CDL makes no discernible difference to the steering ability, on mine.
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Gary820
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Don't 33's look small 
Spare fits nicely underneath (not that I had any doubt after asking on here)
currently got the brakes in bits, wasn't greatly happy with them so an overhaul is underway, slowing down on the 35's has shown up poor efficiency and were fading easily! one of the front calipers has a stiff piston so have one coming from Karl, the rear sliders have been covered in copper grease before and not done them any favours, new slider bolts, rubbers, discs and pads on the way for it.
do like being able to leave it in bits when needed and close door behind me
This is my steering guard, doesn't affect clearance too much and is easily removed as won't always be fitted, just leaves 2 small brackets behind when not on. Protects the winch mount aswell so not just for the steering
Spare fits nicely underneath (not that I had any doubt after asking on here)
currently got the brakes in bits, wasn't greatly happy with them so an overhaul is underway, slowing down on the 35's has shown up poor efficiency and were fading easily! one of the front calipers has a stiff piston so have one coming from Karl, the rear sliders have been covered in copper grease before and not done them any favours, new slider bolts, rubbers, discs and pads on the way for it.
do like being able to leave it in bits when needed and close door behind me
This is my steering guard, doesn't affect clearance too much and is easily removed as won't always be fitted, just leaves 2 small brackets behind when not on. Protects the winch mount aswell so not just for the steering
Gary820
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Got on with replacing the brakes, should stop a lot better then it was doing, new discs and pads all round, new rear slider pin bolts
The aircon decided to turn inside of the bumper green so a new condenser and receiver drier went in and a regas, works again now
all stripped out
nice shiny new one fitted in
for the keen eyed I don't have a horn missing, its where the A bar bracket bolts to aswell.
Had a bit of a think for some extra storage, found a cargo net in the garage and hooked it in place, not for anything heavy so should do the job nicely, mainly for when the spare goes in the boot which takes up a fair bit of space
I've been having a think about the roof bars too and might have a plan but need to transfer from theory to practical!
seem to have spent more time working on other peoples trucks then my own recently though so it's sat covered in dust!
The aircon decided to turn inside of the bumper green so a new condenser and receiver drier went in and a regas, works again now
all stripped out
nice shiny new one fitted in
for the keen eyed I don't have a horn missing, its where the A bar bracket bolts to aswell.
Had a bit of a think for some extra storage, found a cargo net in the garage and hooked it in place, not for anything heavy so should do the job nicely, mainly for when the spare goes in the boot which takes up a fair bit of space
I've been having a think about the roof bars too and might have a plan but need to transfer from theory to practical!
seem to have spent more time working on other peoples trucks then my own recently though so it's sat covered in dust!
Gary820
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Well i decided the little rust spot on the bonnet needed sorting out, the A bar has brackets and one had rubbed on the bonnet, so a rust spot no bigger then a 10p coin..... easy job, sand it down, treat it, fill and a little paint! well when is something that easy!!??
I chased the rust (keep thinking 10p coin) which started with sand paper, sand paper turned to flap wheel, turned to grinding disc, turned to cutting disc and 'why the hell did I start this?'
this is what it took to chase the spread......
outer and inner bonnet skin cut away, corrosion gone!!! so now i'm on that creek and need to find a paddle!!
Bit of steel sheet cut to size, edge folded to match the bonnet and welded into place
bit of filler
primed, rubbed down, surrounding area rubbed down and all masked up
Then painted, got a couple of runs in the paint that need flatting down and it all needs blending with 1500 grit then compounding to look nice again. without painting the full bonnet it won't be a pefect finish but by the time it's blended it'll look something near.
inner skin rebuilt too
next time i'm finding a new bonnet
I chased the rust (keep thinking 10p coin) which started with sand paper, sand paper turned to flap wheel, turned to grinding disc, turned to cutting disc and 'why the hell did I start this?'
this is what it took to chase the spread......
outer and inner bonnet skin cut away, corrosion gone!!! so now i'm on that creek and need to find a paddle!!
Bit of steel sheet cut to size, edge folded to match the bonnet and welded into place
bit of filler
primed, rubbed down, surrounding area rubbed down and all masked up
Then painted, got a couple of runs in the paint that need flatting down and it all needs blending with 1500 grit then compounding to look nice again. without painting the full bonnet it won't be a pefect finish but by the time it's blended it'll look something near.
inner skin rebuilt too
next time i'm finding a new bonnet
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I think that deserves a bravery medal! Bravo 
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Well done Gary. Nice job
What paint did you use?
What paint did you use?
Gary820
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Cheers for the comments, really didn't expect it to grow that much but it had got between the 2 skins, when the grinder came out it was the point of no return!!!
Karl... I cheated and used an aerosol, paint place near work mix them up for a few quid, was only planning on quite a small repair otherwise i'd of used the spray gun!
will leave it for a couple of days before I flat it. Being a flat black shouldn't be too bad to blend it in a bit better and compound it.
Karl... I cheated and used an aerosol, paint place near work mix them up for a few quid, was only planning on quite a small repair otherwise i'd of used the spray gun!
will leave it for a couple of days before I flat it. Being a flat black shouldn't be too bad to blend it in a bit better and compound it.
Gary820
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It's a bmw x5 one with part of the lower section of a x3 one to extend it. Brackets moved to suit the lc.
I think there's an x3 one at work in the scrap bin, quite similar in size if want me to grab it? Got the top section of the one I cut up too.
Gary820
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Well I gave the bonnet a good going over with 1500 grit then rubbing compound to blend the paint in. Not come out too bad, colour match isn't perfect and from the right angle can see it's had a little repair but it'll do for me. Looks much better then a rust scab that had spread more then I'd thought anyway!! Could've got a lot better but I'd be painting the bonnet and by that point a new one would be easier!! Cost less then £10 and a bit of my time to sort.
Gary820
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The colour match isn't spot on but it's close enough!! about half a shade out.
Been thinking about getting the front wings and front section of the bonnet wrapped anyway so won't see it.
Don't think it looks too bad
Picking up some materials over the weekend to have a go at making the roof bars useable
Been thinking about getting the front wings and front section of the bonnet wrapped anyway so won't see it.
Don't think it looks too bad
Picking up some materials over the weekend to have a go at making the roof bars useable
Just dirt match it to the rest of the bonnet and no one will know
Gary820
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Just dirt match it to the rest of the bonnet and no one will know
you should see the rest of the truck, it's under the dust somewhere! It'll get a wash at the weekend ready for winter.
Gary, been designing something very similar myself. I thought I'd hinge the front end off the cargo barrier, put some short limiting straps at the grab rails and then use a simple sort of 'hook and eye' catch at the edge of the tailgate to hold it up.
Got any more of those wire baskets ......... Nice
Got any more of those wire baskets ......... Nice
Gary820
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This bolts up at the sides to some ally brackets, it comes back about 3/4 of the space so can get stuff in.
I'd love to say I had some more Chris, the 'basket' is 2 shelves from my workshop welded together they were the perfect size!!
I'd love to say I had some more Chris, the 'basket' is 2 shelves from my workshop welded together
they were the perfect size!!
Ahh. I figure I will have a sheet of weld mesh delivered and simply cut and bend to shape then weld. I will see how rigid that is before perhaps using some very small U channel strip that I have to 'hem' the edges. Then off to the coater. Again.
