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  1. b3nc123

    Derbyshire laning

    Hi Ian, un-fortunately not made the last couple of trips as work has taken priority. I am free the 14th however and would love to get the disco back out in the mud if your offer still stands. Be good to see how it copes on Holinsclough. Cheers Ben
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    Derbyshire laning

    Im off down to Cambridge with the missus so unfortunately im gunna have to miss this one. Hopefully be on the next on though. Been out the last couple of times its snowed and i really do hope you lot get another load before the weekend. Yesterday was amazing, some awesome snow drifts to punch...
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    Carry on from 'Project Big Blue'

    It's only 4 bolts for the turret and then the top nut for the shock. You might find the existing bolts on the turret are a bit tight but nothing some plus gas wont solve. I'd recommend buying another set of turret rings whilst your at it as well just incase you snap any of the threads, and if...
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    Carry on from 'Project Big Blue'

    Cheers mate. The turrets are 2inches shorter meaning the top shock mounting position is closer to the chassis. What that means in reality is the axle can move more in the downward motion, hopefully keeping the wheel on the ground and providing traction when the front axles articulated.
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    Derbyshire laning

    If i can refrain from taking anything else to bits then count me in :o
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    Derbyshire laning

    Thanks once again for organising James. Really enjoyed it. And the brakes seem to be working fine again! Will bleed them again next weekend just for good measure though. Didn't take that many pictures but here they are anyway.
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    Carry on from 'Project Big Blue'

    Thanks mate. Not sure if i understand you, the bleed nipples are at the top of the callipers on the photo. They just have have a bit of masking tape on them from when i sprayed them. The brake pipe comes from the braided hose to the inlet of the calliper which is on the underside of the caliper...
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    Carry on from 'Project Big Blue'

    Has been a bit touch and go today but finally got all the new parts installed / bolted on the rear. The most annoying task was changing the diff flange without a proper puller. Found a decent video but didn't have a socket deep enough so had to improvise with redundant wheel bearing races and a...
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    Derbyshire laning

    Looks good to me james. It will take me about an hour to get there but 10 / 10:30 is good with me.
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    Carry on from 'Project Big Blue'

    Right then, front wide angle prop put on, brakes bled, coolant valve replaced (snapped it off yesterday :mad:), coolant topped up, diff oil replaced. Been for a drive and all seems to work :) Now need to replace the rear suspension, trailing arms, prop and put on me rear relocation cones on. All...
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    Derbyshire laning

    Sunday will have to be the day for me mate. Still got the bits to put on the rear end. Which i'm just about to go and start doing :)
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    Another welding thread!

    The tin worms definitely been busy on yours mate. Took me a while to do mine as it was on the drive and i only had weekends to spare but what your attempting is definitely achievable. I would advise you to steer clear of fleabay repair panels though. Think i remember reading Mr Noisey buying a...
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    Carry on from 'Project Big Blue'

    Cheers mate, hopefully be back on the road for this weekend! The brake pipes were surprisingly easy to make, i don't know the make of the tool in the photo but it is really easy to use. Took 10mins to get the hang of it.
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    Carry on from 'Project Big Blue'

    No chance mate you're not useless, just in a bit of a crap situation (at the minute). You graft and you take pride in your work, you'll go along way. Doesn't seem like a lot when it's bullet pointed but it adds up time wise, well for me it does anyway lol. You thought about going stainless...
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    Carry on from 'Project Big Blue'

    A bit of an update from todays tinkering. Got the hubs, discs and calipers put back on then made some brake lines. First attempt just wasn't quite long enough which was bloody annoying! Got the hang of it after that and surprisingly easy to bend the pipe how you want it...
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