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    Quote Originally Posted by grey_ghost View Post

    To drive a 6x6 you will need a (I think) heavy rigid driving license, as the 6x6's are considered a truck due to their weight/payload.


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    Medium rigid should be enough. GVM is 5.6, so not a car licence.
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    Isn’t LR up-to 8T

    What the GVM of a 6B

    Although if you’re going to the trouble of getting LR you’d be mad not to consider MR, probably same amount of effort.

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    LR is all you need in Qld. 5600kg GVM.
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    LR? Heck, there was no such thing back in my day.. Car, MR, HR, HA was what it was..

    Tipping my MC will be ok though
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    Quote Originally Posted by falci View Post
    thanks grey_ghost
    there are some comming up for auction next month at thuroonga
    but because of covit no inspections are alowed
    im looking for what they call the electronic test station or module
    which i intend to convert to a slideon camper.
    im sure this may have been done by some members of the club
    their input is Paramount to eliminate costly mistakes.
    i believe that they are not suited for highway driving so i believe some modification will need to be made to make it more pleasant on long journeys
    i appreciate your input and will continue to search
    cheers
    Not sure why they are unsuitable for highway travel.
    Yes they are noisy ( insulation fixes that), slow ( more modern turbo + inter cooler fixes that) and thirsty ( they use 20-25 l/100km at 90kph) if your right foot is heavy.
    However they are very capable off road and the drive train is Bullet proof if maintained correctly
    As others have said not every bodies cup of tea but I love mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bearman View Post
    LR is all you need in Qld. 5600kg GVM.
    It's the same here. I simply forgot the existence of LR, as it always seemed pointless to me.
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    6x6 perentie

    Quote Originally Posted by Phil B View Post
    Not sure why they are unsuitable for highway travel.
    Yes they are noisy ( insulation fixes that), slow ( more modern turbo + inter cooler fixes that) and thirsty ( they use 20-25 l/100km at 90kph) if your right foot is heavy.
    However they are very capable off road and the drive train is Bullet proof if maintained correctly
    As others have said not every bodies cup of tea but I love mine.
    would a 5 speed make much difference

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    Quote Originally Posted by falci View Post
    would a 5 speed make much difference
    I don’t believe the cost involved is worth the effort.
    There are boxes that will withstand the 4bd1 (not sure on details) but nothing AFAIAA that bolts straight up. Expensive to do I believe.
    I’m sure others (you out there Brian?) will chip in.
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    FFR Belts

    Hi GG,

    Noticed you have an FFR too. I am struggling to identify the correct part number for the top alternator belt on my FFR, it just snapped and of course right where the part number was printed. Also wanting to confirm the layout of where it travels, Is it Alternator, fan and crankshaft?

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    Nic

    Quote Originally Posted by grey_ghost View Post
    Hi,

    The speedos in these vehicles are often changed - hence why you can't rely on them. I think that some (if not all) vehicles also come with an hours meter - so you can see how many hours the vehicle has run for, but again - these also can be changed.

    Some of the Perenties come with a full service log book - if you can find one with a log book, that will tell you everything that you need to know.

    Jump on the REMLR web-site (a web-site built specifically for ex-military Land Rovers) - from memory there is a guy on there who sells a "Perentie Buying Guide". It explains all of the different variants, what to look for, common problems, etc. I bought this guide when I bought my FFR 4x4.

    I have heard rumours that there are less than 500 Perenties left to be sold, but - they are only rumours.

    From memory - KLR (Sydney based company) - will inspect a vehicle for you, and write up a report. They are ex-military mechanics and know the vehicles quite well.

    Be careful - there are some very poor vehicles being sold at auction (buyer beware). There are also some very good vehicles going at auction - you really need to inspect in person, or pay somebody to inspect the vehicle that knows what to look for.

    To drive a 6x6 you will need a (I think) heavy rigid driving license, as the 6x6's are considered a truck due to their weight/payload.

    Best of luck - I love my Perentie, but they aren't for everyone.

    Cheers,
    GG

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    Quote Originally Posted by NLR View Post
    Hi GG,

    Noticed you have an FFR too. I am struggling to identify the correct part number for the top alternator belt on my FFR, it just snapped and of course right where the part number was printed. Also wanting to confirm the layout of where it travels, Is it Alternator, fan and crankshaft?

    Cheers

    Nic
    Hi Nic,

    Sorry for the late reply - I've only just noticed this question. Thanks to another member on here (Mick88) - the part numbers are:

    8941469530 or 1136713440 - for the standard fan belt
    AYG2751 - for the 24v alternator (if your FFR has one fitted).. [Gates XL7420 or Dayco 10A1080 also fit]

    I can't remember the path though.

    Cheers,
    GG
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