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- Tue May 07, 2024 9:06 am
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: VR Ute
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5268
Re: VR Ute
One of those units might even go close to fitting where the speed alert goes - another option. But its engine time – or getting ready for it. I hate how those engine stands on wheels scoot all over the floor when you’re trying to torque something up. And they all have the potential to topple over. I...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:48 am
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: VR Ute
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5268
Re: VR Ute
Spent a bit of time looking at those Bluetooth FM transmitters and the one you linked looks to be a decent option and won’t look too out of place – thanks for the tip. The radio does have a AUX socket so could connect a phone up through that for music, but that transmitter should allow for hands fre...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:45 am
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: VR Ute
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5268
Re: VR Ute
Having said how much I hate drilling holes, I have drilled some holes. These are hidden though. These are the brackets to support the extended fuel tank. Fuel Tank Brackets.JPG There's a limit to how much of the interior can be sensibly done before paint. But the back wall is covered in stretch carp...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: VR Ute
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5268
Re: VR Ute
I hate drilling holes too and on a VR VS there’s 6 bolts on the strut tower to choose from to mount a bracket. VN VP you only have the 3 bolts don’t you? All I did was just trace out a bit of paper to match the strut top then cut it out of a piece of 2mm flat sheet. It just sits on the nuts to space...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 4:00 pm
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: VR Ute
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5268
Re: VR Ute
Thanks Gareth. I should give a special mention to my helper in the shed. She relies heavily on her looks and is pretty much useless except in the rare situation there’s an emergency requiring a tennis ball at your feet. Her only real job as she sees it is to prevent Star Track driver making any deli...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:28 pm
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: VR Ute
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5268
VR Ute
So I have started a bit of a project on a VR ute. Picked it up a while back and it was pretty rough but luckily it didn’t pick it up cheap as I hate a bargain. Owner was adamant it was a HSV cause it had a HSV badge on the dash. But you can buy those badges on ebay. Also had HSV wheels, but you can ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: VY One Tonner
- Replies: 39
- Views: 31406
Re: VY One Tonner
Not sure you can run an additive with a True Trac or Torque Lock. Whether an additive affects them I know not, but Eaton says don't do it. They also advise against using a synthetic oil. I thought the later Crewmans also had some trickery with the diff housing as well to stop axle tramp. Gareth does...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: VY One Tonner
- Replies: 39
- Views: 31406
Re: VY One Tonner
Haven’t experienced the axle tramp yet, but might not be enough weight over the back for that to happen in a one tonner – all I get is a bit of wheel slip. Anyway Landrover drivers are a bit like vegans, and I will be hearing about being rescued by a Landrover for decades to come. Its still raining ...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:09 pm
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: VY One Tonner
- Replies: 39
- Views: 31406
Re: VY One Tonner
Haven't actually towed much with it to be honest. Only thing I've towed recently was a lighting tower for the school fete and that was last year. When it does actually get used as a ute it is usually with the tray loaded. When I was putting turf down in the yard, I did three 500 km trips with about ...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:24 pm
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: VY One Tonner
- Replies: 39
- Views: 31406
Re: VY One Tonner
I have brought shame upon my house.
Not even the Torque Lock could save me.
6" rain last week. Another 2" this morning. Not even the Torque Lock could save me.