.

For water I put a 50L flexitank under my false floor with outlet via passenger door. It's not perfect, but fit for purpose given the amount of use it gets lately. Plus it doesn't slosh, that really get on my nerves.

Have a trip across the telegraph track along the bight coming up. This was the last mod for it, and should be it for a while.



Did you get a y filler? Like you I dont want to carry much on the roof, it will be a PITA with the poptop. Here is my new truck(work in progress)
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[ninetubes]

Did you get a y filler? Like you I dont want to carry much on the roof, it will be a PITA with the poptop.

top looking truck daz! Yes, the DB tank kit came with Y filler. It serves as the fill point and breather for the sill tank, plus transfer to the main is back through it too.

[tact]

I'm struggling with it too Billy.
A few years back, I was gifted was 'knobhead' ... so I guess this is a step in the right direction?

a bin-chicken with polaroid sunnies = gifted knobhead? Perplexed.[bighmmm]

[Zeros]

...a gifted bin-chicken knobhead! [bigrolf] I want one for my ageing soul slump!

[ExtinctPuma]

Got a leaky intermediate shaft re-sealed in the transfer case, and had my diff replaced at 35,000 km...Cannot believe they never sorted the diff issue for the final vehicles! Still waiting to see what the failure mode was. Diff was quietly talking to me. A very quiet wine at 60 km/h. Almost all suburban work unloaded!

*NOTE TO ALL PUMA OWNERS - especially the new ones!*

PLEASE inspect your drive flanges! It has been discussed before on many threads, but for all new Land Rover owners who aren't that mechanically inclined, check them out! Simply remove the rubber cup over the hub. They all rust and chew themselves out because there isn't grease in this location. For reference, any thing that is splined should be greased or immersed in oil. LR will happily replace the flanges, clean the axles and re-grease with CASTROL SPHEEROL EPL 2. Make sure they use this grease, as it is for extreme pressure locations. If out of warranty, do this yourself with either the same or equivalent grease. I don't know how long the standard flanges will last, but the truck drives pretty well so far. No expense to me (thank goodness).
Reducing the driveline slop or shock will help preserve your diffs and the venerable LT230. LT230 centre diffs, and probably the thrust washers, can suffer from failures due to excessive slop. It's a simple fix, but worthwhile in the long run.

[Paul Grassick]

It's not what I did to the Puma today, It's what the Puma did for me.
Picked up a load of fertilizer and before that a load of soybean seed.

[ninetubes]

New hoops.
Muddies off and all-terrains on.
The muds did look tough, but I think the fun country all terrains will be more suitable.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/428.jpg

[dazzler]

have had this sitting around for a while struggling to find a suitable spot/mounting solution, lost bits along the way, but here it is ...finally managed to install it. Might hav e to revisit and tidy up later.

Fab Bracket to bolt on to the wheel arch
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Bracket installed with relays and complete wiring
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Finished job
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[mekon76]

Optimill hinges.

[travelrover]

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Our Puma shorty sporting his new spare wheel cover :-)

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[ninetubes]

the nut behind the wheel got loose and the poor landy lost all it's dignity across the road :oops2:

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[TheGrumpy]

Installed coil helper airbags yesterday and bash plate sometime in the Christmas new year blur....https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/01/203.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/01/204.jpg

[cuppabillytea]

Both of these items are on my list. Not too many whacks left in the old factory steering protector.

[Baytown]

Well, I’ve had enough of the woeful windscreen washer jets, so purchased an Engineering Research Billet washer jet replacement. Anything aircraft billet aluminium has got to be better!
Also, as my two year old Australian made upgraded radiator is leaking red stuff everywhere, I’m going to toss it, and purchased an Allisport aluminium updated radiator from the Motherland. Bit of a production delay of up to six weeks unfortunately, but these are radiator porn, and they say 35% more efficient.
This company supplies the Dakar racers, so that’s good enough for me.
Pics of the installs to follow.
Best wishes all.
Ken
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[SSmith]

Well, I’ve had enough of the woeful windscreen washer jets, so purchased an Engineering Research Billet washer jet replacement. Anything aircraft billet aluminium has got to be better!
Also, as my two year old Australian made upgraded radiator is leaking red stuff everywhere, I’m going to toss it, and purchased an Allisport aluminium updated radiator from the Motherland. Bit of a production delay of up to six weeks unfortunately, but these are radiator porn, and they say 35% more efficient.
This company supplies the Dakar racers, so that’s good enough for me.
Pics of the installs to follow.
Best wishes all.
Ken
135233135234Would you mind PMing who the local fabricator was?

[Baytown]

Hi Simon.
Both were bought from the UK fabricators.
Allisport, and Design and Developement Engineering in the UK.Around $150 for the washer jet replacement, and $1200 for the radiator delivered.
I hope this helps

Ken


Would you mind PMing who the local fabricator was?

[SSmith]

Hi Simon.
Both were bought from the UK fabricators.
Allisport, and Design and Developement Engineering in the UK.Around $150 for the washer jet replacement, and $1200 for the radiator delivered.
I hope this helps

KenI meant the one that is leaking. I am currently speaking to a couple of locals regarding radiators.

[grey_ghost]

Hi Simon, I used “Aussie Desert Coolers” to pre-fab a ali radiator for both my 101 & Seried II. I have been very happy so far.

[fatnold]

Did you get a y filler? Like you I dont want to carry much on the roof, it will be a PITA with the poptop. Here is my new truck(work in progress)
132783.

what pop top conversion is that??
just about to get one done myself.

[dazzler]

This one is by Mulgo that I bought with Truck.

[4xsama]

Well, I’ve had enough of the woeful windscreen washer jets, so purchased an Engineering Research Billet washer jet replacement. Anything aircraft billet aluminium has got to be better!
Also, as my two year old Australian made upgraded radiator is leaking red stuff everywhere, I’m going to toss it, and purchased an Allisport aluminium updated radiator from the Motherland. Bit of a production delay of up to six weeks unfortunately, but these are radiator porn, and they say 35% more efficient.
This company supplies the Dakar racers, so that’s good enough for me.
Pics of the installs to follow.
Best wishes all.
Ken
135233135234

I was thinking about this on our Chrissie trip from Sydney to Hobart and return. I remember some manufacturers (esp trucks and busses) had a spray on the wiper - connected by some small dia rubber tubing to the outlet near the windscreen. Has any tried this approach. The issue I have with my sprayer is the pressure vs the wind so the water doesn't get far enough up the windscreen to be effective when the old girl is doing hwy speeds.

[Tombie]

Well, I’ve had enough of the woeful windscreen washer jets, so purchased an Engineering Research Billet washer jet replacement. Anything aircraft billet aluminium has got to be better!
Also, as my two year old Australian made upgraded radiator is leaking red stuff everywhere, I’m going to toss it, and purchased an Allisport aluminium updated radiator from the Motherland. Bit of a production delay of up to six weeks unfortunately, but these are radiator porn, and they say 35% more efficient.
This company supplies the Dakar racers, so that’s good enough for me.
Pics of the installs to follow.
Best wishes all.
Ken
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You’re slipping Ken.... [emoji6][emoji56]

Why didn’t you go this one? [emoji56]
Windscreen Washer Jet Front Black, Optimill Race Products (http://optimillraceproducts.com/product_info.php?products_id=136)

[Baytown]

Sorry mate.
Ill PM you.

Ken


I meant the one that is leaking. I am currently speaking to a couple of locals regarding radiators.

[Baytown]

‘’Hi Tombie mate.
Long time no type!
I did see that one, but thought the jets were a bit low on the screen. Maybe they are adjustable. It must pump out some water with an upgraded pump etc!
I hope you’re well mate.

Ken


You’re slipping Ken.... [emoji6][emoji56]

Why didn’t you go this one? [emoji56]
Windscreen Washer Jet Front Black, Optimill Race Products (http://optimillraceproducts.com/product_info.php?products_id=136)

[mekon76]

Two new front seatbelts in crimson. Dropped my 110 of at BErwick JLR for look at the clutch, driving around in a disco sport, that is a terrible car.

[Danjeffery]

Fitted a water separator to my air compressor setup this arv. Surprising how much water they can produce!

[jon3950]

I was thinking about this on our Chrissie trip from Sydney to Hobart and return. I remember some manufacturers (esp trucks and busses) had a spray on the wiper - connected by some small dia rubber tubing to the outlet near the windscreen. Has any tried this approach. The issue I have with my sprayer is the pressure vs the wind so the water doesn't get far enough up the windscreen to be effective when the old girl is doing hwy speeds.

This used to be a common mod on rally cars back in the day. Disconnect the jets so you could get some volume and just run tubing straight up to the wipers. Tie it on to each blade very close to the windscreen. Was done to easily remove mud and worked a treat.

Cheers,
Jon

[dazzler]

Got myself one of these, built like a tank this

Beaver Step - Smittybilt (https://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/182.htm)

[weeds]

Got myself one of these, built like a tank this

Beaver Step - Smittybilt (https://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/182.htm)

Bit more stylish than the Haymann Reece unit I purchased.

[dazzler]

Bit more stylish than the Haymann Reece unit I purchased.

Do Haymann Reece make one?

[weeds]

Do Haymann Reece make one?

It was a last minute purchase before Fraser Island......works quite well and not too big therefor doesn’t get in the way.

Hayman Reese Hitch Step - Supercheap Auto (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Hayman-Reese-Hitch-Step/523932?utm_source=shop_search&utm_medium=search_results&utm_campaign=g_shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvZrC6bHx2AIV042PCh3dwwklEAQYASAB EgInifD_BwE)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/01/919.jpg

[Tombie]

You can get the HR unit with additional LEDs in them also...

[dazzler]

This apparatus I have acquired is a GVM killer ..almost :P.

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HR Looks like a solid unit and I did consider it, but looked a bit sharp on the edges and the tow ball in the middle doesn't help.

[weeds]

You can get the HR unit with additional LEDs in them also...

Bugger, I didn’t realize that although I haven’t been in their website. I stumbled across this one walking through SCA.

Might be handy for bike carrier.

[weeds]

This apparatus I have acquired is a GVM killer ..almost :P.

135382

HR Looks like a solid unit and I did consider it, but looked a bit sharp on the edges and the tow ball in the middle doesn't help.

Tow ball hasn’t been an issue plus it’s handy as the wife tows a trailer for work at times.

We haven’t skinned a shin yet....

[weeds]

Step with reversing lights
REESE Towpower LED Lighted Hitch Step-7065300-Reese Towpower (http://www.reesebrands.com/reese-towpower/towing-accessories/specialty-towing/reese-towpower-led-lighted-hitch-step-7065300)

[Toxic_Avenger]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/01/919.jpg

It says "Hayman Reese", but should read "Shin-Basher 5000"

[weeds]

It says "Hayman Reese", but should read "Shin-Basher 5000"

Hasn’t bothered us......when one has a pop top a step is very handy. It sit under the tyre when door is closed and when door is open there is a good chance we are climbing in and out.

I did try and find a way of re- fitting the OEM step but couldn’t come up with a method.

[Robmacca]

This used to be a common mod on rally cars back in the day. Disconnect the jets so you could get some volume and just run tubing straight up to the wipers. Tie it on to each blade very close to the windscreen. Was done to easily remove mud and worked a treat.

Cheers,
Jon

Tony Daly (JBoot51) has recently done something similar to this..... Seem to work pretty well when I saw it

[djam1]

Well, I’ve had enough of the woeful windscreen washer jets, so purchased an Engineering Research Billet washer jet replacement. Anything aircraft billet aluminium has got to be better!
Also, as my two year old Australian made upgraded radiator is leaking red stuff everywhere, I’m going to toss it, and purchased an Allisport aluminium updated radiator from the Motherland. Bit of a production delay of up to six weeks unfortunately, but these are radiator porn, and they say 35% more efficient.
This company supplies the Dakar racers, so that’s good enough for me.
Pics of the installs to follow.
Best wishes all.
Ken
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I bought one of these radiators from Allisport and it only lasted 4 years
The originals are a more cost effective way of doing it
There was actually an INCREASE in operating temperature using the updated radiator
I suspect when things got out near the edge the uprated radiator would give cooler operating temperatures but I never witnessed this even though I lived in the Pilbara

[Zeros]

I bought one of these radiators from Allisport and it only lasted 4 years
The originals are a more cost effective way of doing it
There was actually an INCREASE in operating temperature using the updated radiator
I suspect when things got out near the edge the uprated radiator would give cooler operating temperatures but I never witnessed this even though I lived in the Pilbara

Hey djam1 this is very concerning to hear! I was considering upgrading my Defender radiator to an Allisport. Which vehicle did you have yours in? Did you change radiator because the original wasn't coping in Plilbara heat?

[djam1]

I had no issues with the Pilbara heat even with the standard radiator
I had it in a 2002 td5 defender I did it because I liked the idea of a higher capacity unit
They are a beautifully made thing but Allisport were uninterested when it failed (this is fair enough after 4 years)
I figured I can replace the standard radiator every couple of years as a service item and still be in front

I towed a trailer up Horrocks pass yesterday in 40 degree heat and with the standard radiator only got to 102 degrees C

[rangieman]

This used to be a common mod on rally cars back in the day. Disconnect the jets so you could get some volume and just run tubing straight up to the wipers. Tie it on to each blade very close to the windscreen. Was done to easily remove mud and worked a treat.

Cheers,
Jon
Here ya go boy`s just for the boy racer type[wink11]
3set Windscreen Wiper Washer Jet Kit (Bonnet/Scuttle to Wiper arms) Front & Rear | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3set-Windscreen-Wiper-Washer-Jet-Kit-Bonnet-Scuttle-to-Wiper-arms-Front-Rear/322821907661?hash=item4b29af64cd:g:OCMAAOSwB09YEcH 4)

[DiscoMick]

Here ya go boy`s just for the boy racer type[wink11]
3set Windscreen Wiper Washer Jet Kit (Bonnet/Scuttle to Wiper arms) Front & Rear | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3set-Windscreen-Wiper-Washer-Jet-Kit-Bonnet-Scuttle-to-Wiper-arms-Front-Rear/322821907661?hash=item4b29af64cd:g:OCMAAOSwB09YEcH 4)
Ooh I like the look of that. Thanks for the link.

[Zeros]

I had no issues with the Pilbara heat even with the standard radiator
I had it in a 2002 td5 defender I did it because I liked the idea of a higher capacity unit
They are a beautifully made thing but Allisport were uninterested when it failed (this is fair enough after 4 years)
I figured I can replace the standard radiator every couple of years as a service item and still be in front

I towed a trailer up Horrocks pass yesterday in 40 degree heat and with the standard radiator only got to 102 degrees C

Thanks djam, good to hear ...so is the consensus - upgrade Intercooler but no need to upgrade radiator? Any thoughts on puma radiators in extreme heat / durability?

[djam1]

That was my conclusion I haven’t used a Puma under these conditions so don’t know

[Tombie]

Towing, 44c, 150hp tune... stock radiator and currently stock IC...

No problems at all. Will do it all day everyday..

[4xsama]

Ooh I like the look of that. Thanks for the link.I found this after reading Jon's comments;Washer Conversion - One of the best mods I ever did is now available as a kit ! - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBwpVKnxXS4)

[DiscoMick]

They look like such a good idea. I'm just not sure where to connect to the existing piping so it stays hidden. Maybe it would be clearer with the kit in my hands.

[travelrover]

They look good but aren’t cheap.. see the screen shot

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[DiscoMick]

39 pounds is OK.

[travelrover]

39 pounds is OK.Plus some shipping im guessing...

[filcar]

Picked the 90 up after getting an Ashcroft ATB centre diff fitted. With the previously installed Ashcroft ATB diffs front and rear this has resulted in eliminating ALL slop in the drive line.

After the BAS remap, replacing the diffs has given the best bang for the buck of anything I've done to the car.

Very happy.

Also had the adapter shaft replaced with the Ashcroft shaft as a preventative measure while the transfer case was off, hopefully a bullet proof drive line now.

[ninetubes]

Picked the 90 up after getting an Ashcroft ATB centre diff fitted. With the previously installed Ashcroft ATB diffs front and rear this has resulted in eliminating ALL slop in the drive line.

After the BAS remap, replacing the diffs has given the best bang for the buck of anything I've done to the car.

Very happy.

Also had the adapter shaft replaced with the Ashcroft shaft as a preventative measure while the transfer case was off, hopefully a bullet proof drive line now.

may I inquire as to what sort of cost is involved in all 3 diffs?

[filcar]

may I inquire as to what sort of cost is involved in all 3 diffs?

About $2500 supplied and fitted for the ATB front and rear, hard to split out the cost of the centre diff as other work was done at the same time but the centre diff cost around $1200 plus whatever the labour is for removal and refit of transfer case etc, all work done
by Les Richmond Automotive as they carry most of the Ashcroft gear in stock on the shelf.

[Vern]

Atb centre diffs cost about $550-$600. Tcase full rebuild kit cost around $300.
Front and rear atb's cost around the same as the centre atb, bearing kits around $100.
So if you buy direct and can fit them yourself, pricing is pretty good. (Add shipping to that)

The centre atb is a great bit of gear, i'm glad i fitted one.
Front atb, i'm not 100% sold on.

[Danjeffery]

The centre atb is a great bit of gear, i'm glad i fitted one.
Front atb, i'm not 100% sold on.

What does an ATB do in the centre diff? I thought an ATB was like an LSD?

[tact]

What does an ATB do in the centre diff? I thought an ATB was like an LSD?

An ATB is an ATB. Regardless whether its positioned between left/right axles (replacing front/rear diff centres), or positioned between front/rear prop shafts (replacing centre diff centre).

With the Ashcroft centre ATB installed - the CDL still operates as it does normally. This is of course essential due to the way an ATB works (i.e. when there is no torque on the driveline it behaves like an open diff)

"No torque on the driveline" is a situation that routinely happens when one side of a diff is free-spinning (e.g. wheel in the air), or whenever there is no drive being applied to the driveline (throttle neither driving or trailing, or transmission in neutral).

It'd be really nice if the front/rear diffs were also lockable when an ATB is installed since they too act as open diffs in a "no torque" situation. Having traction control does mitigate this.

[rick130]

What does an ATB do in the centre diff? I thought an ATB was like an LSD?As tact said.
Fitting it also eliminates almost all backlash in the t/case, the clearances in the at b are much tighter than the open diff.

It improves dirt road driving big time too, the reason most of us fit them.
It eliminates the hunting that can occur between front and rear diffs in loosish stuff with the open diff and reduces a lot of the understeer you get with locking the centre diff.

[DiscoMick]

An ATB is an ATB. Regardless whether its positioned between left/right axles (replacing front/rear diff centres), or positioned between front/rear prop shafts (replacing centre diff centre).

With the Ashcroft centre ATB installed - the CDL still operates as it does normally. This is of course essential due to the way an ATB works (i.e. when there is no torque on the driveline it behaves like an open diff)

"No torque on the driveline" is a situation that routinely happens when one side of a diff is free-spinning (e.g. wheel in the air), or whenever there is no drive being applied to the driveline (throttle neither driving or trailing, or transmission in neutral).

It'd be really nice if the front/rear diffs were also lockable when an ATB is installed since they too act as open diffs in a "no torque" situation. Having traction control does mitigate this.
If you have TC to stop wheels from spinning, do you see any advantage in an ATB?

[Tombie]

If you have TC to stop wheels from spinning, do you see any advantage in an ATB?

Absolutely.... there are times when fully locked induces understeer..

[rick130]

If you have TC to stop wheels from spinning, do you see any advantage in an ATB?TC + ATB is at a rough guess 95% as capable as a fully locked axle off road while still having steering and probably reducing crabbing on side slopes.

[1nando]

About $2500 supplied and fitted for the ATB front and rear, hard to split out the cost of the centre diff as other work was done at the same time but the centre diff cost around $1200 plus whatever the labour is for removal and refit of transfer case etc, all work done
by Les Richmond Automotive as they carry most of the Ashcroft gear in stock on the shelf.Please tell me that you did your out put shaft at the same time???

[1nando]

TC + ATB is at a rough guess 95% as capable as a fully locked axle off road while still having steering and probably reducing crabbing on side slopes.I dont want to argue your statement but rather mention that the ability to select when to engage your lockers is in my opinion a better option than atb diffs in the front and rear. I had the centre diff atb with elockers front and rear and this was in my opinin the perfect setup. I know it costs more but the ability to lock a particular axel when needed is great.

[Vern]

TC + ATB is at a rough guess 95% as capable as a fully locked axle off road while still having steering and probably reducing crabbing on side slopes.Don't know if you remember the Haultech mogrover (pretty sure it was mog rover) with their home made traction control, they ran this without lockers and claimed it was 98% as good. Was a pretty sweet tuff truck in the day

[filcar]

Please tell me that you did your out put shaft at the same time???

Sure did

[martnH]

Just theoretically...
Say, a defender with front and rear ATB going steep and uneven down hill.

One side of wheels will have more traction so the ATBs will bias the torque to the other side, right? Will this will rotate the vehicle and may result in a roll over? In this case, an unlocked diff will be better?

P.s. about to get all three ATBs

Cheers

[tact]

If you have TC to stop wheels from spinning, do you see any advantage in an ATB?

Absolutely. Plenty of guys write that once they install ATBs they rarely see TC activate. (About the only time TC is needed will be with a wheel in the air - where ATBs are useless)

The ATBs are way more “proactive”, doing their thing while we there is load on the driveline.. whether in the bush or the morning commute. No input or attention required.

Comments about selectable lockers being more desireable because they are selectable (can be turned off) are misguided. (1Nando - were you thinking of Detroit’s aka Aussie lokkers?). ATBs never “lock” so never suffer from not being able to be turned off.

[tact]

Just theoretically...
Say, a defender with front and rear ATB going steep and uneven down hill.

One side of wheels will have more traction so the ATBs will bias the torque to the other side, right? Will this will rotate the vehicle and may result in a roll over? In this case, an unlocked diff will be better?

P.s. about to get all three ATBs

Cheers

What I do in that circumstance is feather the brakes to provide a bit of preload on the driveline. Let antistall drive against light brake pressure downhill.

Need to do this with open diffs too. If you don’t and a wheel loses traction completely , the other wheel on that axle is useless to you also, as far as retardation goes. (Open diff or ATB )You can end up with a runaway. (And if you had a centre ATB and centre diff unlocked - a single wheel losing traction up or down hill will unload ALL 4 wheels! Always lock the centre diff on steep up/down slopes!)

(edit: just to add - regardless open, fully locked, ATBs or TC the peril of going sideways with one side having traction and one side without is the same. You just need to always be ready to hit throttle to keep the pointy end downhill)

[martnH]

What I do in that circumstance is feather the brakes to provide a bit of preload on the driveline. Let antistall drive against light brake pressure downhill.

Need to do this with open diffs too. If you don’t and a wheel loses traction completely , the other wheel on that axle is useless to you also, as far as retardation goes. (Open diff or ATB )You can end up with a runaway. (And if you had a centre ATB and centre diff unlocked - a single wheel losing traction up or down hill will unload ALL 4 wheels! Always lock the centre diff on steep up/down slopes!)

(edit: just to add - regardless open, fully locked, ATBs or TC the peril of going sideways with one side having traction and one side without is the same. You just need to always be ready to hit throttle to keep the pointy end downhill)Thanks the last bit is what I meant

Downhill very slippery and you have to accelerate to maintain steering control

Will the ATB works against this?

[1nando]

Absolutely. Plenty of guys write that once they install ATBs they rarely see TC activate. (About the only time TC is needed will be with a wheel in the air - where ATBs are useless)

The ATBs are way more “proactive”, doing their thing while we there is load on the driveline.. whether in the bush or the morning commute. No input or attention required.

Comments about selectable lockers being more desireable because they are selectable (can be turned off) are misguided. (1Nando - were you thinking of Detroit’s aka Aussie lokkers?). ATBs never “lock” so never suffer from not being able to be turned off.I dont mean atbs are selectable i mean elockers which are selectable and is what i had front and rear. The only atb i had eas in the centre diff
I prefer selectable lockers rather than atbs which work when theres slip. Each to thier own

[mekon76]

Had clutch replaced under warranty (noisy due to springs being fubar) and red front seatbelts.

[tact]

Thanks the last bit is what I meant

Downhill very slippery and you have to accelerate to maintain steering control

Will the ATB works against this?

Nope. You’ll be fine. I have done some long slippery downhills with my barge (trips into the Malaysian rainforest during 3yrs I had it there - haven’t struck that yet here since moving back to Oz). Just point the front wheels where you want to go and blip the throttle to turn that way.

[Tombie]

Having had full lockers..
I’d go ATBs any day....

[tact]

[...]I prefer selectable lockers rather than atbs which work when theres slip. Each to thier own

See that’s where ATB action is often misunderstood: ATBs don’t “work when there’s slip”, not in the sense that slip is needed before they work. (That’s more like TC, detects slip then brakes a wheel)

Imagine instead you had to slide a bolt on a gate latch. But someone is pushing on the gate causing the bolt to bind up and resist moving. If there is no weight in the mechanism the bolt slides no worries, no effort at all.

Thats how ATBs work. When there is weight on the driveline the helical gears bind up more inside their pockets even when no “slip” is present - Eg. when travelling in a straight line.

Ie. before there is even a hint of “slip” the ATB is already ready to resist any tendency for either half shaft to rotate at different speeds.

When there is a difference in rotational speed of half shafts (or wheels), such as turning or slip is present, then the helical gears rotate in their pockets (reluctantly due to the weight/torque on them and friction against their pocket). This friction then makes it hard for the half shafts to rotate at different speeds.

Think of ATBs as simply open diffs that are not very good at being diffs. They bind up internally whenever there is some weight on the driveline.

[DiscoMick]

I think I understand how an ATB would work cross axle, particularly since my previous D1 had a rear Detroit auto locker.
However, what about a centre ATB? Is it kind of like a way of varying the front-rear torque split infinitely depending on load, compared with it being open or locked 50:50? When is that most useful?

[Tombie]

It’s exactly like a normal diff turned 90 degrees..

[tact]

I think I understand how an ATB would work cross axle, particularly since my previous D1 had a rear Detroit auto locker.
However, what about a centre ATB? Is it kind of like a way of varying the front-rear torque split infinitely depending on load, compared with it being open or locked 50:50? When is that most useful?
Just think of the front/rear prop shafts (with centre diff between them), as you would think of the left/right half shafts on a regular axle (with a regular diff between them)

[Naks]

Torsen Differential, How it works ? - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEiSTzK-A2A)

[Robmacca]

Having had full lockers..
I’d go ATBs any day....


Curious here for my own benefit... Could u please explain as to why?

Did your vehicle have traction control as well?

Would u say the same for a vehicle that doesn't have TC?

rob

[Robmacca]

Here's a little video that gives the argument that the ATB's are useless once wheels are lifted..... but I wonder what happens when a little brake pedal is applied? Are these ATB Diff's the same as the Torsen Diff Centres?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVRttmHfZ2g

[travelrover]

39 pounds is OK.

Went to order one today, and they are out of stock! Not only that, the website is closed, temporarily!

[1nando]

Here's a little video that gives the argument that the ATB's are useless once wheels are lifted..... but I wonder what happens when a little brake pedal is applied? Are these ATB Diff's the same as the Torsen Diff Centres?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVRttmHfZ2gIf that's atbs at work then ill take selectable lockers evertime thanks.

[Vern]

So they turned the traction control off, and obviously don't know about applying the brake. Should have just driven straight through that

[Tombie]

Curious here for my own benefit... Could u please explain as to why?

Did your vehicle have traction control as well?

Would u say the same for a vehicle that doesn't have TC?

rob

Was fitted to my highly modified D1 so no TC.

Rear locker wants to just point you at the sky, driving the wheels at the rear and forcing the front to lift regardless (if not driven to avoid such).

Click in the front diff, on a high grip but cross axle situation and then attempt to steer - almost impossible - stresses on the steering increase significantly.

In a straight line not so bad but trying to exit with a turn becomes a challenge with the vehicle wanting to go straight at all costs.

ATBs however will load up but allow some steering, rendering vehicle control back to the operator.

[1nando]

DP

[1nando]

Was fitted to my highly modified D1 so no TC.

Rear locker wants to just point you at the sky, driving the wheels at the rear and forcing the front to lift regardless (if not driven to avoid such).

Click in the front diff, on a high grip but cross axle situation and then attempt to steer - almost impossible - stresses on the steering increase significantly.

In a straight line not so bad but trying to exit with a turn becomes a challenge with the vehicle wanting to go straight at all costs.

ATBs however will load up but allow some steering, rendering vehicle control back to the operator.Tombie, sorry mate but id take selectable lockers any day.

In a cross axle situation I'd assess the line im going to take, engage my locker/lockers if both needed and focus on driving my line and my throttle input and complete that drive as slowly as possible with no loss of control or wheel spin. Less stress on drive components and less damage to the track.

Ps i always locked my centre diff atb as soon as i suspected i might have a loss of traction, i never waited for it to slip and then engage. Serious 4wding to me is to drive as slow as possible and as fast as necessary. Control is everything

[Tombie]

Agree. Although many of the tracks I drove had one line.. that was all there was... and several weren’t a crawl as you couldn’t clear the section.

To each their own though.

There are trails I can drive with TC that a locked combo just couldn’t do without pace and/or damage occurring.

[tact]

Torsen Differential, How it works ? - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEiSTzK-A2A)

Ashcroft ATBs are engineered more like these from Eaton. (But still work similarly to torsens)

Exploded View - Inside the Eaton TrueTrac Differential - YouTube (https://youtu.be/lZmsY2YvVsc)

[tact]

Here's a little video that gives the argument that the ATB's are useless once wheels are lifted..... but I wonder what happens when a little brake pedal is applied? Are these ATB Diff's the same as the Torsen Diff Centres?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVRttmHfZ2g

Ashcroft ATBs AND Eaton truetrac are pretty similarly engineered (helical gears in pockets). Torsens are engineered differently. But they all behave similarly.

Absolutely! - had the driver in that video had a little brake applied the vehicle would have walked through those crossaxle situations easily.

I routinely use right foot braking and let antistall drive the throttle on easy stuff like that, and medium hard situations. On seriously harder stuff where a bit more aggression is needed (ie even fully locked diffs won’t let you idle up) I left foot brake and right foot feeds in just enough fuel to keep things moving. (TC just makes it so much easier and more effective - but I do not have TC on my barge).

[Stoogey]

Wired up a reversing camera today. Was on the cards for the near future, but they were 25% off at SCA and not much more then an equivalent ebay one (without the postage wait from China etc), so i figured why not?

It's one of those clip-on the rearview mirror units, and now, the mirror has a habit of slowly sagging whenever it can (especially in warmer weather). Time to brainstorm a solution.


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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/437.jpg

[DiscoMick]

Wired up a reversing camera today. Was on the cards for the near future, but they were 25% off at SCA and not much more then an equivalent ebay one (without the postage wait from China etc), so i figured why not?

It's one of those clip-on the rearview mirror units, and now, the mirror has a habit of slowly sagging whenever it can (especially in warmer weather). Time to brainstorm a solution.


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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/437.jpgI had the same problem with the sagging mirror.
Answer was to pop the ball of the mirror arm out of its mount, cut a piece of thin strong material such as leather or a chamois, wrap it around the ball and push it back into place.
Now it only droops on badly corrugated roads.

[Stoogey]

I had the same problem with the sagging mirror.
Answer was to pop the ball of the mirror arm out of its mount, cut a piece of thin strong material such as leather or a chamois, wrap it around the ball and push it back into place.
Now it only droops on badly corrugated roads.

Excellent! I will have to try that. Thanks for the tip.


Any mods reading this, I just realised that there are a bunch of duplicate photos in my previous post and my edit option isn't available. Might need to clean them up to save everyone from the eyesore haha.

[mekon76]

See this thread:
New custom drawers for my 110 Puma. (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/259495-new-custom-drawers-my-110-puma.html)

I put new drawers in.

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[MLD]

Removed the indicator lights from my ARB bullbar to find the replacements have a square plastic plug not round like the mounts on the bar. Off to ARB, yep they sell replacements for nearly half i paid on line and the ARB version include the round plastic plug. With a moment of reflection standing in the ARB store. Do i pay $40 for ARB lights (having forked out $70 for LED lights) and be done with it or off to Bunnings to mock up something to make use of the LED's. Opted for the later and now will start butchering the new lights to make it mount to the ARB bar.

This is, hopefully, the final step to get the Defender back on the road after a long and painful 18 months to get the defender back and rectify everything that was butchered. Off to get blue slip tomorrow.

The easiest thing was the engineering. Engineer signed off on every mod i have. Didn't blink at 35's and 3" lift. It is approved for 120mm over standard. The mod certificate reads like a parts catalogue. It will be laminated and put in the pouch behind my seat just in case i have to explain myself to the boys in blue.

[dazzler]

See this thread:
New custom drawers for my 110 Puma. (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/259495-new-custom-drawers-my-110-puma.html)

I put new drawers in.

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looks solid, how heavy is it? will it flex do you think?

[dazzler]

Removed the indicator lights from my ARB bullbar to find the replacements have a square plastic plug not round like the mounts on the bar. Off to ARB, yep they sell replacements for nearly half i paid on line and the ARB version include the round plastic plug. With a moment of reflection standing in the ARB store. Do i pay $40 for ARB lights (having forked out $70 for LED lights) and be done with it or off to Bunnings to mock up something to make use of the LED's. Opted for the later and now will start butchering the new lights to make it mount to the ARB bar.

This is, hopefully, the final step to get the Defender back on the road after a long and painful 18 months to get the defender back and rectify everything that was butchered. Off to get blue slip tomorrow.

The easiest thing was the engineering. Engineer signed off on every mod i have. Didn't blink at 35's and 3" lift. It is approved for 120mm over standard. The mod certificate reads like a parts catalogue. It will be laminated and put in the pouch behind my seat just in case i have to explain myself to the boys in blue.


can you share a picture of what you are trying to install? I have the LED upgrade on the deluxe bullbar also

[Danjeffery]

I'm pretty sure Narva make a direct replacement for an ARB bar (can also bolt them up to a TJM bar but there is a gap around the light, no biggie)

I have been installing a dual battery setup for the last few nights, waiting for bits to arrive has slowed the process. A real tight fit! But will get it all in there hopefully.

[Danjeffery]

can you share a picture of what you are trying to install? I have the LED upgrade on the deluxe bullbar also


Thats a Narva light in a TJM bar, it's the light meant for an ARB bar. Can also get the indicator and parker LED. And that is what I was meaning in my previous post.

[tact]

Just going to park this link here as it’s more relevant to TDCi (Puma) Defenders.

What did you do on your Defender today ? (well, this week anyway) (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/258209-what-did-you-do-your-defender-today-well-week-anyway-post2780300.html#post2780300)

[martnH]

I'm pretty sure Narva make a direct replacement for an ARB bar (can also bolt them up to a TJM bar but there is a gap around the light, no biggie)

I have been installing a dual battery setup for the last few nights, waiting for bits to arrive has slowed the process. A real tight fit! But will get it all in there hopefully.Hi Dan,
Just wondering how you changed the puma ground wire terminal?
Did you just cut it and clamps on the terminals? Is it secure enough?
Thanks

[Danjeffery]

Hi Dan,
Just wondering how you changed the puma ground wire terminal?
Did you just cut it and clamps on the terminals? Is it secure enough?
Thanks

Do you mean for the dual battery setup? If so I'm still not finished but have a clamp battery terminal for the negative at the moment. But depending on how well it holds up I may put a ring lug on it and put it under a nut secured terminal.
Clamp terminal has been fine so far (the picture with the 2 batteries has a projecta multiple terminal thing on it, with a main negative clamp)
The battery picture was before I started to put all the dual battery electrics in.

[dazzler]

Do you mean for the dual battery setup? If so I'm still not finished but have a clamp battery terminal for the negative at the moment. But depending on how well it holds up I may put a ring lug on it and put it under a nut secured terminal.
Clamp terminal has been fine so far (the picture with the 2 batteries has a projecta multiple terminal thing on it, with a main negative clamp)
The battery picture was before I started to put all the dual battery electrics in.


Is that a mega fuse for the alternator supply?I am trying to move away from the OE fuse block

[Danjeffery]

Yes, a mega fuse block. Still using standard fuse, just couldn’t fit all the gear in with the standard battery terminal mega fuse block.

[Stoogey]

Since day one, the glare hitting my face and the top of my head via the sunroof was always abit of a nuisance. One day, i just snapped haha. Swung into autobarn and grabbed a pack of static-cling window shade film and got to work.

I toyed with the idea of getting it tinted but the constant chit chat about tinted sunroofs shattering kept scaring me abit, whether it's true or not, i wasn't gonna risk it (yet). $15 and 15 minutes later, this is a great solution that's blocked off a large chunk of the rays (yet still allows me to check out the skies if and when i feel like it). If i decide one day i want it blacked out, then i may just go super dark tint or get it wrapped in some automotive vinyl perhaps? We'll see.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/03/15.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/03/16.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/03/17.jpg

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[MLD]

can you share a picture of what you are trying to install? I have the LED upgrade on the deluxe bullbar also

I bought these.

NEW, PAIR of Smoked, LED Indicators, Lights, Signals for ARB Bullbars 135 x 38mm | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/142329636385?ViewItem=&item=142329636385&ppid=PPX000608&cnac=AU&rsta=en_AU(en_AU)&cust=5SF560754C516240M&unptid=3b588c40-0a4c-11e8-a75d-5cb90192ce30&t=&cal=ab2f140fe2eff&calc=ab2f140fe2eff&calf=ab2f140fe2eff&unp_tpcid=email-receipt-auction-payment&page=main:email&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys)

fitted.

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I cut off the square plug with the dremmel and bolted them to the Bar with M3 bolts secured with spring washer and loctite (M4 don't fit the hole in the light). They sit recessed enough to be protected. My Bar is looking tired but the smoked glass would come up a treat on a new Bar. The funny thing, i only bought the new lights because 1 light was out and i'm up for rego. On inspection they were rusted so the cause was thought to be a dodgy connection. As it turned out it was a dodgy earth connection at the OEM indicator on the facia from which the lights take their feed. $80 in parts, a trip to ARB and Bunnings and 3 hours of wiring in and fault finding to work that out.

[dazzler]

I bought these.

NEW, PAIR of Smoked, LED Indicators, Lights, Signals for ARB Bullbars 135 x 38mm | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/142329636385?ViewItem=&item=142329636385&ppid=PPX000608&cnac=AU&rsta=en_AU(en_AU)&cust=5SF560754C516240M&unptid=3b588c40-0a4c-11e8-a75d-5cb90192ce30&t=&cal=ab2f140fe2eff&calc=ab2f140fe2eff&calf=ab2f140fe2eff&unp_tpcid=email-receipt-auction-payment&page=main:email&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys)

fitted.

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I cut off the square plug with the dremmel and bolted them to the Bar with M3 bolts secured with spring washer and loctite (M4 don't fit the hole in the light). They sit recessed enough to be protected. My Bar is looking tired but the smoked glass would come up a treat on a new Bar. The funny thing, i only bought the new lights because 1 light was out and i'm up for rego. On inspection they were rusted so the cause was thought to be a dodgy connection. As it turned out it was a dodgy earth connection at the OEM indicator on the facia from which the lights take their feed. $80 in parts, a trip to ARB and Bunnings and 3 hours of wiring in and fault finding to work that out.


Same as me then, I did a quick and dirty and pinched the square plastic with a set of pliers and used m3+locknut ( I used deutsch plug for the connecters)

Picture:

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[tact]

Treated my barge to 5 new 255/85R16 Toyo Open Country MT tyres.

The Toyos replace 5 Maxxis Bighorn 764 MT tyres in the same size (255/85R16)

The guys at Hornsby Tyrepower are great to deal with.

Had a lovely, quiet, less jarring, ride home in the new sneakers.

The Toyos clear the rear spring upper mount much better than the Maxxis ever did. Happy about that too. Not that the Maxxis rubbed but there wasn’t a lot of clearance.

[Tombie]

They’re a great tyre. You’ll like them.

[dazzler]

Treated my barge to 5 new 255/85R16 Toyo Open Country MT tyres.

The Toyos replace 5 Maxxis Bighorn 764 MT tyres in the same size (255/85R16)

The guys at Hornsby Tyrepower are great to deal with.

Had a lovely, quiet, less jarring, ride home in the new sneakers.

The Toyos clear the rear spring upper mount much better than the Maxxis ever did. Happy about that too. Not that the Maxxis rubbed but there wasn’t a lot of clearance.

Pic's coming?

[mekon76]

looks solid, how heavy is it? will it flex do you think?

I think it'll be alright, unsure of weight. I'll try and get it on a weighbridge and see what the overall weight is, as I've added the sound proofing all over also.

[tact]

Pic's coming?

Coming right up...!

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[dazzler]

Coming right up...!

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looks the goods ..now you need new rims [biggrin]

[Tombie]

She’s clean and tidy for a jungle runner Tact!
Looks great...

Did they have the huge taxes on them in Malaysia like they do on imports in Thailand?

[Chops]

Yep, looks in better nick than mine did, and I doubt mines done the work outs that his one has [bighmmm]

[tact]

She’s clean and tidy for a jungle runner Tact!
Looks great...

Did they have the huge taxes on them in Malaysia like they do on imports in Thailand?

Its the colour, Tombie. (Galway Green) Somehow, even with all the scratches and dents, it still looks good. Specially in pics. Up close and personal is a totally different matter.
(Actually you can see jungle pinstriping in those pics above if you look hard)

LR Malaysia had an “assembled in Malaysia” deal. All the defenders land in Malaysia as flat packs from the UK and are assemble in Kulim (town in Kedah State). Dodged some of the import duties.

The utes were also considered commercial vehicles and dodged a large chunk of sales tax too.

I paid RM148,888 brand new in 2013. Back then that’s about AU$49,000. How does that compare to prices in Oz in 2013?

[Chops]

Its the colour, Tombie. (Galway Green) Somehow, even with all the scratches and dents, it still looks good. Specially in pics. Up close and personal is a totally different matter.
(Actually you can see jungle pinstriping in those pics above if you look hard)

LR Malaysia had an “assembled in Malaysia” deal. All the defenders land in Malaysia as flat packs from the UK and are assemble in Kulim (town in Kedah State). Dodged some of the import duties.

The utes were also considered commercial vehicles and dodged a large chunk of sales tax too.

I paid RM148,888 brand new in 2013. Back then that’s about AU$49,000. How does that compare to prices in Oz in 2013?

I think from memory, we paid about $52,000 for ours in Nov 2011.

[Tombie]

Yeah on the ballpark. I think I was about $52k for the Tombraider 110

[Tombie]

I priced buying a D4 to keep in Thailand for use on my visits...

$196,000aud [emoji35]

[tact]

I think from memory, we paid about $52,000 for ours in Nov 2011.

You’d have gotten better value for your $52k dual cab compared to my $49k (equivalent).

There is some “local content” in the Malaysian built Defenders - for example you would likely have gotten real LR half leather seats standard and Traction Control. I got no traction control and the seats in my Defender, while they are full leather and reasonably nice, would likely be locally sourced hides from “Klang lembu”! 😁 (water buffalo from nearby town, Klang)

Not sure what else may have been left off my barge, or What other local substitutions would have been incorporated in the build - As compared to what you got in Oz.

[tact]

I priced buying a D4 to keep in Thailand for use on my visits...

$196,000aud [emoji35]

Dont know if it’d do you any good (?) - consider buying in MY and driving it into Thailand?

[Zeros]

Coming right up...!

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They look excellent tact. Vertical sidewalls. How's the ride on the bitumen? Are they quietish?

[Chops]

You’d have gotten better value for your $52k dual cab compared to my $49k (equivalent).

There is some “local content” in the Malaysian built Defenders - for example you would likely have gotten real LR half leather seats standard and Traction Control. I got no traction control and the seats in my Defender, while they are full leather and reasonably nice, would likely be locally sourced hides from “Klang lembu”! 😁 (water buffalo from nearby town, Klang)

Not sure what else may have been left off my barge, or What other local substitutions would have been incorporated in the build - As compared to what you got in Oz.


Oh, Neil,,, if only [bigsad]

Mine was a very "plain Jane". On talking with the Mrs, we think it was $48, with the extra being bull bar, winch and tow bar stuff etc.

[Eddie]

Rubbed back the rear cross member and painted it
only just over 3 yrs old surprised it needed doing so soon

[Tombie]

Rubbed back the rear cross member and painted it
only just over 3 yrs old surprised it needed doing so soon

That’s a warranty job [emoji6]

[tact]

They look excellent tact. Vertical sidewalls. How's the ride on the bitumen? Are they quietish?

The new Toyos are an order of magnitude quieter and less harsh on the road compared to the old Maxxis they replaced.

But that’s just a function of the age and wear in the old tyres. I cannot remember well enough what the Maxxis were like when they were new - to give you a better evaluation. Sorry.

The Maxxis had passed their prime big time. Still had enough tread depth to be legal but the compound had “gone off”, most evident by how they almost zero grip on wet tarmac on recent wet weekends. They had a hard life on and off road in the 30k+ and 3yrs I had them. (They were close to use-by date when I bought them cheap in Malaysia).

To their credit the Maxxis never punctured, staked, or rolled off rims on individual jungle drives that saw 1-2 other vehicles have to park up and change tyres. They didn’t fly apart when I pushed them hard on tarmac either - generally “driving it like I stole it” as well as occasionally travelling well over their 140km/h limit, and pushing them into 4 wheel drifts on bent bits of dry tarmac - all courtesy of the BAS 170AB tune.

And I am absolutely loving the “plush” ride the new Toyos are giving now while they are new. It’s like the suspension has been upgraded - on tarmac. Not feeling every little crack in the tarmac, and gentle, not jarring, over larger bumps.

Was afraid that the Toyos, with their higher load index (123 v 119 for the Maxxis), would give a harsher ride. Not so, so far quite the opposite.

[Zeros]

Cheers Tact, the Toyos sound like they're worth a punt.

...I'm trying to decide whether to stray from the tried and true Bridgestone 661's - 3 sets so far over 16 years - including years in the harsh rocky bush and deserts of northern WA, Territory, SA as well as significant highway kms - only one puncture only from a tek screw..
my current set have done 75,000km in 3 years and still have another 10,000km in them legally, but the small siping is worn down and with winter on the way it's almost time for a new set. I've always been happy with the 661's highway ride and performance out bush, so why change? ...well it's probably just yearning to try something new after so long, but it's an d pensive gamble!

I'm also interested in the Michelin LTX AT2's that Michael writes about here: Michelin XLZ alternatives. (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/255151-michelin-xlz-alternatives-2.html)

...but I like the look of the Toyo's vertical sidewalls and bigger tread. Do you know what sidewall rating they have? Is it 3 ply like the AT2's and 661's?

Has snyone one bad experience of all three tyres? Bridgestone 661's, Toyo Open Country and Michelin LTX AT2? I guess it's partly the classic trade off between off road trip and on road performance, when many of us do lots of both! The Michelins look a little more bighway biased and quieter than the 661's while the Toyo's are more off road biased than both. Do the MT blocks reduce wet bitumen grip much over the other two?

Hmm the conundrum of choice!

[tact]

Cheers Tact, the Toyos sound like they're worth a punt. [...]well it's probably just yearning to try something new after so long, but it's an d pensive gamble!

[...]but I like the look of the Toyo's vertical sidewalls and bigger tread. Do you know what sidewall rating they have? Is it 3 ply like the AT2's and 661's?

[...]while the Toyo's are more off road biased than both. Do the MT blocks reduce wet bitumen grip much over the other two?

Hmm the conundrum of choice!

Responding to comments above:
- The Toyos are a very expensive option. ($440 ea incl GST)

- They are 3 ply side walls. (The expensive 123P rated version. You can get a grey import version that’s 119P rated at close to $190 cheaper per tyre!, not sure what ply side wall that one has )

- Definitely MT tyres lose out to AT or HT tyres where it comes to wet tarmac.

To to be honest - if I had found AT tyres in a reputable brand at the size I want (255/85R16) then I’d have seriously thought hard about going AT this time.

I really like the 255/85R16 size for my Defender. Not a lot of choice in the market in that size.

[Zeros]

Yep that's a serious investment in tyres, but sometimes it's just good to get exactly what you want! ...Might be a bit beyond me though. 661's are $300ish each.

I prefer 235/85R16's and even 7.50R16 if good tubeless were readily available. I prefer the way they roll on road and how well they elongate on sand. When I'm ready I'll price the Toyo's and Michelins in 235/85...compare with 661's.

Cheers...and anyone with comparo thoughts on these three serious tyre contenders please share...

[Tombie]

Tact. I think you’ll be quite surprised how well the Toyos hold in the wet.

[Eddie]

That’s a warranty job [emoji6]
Just the left and right hand side of the rear cross member right behind the rear wheels middle was ok. Could be due to the amount of dirt tracks the car drives on may be blasted by the dirt and gravel

[Eddie]

Fitted the nugget stuff sealed air box kit
was a bit ****ed off when I pulled my snorkell off there was no gasket between the snorkel and the wing of the car. Would not of stopped any water, had a little bit of silicon but none of it stuck to the plastic snorkel only the car wing. All good now

[tact]

Tact. I think you’ll be quite surprised how well the Toyos hold in the wet.

Only while new? Or right throughout their life?

If i remember correctly the Maxxis Bighorns were not too bad on wet tarmac when they were new too. But that sure dropped off as they aged/wore.

[Tombie]

Only while new? Or right throughout their life?

If i remember correctly the Maxxis Bighorns were not too bad on wet tarmac when they were new too. But that sure dropped off as they aged/wore.

On the second set on the D2 and never had a noticeable reduction in grip through their life.

May be different on your longer wheelbase.

[Baytown]

When I removed my snorkel on my 2012 110 to fit Nuggets great sealed air box kit, the paint was heavily blistered due to moisture.
I sanded it back, primed, and repainted prior to continuing the installation.
Sometimes it pays to check these things before any major issues.

Ken


Fitted the nugget stuff sealed air box kit
was a bit ****ed off when I pulled my snorkell off there was no gasket between the snorkel and the wing of the car. Would not of stopped any water, had a little bit of silicon but none of it stuck to the plastic snorkel only the car wing. All good now

[Baytown]

After tearing a tread block off my BFG 265/75/R16s’, I thought I’d try a different tyre.
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 265/75/R16, so I fitted a set of four today.
$365 each fitted, which I thought is a good price for Far Nth QLD.
I immediately braved the floods here, and drove 40Kms, to try out the balance and noise.
Just a smidge ( metric smidge, not imperial) louder than my KO2s’ which I’m happy with, and excellent balance.
Great, so let’s see how they cope for the next 60,000Kms.
Ken.
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[Toxic_Avenger]

Nice tyres.
How's you and the rig going? There has been a bit of radio silence on your end it seems?

[Tombie]

Nice tyres.
How's you and the rig going? There has been a bit of radio silence on your end it seems?

If he’s lucky he’s been out using it rather than posting here [emoji41]

[Toxic_Avenger]

Living the dream some of us can only manage every so often.

[Tombie]

Living the dream some of us can only manage every so often.

That’s it mate [emoji106]

[cuppabillytea]

It's been a while for me too.
Today I made a new bodgy (AKA) prototype door handle. The factory one nudged my knee slightly and it eventually became a kind of Guantanamo torture session. I'll send it off to my leather wiz brother in Toowoomba. He'll make a shmicko job of it, I'm sure.

[Tombie]

Same problem here!
I’m having them made in Paracord

[Danjeffery]

I've been installing this before work the last week or so.
Dual battery setup and an in car rear air bag adjustment and gauge.
A decent amount of work involved... more than I was thinking anyways.

[cuppabillytea]

Same problem here!
I’m having them made in Paracord

Hmmmm. Paracord eh?[thumbsupbig]
I did consider plasma as I have some lying around but its too bloody slippery and possibly a bit on the overkill side. Anyway leather smells nice.

[Tote]

Took it out and used it [biggrin]

Headed down to Willis in Friday night, drove up to Native dog via Macfarlaines and Cobberas tracks then up to Charlies creek for a couple of nights. Went down to Kings plain fopr a swim on Sunday and then came home via Buckwong to Tom Groggin and back to Yass via Tumbarumba and the Hume this afternoon. Met some nice people from the LROCV at the top of the hill at Kings plains too.

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And a very dirty Defender just before the Murray River ford at Tom Groggin

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Regards,
Tote

[jon3950]

Or you could get a set of these:

Nakatenenga Leather Door Handle - Interior Accessories - Products (https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/interior-accessories-12/nakatenenga-leather-door-handle.html)

Or just measure mine up. [thumbsupbig]

However you do it, highly recommended mod - much more comfy on a long trip.

Cheers,
Jon

[jon3950]

Took it out and used it [biggrin]

Headed down to Willis in Friday night, drove up to Native dog via Macfarlaines and Cobberas tracks then up to Charlies creek for a couple of nights. Went down to Kings plain fopr a swim on Sunday and then came home via Buckwong to Tom groggin and back to Yass via Tumbarumba and the Hume this afternoon

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And a very dirty Defender just before the Murray River ford at Tom Groggin

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Regards,
Tote

Nice. Looks like it was as dusty as it was over Christmas. Heading back down that way at Easter (via Cooma). How is the Cobberas track at the moment?

Cheers,
Jon

[Tote]

Coberras isn't too bad, there's some scalloping on the last bit of the descent down to the Ingegoobee river which would make it interesting going up in the other direction and the steep rocky climb after the Cowombat flat gate is reasonably challenging. I needed a tug up it but a couple of Disco 4s on the trip got up OK on their own.

Regards,
Tote

[jon3950]

Thanks. We’ve only got time for a short trip this Easter so thought the Davies High Plain area might be the go. I’m hoping that the track up from Tom Groggin still being closed may mean it’s a little less crowded than usual. If time permits I’d like to get down to MacFarlanes Hut too as I haven’t been there for years - I remember that climb near the gate being a bit of a challenge in the D3.

Oh, and what I did to my Puma on the weekend was to start fitting my new winch.

Cheers,
Jon

[mekon76]

I put a 1970's Landy badge on my 2015 Puma, because I hate the ****ty plastic sticker badge.

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bloody auto rotate

[dazzler]

Or you could get a set of these:

Nakatenenga Leather Door Handle - Interior Accessories - Products (https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/interior-accessories-12/nakatenenga-leather-door-handle.html)

Or just measure mine up. [thumbsupbig]

However you do it, highly recommended mod - much more comfy on a long trip.

Cheers,
Jon


This is mine with some stainless steel washers and it is solid as. In hindsight i could have used a worn leather belt with the washers as a free/cheaper alternative.

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[cuppabillytea]

Or you could get a set of these:

Nakatenenga Leather Door Handle - Interior Accessories - Products (https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/interior-accessories-12/nakatenenga-leather-door-handle.html)

Or just measure mine up. [thumbsupbig]

However you do it, highly recommended mod - much more comfy on a long trip.

Cheers,
Jon

Yes. Thanks Jon. They has a nice plaited one as well, if i remember correctly.
I'm going to persist with the teardrop design. It affords a bigger loop and squashes in more easily.

[ATH]

Unbelievable! The things Defender owners will do to customise their vehicles.
I've had 3 of them and have never been so inclined thank goodness. I restricted mods to things to make it better and more reliable, not ooh ahh stuff. But each to his own I suppose, like kiddie pleaser rego plates.... [biggrin]
Anyway I did nothing to the Puma, our last Defender, as it's now gone to a good home down Esperance way to a Landy man.
AlanH.

[OneOff]

...Anyway I did nothing to the Puma, our last Defender, as it's now gone...
AlanH.

...no wonder you’re so cranky!

[Tombie]

Unbelievable! The things Defender owners will do to customise their vehicles.
I've had 3 of them and have never been so inclined thank goodness. I restricted mods to things to make it better and more reliable, not ooh ahh stuff. But each to his own I suppose, like kiddie pleaser rego plates.... [biggrin]
Anyway I did nothing to the Puma, our last Defender, as it's now gone to a good home down Esperance way to a Landy man.
AlanH.

Better hey?

Like not jamming your leg into the door handle all the time by making something to prevent it causing discomfort? I’d suggest that’s a mod to make it better!

[emoji6]

[jon3950]

Better hey?

Like not jamming your leg into the door handle all the time by making something to prevent it causing discomfort? I’d suggest that’s a mod to make it better!

[emoji6]

+1

Little things like this can make a big difference to comfort levels on a long trip. I no longer get out with a sore leg after a day’s driving.

Cheers,
Jon

[ATH]

'Like not jamming your leg into the door handle " Never had that problem actually, maybe my legs are too short......
AlanH.

[D90 orkney]

'Like not jamming your leg into the door handle " Never had that problem actually, maybe my legs are too short......
AlanH.

Long trips and the handle digs into my leg too. Great idea to go a material style handle. I got the one from mudstuff and it’s a very simple mod but does the job really well

[ninetubes]

Made some brackets to fit maxtrax to the side (out of space on the roof)
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[Zeros]

'Like not jamming your leg into the door handle " Never had that problem actually, maybe my legs are too short......
AlanH.

This doesn’t bother me either (but I see why it might be a pain for others). My leg rests just under the handle :) nice and snug. Just like my right shoulder against the B pillar and left leg against brake handle ...like a glove.🙂😎

[davidgate]

Replaced seat box trim - about 2.5 hours all up. New trim supplied by Landybitz,

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[travelrover]

Replaced seat box trim - about 2.5 hours all up. New trim supplied by Landybitz,

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Hi davidgate, did you put any additional sound deadening material as well?

[DiscoMick]

This doesn’t bother me either (but I see why it might be a pain for others). My leg rests just under the handle :) nice and snug. Just like my right shoulder against the B pillar and left leg against brake handle ...like a glove.[emoji846][emoji41]I don't have a problem either, maybe because I fitted extended seat runners.

[davidgate]

Hi davidgate, did you put any additional sound deadening material as well?

No just replaced trim - it was starting to crumble and fall apart in places - 7 years old.
Dave G

[uninformed]

Made some brackets to fit maxtrax to the side (out of space on the roof)



Where did you get all that hardware and rails from?

[Tombie]

I don't have a problem either, maybe because I fitted extended seat runners.

Or short legs [emoji41]

We have the extended runners and the handle sits in my thigh about 4” up from the knee...

The rest of the driving position isn’t a problem.

[big harold]

Parked it in the shed with a blown engine.
Anybody got any ideas for repair.
2012 Defender 110 2.2L 106000km.

[Tombie]

Parked it in the shed with a blown engine.
Anybody got any ideas for repair.
2012 Defender 110 2.2L 106000km.

Sorry to hear.

More info would be helpful...

[Chops]

Parked it in the shed with a blown engine.
Anybody got any ideas for repair.
2012 Defender 110 2.2L 106000km.

Bugger, that sucks big time.
At only "just" over the 100km mark, the dealers won't help at all?? I know its well out of time, but surely one would expect an engine to last more than that.

[67hardtop]

Parked it in the shed with a blown engine.
Anybody got any ideas for repair.
2012 Defender 110 2.2L 106000km.L R Warranty??? Not fit for purpose??

[DiscoMick]

Or short legs [emoji41]

We have the extended runners and the handle sits in my thigh about 4” up from the knee...

The rest of the driving position isn’t a problem.Long legs, like a stork.

[big harold]

Parked it in the shed with a blown engine.
Anybody got any ideas for repair.
2012 Defender 110 2.2L 106000km.
Driving along last Monday and engine stumbled and check engine light came on.
#2 cylinder misfire.
Removed injector and had tested, found u/s at idle only.
Remove filler cap when running lots of blow bye.
Suspect hole in #2 piston.
Towed it home and in the shed till I can come up with a plan.
Going to ring Landrover and get service history today.
Serviced by mechanic at home, used Penrite oil since forever.
Trying to contact other members that have had same problem to show a precedence.
Mark

[ninetubes]

Where did you get all that hardware and rails from?

The cargo rail was from ebay - only place i found it already anodised black. Installed it with 1/4" CSK structural rivets and sika.

Maxtrax pins were from the roofrack shop.

I made the brackets from 2.5mm alum sheet with a rattle-can paint job.

The t-bolts for the cargo track were a PITA to find, and came from the UK. I have 4 spares though.

[ninetubes]

Added another organiser to the back door window. It’s removable using a kedar strip and a couple of stay-puts.
Also installed a fire-stryker extinguisher stick next to the drivers seat.
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[labrado]

Parked it in the shed with a blown engine.
Anybody got any ideas for repair.
2012 Defender 110 2.2L 106000km.Bad news. I had an engine overheating issue a few years ago at about the same milage. It's a 2.4 puma, cracks found on the 4th cylinder bore. End up replacing the engine with a new transit 2.4. if you are in Melbourne, I can recommend transit automotive in Clayton, they sold me a new engine and installed it for me with a reasonable price.

[scarry]

Fitted a couple of gull windows.

The factory windows are certainly glued in very well,bloody hard to get out.

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[HardCharger]

Also installed a fire-stryker extinguisher stick next to the drivers seat.

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Where can one purchase a Fire Stryker? I've been looking for these but am located overseas. Nice idea with what you did, I think I'll do this as well. [thumbsupbig]

[Tombie]

Where can one purchase a Fire Stryker? I've been looking for these but am located overseas. Nice idea with what you did, I think I'll do this as well. [thumbsupbig]

There’s a French seller on eBay.

[ninetubes]

Where can one purchase a Fire Stryker? I've been looking for these but am located overseas. Nice idea with what you did, I think I'll do this as well. [thumbsupbig]

i got mine from kevin at progress partners. product link: Fire Stryker : Fire Stryker 13B - Industrial (http://www.progresspartners.com.au/buy-online/fire-stryker/fire-stryker-13b-detail)