The parts hauler. Actual progress?

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Re: The parts hauler. It begins

Post by suzukisteve » Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:11 pm

bums! I have herd rumours about the screws on the rockers but never actually seen it! wow!
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Re: The parts hauler. It begins

Post by andyrew » Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:13 pm

Jordi wrote:
ScottieJ wrote:Found the source of your random water leak yet?

Or the weird suspension goings?
Nay.

Im hopeful its the clasps round the springs are tight but im
Surprised at how soft these springs seem to be. Considering what
I have been read about calmini springs
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Re: The parts hauler. 4th times a charm

Post by andyrew » Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:50 pm

So another engine fitted.

Seems okay at the moment.

Suspension still rubbish it wasnt the clasps.

Drove round the yard. front locked down as the shackle
Popped past. Tyres scrubbed. Got annoyed. Slammed door.

Window smashed

Gave up

Went home.


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Re: The parts hauler. It begins

Post by Jordi » Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:58 pm

Thats sucks Andy.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: The parts hauler. It begins

Post by Matt King » Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:39 pm

Now I see why you said you had a fair few spares!

One of my tappers sounded a bit happy and loose, after seeing that photo I think I best check them sooner rather than later!

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Re: The parts hauler. It begins

Post by andyrew » Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:32 pm

I have suspension!

I shoved the smj springs I got from rick on and everything seems right. There's quite a
Difference in the two makes

Smj with calmini on top. Both eyes in same place both 3 inch spring.
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Re: The parts hauler. It begins

Post by Jordi » Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:38 pm

Hows it sit now then?
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: The parts hauler. It begins

Post by andyrew » Sun Oct 06, 2013 9:00 pm

Same place

Better clearance on the front wings as the wheel sits further back.

Seems brick hard tho!
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Re: The parts hauler. It begins

Post by Jordi » Sun Oct 06, 2013 9:18 pm

Sure they will be fine once you get used to them.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: The parts hauler. It begins

Post by andyrew » Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:21 pm

Yea I don't mind a firm ride. Will bung the exhaust back on
Maybe a few days to test drive it then the mots out.

Box section on order to collect next week.
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