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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 06 November 2012, 10:06
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Razorbill Old Man Emu suspension applications...

Razorbill
Old Man Emu suspension applications for the Grand Cherokee.
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 05 November 2012, 21:53
Replies: 111
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Posted By Rokraider
Awww Shucks..

Awww Shucks..
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 05 November 2012, 20:53
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Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
Mechanically, the Nissan 4.2 Y60 was one of the...

Mechanically, the Nissan 4.2 Y60 was one of the toughest vehicles out there. The downside was no turbo, so it was strong but a big sluggish. The body was quite narrow for its wheel track. It had wide...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 05 November 2012, 20:46
Replies: 111
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Posted By Rokraider
We supply the Old Man Emu (OME) kit as well (OME...

We supply the Old Man Emu (OME) kit as well (OME is part of ARB). several spring and shock absorber options to suit the weights and usage. Will send you some prices tomorrow.
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 05 November 2012, 16:25
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
Razorbill. l Checked out the snorkel situation....

Razorbill. l Checked out the snorkel situation. As you correctly stated only available for 4.0 and 4.7 currently. Have contacted Safari to see if there are any plans to do one for the CRD.
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 03 November 2012, 17:42
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Posted By Rokraider
Glad you got it sorted ok. When you buy the tow...

Glad you got it sorted ok. When you buy the tow bar, make sure it has the homologation plate on it that has the E mark and shows the rating. It is a legal requirement on vehicles newer than an S...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 03 November 2012, 13:15
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
I don't know of a preventive cure for the "black...

I don't know of a preventive cure for the "black death". The problem is the wander that designed it decided to use one long single 4mm bolt that goes through a clamp to hold the injector in place....
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 03 November 2012, 08:54
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
I will check it out and get back to you. Keep...

I will check it out and get back to you.
Keep an eye on the injectors on the CRD. They are prone to compression blow by around the seal on the head. The valley will fill up with black gunge. It pays...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 November 2012, 21:04
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
I believe Fairey used to make an overdrive for...

I believe Fairey used to make an overdrive for the Patrol and Land Cruiser (now owned by Superwinch). I have not seen one for years. They were mostly sold in Australia, despite being made in...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 November 2012, 20:35
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
We are agents for Safari who make this snorkel....

We are agents for Safari who make this snorkel. Which engine?
Safari Snorkel System for the Jeep WJ Grand Cherokee (https://www.safarisnorkel.com/snorkel/ss1140hf/ss1140hf.htm)
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 November 2012, 20:03
Replies: 111
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Posted By Rokraider
That lot should get you through just about...

That lot should get you through just about anything!
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 November 2012, 17:47
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Posted By Rokraider
It has a huge central, lockable diff in the...

It has a huge central, lockable diff in the middle of the chassis and has chain drives going down each suspension arm. The axle travel is measured in feet! This is the exception where independent...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 November 2012, 14:48
Replies: 111
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Posted By Rokraider
I wouldn't propose this vehicle as a good tow...

I wouldn't propose this vehicle as a good tow vehicle for on road, however it will cope with just about any beach situation! amazing extreme offroad 4x4 Chainlink - YouTube...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 November 2012, 14:40
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
Unimog is a great piece of kit, but you wouldn't...

Unimog is a great piece of kit, but you wouldn't want to drive it as a road vehicle for long. It certainly wouldn't notice a RIB on tow. Mind you, you probably wouldn't be able to see the rib in the...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 November 2012, 14:21
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
The G Wagen was a well engineered kit...

The G Wagen was a well engineered kit mechanically, but was a shocker for rust. The diff locks make a huge difference and in the G Wagens case, helped compensate for quite poor articulation. The old...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 November 2012, 13:18
Replies: 111
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Posted By Rokraider
The comment regarding on;y as good as the tyres...

The comment regarding on;y as good as the tyres its shod with is true. One of the main headaches for 4x4 SUV owners these days is the limited choice of off road tyres. This obsession with big rims...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 November 2012, 11:29
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
Independent front suspension is more comfortable...

Independent front suspension is more comfortable over bumps than a beam axle, but when you start going seriously off road and need articulation, the beam axle wins every time.
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 November 2012, 10:48
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
Whatever make of vehicle, if you put any part of...

Whatever make of vehicle, if you put any part of it in sea water, it is history!
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 01 November 2012, 23:52
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
Most of the Jap vehicles are pretty good on the...

Most of the Jap vehicles are pretty good on the reliability front. Mitsubishi spares are
stupidly expensive and the Shogun is probably one of the most troublesome models, especially on steering and...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 01 November 2012, 17:00
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
We change the Land Cruiser suspension and can...

We change the Land Cruiser suspension and can make them fairly nimble to drive considering its size. The hydraulic version that can raise and lower itself can be troublesome. Some of the early 100...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 31 October 2012, 21:29
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
When the MOD bought the then new Wolf Defenders...

When the MOD bought the then new Wolf Defenders in the 90's, they asked for warranty on them and were told they could have warranty but it would be void if used off road...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 31 October 2012, 16:14
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Posted By Rokraider
Some of the warranties offered need a close...

Some of the warranties offered need a close inspection. Often they only cover things that actually break / fail, rather than wear. We have had several pissed off customers who have had problems they...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 31 October 2012, 10:45
Replies: 111
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Posted By Rokraider
My Company are 4x4 specialists, but we do not get...

My Company are 4x4 specialists, but we do not get involved with selling vehicles. We custom build, prep for Factories and MOD, expeditions, rallies etc. we also do everyday servicing and maintenance....
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 31 October 2012, 09:04
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
I like the Touareg and the V10 is a monster! We...

I like the Touareg and the V10 is a monster! We prepare VW's off road support vehicles for them and I have always taken a shine to them. We make a demountable winch kit for them, should you want to...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 30 October 2012, 22:24
Replies: 111
Views: 16,689
Posted By Rokraider
The caravan club have a useful breakdown of quite...

The caravan club have a useful breakdown of quite a few vehicles for towing and it appears to be up to date. Is more car than 4x4 orientated.

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