Shocks etc.

[Ricof4e]

Manoel Manoel Manoel...

1) OME Leaf springs designed for a certain weight and purpose in mind.

2) Chuck in a heavy D4D motor, raise the suspension and voila - your leaf packs are sagging.

3) A shock absorber's purpose is to dampen the movements of the leaf pack, not to take any weight.

I stand by my original conclusion.

But let's make a bet - @Shane please do the following:

1) Send a pic of the vehicle and the leaf pack to your insurer and ask for a quote;

2) Take the vehicle for a roadworthy test.

Pride cometh before the...

[Shane]

Ja look the Old Man Emu's are (supposedly) meant to have a W shape when they work.

I too was a little concerned however there are safety factors built in for dicks like me who push the limits.. Also, the front bumper @80 kg is a thumb suck from me - if it should weigh in at 50 kg I would br just within spec....

Ironically my insurance isn't willing to cover the vehicle as it's a conversion - and [Brokers Name Removed *] wanted to quote me something ridiculous like 4k/month (iirc) 5 years ago for a 60/70k vehicle....

Will see what the roadworthy does once I've sorted all the niggles and register it with the new engine.

* Name removed to protect Forum from possible libel

[Mad Manny]

Ironically my insurance isn't willing to cover the vehicle as it's a conversion

Will see what the roadworthy does once I've sorted all the niggles and register it with the new engine.

I wonder if Erin can help, once it's roadworthied & registered..

[Shane]

Don't know who Erin is but more than happy to give them a go once I've sorted the roadworthy/registration

[Mad Manny]

Yip, you Tappitalkers don't see the banner adverts.
Erin is a Club Member/Forum?Member/Insurance Broker.

Dunno why some people bother with these so called "4x4 specific brokerages"...

[Erin]

I'm Erin

Give me a holler when you're ready. Let's see if we sort something out.

Most insurers aren't happy with conversions etc, and I can guarantee they'll all want an engineer's report on your truck, but I'm sure we can find someone to help, at less than 4k a month.

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[Shane]

Thanks Erin. Didn't even know "engineer reports" was a thing in SA!

I know the aussies have to go through all of that when they do certain upgrades.

Will give you a shout once all is sorted.


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[Ricof4e]

So what's the status quo now Shane?

Have you blinded and driven over one of your dogs yet?

[Shane]

Not yet. Busy hunting. Will get to the truck next week....

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[Shane]

So the other day when I filled up I saw diesel spewing from the bottom of my vehicle.

Turns out tge filler pipe had perished.

Pulled off the tub and replaced all the pipes.

I was quite chuffed as I got 9km/l - gps distance!

Now I must say that I cannot go faster than 110km/h as it starts feeling a little dodgy.

But with mud 33's I think it's bloody good!

It takes 130l to fill up both tanks - which hurts!!!

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[Shane]

So I came across this upgrade. Won't need the spots anymore.

I suspect a certain coffee guzzler wil be pm'ing me for more details