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Re: What have you done to your Pajero today?

Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:14 am
by SimonB
nino62 wrote:J

Only need to sort out my driving / steering wandering, whilst on the highway. Not B/Joints nor T/R/E's....already changed them :? :?
Could be a loose steering box.
The hook was R105, if i remember, but they had to drill one hole, to align the 2x bolts.......was strongly advised never to use the towbar, as a rear recovery point.......makes sense too :geek:


Is that hook on the REAR???

Re: What have you done to your Pajero today?

Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:27 am
by 4ePajero
That is very nice!
I would recommend one change though.
Have two 4mm thick plates cut which will fit below and above the chassis,
this will spread the load and prevent the chassis box section from distorting.
You might need longer bolts

Re: What have you done to your Pajero today?

Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:35 am
by nino62
SimonB wrote:
nino62 wrote:J

Only need to sort out my driving / steering wandering, whilst on the highway. Not B/Joints nor T/R/E's....already changed them :? :?
Could be a loose steering box.
The hook was R105, if i remember, but they had to drill one hole, to align the 2x bolts.......was strongly advised never to use the towbar, as a rear recovery point.......makes sense too :geek:


Is that hook on the REAR???
Hi Simon

I've also been advised from another person, to merely try to tighten the steering box too. I will give it a try today, and report back.
I also saw that the idler arm has been reconditioned by the previous owner, BUT.....no grease nipple was fitted, AND....bone dry :o :o
I have now fitted a greasing nipple & greased with marine grade grease......took quite an amount, but at least peace of mind now :P

Answering your query about the hook.....YES, It is on the rear.....already have the standard TWO recovery points on the front
Achille

Re: What have you done to your Pajero today?

Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:38 am
by nino62
4ePajero wrote:That is very nice!
I would recommend one change though.
Have two 4mm thick plates cut which will fit below and above the chassis,
this will spread the load and prevent the chassis box section from distorting.
You might need longer bolts
Hi 4ePajero

I'll definitely take your advise on those plates....makes good preventative caution......Thanks :)

Re: What have you done to your Pajero today?

Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:52 am
by tsblack
Heya

Installed my second battery and Redarc DC-DC charger last week. Couldn't fit it in the engine bay, had to mount it inside. Works like a charm though, really brilliant piece of kit that.

-Thomas

Re: What have you done to your Pajero today?

Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:18 am
by tsblack
Hi

Also installed a set of super-awesome Powerbrake discs and matched pads. Have being running these for some time in RodneyMW's paj and they definitely helped brake fade and hard low speed braking (less vibration).

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-Thomas

Re: What have you done to your Pajero today?

Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:37 pm
by 4ePikanini
I ran 2 huge cables from the battery to the rear seat storage area and connected a brad harrison plug at the end. This is in anticipation for my dual battery that is in progress.

I also sorted the ridiculous trailer wiring on the pajero that the previous guy did - just twisted together wires with insulation tape.....uuuurgh!

I also upgraded the trailer's lights with some new boxes, reflectors globes, wiring and some new rubberizing.

Re: What have you done to your Pajero today?

Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:21 pm
by RoelfleRoux
TSBlack,

I have to agree, those disk are "super-awesome".
How much did they set you back by?
Who supplies them?
My Paj is still under maint. plan, but I wouldn't mind getting some of those when the time comes.

Roelf

Re: What have you done to your Pajero today?

Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:32 pm
by tsblack
Hi Roelf

Copied from my email to Powerbrake:

All Terrain Series upgrade kit (front AT discs & front Bendix Heavy Duty pads) - AT0281388HD @ R2547.90 incl VAT.

They will courier the kit anywhere. Apparently they also have dealers all over the country, but I've always bought directly from them. I've previously fitted their kits to my Audi A3 as well.

Website here - http://www.powerbrake.co.za/prod_kits/k ... errain.htm

The grooving is to remove mud and gunk off the discs. Read the website, Powerbrake really know their stuff.

-Thomas

Re: What have you done to your Pajero today?

Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:03 pm
by RoelfleRoux
TS,

I don't want to steal this thread, so I'll just say: "Thanks" and file the info.

Roelf