Well the Xmas wasn't as productive as I would have hoped, though there was still a lot of work put in to the old girl.
The Hilux axles are now gone, and I've moved to a stronger Toyota LC60 axled setup. These are a fair bit wider for stability and have significantly stronger diffs in them. These were modified to run sprung over at the front and X-over steering was again adapted to suit.
The rear LC60 diffs also have an offset diff centre to align itself better with the LandRover gearbox. The rear has been coil sprung. I made the lower links, and mounts for the upper Rover A-frame. Xmembers manufactured also. Springs are Rangie units and a front Hilux DC propshaft has been made to suit the rear. The rear diff is also 300mm further back to bring the wheelbase out to 100".
38.5" Denman Ground Hawgs are back on, though these have now been replaced by a set of good 37" Micky Thompson Baja Claws which are measuring bigger than the Hawgs.
The chassis has also been shortened and a new X-member at the rear installed.
To come: Tray, shocks, front propshaft, power steering, radiator, connect brakes and exhaust then interior to be reintalled.
Micky Thompson 37x13-15 Radial Claws on LC rims.
Propshaft protected by lower links also. Plenty of ground clearance under the belly.
Currently flexing about RTI850 at 20degrees. There is a lot more to be had from the front though. Hopefully it'll be sitting around the RTI1000 mark which requires another 4" height on the lifted wheel.
