Oh, my new tyre turned up
And it seems the old once I thought may be a bit worn are not and holding up well as I
thought the original tread depth was 19mm not 15mm
WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by Drift on Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:53 pm
Top tip
Oh, my new tyre turned up
And it seems the old once I thought may be a bit worn are not and holding up well as I
thought the original tread depth was 19mm not 15mm
Oh, my new tyre turned up
And it seems the old once I thought may be a bit worn are not and holding up well as I
thought the original tread depth was 19mm not 15mm
Ste
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by MrTom on Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:40 am
Fitted a new snorkel head done gearbox oil and other fettling
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Bucket seats
3-point Sparco Harnesses
Rear seats removed
Manual locking Hubs
Rear welded recovery point
Winch bumper
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by Drift on Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:36 am
I would turn it around in the rain, looks crap but save ramming water into the air box
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by BoxCleva on Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:02 pm
Removed the flappy paddle thing from the exhaust
Checked all earthing points
Put some sealant on my EGR blanks
While I was under there noticed an oil leak around the oil filter. Turns out the filter was loose. 5 full 360 degree turns to tighten it
Checked all earthing points
Put some sealant on my EGR blanks
While I was under there noticed an oil leak around the oil filter. Turns out the filter was loose. 5 full 360 degree turns to tighten it
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by Drift on Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:04 pm
Yup the 2.8 is like that, you need to watch them 
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by BoxCleva on Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:06 pm
Just glad it didn't fall off when I was on the dual carriageway today 
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by glynn969 on Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:50 pm
fitted new discs and pads to the front , then put the 18" wheels back on ...15's don't do it justice 
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noisy airhorns ( to annoy the mrs )
headlight protectors
steinmetz grille
pipercross induction kit
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safari snorkel
raised 2" plus rough country shocks
FOG stickers
braided brake hoses
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by Drift on Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:56 pm
Berlinngggg 
Any pics Glynn?
Any pics Glynn?
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by MrTom on Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:54 pm
Glynn's a pimp!
That's just how he rolls.
That's just how he rolls.
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Spare wheel carrier removed
Rough country Shocks
Roof Rack
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Fan over ride switch
Hi-lift Jack Mounted on rear door
Bucket seats
3-point Sparco Harnesses
Rear seats removed
Manual locking Hubs
Rear welded recovery point
Winch bumper
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by gregster on Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:02 am
I stuck my mates 22's off his hilux on my 2.8 a while back to see how it looked...Had it been slammed instead of lifted it would have been sub-zero cool!
Come on Glynn...piccy's please...
Come on Glynn...piccy's please...
Check out the index thread below where pics/reviews from all our past meets can be found!!!!
click here for the SE Events Index/links Thread...see all the reviews and whats coming up soon!
Looks like I'm in trouble with the Mrs's again...
She asked me what I'd most like to do to her body...
Apparently "Identify it" is not the correct answer!
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Looks like I'm in trouble with the Mrs's again...
She asked me what I'd most like to do to her body...
Apparently "Identify it" is not the correct answer!
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by glynn969 on Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:24 am
i'll take a couple tomorrow after it's washed
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headlight protectors
steinmetz grille
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safari snorkel
raised 2" plus rough country shocks
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braided brake hoses
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by Drift on Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:27 am
I like bling a bitSte
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by ant-rhyl on Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:23 am
does breaking the clutch master cylinder count? lol wasnt impressed having drive from stoke to derby with no clutch after spending 2 weeks and a couple hundred quid getting it ready for silverdale pay and play!
swb fronty sport... its mine and i love it if you dont then deal with it lol
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by taylor6632 on Wed Feb 22, 2012 2:48 pm
knocked up a new lighting bar and spot lights. Need to wire them up still but seeing what they look like and can't be bothered to stand wiring in the rain...
Truck Pictures:- viewtopic.php?f=46&t=52932 -:- viewtopic.php?f=46&t=50884
Comments:- viewtopic.php?f=115&t=52933
Comments:- viewtopic.php?f=115&t=52933
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by taylor6632 on Wed Feb 22, 2012 2:50 pm
(oh and the orange bucket pictured is to catch the leaking radiator..... 
, although its stopped temporarily by using that sealant you put in the coolant but doubt that will be a permanent fix....?)
, although its stopped temporarily by using that sealant you put in the coolant but doubt that will be a permanent fix....?)Truck Pictures:- viewtopic.php?f=46&t=52932 -:- viewtopic.php?f=46&t=50884
Comments:- viewtopic.php?f=115&t=52933
Comments:- viewtopic.php?f=115&t=52933
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by andytats on Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:21 pm
i found a big problem with Bob today im not happy now 
when i bought the car i checked it all over no problems
i flushed the water way so i could renew the antifreeze last week all was fine then to today i check the expansion tank and there is black oil in it.
See thread here > viewtopic.php?f=20&t=48538
when i bought the car i checked it all over no problems
i flushed the water way so i could renew the antifreeze last week all was fine then to today i check the expansion tank and there is black oil in it.
See thread here > viewtopic.php?f=20&t=48538
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Reason: edited.
Reason: edited.
i hate having Dyslexia
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dislocation cones
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13000lb winch with red synthetic rope
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by igotababyfrontera on Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:53 pm
i used mine as a skip 
gives me an excuse to clean it again
gives me an excuse to clean it again
If it ain't broke, fix it before it does!! You know it will!!
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by MrTom on Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:58 pm
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- Registration Year: 1998/R
- Vehicle Name: Felix
- Modifications: -
Snorkel
K&N Filter
Tinted windows
Under sealed
Console mounted multi point charger
CB Radio
16" Modular rims
Insa Turbo special tracks
2" suspension Lift
Spare wheel carrier removed
Rough country Shocks
Roof Rack
4 X 55 Watt roof lights
Tow Bar
Recovery points (front and rear)
Fan over ride switch
Hi-lift Jack Mounted on rear door
Bucket seats
3-point Sparco Harnesses
Rear seats removed
Manual locking Hubs
Rear welded recovery point
Winch bumper
Winch - Region: Midlands
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by manny on Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:25 pm
done body lift today will try get pic tomor
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by glynn969 on Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:03 pm
pic as promised sitting on 18's
and my funny little tailgate spoiler type thing , lol
and my funny little tailgate spoiler type thing , lol
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A series soft bull bar + spots
noisy airhorns ( to annoy the mrs )
headlight protectors
steinmetz grille
pipercross induction kit
9j 18" alloys with 255/55 grabbers
safari snorkel
raised 2" plus rough country shocks
FOG stickers
braided brake hoses
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