ZX7RED's Truck Tinkering

#101 by dazmanf , Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:38 pm

Dang that looks well meaty

#102 by 4life-extreme , Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:52 pm

All you need now are some nice black rocksliders will set that off nicely .
Dont tell Noleen i suggested it though i'm allready in enough trouble. LOL

#103 by zx7red , Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:54 am

Hotchef, was from a L200 and got it second hand with the help from Kurt.

Not sure about rock slider's but you never know.

Noeleen isn't too keen on the bumper but likes the new wheels.

Ed

#104 by LezT , Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:38 pm

Sliders available, could bring them with me... sorting prices now..

#105 by zx7red , Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:47 am

Well, back out in Afghan for a few weeks!

Got just enough time to decide what the next jobs are for the truck other than electrics!

Ed

#106 by woody13 , Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:17 am

Looking like a proper beast now Ed....

#107 by Wintersun , Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:20 am

Nice, I like the new bull bars, my father in law who lives in West Australia has somthing very similar to your ARB bars fitted to his Hilux, those things saves lives out there when Kangaroos just out in front of you!

Off topic, but what you doing with your old chrome bars?

#108 by zx7red , Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:43 am

Quote: Wintersun wrote in post #107
Nice, I like the new bull bars, my father in law who lives in West Australia has somthing very similar to your ARB bars fitted to his Hilux, those things saves lives out there when Kangaroos just out in front of you!

Off topic, but what you doing with your old chrome bars?

Already gone to a good home I'm afraid.

My mate has had his eye on them for quite some time, also tried to get me to give him the standard 18" alloys! No chance of that though.

Ed

#109 by krutly , Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:57 pm

Quote: Wintersun wrote in post #107

Off topic, but what you doing with your old chrome bars?

@Wintersun if you're any good at making up brackets then these might suit you For Sale , A Bar / Bull Bar / Nudge Bar

#110 by zx7red , Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:35 am

@LezT

Rock slider's, is there enough room to put checkplate ally on the topside when they are fitted to a truck?

If so, seriously thinking about a set and putting said ally on to keep the Mrs happy or she won't be able to climb in the truck, she only has ickle legs.

Ed

#111 by zx7red , Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:38 pm

Well, back home again and the truck need some TLC!

Changed the alternator only to discover that the bottom pulley has decided to let go and needs changing before it fails completely!!

Parts on order from Milners, so, by Wednesday, should be fitted and able to use the truck again.

Ed

#112 by Warriorbez , Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:40 pm

Quote: zx7red wrote in post #111
Well, back home again and the truck need some TLC!

Changed the alternator only to discover that the bottom pulley has decided to let go and needs changing before it fails completely!!

Parts on order from Milners, so, by Wednesday, should be fitted and able to use the truck again.

Ed

a lucky escape by the sounds of it ££££

#113 by krutly , Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:14 pm

hope you get it sorted Ed

#114 by 123hotchef , Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:48 pm

just when you think it all sorted they pull u back in!

#115 by LezT , Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:49 pm

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #114
just when you think it all sorted they pull u back in!

Bit like ex wives / girlfriends.

#116 by 123hotchef , Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:55 pm

too true too true

#117 by zx7red , Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:45 pm

Quote: Warriorbez wrote in post #112
Quote: zx7red wrote in post #111
Well, back home again and the truck need some TLC!

Changed the alternator only to discover that the bottom pulley has decided to let go and needs changing before it fails completely!!

Parts on order from Milners, so, by Wednesday, should be fitted and able to use the truck again.

Ed

a lucky escape by the sounds of it ££££

Very lucky, we know how much it can cost if it lets go whilst driving along the road!

Ed

#118 by zx7red , Wed Dec 04, 2013 4:30 pm

Well, new bottom pulley fitted and ready for antifreeze tomorrow.

Forgot to order the O seal that fits the pipe in the thermostat housing! Doh, and for a change, local mitsi garage doesn't have it in stock!

Also forgot how hard it is to get the pulley bolt out! scrapped knuckles later and its out. used the chance to complete some other jobs like fuel filter change.

Let you know how the test run goes tomorrow.

Ed

#119 by 123hotchef , Wed Dec 04, 2013 6:40 pm

sounds like you have been busy mate.

it is a bugger to crack that one!

I have herd of people jamming a braker bar and turning the engine to do it but I wouldnt risk it.

#120 by zx7red , Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:06 pm

On top of all the other things needing doing, started the truck this morning to find that the thermostat has gone! Bloo*y truck.

Still, thats why we love them! Even went as far as looking at a Barbarian Black in red or blue! Then saw sense and just waiting for the parts to arrive and might be able to start the truck tonight.

Ed

#121 by 123hotchef , Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:54 pm

Bad luck or what. Does the truck get started or used whilst u r away

#122 by 4life-extreme , Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:15 pm

Hope you get all ur bits sorted ED

#123 by zx7red , Fri Dec 06, 2013 4:43 pm

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #121
Bad luck or what. Does the truck get started or used whilst u r away

It used to but now with the big tyres on, Noeleen struggles to get in the driver side (knew it would work).

Quote: 4life-extreme wrote in post #122
Hope you get all ur bits sorted ED

Truck all sorted now and running fine.

Spot lights getting aligned tonight when its dark.

Ed

#124 by 123hotchef , Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:10 pm

it needs a wee drive whilst u r away mate to keep things moving me thinks once a week should do it.

#125 by Tex_L200 , Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:21 pm

Quote: zx7red wrote in post #117
Very lucky, we know how much it can cost if it lets go whilst driving along the road!

Ed

Hmmm hope I can make it the hour or so round the M25 to the pub on Sunday then!...

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