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by sj_durham
Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: Astra and landy shocks-alternatives for lwb with add a leafs-checking
Replies: 4
Views: 12684

Re: Astra and landy shocks-alternatives for lwb with add a leafs-checking

Can anyone else confirm the combo i am looking at fits?

Thanks
Mick
by sj_durham
Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: Astra and landy shocks-alternatives for lwb with add a leafs-checking
Replies: 4
Views: 12684

Re: Astra and landy shocks-alternatives for lwb with add a leafs-checking

Rankine wrote:
Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:20 pm
I've got mk2 astra springs on mine i think I had to drill bushes on one set to fit on the bottom pin unless that was my vitara. And I think once they sent upside down mounted shocks. Probably my error
Did you mean shocks not springs bud?
by sj_durham
Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:49 am
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: Jimny PAS box, Why is this not fitting straight on?URGENT
Replies: 7
Views: 13716

Re: Jimny PAS box, Why is this not fitting straight on?URGENT

It is all sorted and even fitted :D I had to add some 2mm spacers on one of the radiator mount arms to stop it fowling on the steering box and step off the body but its all on now and the rad fitted :thumbup: The car had the wrong rad and a mess of mods so its nice to see the front end looking stand...
by sj_durham
Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:20 pm
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: Jimny PAS box, Why is this not fitting straight on?URGENT
Replies: 7
Views: 13716

Re: Jimny PAS box, Why is this not fitting straight on?URGENT

Yeah you need to heat up the long shaft where the small one goes into the bigger. Theres a nylon pin you need to melt so i did mine with a blowtorch. Then chap it down to length and then stick a tac on it. You sir are a life saver, ThankYou :thumbup: I suspected the two pieces could move as there i...
by sj_durham
Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:17 pm
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: Astra and landy shocks-alternatives for lwb with add a leafs-checking
Replies: 4
Views: 12684

Astra and landy shocks-alternatives for lwb with add a leafs-checking

Am i correct that... Astra Estate Mk2 Rear Shock Absorbers 1982-1993 Fit on the front and... Land Rover Series 2 & 3 Rear Shock 88 SWB RTC4232 Also fit on the rears? The Sj is standard other than the add a leafs but i did read they were a good addition elsewhere so wanted to check if it was true...
by sj_durham
Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: Jimny PAS box, Why is this not fitting straight on?URGENT
Replies: 7
Views: 13716

Jimny PAS box, Why is this not fitting straight on?URGENT

Hello Everyone, I was under the impression that the Jimny PAS box was meant to fit straight onto the Sj as a result i got one instead of a wedge set up for the LWB . I was about to fit it this evening as the front end comes to life again and its simply too long on the column end :x I dont understand...
by sj_durham
Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: 1998 Jimny Japanese Import
Replies: 19
Views: 44031

Re: 1998 Jimny Japanese Import

Lovely Sj as others have said get it rustproofed asap so it stays lovely :)


As i spend this week blasting underside nooks and crannies myself i feel i must warn you haha.
by sj_durham
Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Quick build LWB Sid rises again for 2020
Replies: 12
Views: 12618

Re: Quick build LWB Sid rises again for 2020

Removing all the sealer the welder fitted has not been fun as the blaster can't get into it without wasting media. But its all off now and i have blasted the floorpan and epoxy primered it up. Onwards and upwards :doublethumbs: On a bad note my friend who was a professional resto guy came to see the...
by sj_durham
Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:48 pm
Forum: The Bar
Topic: Site very quiet?
Replies: 36
Views: 66675

Re: Site very quiet?

Me and the Mrs have been watching the Usa prepper programmes when bored. We are so screwed over here if tesco shuts compared to these lot :lol: Everything set up self sustainable etc and are armed to the teeth :guns: I wish we could afford more bits for the sj and days out never mind my own 50 acre ...
by sj_durham
Wed Jan 29, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: The Bar
Topic: Site very quiet?
Replies: 36
Views: 66675

Re: Site very quiet?

So very true statements said here :salute: Im glad im not the only one who thinks were all turning into the future humans from Wall-E :hahaha: As a early 30s guy i think the world is mad and the Internet has became a very weird place. I remember the early days paying 1p a minute for it and hiding fr...