george_tlc

You're thinking about it the wrong way. There is a series of steel belts in the tread area that prevent the tread from expanding or contracting, while remaining flexible. The distance from the hub to the ground is not relevant because the tread...

So you put nominal 2.5 on the front and 3.5 on the rear (that are designed for constant few hundred pounds) and no weight in the rear... Surprised? This is mine with C97-144VT on the front and C97-145VT on rear. I have arb/kaymar front & rear...

This is mine after cleaning it up ready for install. Definitely somewhat different than yours. Yours maybe for a 105 series?? Installed mine 25+ years ago - bought it directly from Marv @ SOR . Tucks up HIGH and a welcome addition when...

Did you lose the original bracket or PO lost it or? There's more than just the bracket - there's the whole tyre holding/lowering contraption - do you need that too? Probably better to just source the lot 2nd hand from a parting out rig vs trying...

Ok to close this loop... The only tool you need is a pick with a straight tip. A very tiny screwdriver may also work (Phillips or straight). Looking up from the bottom there is a slot on the bottom of the knob. Insert the pick in the hole and...

bilt4me for the win - Mr Documentation :cool: cheers, george.

yes

Metal fatigue = *ZERO* chance. Given the dents etc, it's either the hulk with a prybar or some hydraulic tool. cheers, george.

Labeling wires is a good thing :) cheers, george.

I installed a double din unit a couple of months ago. Less than $140 delivered. Wireless android auto, ios carplay. Works good. This morning the sun was coming through the rear window and hitting the display directly - no issue seeing the...

But it's a Patrol, so your opinion and experience don't count! I'm just kidding of course! Cool ride and good intel.

^ The green cans are what I use in oz. I can store 5 in the wooden box with a sheet of rubber between each or 2 as shown in the picture below and one 'flat'. This gives me options for 60 or 100 litres depending on where I'm heading. Fuel tank...

The bendix is driven out by the 'post' on the plunger. If it is retracting, the plunger contacts would not be making electrical contact to energize the motor in the starter. I had squealing banshee sounds years ago due to a starter failing - it...

Midi fuses are a good replacement for fusible links. DId the same 8+ years ago in my diesel patrol in oz. They are designed to handle surges without blowing but a sustained excessive current will blow them. The fusing time decreases as the...

That's the early design. I think up through 1994. The one pictured above, with the bracket and the ~45 degree angle to the sub is the 95-up.

The early design is betterer :) cheers, george.

The dual filler I have is clearly a different design: cheers, george.

The power it draws will depend on how well the field from the coil couples to the bolt. Does the unit come with smaller diameter coils that are a more snug fit to the bolt head? As the bolt heats up, its ability to maintain the magnetic flux...

Fusible links have one major function -> to fuse before the wiring insulation melts/shorts and sets fire to your vehicle. A MIDI or fusible link is designed to fuse internally and not melt/short. Be very cognizant of what your are doing! They...

Just searched my amazon purchases. I've actually had them for over 3 years now. Time flies... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LM5DF1Y?tag=ihco-20 similar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTF4ZHMP?tag=ihco-20 Nothing special, I like that they are...

SD33(T) or L28 or P40 engine? The old MQ patrols are dear to my heart - bought mine brand new in 1980 back in W.Aus. $11k out the door back then :) At the time it was either a 40 series diesel or the new MQ diesel. Mate had an old 60 series...

^ that's why I went with the battery clamps in my picture. I have an m12000 with uprated 1/0 gauge, the + goes through the switch you see in the pic (so I can normally have the winch with no power) and then 1/0 from the switch to the bat+. The...

65C is nothing I'd be concerned with (for a tyre). Do some google work. Tyres can and do run at stupid high temperatures. What pressure are your running and what is the weight? Low pressure can raise temps a lot. cheers, george.

I'd smooth down the nicks so the new race goes in 'happy'. In the future.... A Brass Drift is a good thing... It is softer than steel and it will be sacrificed versus the steel :) cheers, george.

Amazon battery clamps with capability of 4 metric bolts on the +ve and also the -ve. Had them on a couple or so years and not had any issues. Easy to remove cables when needed. cheers, george.