Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 ^^^ TA Mo, Did see that but need a new one asabp as it has to be usable next weekend and not as is in trying to turn left and right at the same time Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 "Ey up" Nige, having tried several types of bar and bent them all, one bar stands out head and shoulders over all other bars. Carl Hursts "Goldigger" solid bar, you will bend the chassis before they give up, but keep a spare TR end, they give up instead. Must be tough, they're from "oop Nerth", tough as old boots, no good for you Southern nancies, "ey" Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 I'll av a look Re't now at one on the website Do I ned an import licence to get one to me in the deep south Nige PS found website now seems shut Is gold digger still trading if so anyone a contact number ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Carl posts on here but I think Golddigger went under a while ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Carl posts on here but I think Golddigger went under a while ago? They did, but i still need to pay the mortgage so i will still make stuff at home, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 They did, but i still need to pay the mortgage so i will still make stuff at home, Carl. AH HA Carl, Have you got a pic of one you can posty up ? I guess its solid but (without giving secrets away) why does Sir Boothy swear by them so much ? Have you got a made one for a 90 (one behind axle) ready ? Lastly if we can agree price and I paypal you can you guarantee it to me for next weekend ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 AH HA Carl, Have you got a pic of one you can posty up ? I guess its solid but (without giving secrets away) why does Sir Boothy swear by them so much ? Have you got a made one for a 90 (one behind axle) ready ? Lastly if we can agree price and I paypal you can you guarantee it to me for next weekend ? Nige Hello, If you could cope with one with right hand threads in both ends then yes i can get one to you, Reason is i broke the left hooker and not orderd a new one yet and they are made to order so takes a couple of weeks to get on, They are 32mm solid arospace alloy, very tough stuff, no one has bent one to date, the rod ends give first, If you can drill & tap your self i can supply just the bar, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 You have a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hmmmmmmmm On the glowing personal recomendation of Sir Boothy (yes, I know ) Carl now has funds...and me have a new rod coming this week certified to BoothyS666 proof (T' Northern Standard) Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 They did, but i still need to pay the mortgage so i will still make stuff at home, Carl. Aha, said somebody who is still interested in getting another drop plate made for his Southdown towing hitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jil6939 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 The Gwyn Lewis guard looks remarkably like a guard we used when we were doing Hill Rallies about 12 years ago. Can you change the track rod without removing it or a wheel ? I binned mine after a TRE snapped in a forest section and we had to remove the downhill front wheel with the motor on a sideslope, turning a 2 minute job of changing to the spare track rod into a VERY dodgy 2 hour job Not if you pull the whole bar through the spokes in your Mach5 wheels. B) I have used two bars for a long time(one spare) and just straighten them with the pipe bender as required. Takes a short time to get them right but they always come good. One is a brittpart and one a sumo and both bend as easy as each other when you are in the wrong place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Taller tyres= more ground clearance= less chance of catching things underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Taller tyres= more ground clearance= less chance of catching things underneath. Looking where you are going = not hitting stuff = not having the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lansalot Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Gwyn Lewis guard is top, and you can get the TRE end off no problem (full steering lock on helps, no need to remove the wheel). Loosen it up by slackening the bolts if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles tout terrain Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I've got standard Landrover arms on my racer with lengths of angle welded on, and Shhh Britpart track rods, not bust or bent one yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 1/2 way there Considering the whack it must have taken I have just picked up 2x new RH Thread Track rods from Paul at Challenger QH ones - decent quality AND wiv nipples Hurrah ! So fed up so many TREs don't have ability to pump grease in and s**e out Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 How did you get sh&& in your track rod ends or shouldn't one ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Mmmmm Well Carl has come up trumps with his BoothyProof BS666 Steering rod, fitted 2x RH Thread track rods in (1 spare to carry ) and sorted the tracking which seems to now drive far better than with the old one Real qulaity bit of steel and machining, and BIG and SOLID if I bend this I think that might be the least of me problems as I may be then on the way to hospital anyway at that point .... Ta Muchly Carl Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 just a suggestion, has anyone ever thought about one that is made with bends in it so it is tucked up out of the way of harm? if yougets me, and build it like a brick s**thouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 just a suggestion,has anyone ever thought about one that is made with bends in it so it is tucked up out of the way of harm? if yougets me, and build it like a brick s**thouse Yes There is one - can't for the life of me rememebr who makes it, not UK and I fink seriously expensive If only my memory .....what was I saying then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhybrid Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 The Gwyn Lewis guard looks remarkably like a guard we used when we were doing Hill Rallies about 12 years ago. Can you change the track rod without removing it or a wheel ? I binned mine after a TRE snapped in a forest section and we had to remove the downhill front wheel with the motor on a sideslope, turning a 2 minute job of changing to the spare track rod into a VERY dodgy 2 hour job.Re. the Britpart HD ones, you're cutting your nose off to spite your face there, they are really good, much stronger than the MJL "Dan bar" sleeves that I used to use, I don't use steering guards either so they live or die under their own strength. It may sound strange but when the wheel is turned so that the track rod end is as far into Gwyn's track rod box as possible there is loads of room to remove the track rod from the hub taper. Gwyn's track rod guard/box I have used one of these for years initially with a std track rod then with a sumo bar after catching the vulnerable part between the hockey stick and track rod end. The current design is a slightly larger size than original to allow use with larger tube over std type bars. Gwyn also makes these to fit disco 2 as well as defender axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 just a suggestion,has anyone ever thought about one that is made with bends in it so it is tucked up out of the way of harm? if yougets me, and build it like a brick s**thouse Er yeah rewind to post 17 <weeabablblowobbowlwbowlbwobowlbwoblwobwbowbeeeowww> http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?s=&s...st&p=388593 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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