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 Max width on a Wolf Rim |
lolo
 15th Oct 2024 8:47pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 2064 · Subject: Max width on a Wolf Rim |
| Thank you Mark 👍🏻 |
| Max width on a Wolf Rim |
lolo
15th Oct 2024 10:49am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 2064 · Subject: Max width on a Wolf Rim |
Mine have 255 85 16's, no problems. When I refurbished my wheels I rust killed then seam sealed the join. Followed by paint. No rust at the join then!
Hello Mark, can you descibe how and with what ... |
| The Wolf steel wheel appreciation thread |
lolo
15th Oct 2024 10:40am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 634 · Views: 281397 · Subject: The Wolf steel wheel appreciation thread |
Derusting Wolf rim before repaint
Does any of you has tried to derust a Wolf rim by electrolysis?
Will this affect the wheel surface or strenght in any way but remove rust?
Thank you for your ... |
| Wolf rim paint colour |
lolo
22nd Sep 2024 6:34pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 4 · Views: 1504 · Subject: Wolf rim paint colour |
Hello,
Here is a pic of a genuine Wolf with original paint, most probably Alpine white as it appears to be a cold bright white.
Beside is a standard steel wheel painted Chawton white as is my r ... |
| Overlanding Tyres |
lolo
15th Sep 2024 6:10pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 11 · Views: 1470 · Subject: Overlanding Tyres |
I have extensively overlanded with both size, 255/85 BFG KM3 and 235/85 Cooper AT3.
My personal experience is that 98% of the time I was on tarmac or gravel roads. In terms of noise, driving agreem ... |
| Will these tyres fit? |
lolo
10th Apr 2023 7:06pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 8 · Views: 2123 · Subject: Will these tyres fit? |
No problem to mount 235/85r16 on standard 5.5 steel rim.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/27155/normal_1635264674653.jpg |
| Light bar wiring options |
lolo
9th Apr 2023 9:08pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 3 · Views: 1821 · Subject: Light bar wiring options |
I have routed mine via the upper front corner of the passenger door, than down the A pillar behind the plastic trim, than under the dash, under the front mat to the battery box.
https://www.defende ... |
| patch for A post gap? |
lolo
9th Apr 2023 3:57pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 922 · Subject: patch for A post gap? |
Hi,
Scotch-Weld™ Preformed Sealant Strip 5313 is what you are looking for.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_LB/p/d/v000117662/
Heat it in you hand like with modeling clay, than apply in the gap and ... |
| My Pangea Green TD5 90 |
lolo
31st Mar 2023 10:04pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 12 · Views: 3093 · Subject: My Pangea Green TD5 90 |
Very nice !
I went the opposite direction with my respray color choice. 
Good old Keswick Green for the New Defender ( original Fuji White )
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics ... |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
30th Mar 2023 1:54pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 38576 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
Link to handle on Aliexpress. Might exist other providers, please check.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLBAuvY |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
30th Mar 2023 11:26am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 38576 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
A Pillar handle
I have installed a A pillar handle sourced in China. It is made of solid anodized aluminium, execution is good quality. Delivered as a pair with the correct screws which fit well.
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| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
18th Mar 2023 7:32pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 38576 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
Rear flood led lights
Installed those ultra cheap Aliexpress flood LED lights, 72w 2'200 lumens. Unbeatable value for $.
Now able to reverse without steering to noise
Cable routed below ... |
| A pillar grab handle |
lolo
15th Mar 2023 8:28pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 35 · Views: 15977 · Subject: A pillar grab handle |
| Thank you LRA for your HowTo post and pictures. I'll do exactly the same this weekend and will be able to positively answer to my mom today's question "is it possible to add a handle here?" ... |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
28th Feb 2023 9:44pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 38576 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
Led lightbar
Even with upgraded light bulbs, highbeams are not so performing. For normal road conditions it's ok, but in twisties, narrow roads, forests, moutains etc where wild life can suddenly c ... |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
28th Feb 2023 7:55pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 38576 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
Water ingress
... almost solved by having redone all seals and rain gutters with Sikaflex 521UV. Efficient, but it's a dirty job
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/27155/normal_ ... |
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