Thread: Around Australia Touring Defender Build

Hey Brett hope the planned trip is on track, you mentioned fitting 2 non standard recovery hooks, what where they and how did you fit them.

The installation video for the APT Fabrications steering guard.
[ame="http://youtu.be/Ti7ByyYUcWM"]Defender Steering Guard Installation - YouTube[/ame]

Originally Posted by NJB

Hey Brett hope the planned trip is on track, you mentioned fitting 2 non standard recovery hooks, what where they and how did you fit them.

hi mate. They are just recovery hooks you can buy from any 4wd store rated to 10000lb/4500kg. You can see them in the steering guard video listed above. Just bolted on the front of the chassis. I think I used an extra small backing plate on the inside of the chassis for added mounting strength.

Latest news... Was all packed to go camping for the long weekend. Made it as far as Kilcoy when my gearbox went BANG Grrrrrrr....... So I'm up for a gearbox rebuild. While I'm at it I'm doing the transfer case as well. Booked in for Friday to get the boxes off and dismantled. Estimate thus far is $4000 + parts.

That's gonna take a good chunk out of my travel money but will at least give me the confidence and peace of mind to tackle anything as I have been worrying a bit about my boxes anyway. She'll be like a new car!

I also handed in my leave application at work last week. If it gets approved come Christmas day, I'll be on 14 months leave!!! The big trip will be a go. Still so much I haven't planned travel wise, but really just want to wing it as much as possible and let the journey unfold and be guided by the people I meet along the way.

stay tuned...

Hi Brett, any idea what's gone in the gearbox?

I recently rebuilt my R380 with a complete new main shaft (worn output splines), which although wasn't easy, is certainly do-able for someone mechanically minded. Some special tools help too.

The LT230 is fairly easy, and I highly recommend you do the intermediate gear bush mod while you have it apart.

I machined a bush and housing myself, but got the rest of the parts from Ashcrofts. The rebuild kits were fairly reasonable, so depending on what's gone bang, you should be able to do it for way less than $4k!

Hi Brett,

Its probably a good thing its gone now. Much better than on the road!

have you looked into an Ashcroft replacement? even with the import costs it would be why less than 4K plus parts. Or like mentioned above, rebuild it yourself. You can down load all the workshop manuals from Legion Land rover. follow the links to the manuals page.

Cheers

Nino.

Originally Posted by Presto

Hi Brett, any idea what's gone in the gearbox?

I recently rebuilt my R380 with a complete new main shaft (worn output splines), which although wasn't easy, is certainly do-able for someone mechanically minded. Some special tools help too.

The LT230 is fairly easy, and I highly recommend you do the intermediate gear bush mod while you have it apart.

I machined a bush and housing myself, but got the rest of the parts from Ashcrofts. The rebuild kits were fairly reasonable, so depending on what's gone bang, you should be able to do it for way less than $4k!

No idea. Still had drive to the wheels but didn't sound good. Problem is its my daily driver.. I'm lucky I have a work car this fortnight. Need it back on the road asap and feeling 100% confident that it's been done right. Don't really have the time to play with it myself, let alone take it off my car safely. It would be nice to get some of the Ashcroft mods but will have to wait till next time.. hopefully not again for another 21 years. Will know next week once they've pulled them apart the final $ damage.

Originally Posted by landy

Hi Brett,

Its probably a good thing its gone now. Much better than on the road!

have you looked into an Ashcroft replacement? even with the import costs it would be why less than 4K plus parts. Or like mentioned above, rebuild it yourself. You can down load all the workshop manuals from Legion Land rover. follow the links to the manuals page.

Cheers

Nino.

hey Nino.. yes I'm at least glad it went bang now. Still have 3 months before departure to get everything A1. Yes have looked at the Ashcroft gear though from my calculations of the taxes/duties with the transfer box at least it worked out about the same price except without fitment included. Should know next week the actual quote then can decide. Thanks for the manuals tip.