Had a check today, the wiring all seems to be there, so definitely seems a better idea! Quick question, when removing the rear bumper I've noticed there is about 6 earth's going from the lights to the chassis, is that from factory? And I assume some wiring will be different(including even just colou...

I would not swap the dash or wiring unless you really have to. Will make the job take loads longer and there's not really much point. I'm not 100% convinced all the wiring is there with the new shell, but by the sound of it I'd be better checking and wiring the engine and lights up to the dash and ...

Cheers Dan! I didnt realise that, hopefully none of the studs are damaged on the new shell as it was delivered with the body just hard onto the trailer When doing this usually, how do people tackle the wiring? Disconnect the plugs from the lights, engine etc and feed it through bulk head and take it...

Perfect, cheers mate!
I'm converting the rear to disc anyway so will be needing to bleed it afterwards

Plan on starting to get everything ready tomorrow! What bolts are used on the body mounts? I'll see myself tomorrow obviously, but if anyone answered tonight I'd get then ordered just now! Cheers!

Luckily I have new body mounts and got the use of a manitou for the lifting, I do plan to order up new bolts for the mounts though!

Hey guys I'm going go to be removing my pickup shell and replacing it with a tin top Just looking for any hints and tips of things people have learned from doing this previously? Obviously I'll be removing the dash too So any tips people can offer that will make the job abit easier and save any head...

Since i'm offshore until Thursday, assuming i don't get stuck on due to weather, all i can really do is buy parts online :lol: :lol: Just bought a new lock kit and ignition barrel to go with the shell, been wanting one for a while due to the fact the current key is about as smooth as a spoon handle....

twiss wrote:Scottie's redone his spring and has a nice picture on how to do it.
personally since switching to the transfer drum brake I haven't had any problems with it and it works well

I must have missed it, i'll have a search for that, cheers dude!

It's more for the fact, as you said the discs don't fill up with mud like the drums do. My next step will be a handbrake too, it's currently the drum type coming off the tbox, i've read mixed reviews about the X-eng. Good once a heavier return spring has been fitted to it? Anyone changed the spring ...

I hope so! Haha