New 4X4 project

HighwayofLife · 23rd June 2013, 10:35

This is one project I've been following from even before I became a member. It's extremely humbling for me to see the patience, dedication and effort you've put into this project, and the end result looks mouth-watering. Tell you what- you should bring this vehicle to Delhi/NCR and just drive around. Just the high from seeing every single vehicle clearing way for you would be amazing

jyobeb · 24th June 2013, 11:25

I am in the process of setting up the steering linkage, front and rear prop shafts and the radiator connections.
Will keep you guys posted with pics.
The roll cage will be fabricated soon as I get my truck in a driveable condition.

jyobeb · 25th June 2013, 19:51

Using and adapting an Indica Top hose with an additional water outlet for turbo cooling.
The steering link has been completed by connecting a Safari star joint and shaft to the Pajero collapsible steering.

mercedised · 25th June 2013, 22:32

Project is at crawling speeds!

Needs alot of time and effort, great going.

Don't you think that the wheel well clearance is way to little, which suspension set-up will you be using, ofcourse you will have to lift up the vehicle.

jyobeb · 25th June 2013, 23:49

Actually after the new rear springs and the front torsion bar lift, the clearances are more than enough.
However my upper arm is now sitting on the limit stoppers. I am planning on cutting the stopper rest bracket and lowering it by 1 inch. Any advice or opinions against are most welcome. I will post pics of the upper arm resting on the limit bush if anyone is interested.

AVR · 26th June 2013, 11:17

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Originally Posted by jyobeb

Actually after the new rear springs and the front torsion bar lift, the clearances are more than enough.
However my upper arm is now sitting on the limit stoppers. I am planning on cutting the stopper rest bracket and lowering it by 1 inch. Any advice or opinions against are most welcome. I will post pics of the upper arm resting on the limit bush if anyone is interested.

John,

Please post pics. I want to know how/why the limit stoppers are in contact with the upper arm. You really tempt me to cannibalize my old 4wd Safari and make something mad like what you do

Cheers,
Adi

jyobeb · 26th June 2013, 11:33

I will post pics in the noon. The upper arm needs more space for downward movement and hence my thought of lowering the limit bush bracket.

jyobeb · 26th June 2013, 18:37

The right side arm resting on the stopper.

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Another view of the right side arm resting on the stopper.

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Left side upper arm.

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Another view.
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jyobeb · 29th June 2013, 15:09

The plumbing work continues.
Pics of the prop shaft links and my trailer.

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jyobeb · 12th July 2013, 09:14

A few pics of the intercooler and intake hose.
I am also planning a hitch for my montero. The pics show the original tow hooks and pipe which I have strengthened with a 1" MS rod. Now to fit the tow hitch and ball.

jyobeb · 18th July 2013, 11:13

Just as we were getting ready for starting the engine, a small issue cropped up. When we filled the cooling system with water, one of the damned dummy plugs on the block sprung a leak. We had to remove the injection pump to get at it. Replacing all four plugs just to be safe.

jyobeb · 18th July 2013, 21:54

Fixed the dummys and started the engine. Extremely satisfying and the roar sounds very impressive.
I think this engine will give me all the power I need.

jyobeb · 20th July 2013, 21:57

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzdQY...e_gdata_player

svsantosh · 20th July 2013, 22:19

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Originally Posted by jyobeb

http://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=PzdQY...e_gdata_player

Dear beboy

The video is private, you may need to change to public.

Steeroid · 20th July 2013, 23:12

Beboy

Those (rear) wheel arches dont seem to suit the vehicle as it looks now - perhaps you have more exterior work planned that will make them belong more.

23rd June 2013, 10:35	#241
HighwayofLife BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gurgaon, HR Posts: 244 Thanked: 265 Times	Re: New 4X4 project This is one project I've been following from even before I became a member. It's extremely humbling for me to see the patience, dedication and effort you've put into this project, and the end result looks mouth-watering. Tell you what- you should bring this vehicle to Delhi/NCR and just drive around. Just the high from seeing every single vehicle clearing way for you would be amazing
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24th June 2013, 11:25	#242
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Re: New 4X4 project I am in the process of setting up the steering linkage, front and rear prop shafts and the radiator connections. Will keep you guys posted with pics. The roll cage will be fabricated soon as I get my truck in a driveable condition.
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25th June 2013, 19:51	#243
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Using and adapting an Indica Top hose with an additional water outlet for turbo cooling. The steering link has been completed by connecting a Safari star joint and shaft to the Pajero collapsible steering. Attached Images Last edited by jyobeb : 25th June 2013 at 20:00.
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25th June 2013, 22:32	#244
mercedised Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 353 Times View My Garage	Re: New 4X4 project Project is at crawling speeds! Needs alot of time and effort, great going. Don't you think that the wheel well clearance is way to little, which suspension set-up will you be using, ofcourse you will have to lift up the vehicle.
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25th June 2013, 23:49	#245
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Actually after the new rear springs and the front torsion bar lift, the clearances are more than enough. However my upper arm is now sitting on the limit stoppers. I am planning on cutting the stopper rest bracket and lowering it by 1 inch. Any advice or opinions against are most welcome. I will post pics of the upper arm resting on the limit bush if anyone is interested.
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26th June 2013, 11:33	#247
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	I will post pics in the noon. The upper arm needs more space for downward movement and hence my thought of lowering the limit bush bracket.
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26th June 2013, 18:37	#248
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	The right side arm resting on the stopper. Another view of the right side arm resting on the stopper. Left side upper arm. Another view. Last edited by jyobeb : 26th June 2013 at 18:41.
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29th June 2013, 15:09	#249
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	The plumbing work continues. Pics of the prop shaft links and my trailer.
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12th July 2013, 09:14	#250
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Re: New 4X4 project A few pics of the intercooler and intake hose. I am also planning a hitch for my montero. The pics show the original tow hooks and pipe which I have strengthened with a 1" MS rod. Now to fit the tow hitch and ball. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by jyobeb : 12th July 2013 at 09:33.
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18th July 2013, 11:13	#251
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Re: New 4X4 project Just as we were getting ready for starting the engine, a small issue cropped up. When we filled the cooling system with water, one of the damned dummy plugs on the block sprung a leak. We had to remove the injection pump to get at it. Replacing all four plugs just to be safe.
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18th July 2013, 21:54	#252
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Fixed the dummys and started the engine. Extremely satisfying and the roar sounds very impressive. I think this engine will give me all the power I need. Attached Images
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20th July 2013, 23:12	#255
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Re: New 4X4 project Beboy Those (rear) wheel arches dont seem to suit the vehicle as it looks now - perhaps you have more exterior work planned that will make them belong more.
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