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  1. 8th April 2013, 12:19 PM #11
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    The 4 tie down points (chrome "D" shaped tie downs) are NOT Torx bits.

    They are a 6mm hex.
    If you place your Torx bit in it, it will destroy the Torx bit.

    The Torx Size is a T40 or T50 (cant remember off the top of my head tormenting the children) as used in all Later LR seat belts/mounts.

    Cheers guys.

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  2. 8th April 2013, 01:32 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by sniegy View Post
    The 4 tie down points (chrome "D" shaped tie downs) are NOT Torx bits.

    They are a 6mm hex.
    If you place your Torx bit in it, it will destroy the Torx bit.
    Sorry and thanks for correcting me Sniegy. Just goes to show that you don't believe everything you read on the internet!

    Come to think of it, I think I did use a hex bit on those. I certainly didn't destroy the bolts or the tool. It was quite a few months ago now and it is probably obvious when you look at them closely. I have updated the previous post for future reference.

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  3. 17th April 2013, 03:42 PM #13
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    Thank you all for your help . It's made the job much easier .

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  4. 17th April 2013, 11:03 PM #14
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    Brett,

    Do you know the total weight when the 7 sweater seats are removed?

    Regards

    Gerald



    Quote Originally Posted by discotwinturbo View Post
    Just remember though that as its registered as a 7 seater, the removal can only be temporary.

    Its not a big job to undo the torx bolts, but quite heavy to lift out on your own.

    Then a false floor can be made up with some access hatches.....there are some pics on previous posts.

    Brett.....
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  5. 18th April 2013, 11:25 PM #15
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    Many thanks BobD and Sniegy

    Am planning a deseert trip and would like to lighten the car

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  6. 19th April 2013, 09:55 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by VK3GJM View Post
    Brett,

    Do you know the total weight when the 7 sweater seats are removed?

    Regards

    Gerald
    Gerald, I weighed mine but I have lost the paper I wrote it all on. It was about 40kg for the third row seat unit, however.

    I will advise further when I get home and find my list of weights for the Cape York trip.

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  7. 19th April 2013, 10:07 AM #17
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    Hi Bod,

    Found the following in a post.

    Rear seats total 71kg, 3rd row total 38kg. When removed it's a fair chunk of spare weight you can add to the bottom line.

    Just working on a spread sheet with actual weights. Interesting exercise when you know the GVM but you don't know your baseline starting weight.

    I did some research on other vehicles, it's amazing low little margin there is between documented starting weight and GVM.

    I can guarantee most people exceed GVM when towing and loading up the roof rack with supplies for the whole family.

    I read a story about the latest jeep, it can not even support 5 people at 75kg and towing with a ball weight of 10%. Many other vehicles fall in the same category.

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