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Re: Project Bodge

Post by ferris » Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:36 am

They're supposed to be pretty strong, but whatever I use if they catch on something solid they're going to get ripped off.



I'm still not too sure on how they look though. I think they look better on soft tops.
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Re: Project Bodge

Post by Jordi » Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:10 pm

Worth a try. I prefer the poo rubber arches. Cheaper, flexible, easy to replace.
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Re: Project Bodge

Post by donkeychomp » Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:21 pm

I like them. Had them on my 413 and they saved the bodywork when I rolled her. And as they are PVC they had no damage at all. Good stuff, pity they don't fit a Vitara..
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Re: Project Bodge

Post by Jezz » Fri Jul 31, 2015 11:24 am

If you don't use the bushwackers, I'd be interested in them for my Jimny.
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Re: Project Bodge

Post by turbo-tom » Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:11 pm

Jordi wrote:Worth a try. I prefer the poo rubber arches. Cheaper, flexible, easy to replace.
Im with Jordi on that one.

everything else is looking good though :)
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Re: Project Bodge

Post by twiss » Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:37 am

My damp proof coursing arches are actually holding up well!
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Re: Project Bodge

Post by gamble63 » Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:44 am

Thats where my Arches went. I think they look good, you've got the width to fill them. looks stupid on my sj
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Re: Project Bodge

Post by ferris » Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:32 pm

Finally got it back on the road this week, cant belive it took me so long!
Modified the rear bumper so the number plate is now slightly recessed. I think it looks abit better and is less likely to get smashed if i reverse into something.
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Also got a new cherry bomb as the old one was ready for the bin.
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Changed the hand brake shoes. Its works perfectly now, might not even bother with the x-engineering one now.
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Decided to go with the bushwackers in the end. They look a bit over the top, but they do the job. Also changed the rear prop for the slightly longer 410 one.
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Just need to repaint all the bodywork now, but that can wait till next year.
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Re: Project Bodge

Post by r-nottz » Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:53 pm

Nice one Marko, reggae bill will be proud.
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Re: Project Bodge

Post by dan_2k_uk » Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:25 am

Nice one. The bushwhackers will probably blend in a bit more once they get a bit of mud and sun on them.
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