[ADMIN EDIT] Due to an issue in the forum software a few weeks ago, the beginning of this thread has vanished. You can read the OP at the following link http://4x4galore.com/blogpage.php?postid=49572&page=3751. Sorry for the hiccup. Jack
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the comments, Rev, I'd be happy to swap info...drop me a message...
It's been a while, and it's about time for an update...I got the wheel carrier done to a point of testing and have used it for 1 highway trip away. It needs the arm to be shortened and a little bit of extra bracing before I will be comfortable taking it offload, but the idea works pretty well. Here are some pics to where it's at now...
I have also upgraded to a set of 265/70R16 Falken Wildpeak AT's. Initial impressions are very good. They are quieter on the road than the HT's that were on there when I got it, and the on road grip is exceptional in both dry and wet. I haven't had them offload yet, but all the reviews I have read rate them as a capable offload all rounder. While it was in, I had the torsion bars wound up an inch to bring the front up to level with the back. Here she is with the new setup.
I have also started work on a drawer for our tent, so we can load up on top of it but still get the tent set up before we unload everything else. As I am on a tight budget, the timber came for a very large shipping crate I picked up free on gumtree. And the ally for the runners came from a patio I picked up free on Gumtree and turned into a shed. The wheels for the runners were $3 each from our local salvage. I am covering it with remnants of industrial grade carpet. The most expensive part is the ally roadcase edging and hardware for $170 (I work for a production company and get it at cost). Carpet and edging will be going on later today. Here are the pics to date...
That's where I'm at at the moment...what do you guys think?
Hopefully it won't be 6 months before my next update 