The simple things work, rather than looking for a complicated fix. Thanks Stig, perfect for our situation. If towing a van or camper, this fix may not suit.Quote:
Originally Posted by stig0000
Erich
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The simple things work, rather than looking for a complicated fix. Thanks Stig, perfect for our situation. If towing a van or camper, this fix may not suit.Quote:
Originally Posted by stig0000
Erich
Here is a bit more on the ARB winch bar installation. Firstly I found the bar fitting way too close to the light covers, so close in fact that it would have been difficult to replace a headlight lamp without removing the bar, I have seen other such bars and they are very close – even touching the front of the covers.
Solution was to space it away with a 10mm spacer.
The pic shows the spacer between the bar and the mount kit
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/562/dscn0230s.jpg
This pic indicated the final gap. Without a spacer, this almost touches
http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/2631/dscn1543.jpg
Next drama was to get my winch to fit. I tried the freespool lever in every position possible and finally had to grind a smidgen off the bar to be able to turn the handle.
Also, I thought the driving lights would vibrate / rattle with the length of the brackets. I wanted to move the lights further back again to bring them inside the bulbar so I made some alterations to the brackets. I can now install light protection across the front of the bar.
This pic shows the winch and the light brackets being altered
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6036/dscn0234w.jpg
I also mounted the controller hard down onto the bar and made new brackets for the lid to be able to remove it with no access at the rear with the grill close by
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9937/dscn0235f.jpg
Also the position of the aerials didn’t suit us with impaired vision straight in front.
This is the view with 2 aerials temporarily fitted. I cut off the existing brackets and moved them back out to position where they have always been. Admittedly the now position will protect the aerials a lot more, but I didn’t like it,
View with 2 aerials temporarily fitted
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/8052/dscn0225k.jpg
New mount position
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3647/dscn0236ug.jpg
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Erich
Hi erich.
It is a pain having to mod a NEW bar to fit nicely:(. I must admit I prefer the earlier style. These new ones are WAYYY too close IMO.
Anyway, looking good:)
JC
Yes I find the after market accessory wagon quite contradictory. Magazines and manufacturers bang on about a bull bar is a must in Aus, but focus on looks before practicality. As you have found with no play what ever hits the bar will definitely force some movement onto the vehicle. Even 10mm is tight with a good whack from a creek bank or bottom out on an entry somewhere.
And agin $500+ for a set of lights that can't do anything but hang out side the bar because the mounts are too forward, is all a bit odd really.
Hey Bundalene
First of all great post found it very useful as I am doing a conversion. However I have run into a little trouble with the ignition switch and the wiring of it on the back it says 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 but on the wiring diagram it says In1, In2, Crank, 1, 2a, 2b, aux Do you by any chance know what colours go into the 1,2,3,4,5. I only ask as I am just about to install the dash but don't want to just put power to it just yet. Best regards and once again great job..
Adam
Hello bundalene.
I've read with interest the steps you took to stop future rust on your chassis. Did you ever consider hot gal dipping it instead? If so, why didn't you go down this path?
Cheers
To be honest, I didn't think of it at the time. I imagine this would be quite expensive though.
Erich
all i can say is WOW, just bought a puma and was looking for some pics of the intake system when i found this thread. Well done sir....she rides again!:thumbsup:
Hi Erich,
Top job man!
I am planning to put a snorkel and saw your pic about the restrictive puma intake.
was wondering, whether you have done some mods to it or not?
CHeers
Martin
Hi Martin,
I welded up a new hose adapter which screwed inside the guard behind the snorkel and added an adapter to the air box and inserted a piece of flexible hose between the 2. There were pics in the post once upon a time but these seem to have vanished.
Another Puma owner, Nugge t has a kit available, also sold by Daniel at Mulgo I believe. You can contact him on the following link
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/1...i-snorkel.html
If you want pics of the original set-up, let us know and I will find and post some.
Erich