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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769   
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Stainless are not really strong enough for towing parts Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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22nd Feb 2016 12:30am |
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| HardCharger Member Since: 03 Mar 2013 Location: Manila Posts: 737  
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Hi bpman, Nice pics and I'm particularly interested in the interior shot above. Seems you routed direct connections to power source for your GPS and mobile, did you have to drill the dash for those? Are they connected to the lighter socket? Also, I positioned my GPS in the middle of the dash like the SVX ones but I find that it obscures the right hand corner view of the truck, positioning it where it is with your truck, does it obscure views? I was thinking of putting my mobile in that spot with a RAM mount or something and was figuring on putting the GPS higher up, maybe just to the left of the rear view mirror. I'd like to reduce the wire clutter and what you did helps though I think I need a bluetooth capable stereo to listen to my music to be truly wireless... I'd like input from you and everyone else on this. Thanks! |
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22nd Feb 2016 4:01am |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1763  
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Nope. Grade 10.9 steel bolts for the load bearing bits of towing setups. |
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22nd Feb 2016 9:50am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17388 
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Standard grade 8.8 HT is more than adequate and it what is type approved. No need for 10.9.
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22nd Feb 2016 10:34am |
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| Iggle piggle Member Since: 10 Sep 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 378 
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Spent the weekend up-grading the headlamps & RDX LED kit,
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22nd Feb 2016 3:23pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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^^ very nice
 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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22nd Feb 2016 3:24pm |
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| @ndy Member Since: 08 Feb 2016 Location: Hants Posts: 26 
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I went green laning and didn't get stuck or break anything or upset any locals
[URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Andy Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  |
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22nd Feb 2016 3:31pm |
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| Th3fox Member Since: 17 Feb 2016 Location: Kuala Lumlur Posts: 8  
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Spent the weekend restoring the brake lights. I wish I had a clear pic of them before the fix. I was actually mulling buying a new pair online but decided to see if there's something I can do about them myself.
They were pretty oxidized and felt rough to the touch. It was hardly even see-through anymore. I checked online for tips and found a nice video about how to restore them back to a full shine. Link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8whjrksd0I. So all you need is 2000 grit sandpaper, rubbing alcohol and clear-coat spray. Results: Click image to enlarge |
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23rd Feb 2016 10:01am |
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| defender4 Member Since: 22 Jun 2011 Location: South East London Posts: 411 
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^^^
Excellent job - look like new ... Correction - better than new! |
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23rd Feb 2016 1:48pm |
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| Th3fox Member Since: 17 Feb 2016 Location: Kuala Lumlur Posts: 8
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Thanks Defender4! And my wallet doesnt have to shed any weight either
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23rd Feb 2016 2:04pm |
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| barbel jim Member Since: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Northants Posts: 1423 
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Not mine but grateful to be back in this after having to suffer a discovery sport for a week
 dealer has been trying to solve water ingress issues 
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24th Feb 2016 8:38pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10382
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@ Iggle Piggle.
That 90 is soooo tidy  |
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24th Feb 2016 9:09pm |
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| Green Machine Member Since: 19 Nov 2010 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1226 
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^^^ Agreed! That is a very lovely thing indeed! My Dad had a 110 CSW of similar vintage in the same colour. Sadly it was a Turbo Diesel (really not LR's finest hour), but it was still very exciting to a 5 year old me and is probably where the obsession began! 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
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24th Feb 2016 9:44pm |
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| Iggle piggle Member Since: 10 Sep 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 378
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Thanks chaps!!
I'm very happy with it, even before I turn the key! 
I've added a few more pictures in my gallery, |
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24th Feb 2016 10:24pm |
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