ex army MM550 in Bombay

harjeev · 9th March 2010, 19:09

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Originally Posted by davids4x4mm550

Well i have not made any chages i think this is the way it comes mounted. Chk out the ranger.

Hey Harjeev where can i pick the center Shacale from?

Hey david
I am not sure that the center shackle is easily available. I too saw it this one time and immediately picked it up!!!

Tejas@perioimpl · 9th March 2010, 20:56

I thought they were mounted as pictured below:

As for the center one, let me see if i can source it for you. Going to my dealer for towing ropes so will ask him.

bigman · 9th March 2010, 21:53

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Aren't the front 'D' shackles mounted wrong on the bumper?

Thats the way they come fitted on the 550. I have seen a few army disposals and they are all mounted this way.

Not sure what purpose they serve when mounted in this way. I have seen Jate Rings mounted with similar articultion (used to lift jeeps using helicopters) but these standard 550 ones look no better than the bites used for horses and cattle.

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I thought they were mounted as pictured below:

Yes thats the way they should be mounted. Lots of people replace the standard ones with the proper D type shckles that are shown in your photo.

David,

Get some proper D type shackles as were on Harjeevs Ranger, they are much better than the standard fitted rings.

hgnishanth · 10th March 2010, 09:12

The standard army 550 comes with the 2 bolt "SMALL" D loop (Its not a shackle) This is present in almost all army 550's. From what I understand these are not meant for towing the jeep but are used when the vehicles are transported in trucks to lash/secure them to the floor. (I have seen many jeeps use these types of D loops for pulling/towing but it can give way any time, speaking from personal experience from my own jeep)
For towing purpose its better to use the army 4 bolt type proper D shackle as on the white jeep.
David better source 2 of these and get them fitted,i too have already procured them but yet to fit them on my jeep.

Cheers

Nishanth

davids4x4mm550 · 11th March 2010, 03:56

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Originally Posted by harjeev

Hey david
I am not sure that the center shackle is easily available. I too saw it this one time and immediately picked it up!!!

Thanks Harjeev if you see another pick it up for me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

I thought they were mounted as pictured below:
As for the center one, let me see if i can source it for you. Going to my dealer for towing ropes so will ask him.

That would be great , how much does a good tow rop sell here for?

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Originally Posted by bigman

David,

Get some proper D type shackles as were on Harjeevs Ranger, they are much better than the standard fitted rings.

Yea will look out for em ,

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Originally Posted by hgnishanth

The standard army 550 comes with the 2 bolt "SMALL" D loop (Its not a shackle) This is present in almost all army 550's. From what I understand these are not meant for towing the jeep but are used when the vehicles are transported in trucks to lash/secure them to the floor. (I have seen many jeeps use these types of D loops for pulling/towing but it can give way any time, speaking from personal experience from my own jeep)
For towing purpose its better to use the army 4 bolt type proper D shackle as on the white jeep.
David better source 2 of these and get them fitted,i too have already procured them but yet to fit them on my jeep.

Cheers

Nishanth

Your right NIshant these are use to tie them down i had seen mm550s on a train and they were tied down by these shacles in front i guess thats why the face downwards
Where did you pick them up from?

hgnishanth · 11th March 2010, 08:01

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Originally Posted by davids4x4mm550

Your right NIshant these are use to tie them down i had seen mm550s on a train and they were tied down by these shacles in front i guess thats why the face downwards
Where did you pick them up from?

Where do you think?

As usual for all jeep parts i call up Harjeev and trouble him! Testing his patience! I got this from him along with my Innova seats and tail gate and a couple of other things.

Cheers

Nishanth

davids4x4mm550 · 13th March 2010, 19:48

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Originally Posted by hgnishanth

Where do you think?

As usual for all jeep parts i call up Harjeev and trouble him! Testing his patience! I got this from him along with my Innova seats and tail gate and a couple of other things.

Cheers

Nishanth

Harjeev is the man

Tejas@perioimpl · 13th March 2010, 19:49

OT: are you coming for the OTR tomorrow?

davids4x4mm550 · 13th March 2010, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

OT: are you coming for the OTR tomorrow?

No man im doing a night shift tonight.

i have to get my dam jeep ready soon missing all the fun.

bigman · 18th March 2010, 18:47

David,

What tyre pressure are you running the BFG's at? Was just speaking with my dad who asked me what pressure they should be at as they need topping up on our 550.

Not sure myself and I doubt the local tyre wala has a clue either.

Thanks.

hgnishanth · 18th March 2010, 21:17

When is your Jeep due out on/off the road david?

Nishanth

davids4x4mm550 · 19th March 2010, 02:41

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Originally Posted by bigman

David,

What tyre pressure are you running the BFG's at? Was just speaking with my dad who asked me what pressure they should be at as they need topping up on our 550.

Not sure myself and I doubt the local tyre wala has a clue either.

Thanks.

I dont know man the guy who fixed the tyres for me said it was the same TP for a scorpio and should work fine.
I will chk with the michellen dealer once it on road for the ideal TP.

I think we need to check with james aka Wicked wheels hes sure to know.

davids4x4mm550 · 19th March 2010, 02:45

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Originally Posted by hgnishanth

When is your Jeep due out on/off the road david?

Nishanth

Its almost done .... All the small parts are being put together .
Im targeting the fully done jeep by this 30th should have some more wip pics soon.

Your wheels are looking hot

Cloud_Chaser · 26th March 2010, 22:16

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Originally Posted by davids4x4mm550

Its almost done .... All the small parts are being put together .
Im targeting the fully done jeep by this 30th should have some more wip pics soon.

Your wheels are looking hot

Whats the update on the Registration bit?

Also please post some pictures of the fron seats, now that they are in place.

Did u see the new LG Mobile add? the Abhay Deol, Jhon Abrhm. wala add, they have a similar Jeep in that add.

davids4x4mm550 · 27th March 2010, 18:38

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Originally Posted by Cloud_Chaser

Whats the update on the Registration bit?

Also please post some pictures of the fron seats, now that they are in place.

Did u see the new LG Mobile add? the Abhay Deol, Jhon Abrhm. wala add, they have a similar Jeep in that add.

Here we go ..........

9th March 2010, 20:56	#122
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	I thought they were mounted as pictured below: As for the center one, let me see if i can source it for you. Going to my dealer for towing ropes so will ask him.
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10th March 2010, 09:12	#124
hgnishanth BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore / High SEAS Posts: 186 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Front bumper D shackles The standard army 550 comes with the 2 bolt "SMALL" D loop (Its not a shackle) This is present in almost all army 550's. From what I understand these are not meant for towing the jeep but are used when the vehicles are transported in trucks to lash/secure them to the floor. (I have seen many jeeps use these types of D loops for pulling/towing but it can give way any time, speaking from personal experience from my own jeep) For towing purpose its better to use the army 4 bolt type proper D shackle as on the white jeep. David better source 2 of these and get them fitted,i too have already procured them but yet to fit them on my jeep. Cheers Nishanth
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13th March 2010, 19:49	#128
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	OT: are you coming for the OTR tomorrow?
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18th March 2010, 18:47	#130
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	David, What tyre pressure are you running the BFG's at? Was just speaking with my dad who asked me what pressure they should be at as they need topping up on our 550. Not sure myself and I doubt the local tyre wala has a clue either. Thanks. Last edited by bigman : 18th March 2010 at 18:49.
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18th March 2010, 21:17	#131
hgnishanth BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore / High SEAS Posts: 186 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	When is your Jeep due out on/off the road david? Nishanth
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