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yes i will get some tonight

The fixed bracket off the chassis rail seems to be bent backward - is the right? As I go to install the dampener, the fixed end will pull the pitman arm end down, pushing the taper off vertical, binding inside. Does this seem right? Do i have to remove the pitman arm to install the dampener?

hi all thanks for your help. i wedged a screw driver into the second leaf, which brought the military wrap lower. once installed the higher wrap sits about 3-5mm lower than chassis rail. solved.

thank you @lcwizard i think this maybe the issue

ah good call @lcwizard . I'll double check the bushing tonight. My gut feel is that i may need to ease the spring and bushes up with a jack and screw driver, then podgy the spring square i just dont want to tear/ruin the bush...

hi all, currently swapping out the springs on my little BJ40 and am struggling to get the mil. wrap end into the perch and line up the pin. i either cant force the spring and bushes up into the perch, or the top of the wrap clashes with the chassis rail and wont let me push up higher. Is there a...

I installed extractors on my '79 B diesel, coupled to a less restrictive exhaust and a free flow intake and realised fairly better fuel economy and slight power increase. i wasn't looking to do back flips in the 40, just let the old girl breath and fart easier. the existing headers and exhaust...

how are you tracking with your refurb?

When i worked in Construction over there, labour was so cheap we would throw hundreds of people at a task and just wait - even if there was a faster and better (but not cheaper!!) method You a right to say that the cultural (we have always had pavers) may come into it

BTW - i love the red dust... :censor: :beer:

good works lads. that will be a sweet little ute when your done. loved the comment on the bullet casings. i think i saw a few live shotgun shells in a photo. very similar to my ute when i bought her Keep up the good work

...Cheap labour...

perhaps the new harness is a replacement also?

That will be a great feeling, mate! Nothing better than finally driving something that has taken the skin off knuckle's and bulk cash out of wallets! My tip is you'll enjoy the drive (even if minor) immensely.

Very cool @Pearly . You have done a sensational job on this resto. Just curious, any rust coming through from the spray job?