Mahindra CJ340 joins Team-BHP family

Samurai · 27th January 2009, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

wow! the wheels looks neat. why the scratches on the edge?

It is dirt. I hadn't cleaned it since installation, I was getting ready for Munnar trip.

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Originally Posted by maddy42

Wel sharat jeeps looking gr8. WHat was the rough price for these alloys?

Just 19.5K for a set of 5, about 500 for the shipping to my place.

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Originally Posted by headers

Around 5K per wheel I guess!

That's too expensive boss, it was 3.9K per wheel.

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Originally Posted by ported_head

Considering how your tyres are brand new, I think it has more to do with the manufacturing consistency of the alloy rim itself.

My tyres are not brand new, they are at least a year old and have been on numerous offroading events even before I bought it.

0333 · 27th January 2009, 19:45

hey samurai.im in the process of restoring a cj3b and i noticed the diamond plate on ur mahindra. ur mahindra now looks stunning.
about the diamond plate, how did u get it cut to fit the fender and how did u install it,,,,and most importantly..r u happy with the decision?

Samurai · 27th January 2009, 20:17

What diamond plate?

BTW, please don't use SMS slang like r, u or ur, that is against the forum rules. Kindly familiarise yourself with the rules.

27th January 2009, 20:23

@samurai-I think, he means the metal plate that is fixed on top of your front fenders.

0333 · 27th January 2009, 20:23

the strips of metal on the body....also known as diamond plate.
are they permanently riveted into the body?

rjstyles69 · 27th January 2009, 20:33

Aye aye so the monsieur's ride gets new alloys. Looks uber cool Sharath , good on you and the pricing is also pretty good keeping in mind you got it shipped to your place.

Steeroid · 27th January 2009, 20:43

Oh this looks really wicked! Congratulations Samurai.

Did you switch back to steel for the OTR?

Samurai · 27th January 2009, 21:04

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Originally Posted by 0333

the strips of metal on the body....also known as diamond plate.
are they permanently riveted into the body?

Oh, that. That's checkered aluminium sheet riveted into the body. That was put by Jammy, I want to remove it though, just before the next paint job.

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Did you switch back to steel for the OTR?

Why would I switch back to steel for OTR?

No, this is permanent fixture. The entire 1743Kms Munnar trip including the OTR was done a day after installing the alloys.

Since I switched from 6 inch rims to 7.5 inch rims, tyre is no more pinched, it has opened up, looks more buff and has increased contact patch.

I have noticed some differences:
1) The body roll is less, which is welcome. I can take curves faster than before, relatively.
2) Braking is better, stops faster due to increased contact area.
3) Turning the wheel while not moving has become harder.
4) Didn't have any problem while offroading in Munnar, but I can't make a relative comparison.

GTO · 28th January 2009, 12:14

If ever there was an example of alloy wheels transforming the look of a Jeep, this is it. Slick. I'd recommending painting them a matt black....will suit your Jeep and make her stand out with a purposeful look.

Samurai · 5th February 2009, 23:27

Today the CJ340 got admitted to Mahindra service station for AOS, you know the After Offorad Service.

I had driven 2000kms in just 10 days.

Items to check or fix:

1) The horn is again dead, it keeps going dead.
2) The foglights switch got shorted on the drive to Munnar, the fogs were on even while the switch was off. We had to disconnect the fogs.
3) Getting the electricals completely checked once by a specialist.
4) Checking the axle slack checked by mounting all the wheels on jack.
5) Check on all oil/fluid levels.
6) Removing front fog mount to make way for the winch. Now you know why I am getting the electricals checked.

7) Remove the sticker residue from the MGE event, some stickers left streaks while removing.
8) Changing the 4 leaf bolts to the locked kind. Can't afford it coming off again, it almost did in Munnar.
9) Underbody general checkup, wash & greasing.

Remember the 3 gearbox parts I am waiting on, two of them have come, one more to go. After that gearbox will be perfect.

DirtyDan · 6th February 2009, 01:23

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Originally Posted by Samurai

4) Checking the axle slack checked by mounting all the wheels on jack.

What is "axle slack", what is this wheel mounting business and, does Jack protest this treatment?

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 6th February 2009, 11:55

Samurai san, while you are at it, ask them to do something to avoid oil pipe breakages. (This is the pipe which goes from he engine to the pressure guage, right?) My guess is that they can fabricate a 1/4 inch thick MS rod to prevent the tube(s) from vibrating. The oil pipe breakage you mentioned in the Munnar OTR looks like one caused by excessive vibrations of the tubes. (common in old school vehicles.)

Samurai · 6th February 2009, 12:09

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

What is "axle slack", what is this wheel mounting business and, does Jack protest this treatment?

I am not very sure, I think it is a way to make out whether the wheel bearings are holding up, somebody please confirm.

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

(This is the pipe which goes from he engine to the pressure guage, right?) My guess is that they can fabricate a 1/4 inch thick MS rod to prevent the tube(s) from vibrating.

Yes, that's the pipe, how does this MS rod thing work, any images?

nitrous · 7th February 2009, 13:41

Its about time you started upgrading,Samurai!
Lets start with an LSD for the rear axle.

Samurai · 7th February 2009, 14:25

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Its about time you started upgrading,Samurai!
Lets start with an LSD for the rear axle.

Ah, the LSD, they don't make LSD for 48 inch axle. I need to upgrade the axles and housing to either 51 or 53 inch ones to get LSD. Not very high on my agenda right now.

27th January 2009, 19:45	#512
0333 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: new delhi/amritsar Posts: 68 Thanked: 0 Times	hey samurai.im in the process of restoring a cj3b and i noticed the diamond plate on ur mahindra. ur mahindra now looks stunning. about the diamond plate, how did u get it cut to fit the fender and how did u install it,,,,and most importantly..r u happy with the decision?
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27th January 2009, 20:17	#513
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,604 Times View My Garage	What diamond plate? BTW, please don't use SMS slang like r, u or ur, that is against the forum rules. Kindly familiarise yourself with the rules.
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27th January 2009, 20:23	#514
rippergeo Posts: n/a	@samurai-I think, he means the metal plate that is fixed on top of your front fenders.
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27th January 2009, 20:23	#515
0333 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: new delhi/amritsar Posts: 68 Thanked: 0 Times	the strips of metal on the body....also known as diamond plate. are they permanently riveted into the body?
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27th January 2009, 20:33	#516
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Aye aye so the monsieur's ride gets new alloys. Looks uber cool Sharath , good on you and the pricing is also pretty good keeping in mind you got it shipped to your place.
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27th January 2009, 20:43	#517
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Oh this looks really wicked! Congratulations Samurai. Did you switch back to steel for the OTR?
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28th January 2009, 12:14	#519
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	If ever there was an example of alloy wheels transforming the look of a Jeep, this is it. Slick. I'd recommending painting them a matt black....will suit your Jeep and make her stand out with a purposeful look.
	() Thanks

5th February 2009, 23:27	#520
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,604 Times View My Garage	Today the CJ340 got admitted to Mahindra service station for AOS, you know the After Offorad Service. I had driven 2000kms in just 10 days. Items to check or fix: 1) The horn is again dead, it keeps going dead. 2) The foglights switch got shorted on the drive to Munnar, the fogs were on even while the switch was off. We had to disconnect the fogs. 3) Getting the electricals completely checked once by a specialist. 4) Checking the axle slack checked by mounting all the wheels on jack. 5) Check on all oil/fluid levels. 6) Removing front fog mount to make way for the winch. Now you know why I am getting the electricals checked. 7) Remove the sticker residue from the MGE event, some stickers left streaks while removing. 8) Changing the 4 leaf bolts to the locked kind. Can't afford it coming off again, it almost did in Munnar. 9) Underbody general checkup, wash & greasing. Remember the 3 gearbox parts I am waiting on, two of them have come, one more to go. After that gearbox will be perfect.
	() Thanks

6th February 2009, 11:55	#522
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	Samurai san, while you are at it, ask them to do something to avoid oil pipe breakages. (This is the pipe which goes from he engine to the pressure guage, right?) My guess is that they can fabricate a 1/4 inch thick MS rod to prevent the tube(s) from vibrating. The oil pipe breakage you mentioned in the Munnar OTR looks like one caused by excessive vibrations of the tubes. (common in old school vehicles.)
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7th February 2009, 13:41	#524
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Its about time you started upgrading,Samurai! Lets start with an LSD for the rear axle.
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