Topic: driving from uk to south africa across africa (Read 7701 times)

gea_man26 · « **on:** October 02, 2011, 09:28:44 PM »

any one wanna do trip driving from uk through africa down to south africa

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2011, 09:30:55 PM »

because ..... ?

doubt i have the time but i few more details?

IOM is planning russia, perhaps he may divert

Tank · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2011, 10:30:33 PM »

I would but im skint and dont even have a passport

gea_man26 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2011, 11:26:47 AM »

Quote from: Bulldog67 on October 02, 2011, 09:30:55 PM

because ..... ?

doubt i have the time but i few more details?

IOM is planning russia, perhaps he may divert

im planning trip for 2013 august giving enough time to prep vehicles and every thing else
but will be posting more at later stage

isle of man · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2011, 01:00:01 PM »

Careful!!!! Africa is kind of fooooked up right now for traveling - had a bad experience in The Gambia last year - many other travelers I spoke with had a bad experience with corruption.

Dave69 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2011, 07:46:00 PM »

the news speaks for itself, somalia and the west coast militia are not reknowned for their friendliness. Would it be worth reconsidering a different challenge?

isle of man · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2011, 07:52:18 PM »

gea_man26 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 03, 2011, 09:13:26 PM »

Quote from: isle of man on October 03, 2011, 07:52:18 PM

well im hit the east coast of africa for trip plus im doing it in 2013.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2011, 09:16:54 PM »

where is kenya?

Bishops Finger · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2011, 09:39:40 PM »

Near welshpool...

Seriously chap...the only 4 x4 Id ever contemplate for such an advenure is a landcruiser....

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2011, 09:40:39 PM »

some female kenyans r rather attractive

isle of man · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2011, 09:45:22 PM »

phaaaa look at the Senegal women......

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2011, 09:51:18 PM »

FFS

I meant Ethiopian women

Too much

but i dont get Senegal dood

isle of man · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2011, 09:52:39 PM »

Go visit....

Dutch · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:03:17 PM »

yeah....and get back to blighty and see your dick drop orf

......oooops did I say that

gea_man26 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2011, 12:22:16 AM »

Quote from: Dutch on October 03, 2011, 10:03:17 PM

yeah....and get back to blighty and see your dick drop orf

......oooops did I say that

hey guys nice to see all comments. first of all im from south africa been in uk for 10 years and have decide to hit road back. i have been brought up around all sorts of 4x4 mainly land rovers range rovers land cruisers ext and to be honest all 4x4s have pros and cons. this trip has been dream of mine ever since i can remember. the jeep is great car nice and comfy and ofers me wat i want. yes there is some mods and things that need changing but any vehicle u take on big trip. so i no wich route im taking i no wat i need the only thing is up grading the axles i can change them and put stronger axles on its just looking for axles tha will bolt direct in.

wildwood · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2011, 11:10:52 AM »

Nothing will bolt straight in..........but if yo can cut the crap off the doner axles then after market sources in the us can supply all the bits you need to weld on your axles for spring location dampers and 3/4 link location.........

Been a few Jeeps with Nissan Patrol axles...... TJ only so far........... they come with strength and lockers........ no reason they can't be made to fit

Plasma cutter disc cutter and 'metal glue'

JamesH · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2011, 11:50:05 AM »

Landcruiser 80 series axles been done as well - neither are easy but a massive upgrade in strength.

Maybe go with TJ Dana 44 rear and XJ high pinion D30 front. On stock or 31" tyres I think you'd have trouble breaking them and they might be almost bolt -in.

I'd definitely strip loads of electrics out, learn how to change all the sensors and carry spares, probably a diagnostic software kit / scanner and have deep pockets for the fuel needed.

Wouldn't be my first choice of vehicle but I understand wanting to do something people say is stupid - it's nice to be about give the finger at times

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2011, 12:39:14 PM »

Quote from: JamesH on October 04, 2011, 11:50:05 AM

........................ but I understand wanting to do something people say is stupid - it's nice to be about give the finger at times

IrishCJ6 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2011, 03:02:57 PM »

I would have said a manual box would have been much better for this kind of trip, far less likely to give trouble and even if it did you can normally still drive. Dust, wear and tear and vibration are going to be your biggest worries, so anything the is susceptible to this would need to be carried as spares and renewed before commencement. UJ's would need to be carried in multiples. I would learn how to change a tyre yourself and carry the equipment needed to do so, I would also run inner tubes in the tyres as they are less likely to fail. A good workshop manual would be a must and also a very good toolkit with every type of spanner and torx socket required for that vehicle. I would even look at getting a 12v welder, and possibly a good 12v invertor to 220v and carry the likes of a grinder/cut off saw/ drill. Or if you are really good look at installing an onboard air supply (AC compressor) and use air tools. I could go on for hours but I think you get my drift.

Dutch · « **Reply #20 on:** October 04, 2011, 04:21:30 PM »

Ok...ok you wanna stick with a Jeep

Try this

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gea_man26 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 06, 2011, 06:04:12 PM »

Quote from: Dutch on October 04, 2011, 04:21:30 PM

Ok...ok you wanna stick with a Jeep

Try this

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i found a company that can supply me moddified cv axle shafts all to fit to my diffs and im in stalling lsd back and front and its going to allow me go three inch lift and save me loads of money.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #22 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:44:43 PM »

lsd is a bad move m8, go open or full locker, the ZJ lsd is made of candy-floss and fails for a pastime

isle of man · « **Reply #23 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:52:32 PM »

Quote from: gea_man26 on October 06, 2011, 06:04:12 PM

i found a company that can supply me moddified cv axle shafts all to fit to my diffs and im in stalling lsd back and front and its going to allow me go three inch lift and save me loads of money.

These are the best... CLICKY

Quote from: Nosebolt on October 06, 2011, 09:44:43 PM

lsd is a bad move m8, go open or full locker, the ZJ lsd is made of candy-floss and fails for a pastime

I concur...

wildwood · « **Reply #24 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:20:49 PM »

mmmmmnn nice

remember seeing them in JP.............

where else??? no worries about giving it the beans on full lock ..........

They be nice and spendy tho

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