MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse

sreejeshmp · 8th January 2015, 22:00

Snorkel Installed.

Shackle reversal with Custom leaf Springs.

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toms_2191 · 9th January 2015, 08:54

did you remove the entire engine to do a shackle reversal ? or is some thing more interesting going on like bigger turbo, inter cooler and radiator?

AVR · 12th January 2015, 17:12

This Jeep just gets better every time I visit the thread!

Lockers and Bighorns must have made a huge difference. Congrats Sreejesh. Love the way you've built this Jeep up. I would be surprised if you still had mods planned. I think you've covered all that is possible. Or is it?

Having a NGT530 5-speed GB makes it way more drivable on-road and the front and rear-lockers must make it super off-road!
Kudos!

Cheers,
Adi

sreejeshmp · 27th March 2015, 09:36

Broke the second set of front axles. Both left and right. Three years back Sudharsan Bhai advised me to think about CV joints" http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...ml#post2779953 "

Now Gowtham from Pollachi Made CV joints for 57" axles.

After doing all this modifications,spending time and money and sleepless night I understand a sad reality "Mahindra Jeeps are made for agricultural use or people carrier its not a Sports Vehicles and It cant be a Sports vehicle.it can Only be a worker or a show vehicle. and I started respecting Gypsys.

Shubhendra · 27th March 2015, 10:24

Sreejesh bhai,
something is cooking with sand colored gypsy ?

Shubhendra

sreejeshmp · 27th March 2015, 10:35

Shubhendra Ji,

Never. Once a "jeeper always a jeeper" But that doesn't mean I should use Mahindra. Going to do my last Set of modification on my jeep. if I still not satisfied will make it back to Stock and use as what it was made for.

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sreejeshmp · 31st March 2015, 16:08

Installed CV joint. Made by Gowtham. It works super and no steering vibrations in 4WD , steering feels free so more control on Offroad.

sreejeshmp · 8th May 2015, 21:17

33" tyres rubbing both the Front and rear fenders So SPOA (Every modification has a reason

May be that also "The Jeep Thing" ).

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commander · 8th May 2015, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by sreejeshmp

33" tyres rubbing both the Front and rear fenders So SPOA (Every modification has a reason

May be that also "The Jeep Thing" ).

Sreejesh that had to happen eventually i guess.

. Apart from the usual brake lines, drive shaft mods do have a look at the steering angle for SPOA. Im not sure if the power output of our engines can cause axle wrap as i have seen many who dont run them. But do consider it cause it prevents the rear axle from jumping too much and gives good traction. Also do let us know how SPOA handles on a MWB jeep with your wider axles and offset rims.

I have seen your various builds for four years now and I am seriously stunned by your never ending enthusiasm. Monetary is one part but the 'drive' to execute so many mods is top class. Hats off to you for that.

Regards
Barani

sreejeshmp · 13th July 2015, 17:55

SPOA done with traction bar. tested on WOTR 2015 it does the job.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3TvMLTjN-g

ashroy_6 · 21st July 2015, 13:39

fantastic build....kindly put few more pics the the jeep...really interested to see the stance...why did'nt you go for 35" tyres??? any particular reason..i am sure the stock axels can take the pounding....

ashroy_6 · 31st July 2015, 16:25

Hi, I am planning to restore a mm550 ngcs 2006 model. I am uploading the pics. The seller is asking for 1.5 lacs for as it is condition. Do the gurus think i should go for it???kindly guide me.

1100D · 31st July 2015, 16:43

Are the papers in order? Is he going to help you register this?

ashroy_6 · 31st July 2015, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1100D

Are the papers in order? Is he going to help you register this?

Well i have to inquire about that. How much does it cost for registration and noc as i will be bringing it to hyderabad. thanks

Shubhendra · 31st July 2015, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashroy_6

Hi, I am planning to restore a mm550 ngcs 2006 model. I am uploading the pics. The seller is asking for 1.5 lacs for as it is condition. Do the gurus think i should go for it???kindly guide me.

Better buy restored ones for 2.5 to 3 lacks from north and register it in Hyderabad.
Unless you want to experience the restoration process (many people including me enjoy the process more than end product

) and ready to spend your weekends, week days and what not to finish it which you initially think as a 2 month's project.

In Maharashtra, it costs around 50: to register army disposal 550.

Regards,
Shubhendra Singh

8th January 2015, 22:00	#331
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 654 Thanked: 878 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Snorkel Installed. Shackle reversal with Custom leaf Springs.
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9th January 2015, 08:54	#332
toms_2191 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kannur/Calicut Posts: 136 Thanked: 40 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse did you remove the entire engine to do a shackle reversal ? or is some thing more interesting going on like bigger turbo, inter cooler and radiator?
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12th January 2015, 17:12	#333
AVR BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 980 Thanked: 867 Times View My Garage	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse This Jeep just gets better every time I visit the thread! Lockers and Bighorns must have made a huge difference. Congrats Sreejesh. Love the way you've built this Jeep up. I would be surprised if you still had mods planned. I think you've covered all that is possible. Or is it? Having a NGT530 5-speed GB makes it way more drivable on-road and the front and rear-lockers must make it super off-road! Kudos! Cheers, Adi
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27th March 2015, 09:36	#334
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 654 Thanked: 878 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Broke the second set of front axles. Both left and right. Three years back Sudharsan Bhai advised me to think about CV joints" http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...ml#post2779953 " Now Gowtham from Pollachi Made CV joints for 57" axles. After doing all this modifications,spending time and money and sleepless night I understand a sad reality "Mahindra Jeeps are made for agricultural use or people carrier its not a Sports Vehicles and It cant be a Sports vehicle.it can Only be a worker or a show vehicle. and I started respecting Gypsys.
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27th March 2015, 10:24	#335
Shubhendra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Poona Posts: 1,288 Thanked: 2,299 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Sreejesh bhai, something is cooking with sand colored gypsy ? Shubhendra
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27th March 2015, 10:35	#336
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 654 Thanked: 878 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Shubhendra Ji, Never. Once a "jeeper always a jeeper" But that doesn't mean I should use Mahindra. Going to do my last Set of modification on my jeep. if I still not satisfied will make it back to Stock and use as what it was made for.
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31st March 2015, 16:08	#337
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 654 Thanked: 878 Times	Installed CV joint. Made by Gowtham. It works super and no steering vibrations in 4WD , steering feels free so more control on Offroad. Attached Thumbnails
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8th May 2015, 21:17	#338
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 654 Thanked: 878 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse 33" tyres rubbing both the Front and rear fenders So SPOA (Every modification has a reason May be that also "The Jeep Thing" ).
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21st July 2015, 13:39	#341
ashroy_6 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hyderabad Posts: 149 Thanked: 437 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse fantastic build....kindly put few more pics the the jeep...really interested to see the stance...why did'nt you go for 35" tyres??? any particular reason..i am sure the stock axels can take the pounding.... Last edited by ashroy_6 : 21st July 2015 at 13:40.
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31st July 2015, 16:25	#342
ashroy_6 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hyderabad Posts: 149 Thanked: 437 Times	planning to restore mm550 ngcs 2006 model Hi, I am planning to restore a mm550 ngcs 2006 model. I am uploading the pics. The seller is asking for 1.5 lacs for as it is condition. Do the gurus think i should go for it???kindly guide me. Attached Thumbnails
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31st July 2015, 16:43	#343
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,101 Times View My Garage	Re: planning to restore mm550 ngcs 2006 model Are the papers in order? Is he going to help you register this?
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