I'm in love

[Allan]

Why is it when these things are right you would not drive enything else. I even spent 2 hours cleaning it today. Its got to be the only car I sit in the drive way and look at thinking how I can spend my wifes hard erned cash attempting to improve only to find it was better without the modifications. Does anybody think that with the modern 4x4 vehicles such as Puma and D3 mods from componys such as ARB are only worth considering for things such as winches, bars, ect.

Allan

[Scallops]

Glad to hear you're enjoying your truck, Allan - it's a great feeling having a Fender, isn't it?

These trucks are pretty capable stock though as you've found - they don't really need a lot of extras. I guess you will find out over time what you want to do in the vehicle, and then add items that will help or aid your enjoyment and improve functionality.

Spending the wife's hard earned on your Fender? GOLD!. :D

[Allan]

Thanks Scallops we are off fishing/diving in the north west in July so it will be used for what they are built for

Allan

[SVX37]

Hi Allan, I know how you feel. This is my first Deefer after a couple of Series 2 Discos (V8 & TD5) and my first 4WD a SWB TD Paj.

I have gone down the modification path a fair bit on my Puma. I spent many weeks researching and narrowed down a wish list from "everything" to "what I really need for my purposes."

This is what I have done:

Window tinting all round
Landrover Genuine Rubber Floor Mats
Land Rover Genuine Checkerplate (silver to sills & rear, black on wing tips)
Land Rover Genuine rear mounted spotlight
Landrover Genuine Towbar
Rear Recovery Hitch
Front Recovery Points x 2 (replaced factory tie down points)
Icom IC-440 5W UHF
Swing away wheel carrier
BFG Mud Terrains KM2 x 5
Autron Cruise Control (highly recommend)
Safari Snorkel
Piranha Dual Battery system with DBM4 monitor
300W Pure Sinewave Inverter mounted in rear passenger side
2 x Hella (Merrit) plugs in the rear (fridge/light)
Reversing sensors which give a bigger & better rear vision mirror
On board Hot Water Shower
Diff Breathers
Air Compressor mounted under rear passenger seat
4.4L Air Tank mounted underneath

On order:
45L Aux Tank (due in mid May!)

Future Modifications:
Bull Bar - currently nothing I can find suitable
Spotlights - read as no Bullbar!

I would be interested to know what you have done so far or what plans you have for spending your wife's hard earned!:)

Cheers,

Nigel

[spudboy]

Nigel - did you win the lottery or something!!! Nice list of add-ons. Am very jealous :p

[Allan]

I have done quite a bit to my SVX. The list is as follows:

2 inch lift kit (ARB) - since removed due to noise
Castor correction bushes - since removed
OME shox all around
OME steering damper
OME compressor
OME air locker rear
Mud terrain tyres
Winch and winch bar
Tracklander roof rack
Halogen reversing lights
Roof rack ladder
CB radio
Engel fridge
IPF spotlights
Dash mat
Silver chequer plate to guards, sills and rear quarter
Snorkel (ARB)
Donaldson filter
Dual batteries
Tow bar with ARB snatch block
Full recovery kit
2 power outlets in rear for fridge etc
Other than an upgrade in tyre size on a second set of rims, I do not think I need much else on it.

My wife's hard earned has certainly been put to use. She spends her days as a manager in a loony bin so needs to escape from people when she is on holidays!

Allan

[PAT303]

I've been really hankering lately for a totally stock 110 truck cab,no mods at all,just stock,trouble is I would cry like a baby if I had to sell my old girl to buy one,far to many memory's. Pat

[kenleyfred]

Since Nigel and Allan are showing off I may as well jump in as well with my mods.

ARB towbar
Little round blind spot mirrors on side mirrors
Taken rear seats out

The end


For now that is. If my numbers pop up, or if work returns to anything like last year I have a wish list I can't jump over.

Kenley

[Scallops]

Geez Guys - if it's lists we all want.... :D

1) ARB Bullbar
2) Genuine headlight protectors
3) Genuine weathershields
4) Genuine Snorkel
5) Genuine rear worklight
6) Genuine Wingtop checker plate kit (Black)
7) Genuine Sill checker plate kit (Black)
8) OL Steering Guard
9) OL Diff guards
10) Devon 4X4 Handbrake/Transfer Case armour
11) GME 4300 UHF (ALL IN MICROPHONE UNIT)
12) Iridium Sat Phone in car setup
13) GME in car EPIRB
14) 300 W Pure Sine Inverter
14) Traxide Duel Battery Controller
15) 105Ah Commander Gel Deep Cycle battery
16) OL low profile 2m Roof rack
17) OL Rear wheel carrier
18) Outback cargo drawers
19) Rangie Spares 70l water tank
20) OL 45l Aux fuel tank
21) Genuine Tow Bar
22) 40l Engel
23) 5 X Black Dynamic Steel Wheels - 265 75 16 Mickey Thompson MTZ's
24) 2m Hannibal awning
25) 2 X Front rated chassis mounter recovery hooks
26) 1 X Tow bar recovery shackle
27) Genuine front mudflaps
28) Michelle Sac seat covers

.... Yep - these trucks are brilliant standard! :D

[Allan]

Recession what recession . Thank God for Mr Rudd he has saved all our Offroad stores from going bust.

Allan:D:D

[SVX37]

Since Nigel and Allan are showing off I may as well jump in as well with my mods.

ARB towbar
Little round blind spot mirrors on side mirrors
Taken rear seats out

The end


For now that is. If my numbers pop up, or if work returns to anything like last year I have a wish list I can't jump over.

Kenley

Hi Kenleyfred,

Would like to see your wishlist too.:) From memory you also have an SVX?
By the way, what bit of gear do I require to remove the rear seats? How long did it take to remove them? Have you ever put them back in temporarily? I'm thinking I'll have them out most of the time but will have occassions to put them back in.

[Scallops]

Oh yeah - just went down to the carport to purve at Grover :D I forgot to mention - also got Michelle Sacs canvas seat covers and Genuine front mudflaps. :)

[extreme]

Hi all,

My wifes $900 stimulus money went towards maxi axles

Kevin

[Scallops]

Hi all,

My wifes $900 stimulus money went towards maxi axles

Kevin

Nice - something useful, too - you'll be unstoppable now, Kevin. But using the Missus' bonus??? You still got your MaxiDrive attached??

PS - Kevin - I'm Bored. :D

[Allan]

I removed the rear seats first day I got mine. Easy job just covered holes to underside with bungs. It leaves a couple of holes in the carpet but at least Ive got room for fridge etc when camping. Thought about selling seats but dont know if its legal without them My wifes bonus went on rear ladder.

Allan

[one_iota]

PS - Kevin - I'm Bored. :D

Well you could spend some time here:

Safe Excitement (http://www.dullmen.com/safe_excitement.htm)

[Scallops]

Well you could spend some time here:

Safe Excitement (http://www.dullmen.com/safe_excitement.htm)

Thanks Mahn - it was kind of a personal joke Kevin and I had going - so I'll send the link onto Kevin's son. (I know this reply makes no sense :D).

[LR D4]

Geez Guys - if it's lists we all want.... :D

1) ARB Bullbar
2) Genuine headlight protectors
3) Genuine weathershields
4) Genuine Snorkel
5) Genuine rear worklight
6) Genuine Wingtop checker plate kit (Black)
7) Genuine Sill checker plate kit (Black)
8) OL Steering Guard
9) OL Diff guards
10) Devon 4X4 Handbrake/Transfer Case armour
11) GME 4300 UHF (ALL IN MICROPHONE UNIT)
12) Iridium Sat Phone in car setup
13) GME in car EPIRB
14) 300 W Pure Sine Inverter
14) Traxide Duel Battery Controller
15) 105Ah Commander Gel Deep Cycle battery
16) OL low profile 2m Roof rack
17) OL Rear wheel carrier
18) Outback cargo drawers
19) Rangie Spares 70l water tank
20) OL 45l Aux fuel tank
21) Genuine Tow Bar
22) 40l Engel
23) 5 X Black Dynamic Steel Wheels - 265 75 16 Mickey Thompson MTZ's
24) 2m Hannibal awning
25) 2 X Front rated chassis mounter recovery hooks
26) 1 X Tow bar recovery shackle
27) Genuine front mudflaps
28) Michelle Sac seat covers

.... Yep - these trucks are brilliant standard! :D
YOUR MY HERO SCALLOPS

[dullbird]

Hannibal roof rack
roof top tent
bearmach rear wheel carrier
Mantec winch bar
custom made A bar
uhf + antenna
Hf + 11 tap antenna
180 roo lights
45 aux fuel tank
32ltr water tank
rear window guards for all 5 rear windows
window tint
outback console
Mantec snorkel
300w inverter
Melvin and Moon seat covers for all 5 seats
reversing camera
recovery hayman style hitch.
flip out DVD player....with TV and hands free bluetooth built in
Safe
GME epirb
Scan guage11
Traxide Dual battery system
Polaris awning complete with all four sides.
Michelle sacs rear wheel carry bag
Black chequer plated wingtops
40l Engle
Devon 4x4 transmission guard
Genuine tow bar.
Yellow top optima
Magnum 9000lb winch + solid state solonoid
Synthetic rope in green
Toughbook with ozi explorer
Garmin 60
HI lift and shovel
Drive line slack
And a special order rattle that no one else has:D

Sorry lost my trail of thought there and started to think I was listing the problems:lol2: