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andyrew · Post by **andyrew** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:38 pm

Are the u bolts from the britpart packets?

Brit part mostly produce land rover parts so those
U bolts may be incorrect. Suzukis use 8 u bolts. If im right 6 should be the same
Size and two slightly larger as the actually loop over
The diff area of the axle.

A bent axle is usually caused by a heavy right foot. But can be
Damaged if the vehicle slides into a ditch or rut a bit too Briskly.

Jordanquin · Post by **Jordanquin** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:50 pm

im not sure where there from but they are in blue packets and just state 'u' bolts?

ill go down and have a look further, still need to find a suitable jack that will go anywhere near the height it needs to being resonably cheap

donkeychomp · Post by **donkeychomp** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:01 pm

Use any old jack with a thick bit of wood on top of it, then put it on axle stands.

You have a heap of spares there, even wheel spacers, nice!

Having 4 belts and some toothed means either 1 or 2 fit or none. Take the old one off and see if it's smooth or toothed and size it up with the others (only 1 external belt needed).

Jordanquin · Post by **Jordanquin** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:08 am

Ok thanks I'll do that. Yeah there are quite a few there. There are wheel spacers on the truck aswell.

Ok I will have a look at that mate, cheers.

Jordanquin · Post by **Jordanquin** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:16 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Ton-Hydraul ... 5d4d0746c4

Seen this on ebay and looks like a bargain, anyone else got these?

donkeychomp · Post by **donkeychomp** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:11 pm

Yep, I do, or something almost identical. And yes that is cheap!

Jordanquin · Post by **Jordanquin** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 8:23 am

Oh good, least they will be good enough then, I didn't know whether it was asking for trouble as the price seems too cheap and I don't fancy being payed under there and they give way lol. I'll order them today and hopefully here by thee weekend

Jordanquin · Post by **Jordanquin** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:22 pm

Been cleaning the truck today and quite happy with the condition of it tbh, I though when I removed some of the dirt there may be more hidden problems, I've also started tracing all of the wires and took of the non essential ones ATM just to try and tidy everything up eg the winch and spotlights.

Also I've found the choke cable to be extremely loose, basicly I know nothing about chokes, like when they have to be used, what they do or anything as I've never had a car with one or know anyone with one apart from my mate.
I will upload some pictures of the state of it but to me it looks like they have bought the wrong length??

Jordanquin · Post by **Jordanquin** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:27 pm

I've also cleaned the air filter and cleaned the air box and pipe out and I've also used my old air filter on top of the snorkel to stop crap going down as when I cleaned it out noticed a lot of leaves and debris, is this a good solution or is there a better one?

donkeychomp · Post by **donkeychomp** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:13 pm

I can't see the snorkel so can't comment on that! (but yes you should have a filter of some sort on it)

The choke only needs to be used for cold starts, leave it on for a short while until the car warms up a bit. In this weather it's redundant. Yes that is too long, trace the cable to the carb, slacken off the bolt holding the choke cable and try to gently pull it through. Then do it back up and snip the end off.

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