DB's build

[packeteer]

wow, that wheel has taken some serious damage. brilliant idea to solve the problem

[jaybags]

Def a brilliant idea! Can't help too much with what to use to lose vibration though, I would have gone with the foam

[DeadlyBeast]

wow, that wheel has taken some serious damage. brilliant idea to solve the problem

Thanks Craig - I should have taken a photo of the old spare
Will have to wait and see if this shield idea works yet!!

Def a brilliant idea! Can't help too much with what to use to lose vibration though, I would have gone with the foam

Cheers JB - was thinking along the lines of some adhesive spray on the non-exposed side and throwing some hard wearing but soft insulation stuff at it. Just need t find the right "stuff". Then again - foam strip around the lip would be easy

[DeadlyBeast]

First time using fibreglass - probably shows


A fair bit of resin pooled on the backside - nothing that the angle grinder couldnt fix

[packeteer]

mate, that came up ok.

can't wait to see finished product

[jaybags]

X2 on that

[DeadlyBeast]

[Skog07]

Nice work DB. Also looks as though your in the middle of an EGR cleanout as well.

[Talktheroo]

No, DB, just decided he didn't really need them.
The Roo.

[DeadlyBeast]

Bwahaha. Yeah, anybody want some dirty EGR parts?

[DeadlyBeast]

80,000km worth of filth. At least it was dry soot after installing a catch can 25,000km ago.

[jaybags]

Ha, i'm too scared to try the EGR clean

Wheels come up good

[DeadlyBeast]

No need to be tentative JB. Easy job - just very time consuming.
A really good write up by the Roo on Pradotech helped out in addition to the thread on this site.
http://www.pradotech.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=330&start=20


I let this soak with carby cleaner for a day then flushed with water. Some CT18 was also very effective in ridding the rest of the grease.


This came up nice and clean but strangely has surface rust on the centre pivot bar. Moisture???


Think I'll keep these parts now




Thanks to the Roo for the detailed guide.

[jaybags]

Thanks man. Might have to join up and have a look, smart fella he (roo) is.

[Kizzzaaa]

Installed a Beaudesert system a little while ago





This is the long ranger tank compatible muffler. I told the sales rep I didnt need one as my aux tank isnt a LR but received one anyway



Cheap version of ceramic coating - ceramic exhaust wrap.


Magma wrap


Crazy downward angle bend

Do you have a video of the sound of this system? Thinking of making my own. Buy the pipe, bends, flanges and weld it up.

[DeadlyBeast]

No mate - no audio recording. I don't see the point when its played back thru electronic device speakers.
Good luck making your own

[07luxyTD]

Builds looking tidy bud. EGR come up a treat. As for the pivot pin on the butterfly valve with the surface rust, i havnt seen many where thats not happening with them. Landcruisers included

[DeadlyBeast]

Cheers Ross. EGR took some time but only had to do it once so did it right
Surprising about the pivot rust being so common - would have thought the paint would have been of better quality given its location

[DeadlyBeast]

Late 2014 my partner and I got a great deal on 2 new SR's
Received just in time for Christmas last year
Mine came bog standard




Transferred all the old gear from the old beasty, donated the new side steps from the new truck, put a new roll bar on, gave her a good polish up. She came up a treat. Got got $ for her for the effort





The Mrs got hers with a tray, gen bulbar, tint, and tow bar
The yard ended up looking like a dealership for a while


The first vital mod:

[DeadlyBeast]

Plans for the rig are to build a versatile ute capable off road, chucking the dogs in the back, camping, loading the quad bike while staying an economical daily drive around town. Got a "14 SR as there isnt much it doesnt have compared to a SR5.
ADD and a 5 speed Auto were the 2 must haves. Only thing I miss from the old SR5 is the 12V power outlet and driving light wiring - easy fixed.