Recent content by jp147

Thanks Duncan. I have needed new springs for about 6 years now but I have not been able to decide what to get. I have now emailed TT about these heavy duty parabolic springs.

I made a ventilation fan for when sleeping in the back. It is a caravan vent with a Be Quiet PC fan fitted. PWM speed controller from ebay with a knob and junction box from the local electronics shop. I use the lowest speed for preventing condensation in cold weather and the highest speed for...

The original mirrors were constantly breaking so I fitted some 70 series style ones. Which are also original for late model 40 series pickups in Australia. The brackets on the doors are original 40 series, the mirror arms are modified new 70 series and the mirrors themselves are the uncommon...

75L of water storage under the bed using 3 25L containers

Camping by the river with a group of Rovers

My forum posts are a bit behind, I have been driving trails with this already and it has been good. The latch is a tight fit, I press on the door with my knee to slide it open or closed. If I want extra security there is a hole for a padlock or pin but I haven't needed it.

The right side of the body was looking a bit rough but instead of fixing it I made some storage. Various fluids, a funnel and a grease gun. One day I might make one on the other side for firewood or something.

First trip with the new tyres, Vic high country as usual but this time in the middle of summer. Good grip on the roads, good in dry conditions. Did end up running out of grip on a steep section that was a bit wet.

New set of tyres to replace the old Dunlops. I decided to try some Bridgestone Duelers. The Last set of Dunlops lasted only 30,000km. The Bridgestones have a less aggressive tread pattern so I will use them for summer and general driving and keep a good set of Dunlops for muddy trips. And...

Thanks mate. The 5 speed is pretty good. The 4 speed was getting tired anyway so rather than rebuild it I got a rebuilt 5 speed. At first I didn't like the way it felt to change gears but with the longer gearstick from the 4 speed it feels good. The only benefit over the 4 speed is the...

Testing the new 3:1 low range gearing, works well on the rocks. Almost impossible to stall it

4 speed out. Was a bit old and tired but still worked well. Old Aisin Clutch, possibly still the original. There was lots of material left and it worked well but the spigot bearing and release bearing were noisy. New heavy duty clutch with Aisin friction disc. H55F 5 speed in (with the...

A few small details I have missed Holder for recovery boards on roof rack Fridge slide Larger size of pre-cleaner on the air intake. The small one didn't have the correct airflow for the engine and the ram head was letting too much dirt in. Volt gauges Ipad mounted for navigation

4WD Evolution auto inflator/deflator. Takes a bit longer than doing it manually but I can leave it going and do something else so it saves time.

I can't really tell in the picture but is there rust or pitting on the pulley surface where the belt touches it?