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 The Wolf steel wheel appreciation thread |
v8bob
 11th Jul 2019 3:30pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 680 · Views: 323138 · Subject: The Wolf steel wheel appreciation thread |
My assumption for this is because the steel used is thicker:
The back of a wheel face (the knave face) - where it bolts on is slightly dished.
The outer diameter of the hub should touch first then t ... |
| Baby hedgehog in my garden this morning. |
v8bob
4th Jul 2019 5:03pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 29 · Views: 9089 · Subject: Baby hedgehog in my garden this morning. |
About 8 this morning, I spotted one of the hedgehogs, that has lived in my garden for a few years, with a little one.
Never seen them in the morning roaming around before. Usually see the adults at d ... |
| Let's see your scenic shots, please provide a location. |
v8bob
4th Jul 2019 4:56pm
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Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 1469 · Views: 870463 · Subject: Sunny Northamptonshire today |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/22938/1AFDDC2C-13ED-4B39-9E2B-3BA1B583823D.jpeg
Walking towards this, I thought it looked nice so took a snap. |
| DIY wheel alignment/tracking |
v8bob
20th May 2019 11:34am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 26 · Views: 17690 · Subject: DIY wheel alignment/tracking |
Just walking past wilko and popped in to see one of these:
https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-extending-pole-1-2m/p/0343127
Only 3 quid, not worth getting a hacksaw out to make one at that price. |
| DIY wheel alignment/tracking |
v8bob
20th May 2019 7:38am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 26 · Views: 17690 · Subject: DIY wheel alignment/tracking |
These are fairly useful to do the tracking with. A little limited on how much access you have but as long as you use the same height front and back will get it close.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/har ... |
| [For Sale] Deep dish Land Rover steels and tyres SOLD |
v8bob
15th May 2019 7:09pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 7 · Views: 2510 · Subject: Tyre age |
Hi,
I would like these but... there is always a but..
Can you tell me the date codes of the tyres please?
Thanks,
Bob |
| Help with dog guard fitting |
v8bob
12th May 2019 6:22pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 6002 · Subject: Dog Guard |
I removed a guard a couple of days ago from a 2010 110. I am certain those brackets were one bolt further forward.
Mine had a 45 degree angle bracket from the door post to the roof join and the back ... |
| [For Sale] Sankey Widetrack Mk III Trailer SEE PHOTOS |
v8bob
8th May 2019 5:20pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 1862 · Subject: [For Sale] Sankey Widetrack Mk III Trailer SEE PHOTOS |
Hi,
I would be interested in this but obviously condition is important.
I assume you are talking end of May bank holiday - so, when do you think you will get the photos?
Thanks,
Bob |
| [For Sale] Michelin XZL tyres & Latitude Cross |
v8bob
5th Apr 2019 2:50pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 5 · Views: 3514 · Subject: [For Sale] Michelin XZL tyres & Latitude Cross |
Hi,
Can you supply the date codes of the tyres please?
And the tread depths?
Thanks, |
| [For Sale] landy bits for sale loads! |
v8bob
31st Mar 2019 8:07pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 34 · Views: 12576 · Subject: [For Sale] landy bits for sale loads! |
Looks like I was just too slow  |
| [For Sale] landy bits for sale loads! |
v8bob
31st Mar 2019 8:05pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 34 · Views: 12576 · Subject: [For Sale] landy bits for sale loads! |
Hi,
Can I have the bumper please posted? |
| Inline 6 turbo petrol for new defender |
v8bob
29th Mar 2019 7:26pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 17 · Views: 7882 · Subject: Inline 6 turbo petrol for new defender |
| sorry, double post. |
| Inline 6 turbo petrol for new defender |
v8bob
29th Mar 2019 7:26pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 17 · Views: 7882 · Subject: Inline 6 turbo petrol for new defender |
As a couple have mentioned, it is nothing to do with being sporty to run a vehicle around Nurburgring.
Different departments have test procedures that must be met. This is a good place for them to ge ... |
| Running mains hook up into a Defender |
v8bob
13th Jan 2019 7:09pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 56 · Views: 29096 · Subject: Running mains hook up into a Defender |
So,
Is it a good idea to run the mains cable between the under seat boxes in place of the wire going from the battery to the alarm?
And make sure you don’t have any breakers on the feed from the h ... |
| HELP! ZF4hp22 noises! |
v8bob
13th Sep 2018 7:50am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 14 · Views: 8550 · Subject: HELP! ZF4hp22 noises! |
At least it is good that you don't have to take the gearbox out  |
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