Sam Coombes

A couple of us are heading up to the plains on Sunday 20th July. Would be nice if a few others wanted to join us - we're meeting at The Bat & Ball in Breamore at 10am. Feel free to post a further meeting point on route. This'll be my first time, but I know there are a few regulars on here! Anyone else fancy a day out? Cheers Sam

cheers for some prompt advice, as always!

cheers mate, just bought these, hopefully they'll do the job!

Well after 3 hours of hunting, I think the knock on the rear drivers side is actually my rear door!! If I hold the edge, I can lift it about 1/2" or so - and the knock / rattle sounds remarkably like what i'm hearing. Now, there are three bolts, each with a spring on the bottom, then the nut. How tight should these be? And how much play should there be on each? My bottom one is much looser than the rest. I have modular wheels with All Terrain ATs, and the spare on the rear door isn't exactly lightweight. Thanks in advance

cos he's a dog, not a lion Nah, I want him to feel at home.....!! Cheers for the advice so far, i'll have a look after work... Cheers gents

no travel inn's or anything nearby? I'm up for it, wither date. Shame it's a long way from me, my back will have had it after driving all up there - but nevermind

Mainly for comfort for the dog who gets slung all over the place... I was wondering what you guys have done in the back of your 90 vans? Have you boarded them out then covered in some sort of carpet material? I've also seen these drawers in the floor, can you buy a kit of ready made bits to achieve this or is it a jogsaw and MDF DIY job!? Some pictures to give me ideas would be nice.... Thanks

i'm in

ah, best not order from Craddocks then.... What about cheap and cheerful Armstrong oens from Paddocks? Can get them for a tenner each - are they OEM?

good enough for me, dont need nothing special. Are Craddock's reliable though?

would these be any good?

cheers for the advice ;-)

i'll download at work mate Cheers ;-D

thanks guys, I may go for the pro comps then. I was looking at the britpart Gaz ones. diesel jim, where can i get the software that has all the info and piccys on like you've got? Cheers

What do I need to replace jsut my rear shocks? I've just rang Paddocks to see if the shocks come with the bushes, they said it depends if they are in the box when it gets delivered Not that helpful. So i'll order the two shocks, and then is it just the upper and lower bush each side? Thanks

cheers mate, you've managed to get your drop arm off. Also, my lip is in a far worse condition!!

it seems you're right - cant budge it. For the time being, I've put the balljoint back together just so it has some steering. I suppose I'll have to either get the garage (Brooklyn 4x4) to have a look, or get a new steering box to put the new arm on (which should also get rid of the play in the steering)? How much would a recon box be? Thanks for all the help and advice, I suppose at least it is kind of driveable for now!!

thanks, i'm going to put the puller back on tonight, and leave it for a bit - hour or so? See what happens. I've caked it with WD40 this morning to get the carp out, that may help?

thanks Les, think i'll have a go tonight at removing the box. It's connecting all the bits back up and bleeding it after which i'll probably fudge up! hey ho - all part of the fun i suppose!!

famous last words lol! Depends how hard / easy that would be. I'm carp at purging, bleeding, and being patient!!

ok, so this really is a b*tch. I've tried pulling, wacking, blood sweat and tears, but it won't budge. I've rang a local garage, they have the tools if I can get it to them - it's about 4 miles away, but with no steering, i've no idea how to get it there? I cant believe something so simple can be so difficult to get off!

there is this but i didn't know if it would be tough enough?

ok, i'm going to have a go at this tonight. I'm going to buy this puller - anyone got one, is it likely to fall apart? it's the only one local which I can find.... Thanks

but I cant see how you can get a bar on the lugs - the PAS box is very much right in the way!!

yes, but they dont solve the problem of the lip which holds the rubber boot on being disintegrated!