Davidvan's Pajero - aka Scratches - Page 5

Davidvan · Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:06 am

Thanks guys, it is starting to get there, little piece by little piece.
I am very happy with the std bumper, the other stuff is a nice to have and I don't need the bling and costs around R2000 more, so was a real bargain IMHO and does the job I need.

Those are 2 high lift jack points on the bumper, also 2 spot mounting points as well and spots will be mounted soon, very soon.

I am curcious about the high ift jack points due to the type of chassis, is this a good idea or not, CATS your input here would be useful as you have a few such points on your bumpers and rock sliders.

Davidvan · Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:50 am

Finally got some smash and grab added, not too dark though. Should maybe have gone a little darker... Went with 50% up front and 35% for the boot area, should maybe have gone with 50% only for drivers window and 35% the rest, so you learn I guess.

Steves window tinting in Jakaranda street, Centurion has a special at the moment if anyone is interested. PM me if u need contact details.

Davidvan · Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:52 am

Have added some Hella spots (happy with the extra lighting now), and thanks a mil Jotto for your help - again, much appreciated!!!

Davidvan · Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:53 pm

Got the trapezium double bike rack, very nice rack, weighs in at around 7kg and can expand to take another 1 or 2 bikes. Nice feature is is can be mounted on centre and off centre mounted spare wheel.

TrapDev service was also excellent, pic shows the 3 positions which can be used.

Have added some sponge strips front and back for some protection of bike and paint for rubbing off.

Gemaskerde Tuinvurk · Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:36 pm

Nice mods David! Looking good!

Im curious about the impact the new front bumper had on the ride height?

Davidvan · Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:23 pm

Hi Karl,

Thanks, the suspension impact was 15mm lower up front and higher in the rear, but fuel was around 30l less for before and after measurements, I started another post on suspension height, please can you add your heights to that one when you get a few mins, will be nice to compare the Gen3 and Gen4, even if just age or mileage difference.

I don't know how to add the link from my Blackberry...

Cheers

David

Davidvan · Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:56 pm

Finally got my BushBaby trailer suspension upgraded today, replaced the 8 pack blades with 10 pack blades, the 8 blades were a bit done and to reduce some sway with the TTT on top, now just 2 x 40-50l tanks under the belly and a small roof rack on the nose cone for wood and then the mods are almost done.

Trailer looks a bit higher too now with the new blades, and definately sways a lot less behind the Paj..

Davidvan · Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:29 am

Finally got my mud flaps fitted Hella in the rear and Brad Harrison by the Towbar, now good to go, until next mod....

CATS · Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:00 am

Looking ready for expedition.

You must also consider mudflaps on the front if doing long gravel stretches as the gravel do a good sandblasting job on the plastic sidesill covers of the Gen3 Pajero, and once there can only be removed with a new paint job.

CATS

CATS · Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:11 am

Davidvan wrote:I am curcious about the high ift jack points due to the type of chassis, is this a good idea or not, CATS your input here would be useful as you have a few such points on your bumpers and rock sliders.

Dont underestimate the strength of the Pajero monocoque(first word to learn spell as Gen3/Gen4 owner

),it is pretty amazing. Here I am lifting on the steel replacement bumper and I could still open all the doors with no hassles at all.

CATS
PS As you can see from my expression, I was not impressed to change tyres in mid day heat