Topic: Willo's Challenge Truck build "Project T-J" (Read 66746 times)

nomadsz · « **Reply #350 on:** July 02, 2012, 10:32:18 PM »

Quote from: Bulldog67 on July 02, 2012, 10:10:43 PM

Quote from: nomadsz on July 02, 2012, 09:53:06 PM
Quote from: Willo on June 25, 2012, 09:28:22 PM
already got spacers, 30mm each side, the max Mr MOT and MSA will allow....... If I wnt the wheel route, I would have to get 3 so as to mount the spare on one, not ideal methinks

Well get these guys to build you some wheels with an extreme negative offset.
http://www.mach5wheels.co.uk/ problem solved... i thank you.

useful but wowser pricey

im thinkin that maybe takin the spacers off for the mot will make more sense

not that bad when you consider uk companies are charging between £280 to £400 for wheels spacers.
And you can get a set of 5 stud wheels for £560 or 6 stud for £620 with you own preffered offset, good value from a certain point of view or maybe these aren't the wheels you're looking for.

willo · « **Reply #351 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:58:49 PM »

sitting on its own springs, its gonna be a vertical learning curve with these shocks! Sat at 21.5 inches belly clearance, which accounts a little for a full fuel tank spare wheel, and us fat bastards, to perhaps take it down to 20". Interestingly we got 80psi in the rear, and 90 in the front

willo · « **Reply #352 on:** July 04, 2012, 07:58:53 PM »

oh dear it looks like they've cocked up the calcs

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #353 on:** July 04, 2012, 08:07:59 PM »

are you standing in a hole?

Jeepjedi · « **Reply #354 on:** July 05, 2012, 12:07:11 AM »

Quote from: Bulldog67 on July 04, 2012, 08:07:59 PM

are you standing in a hole?

no just a money pit

normalbloke · « **Reply #355 on:** July 21, 2012, 03:30:05 PM »

You must be reasonably busy, about now?

willo · « **Reply #356 on:** July 27, 2012, 01:51:45 PM »

Well...... We are in Wales. The Tj is on a trailer whoooofeckin hooooo! And is done enough so we can compete. We have had an epic journey to get to this stage, and we wouldn't be in a position to drive without the expertese of a well known Birtys member. Thankyou!!

We still have a monumental afternoon to get the tj through sroitineering but we will make every effort to get on the start line.

Hopefully we may see some of you there??

There is only 2 jeeps competing, us and Acerni offroad from Italia! It should be awesome

normalbloke · « **Reply #357 on:** July 27, 2012, 02:02:13 PM »

Fingers crossed, and good luck!

Bishops Finger · « **Reply #358 on:** July 27, 2012, 02:09:47 PM »

Best wishes!!!

BF

chrisjones · « **Reply #359 on:** July 27, 2012, 02:37:44 PM »

Good luck, I'm sure we'll all be rooting for you.

Oh and remember to enjoy ya self.

ivanidea · « **Reply #360 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:03:20 PM »

Good luck with the challenge.

I wish I had the time to come and watch, and see your rebuilt Jeep in action.

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #361 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:08:25 PM »

good luck

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #362 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:28:52 PM »

well done Will, good work dood

and well done mystery birty who is always v helpful

where do i send my vectis racing fuel money?

willo · « **Reply #363 on:** July 30, 2012, 03:49:13 PM »

had a blast, but o boy was it tough!

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wildwood · « **Reply #364 on:** July 30, 2012, 04:02:50 PM »

Well done mate looks well tough on the truck.... Bet it will show up any rattle prone bits

bet it was tough on yer butt too

You running no grill and lights or is that just an illusion?

willo · « **Reply #365 on:** July 30, 2012, 04:31:46 PM »

Thats how far it got! Lights and an mot to come! No grill for the mo Got a niggle with the d300 :-(

But oh my gosh the difference is outstanding. The 4.88's make a massive difference having no cat makes a massive dufference!
And the thing has grip like it never had before :-)

wildwood · « **Reply #366 on:** July 30, 2012, 05:19:04 PM »

tell me about the niggle with the Dana 300

hope tis not something I didn't tell you about......?

at a guess bet its shifting on the fly when moving fast? Direct cut (straight cut gears) they don't like that!

willo · « **Reply #367 on:** July 30, 2012, 05:24:17 PM »

2wd rear axle low comes out when driving along, annoyingly when going down hills

Dtimot8 · « **Reply #368 on:** July 30, 2012, 06:28:03 PM »

Hi Will
Chap i know in Boston has this transfer box in his CJ7
He has a very high tech way of dealing with it jumping out
2 separate short bungies
May help
Tim

wildwood · « **Reply #369 on:** July 30, 2012, 07:10:28 PM »

Quote from: Willo on July 30, 2012, 05:24:17 PM

2wd rear axle low comes out when driving along, annoyingly when going down hills

Arhhhhh! known for that in two stick operation..... Tis cos they need a stronger spring on the ball bearing to hold it in gear...... Available in US...... I'll try and trawl the anorak brain to find out. Who

dieselj20 · « **Reply #370 on:** July 30, 2012, 08:59:57 PM »

http://www.jbconversions.com/products/dana300/ballspring.php but does not always cure

willo · « **Reply #371 on:** July 30, 2012, 09:04:10 PM »

Quote from: wildwood on July 30, 2012, 07:10:28 PM

Quote from: Willo on July 30, 2012, 05:24:17 PM
2wd rear axle low comes out when driving along, annoyingly when going down hills

Arhhhhh! known for that in two stick operation..... Tis cos they need a stronger spring on the ball bearing to hold it in gear...... Available in US...... I'll try and trawl the anorak brain to find out. Who

fair enough, perhaps ill leave it in 4wd

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #372 on:** July 31, 2012, 07:54:42 AM »

As requested dood:

j33pky · « **Reply #373 on:** July 31, 2012, 08:04:34 AM »

Good day then..... How did your rcv,s hold up?

willo · « **Reply #374 on:** July 31, 2012, 08:08:21 AM »

If thats a loaded question, you will already know i have a few rcv related issues, i ain't saying much more til i know the extent and have contacted RCV

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