LazyRabbit
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just redid my whole suspension. The ride is actually pretty decent, dare I say comfortable
What have you done to your DEFENDER today?
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Frenglish
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I am very curious to learn more about this process, anything you can share or where I can learn more? how does it work with normal enamel paint? NATO paint is some special stuff..
LazyRabbit
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yeah does it work with older single stage paint
uc4me
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If you YouTube boiled linseed oil auto paint etc. you'll find several vids mostly of old bleached out autos/trucks that show the process.
Its easy, thin the linseed oil a bit with paint thinner /mineral spirits as this will help tone down the tackiness although I didn't find it too tacky even at full strength when I tested on one door but thinning helps.
A little goes a long way so I put around 4 or 5 ounces in a Mason jar and added a splash (prob. half to one oz) of paint thinner. Mix and pour it on a rag little at a time and just wipe it on. If want, go back over with a fresh rag and wipe away any excess. It really makes the roll bar and plastic on the back of mirrors look new.
Again this was done on an ex-mod with nothing to lose. I would have to do more research if I were to try on my NAS for example, although I prefer the dull patina on that one.
Its easy, thin the linseed oil a bit with paint thinner /mineral spirits as this will help tone down the tackiness although I didn't find it too tacky even at full strength when I tested on one door but thinning helps.
A little goes a long way so I put around 4 or 5 ounces in a Mason jar and added a splash (prob. half to one oz) of paint thinner. Mix and pour it on a rag little at a time and just wipe it on. If want, go back over with a fresh rag and wipe away any excess. It really makes the roll bar and plastic on the back of mirrors look new.
Again this was done on an ex-mod with nothing to lose. I would have to do more research if I were to try on my NAS for example, although I prefer the dull patina on that one.
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Tomaco1
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Schools out, had to make it a one man job!
Tomaco1
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Still Debating the rear half of the crew cab cage.
LazyRabbit
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Hooked up a bit of bling, a diff breather box.
I saw this on ebay from australia a long time ago and finally bought it. Looks better than radom pipes hanging in the air, and i love the push pull connectors.
On the fender for now. Would like to mount it on the firewall, but I don't necessarily want to put any more holes in the bulkhead.
I saw this on ebay from australia a long time ago and finally bought it. Looks better than radom pipes hanging in the air, and i love the push pull connectors.
On the fender for now. Would like to mount it on the firewall, but I don't necessarily want to put any more holes in the bulkhead.
GunPilot
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Could you post the eBay link?
LazyRabbit
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DIFF BREATHER KIT BLUE BLOCK 4 POINT - NEW DEIGN O15 | eBay
This complete Diff Breather kit makes for an easy and simple installation that can be done within a few hours. The kit works by attaching breather hose to the diff and trans (often replacing the factory breather) and routing them up to the firewall or an area where it won't get flooded by water.
www.ebay.com
UnfrozenCaveman
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The Aussies seem to like lanolin products. I need to practice on the Perentie one of these days 
UnfrozenCaveman
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found the a-frame ball joint boot was shot while replacing the rear shocks.
So, decided to tackle this while truck is on stands. I mean, it shouldn't been difficult since it's a CA truck.
I was able to easily remove one bolt, but the other bolt was stuck. After I spent the remaining can of Blaster on other bolt, it moved a ever so slightly - glimmer of hope! Then, I used the impact on it going back & forth to spin it loose - a little more movement. When it finally spun free, I noticed the other end wasn't turning at all. MF'er! I ended up taking the whole freaking a-frame out, after I removed all the suspension bits I just put on last week.
So, decided to tackle this while truck is on stands. I mean, it shouldn't been difficult since it's a CA truck.
I was able to easily remove one bolt, but the other bolt was stuck. After I spent the remaining can of Blaster on other bolt, it moved a ever so slightly - glimmer of hope! Then, I used the impact on it going back & forth to spin it loose - a little more movement. When it finally spun free, I noticed the other end wasn't turning at all. MF'er! I ended up taking the whole freaking a-frame out, after I removed all the suspension bits I just put on last week.
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hillstrubl
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Finally fixed my shorting out fogs. Somehow the plug on the starboard one was arcing and blowing fuses. Rewired from relay to lights, good to go.
