47's HJ47 ute build (1 Viewer)

[cult45]

Jeez its been a while since I've been over here! Looking good mate, and don't worry - patience comes with age!

 

[watrob]

I would pull those coil springs out of the rear and just have the leaf springs, running both is giving you the rough ride as there is way too much spring rate in the rear for a tray bed (ute).

 

[Indestructible 47]

Jeez its been a while since I've been over here! Looking good mate, and don't worry - patience comes with age!

Hahaha, you'd better be right

 

[Indestructible 47]

I would pull those coil springs out of the rear and just have the leaf springs, running both is giving you the rough ride as there is way too much spring rate in the rear for a tray bed (ute).

They are out

How do people suggest I give it a little clearance? Body lift a big no no so I've thought about going in for some extended shackles and some 33' bighorns? what are peoples suggestions?

 

[cult45]

Extended shackles will ruin your front end geometry and make driving unenjoyable. A 1" spring lift over stock should be plenty w/33's.

 

[Indestructible 47]

A few genuine goodies turned up...

 

[Indestructible 47]

I also re-built my steering gear. Overhauled my steering arm box, replaced my bent tyre rods and replaced the ends. It drives dam good for a forty now, just needs a new steering stabilizer. I'll put some pics up soon.

 

[Indestructible 47]

Here's those steering pics...

OME steering Stabilizer ordered...

 

[Indestructible 47]

Old Man Emu Steering Damper...

 

[Indestructible 47]

Got some new headlights and globes... 90w low beams and 130w high beams.. hopefully they'll do the job nicely.

Also I got my tray back from the blasters and it's new again (just a few dents remaining). I'll post up some pics later.

 

[watrob]

Got some new headlights and globes... 90w low beams and 130w high beams.. hopefully they'll do the job nicely.

Also I got my tray back from the blasters and it's new again (just a few dents remaining). I'll post up some pics later.

Make sure you have relays in place, that amperage will melt the wires or burn out the light switch?

 

[Indestructible 47]

Make sure you have relays in place, that amperage will melt the wires or burn out the light switch?

Yep, it's all happening. Just pondering how I will make the spotlights brighter

 

[cult45]

Nice work 47! Coming along mate!

 

[waiting for time]

Keep an eye on your lenses, they will get dull from the heat of the high wattage.

 

[Indestructible 47]

cheers cult, some day she'll be right to drive, and I'm not sure I'll be able to stop

waiting for time- is that fixable? I'm assuming not, do you know how hot the lenses can get?

 

[AussieHJCruza]

Hmm, I need a set of those globes for the 80 to go with the new harness I bought.

 

[waiting for time]

I used to have the same bulbs in my 911 and the reflectors went dull after a year. As long as you have enough speed cooling is enough but as soon as you slow down they start to heat up.

 

[Indestructible 47]

painted tray and work lamp...

 

[Indestructible 47]

more updates to come..

 

[Indestructible 47]

Also, i need a list of all the parts that i will need for my next mini project: the front axle. I am replacing the whole outer shell with another, so i will be removing the guts from the one i have, to put in the new shell. What are the different gaskets and seals that i will need?
cheers