Originally Posted by
Paxy
i did find one of no doubt many suss 'upgrades' in the right rear brake line - a new improved flexible hose from axle to hub.
It looks like someone has sleeved the rigid brake line before fitting the flare nut. This would be to protect the tube from stones etc. but could trap & hold water causing rust which would be hidden from view.
I have a brochure somewhere on the Aeon 'springs'. They were fitted to carry some of the load when you overload the vehicle (or the leaf springs are getting tired).
Colin
'56 Series 1 with homemade welder
'65 Series IIa Dormobile
'70 SIIa GS
'76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
'81 SIII FFR
'95 Defender Tanami
'58 Series II (sold)
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