Well all the parts have arrived (exc tyres, due today)

Want to paint up some of the rusty parts first so will be a while before I get round to actually installing anything new.


Here is the list:

AEV 3.5" SC Kit RHD Version
AEV Front Bumper +Skidplate+Winch mount
AEV Rear Tyre Carrier
AEV Snorkel- Ram Air
AEV Pintlers Argent
AEV CHMSL Brake Light
315/70R17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs
Lightforce 170's
JKS Disconnects
Warn 9.5TI +Wireless Remote
ARB Recovery Gear
ARB Diff Covers
Crown Brake Lines
Lubelockers
New Locking Acorn Lug Nuts
Billet Gear levers/pedals
Stainless Rear Light guards
Rear Grab Handles

 

That just looks like my JK up there !
Well that lot will keep you going over your summer break.
Glad to see the student grants being put to good use for a change

Where did you order the Duratrac's from ?

RLT

 

It wont for much longer

Haha, yeh that is what I keep saying

I phoned around several Goodyear dealers just to make sure I got a consistent price, ended up with National Tyres in Paignton. The tyres are not in any of their computer systems, however if they get in contact with Goodyear they can get hold of them....they are sourced from Germany. There was a shortage but there was another production run in mid May I believe. Hopefully I can pick them up tomorrow if they arrive.

 

Tyres arrived today.

 

Nice, really nice.
Will they be within the arches or not ?

RLT

 

Not sure yet, think they might stick out a bit but nothing crazy. Will test fit them tomorrow and take pics.

The tyre guys had a job trying to mount them to the rims as the tyres sidewall had been squashed during shipping which made it hard to seal. Nothing a boit of elbow grease and ingenuity couldn't solve though.
They needed a fair bit of weight to balance them, I opted for stick on weights.

Started with the rear carrier today, need to go and buy some RTV silicon before I start the lift.

 

Yeah some close ups of the tyres to arches would be most informative.

 

Over the weekend got a bit done, most of the time I have been trying to de-rust everything, and waiting on paint to dry.

Rear carrier installed
Rear calipers painted
Muffler painted (although it hasn't worked so will be rusty in next to no time)
Snorkel Installed today
Rear mostly disassembled (waiting on a needle gun for the rust before installing lift)
Ordered new front and rear brake discs
Installed the billet/stainless pedals, gear knobs, wind-shield strap & rear light guards

 

The pic with the large spare and the stock tires made me chuckle.

 

Got a bit done.... understatement I would say !
Got anyone giving you a hand ?
That tyre carrier is just the job... what was it like to fit ?
Was there any welding to do ?
Tyres look meaty.. do you think you'll get away with them extending a little ?
Worth the risk tho...
What did you paint the muffler & Calipers with ?
It all looks good, even the gear sticks, were they easy to install ?
Thanks for the the photos
Your lucky to have facilities like that.

RLT