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Bantum wrote:You mean paint the inside ? yes that would look good.

Got any idea how much it weighs ?

I was thinking it could be done in carbon fibre for a sleeker, light weight effort.

Cheers, Bantum ...

rough guess i would say it weighs about 20kg give/take

Nah, haven't done any painting yet. Still working on other projects.
Painting will be the finishing touch.

I will be fixing up the finish at a later date, probably when I give the old girl a new paint job.. It works and that's what's important.
For now, I have plenty of other jobs to finish off first..

catches are made and actually work really well.. http://ausubaru.com.au/picture.php?albumid=248&pictureid=2250 http://ausubaru.com.au/picture.php?albumid=248&pictureid=2249 http://ausubaru.com.au/picture.php?albumid=248&pictureid=2248 http://ausubaru.com.au/picture.php?albumid=248&pictureid=2247 i h...

ok, job is all but done..

thanks for following, if you have any questions about the job. feel free to ask.

painted, and pinchweld rubber edge fitted.. http://ausubaru.com.au/picture.php?albumid=248&pictureid=2238 http://ausubaru.com.au/picture.php?albumid=248&pictureid=2239 http://ausubaru.com.au/picture.php?albumid=248&pictureid=2240 fitted mounts to the tub, foam rubber seal and 25mm square tube across...

she's off the ute.. tomorrow i will relocate it outside so it can bake in the sun for a few days and really harden up the resin like rock(as advised by a fibreglassing expert). then i can sand out any big imperfections, give it a coating of spray putty to cover any little imperfections, then paint i...

Thanks mate

ok, here are some pics of the fibreglass work in progress.. the glass mat you can see will be the next layer. because of the frame and foam, the next couple of layers will just be around the edge to give the unsupported sections a bit more strength.. the corners i have put an extra reinforcement pie...

Got the 2nd layer of glass on today, will take some pics for you tomorrow.. Next job will be to fill in some dips and drops with some bog before applying the next layers of glass.. I must admit, I'm kinda proud of myself. It's looking better than I ever expected it to since I've never done anything ...

Sorry it's been so long since I updated.. Been a bit busy to get out in the shed..

First layer of glass is on and looking great.

i got Maxxis Bravo MA-751... 27/8.5R14LT
$175 at Jax Quickfit.. others have said they got them cheaper..

http://www.maxxis.com/catalog/tire-6-10 ... ies-ma-751

the only problem i may have.. my radius rods appear to have a slight bend in them, so i'm not sure if they are original.. will have to take one out and have a look

Silverbullet wrote:http://offroadingsubarus.com/83-subaru- ... s-rod-mod/
or
http://offroadingsubarus.com/radius-rod ... ter-angle/

i like the 2nd option, seems fairly easy and uncomplicated.. i'll have to have a look at how much thread i have to play with

i've just installed a 2" lift on my brumby, and alternately to cutting my guards i am going to get/make longer radius rods to move the front wheels forward enough to clear.. is there an easy fit option i can use that are about an inch longer or is it easier to get a mate to cut and extend the existi...

is there an LSD anyone can suggest that will fit the Brumby?

ok, next question... how hard and or legal is it to lock your diffs? whether it be permanently, or manually via a switch or automatically like LSD?

mine will pivot from the back window, so no wasted tub space

In 4wd you really have changed it from 1 wd to 2wd. Add an LSD or locker to get 3wd or 4wd. ah ok.. i think i understand now... whilst it is technically in 4WD it is actually in 2 diff drive.. 2WD = Front diff 4WD = both diffs each wheel on each diff will still work independently from it's counterp...

i thought, even with both wheels off the ground, the wheel turns the diff, turns the drive shaft, turns the gearbox, turns the front wheels and engine.. front wheels are on the ground and handbrake is on, so using that chain of events, the back wheels shouldn't turn. i'm not very mechanical, so henc...