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nice line up of previous gen luxs, the new beast is coming along nicely well done

KTM525EXC wrote:nice line up of previous gen luxs, the new beast is coming along nicely well done

Thanks Mate

Well after reading Fredbears great write up of fitting his Rekon suspension it's inspired me to add some photos of my new suspension fitted up last Friday

Here is all the bits unpacked

Picks of the difference between standard and Rekon


And some picks I took last night after adjusting up another 1" . The front is sitting about 4" higher than standard.




Added some race tape over the uniball to keep the crap out until my top caps arrive from Matty.

And a pic of the pretty blue knobs, for all your adjustment needs

And pics of before and after lift





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Nice mate, looking good!

Can't wait to get mine!

Ok time for some updates, the Wife surprised me with a purchase for my ute, a bedrug, marine carpet for my tub, really soft and great protection for my gear.



I went camping last weekend and since I haven't got a towbar yet to tow my trailer with the Rooftop tent on, I made a frame so I can carry it on the back of my Lux. Most of it sits lower than the roof to stop a bit of the wind drag. But it is a little low when parked. i have to duck my head to walk underneath. I am going to do some modification with some pivot points and either a Air Ram or a linear actuator to raise the tent up another 200mm so I will be able to walk under without hitting my head.
Anyway this what I have at the moment.





I have also started work on the Axis Bullbar to make room for my High Mount Winch
Started with the grinder making some cuts




Then bolted the winch winch up

And trial fitted to the Lux




There is a couple of minor clearance issues between the winch and the car


Not sure if I'm going to modify the car, Bullbar or winch so it's not touching.
Still need to cut the grill to fit around the winch



Before someone asks there is a bit of surface rust from transit, I had Matty supply the bar unpainted so I could modify it and get it powder coated after I finished cutting and welding.

I also trial fitted my sliders before I take them in next week for Powdercoating.
Standard
Factory steps removed

Buds sliders fitted



Cheers Scott

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That hi mount looks so nice sitting in there...great work mate. hopefully you kept a template....just in case

That bar looks great!! Is it airbag friendly?

flylux wrote:That bar looks great!! Is it airbag friendly?

Yes it is mate, fully airbag certified....see thread below for more details and shoot through an email to me at max@monsterrides.com.au if keen on one.

http://www.newhilux.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=14517

Looks like your of to a good start mate and a good line up of previous Luxs I actually saw some pics of your old red utes tray an copied em on my new tray lol

Mate , loving the progress of the ute .... Winch setup is looking great

Toylux4 wrote:
Then bolted the winch winch up

Your using a different fairlead in pic above then in pics below, why?

Toylux4 wrote:And trial fitted to the Lux

Just checking it out again, damn that looks good!

Toylux4 wrote:
Not sure if I'm going to modify the car, Bullbar or winch so it's not touching.

I'd just give it a couple of taps with a hammer and see how it looks from there.

Jesus Christ that bull bar looks tough

I agree Andy it does look ever so slightly Rustic...... Hey Scott put a couple of coats of clear on it and leave it as it is. I would.

Thanks every one she is coming along nicely, still need to save up 4 some tyres.

Hilux Max wrote:

Toylux4 wrote:
Then bolted the winch winch up

Your using a different fairlead in pic above then in pics below, why?

Toylux4 wrote:And trial fitted to the Lux

Just checking it out again, damn that looks good!

Toylux4 wrote:
Not sure if I'm going to modify the car, Bullbar or winch so it's not touching.

I'd just give it a couple of taps with a hammer and see how it looks from there.

I'm a bit pissed actually, lashed out on a shiny new Warn Fairlead and because of the lump with the warn logo my number plate doesn't fit above it. So I either have to use my old fairlead or mount number plate somewhere else.

Yeah I reckon i will mod the car, too much stuffing around to move the winch forward in the bar.


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Newi creeper wrote:Looks like your of to a good start mate and a good line up of previous Luxs I actually saw some pics of your old red utes tray an copied em on my new tray lol

Thanks Mate,

Don't worry copy all you like. I am watching your tray's progress with interest, I might steel some of your ideas when I start on my new tray.




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Nice work on the Hi mount Scott

jakelux wrote:Nice work on the Hi mount Scott

Thanks Jake, I am trying to get winch in and tyres on before the end of the month, might tag along with you on your trip if I can get it sorted in time.
Which weekend is your trip?

Here are a couple of more photos with the grill fitted.



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Mate that looks awesome makes me want a high mount winch now

Toylux4 wrote:

Newi creeper wrote:Looks like your of to a good start mate and a good line up of previous Luxs I actually saw some pics of your old red utes tray an copied em on my new tray lol

Thanks Mate,

Don't worry copy all you like. I am watching your tray progress with interest, I might steel some of your ideas when I start on my new tray.




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Thanks mate it's SLOWLY getting there but it will hopefully be worth the wait once its done and copy all you like mate

Toylux4 wrote:

jakelux wrote:Nice work on the Hi mount Scott

Thanks Jake, I am trying to get winch in and tyres on before the end of the month, might tag along with you on your trip if I can get it sorted in time.
Which weekend is your trip?

Yeah mate come along , trip is friday 30th to Dec 3rd. Will shot you a PM with the itinerary... will shout you those beers i owe you..