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by Van Dam
Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: Changing Springs
Replies: 37
Views: 119289

Re: Changing Springs

heyy buddy wondered if you can help the new bolts you put in on the lift springs
where did you get these from? checked bits4vits and couldn't see
any help would be great :doublethumbs:
by Van Dam
Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Paint and Interior Trim
Topic: pickup conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 7514

Re: pickup conversion

Looks good! What did metal did you use? How thick? i just needed to know if vitara door would go in nice before i bought it but said yes now having delivered tmro Not to fussed about dry storage anyhow always got the passenger seat and footwell! Have had a measure up and seems like the vitara door w...
by Van Dam
Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Bens 410
Replies: 28
Views: 24791

Re: Bens 410

disco sun roofs work quite well bolt straight in
by Van Dam
Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Paint and Interior Trim
Topic: pickup conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 7514

pickup conversion

Hi guys! haven't posted much currently in the process of making my 410 into a pick up was wondering if a vitara back door would be suitable to weld into the back? i know perfectly a samurai tin top back door is perfect but a guy up the road is breaking a vitara if anyone has done this any tips or id...
by Van Dam
Fri Dec 19, 2014 11:02 pm
Forum: General Troubleshooting, Offroad Gear, Welding & Fabrication
Topic: strange noise
Replies: 4
Views: 4963

Re: strange noise

great thanks will try that tomorrow when theres excessive play does it need replacing?
heres a picture of how I've changed it so far
by Van Dam
Fri Dec 19, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: General Troubleshooting, Offroad Gear, Welding & Fabrication
Topic: strange noise
Replies: 4
Views: 4963

strange noise

hi guys recently been getting my sj back together just insured and taxed and drove on the road for the first time when i go over 30 mph theres a loud screeching sounds awful it only happens when accelrating in 4th or 5th gear i have since changed the oil in both diffs and the gear and transfer box a...
by Van Dam
Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: General Troubleshooting, Offroad Gear, Welding & Fabrication
Topic: rust fixing/findings
Replies: 1
Views: 3402

Re: rust fixing/findings

finally shrunk them i have had to email them to myself aha :brows:
by Van Dam
Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: General Troubleshooting, Offroad Gear, Welding & Fabrication
Topic: rust fixing/findings
Replies: 1
Views: 3402

rust fixing/findings

hi guys recently bought my sj and i have uncovered more rust every day :poke: both of the mounts for the body to chassis are ruined one came off when i was removing the awfully done 3 inch body lift i am not in the know how what so ever i have found that the whole arch on the left has rusted through...
by Van Dam
Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: any advice on how to undo my 3 inch body lift
Replies: 6
Views: 6415

Re: any advice on how to undo my 3 inch body lift

Started removing the lift today and it made apart the amount of rust!
Where the body bolts onto the chaisis came off while removing the lift
Lots of grinding and welding to be done :(
Was hoping to have it ready for the road today but is apparent how much work I need to do!
by Van Dam
Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:25 pm
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: any advice on how to undo my 3 inch body lift
Replies: 6
Views: 6415

Re: any advice on how to undo my 3 inch body lift

great cheers will i have to check the prop shaft at all?
won't have a mate to help will be solo!
can i do them two at a time or will i have to try and prop the whole body up?
thanks for help :thumbup: