starting the refit!!!

[carnut]

well ive started to put my truck back together,, well i had to rip out the dash, wireing loom,, brake pipes (all of them), brake servo, heater box/heater motor, etc before i could start. ive just replaced both axles (i need to referb the front axle, ive done the back one sunday). fitted pro comp shocks all round, the rear inboard mounts. pro comp steering damper, need to weld the transfer box mount back on, weld up the front chassis mounts (ripped out due to winching),. ive got a 1.6 injection vitara to go back in,, hope to get it done by sat morning, as we are doing a punch challange..

[ScottieJ]

how did this all go mate? did you get it done for the punch event?

I'm still hard at work rebuilding mine but my MIG keeps playing up, think i've nearly replaced everything apart form the electrics inside it now

Scott

[carnut]

well scott,, it was all going ok!!! but work called, and weve been flat out on fitting out some Lloyds banks.. still cant moan. ive welded up a front winch bumper,, fitted power steering,, refurbed my winch,, just need to fit the engine back in. ive had to remount the rad. im of to canada saturday so i wont get much done now for a couple of weeks. whe fly into detroit, so i was thinking of buying a locker??. but im not sure whats best,,







im now welding up brackets to hold down the spare, and mount the jack etc.
ill post up some more when i get back..
andy.

[d86]

bump.......

hi andy how have you reinforced the front of your chassis to cope with the load of the winch.

im having probs with this one.....


tony

[carnut]

bump.......

hi andy how have you reinforced the front of your chassis to cope with the load of the winch.

im having probs with this one.....


tony

Tony... ive had 6mm plate folded-up to allow me to weld the chassis ends to the front tube,
also welded flat plate to the outside to beef it all up.
Someone had a winch on it previosly, but just using the bolt holes,?? one side was ripped off.
Andy..