Mahindra CJ 500D 4WD Rebuild

sreejeshmp · 12th April 2010, 18:19

The Putty work is going on and it takes more time.

I got the Lamda free wheeling hub. But my mechanic don't know how to fit that. So I have to do it myself. I am not able to get a clear picture of the installation from the Fitting Instructions from Lamda.

in the Instructions 4th point says "INSERT CIRCLIP on axle shaft" Do we have to buy new sirclip for that or it will be there inside the OEM front hub ?? Please help me

What are those align Marks (instruction no 7)? is they are inside the cover assembly ?

sreejeshmp · 26th April 2010, 20:56

The Putty work is done and applied fist coat of PS Gray.

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Finished inside with Matt Black.

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Applying first coat of paint.

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Applying primer on the Rim.

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and painting will be done within three days.

narendra.vw · 28th April 2010, 20:55

hi, sreej
The instruction no 7: By rotating the knob you will pull back the flange where axle goes in. now it is easier to fit the free wheeling hub. Once it is fixed turn clock wise direction, jack up the wheel rotate it. You will hear click sound and wheel locks
this conform it works well

sreejeshmp · 2nd May 2010, 14:56

thank you. i fixed the free wheeling hub myself.

1.removing the hub

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2.opening the cover of free wheeling hub

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3. checking the alignment marks

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4.fixing the body.

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svsantosh · 3rd May 2010, 14:25

^^ the 1st pic shows the jeeps' color. Looks great. Is it the final coat? Looks like matt finish?

sreejeshmp · 8th May 2010, 12:09

Yes its the final coat and its dark gray with Matt finish.

Electrical work is in progress,Sunil very experienced hands ,years back when I was a boy he done electrical work on our old cj 500 and MM540.

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Tejas@perioimpl · 8th May 2010, 12:31

Why is everyone going in for a matt finish nowadays on their Jeeps? It's damn difficult to clean and remove mud and if you have scratches (inevitable) then that mud will be impossible to remove from there.

sreejeshmp · 8th May 2010, 21:11

Now waiting for the seats.

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Ashley Nair · 8th May 2010, 22:25

Srijesh, your Jeep looks wonderful especially with the recessed headlights and driving lamps. The body work also seems to be excellent. Congratulations!Please post more pics.

joshguy · 9th May 2010, 08:35

sreejesh

Congrats .the body work is perfect.Superb colour

Does matt finish need any special paint? i mean any special process or extra cost?

crazyjeeperk · 9th May 2010, 10:14

Congrats man it has come out superbly!!! enjoy ur ride

svsantosh · 9th May 2010, 13:44

^^ Simply superb outcome. The color looks great with the white RIMS. Seats = stepney

mail2abhi83 · 10th May 2010, 14:31

Can we have few more Pics of the machine Please?

sreejeshmp · 14th May 2010, 20:25

Thank you .

For matt finish,You just need to use Matt clear after the painting.

Fitted the seats and now waiting for the soft top.

Desmosedici · 14th May 2010, 20:50

which seats have you fitted in the front. Looks good with good support.

12th April 2010, 18:19	#46
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	The Putty work is going on and it takes more time. I got the Lamda free wheeling hub. But my mechanic don't know how to fit that. So I have to do it myself. I am not able to get a clear picture of the installation from the Fitting Instructions from Lamda. in the Instructions 4th point says "INSERT CIRCLIP on axle shaft" Do we have to buy new sirclip for that or it will be there inside the OEM front hub ?? Please help me What are those align Marks (instruction no 7)? is they are inside the cover assembly ? Attached Thumbnails
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26th April 2010, 20:56	#47
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	The Putty work is done and applied fist coat of PS Gray. Finished inside with Matt Black. Applying first coat of paint. Applying primer on the Rim. and painting will be done within three days.
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28th April 2010, 20:55	#48
narendra.vw BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangaloru Posts: 293 Thanked: 425 Times	hi, sreej The instruction no 7: By rotating the knob you will pull back the flange where axle goes in. now it is easier to fit the free wheeling hub. Once it is fixed turn clock wise direction, jack up the wheel rotate it. You will hear click sound and wheel locks this conform it works well
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2nd May 2010, 14:56	#49
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	thank you. i fixed the free wheeling hub myself. 1.removing the hub 2.opening the cover of free wheeling hub 3. checking the alignment marks 4.fixing the body.
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3rd May 2010, 14:25	#50
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,006 Thanked: 6,357 Times View My Garage	^^ the 1st pic shows the jeeps' color. Looks great. Is it the final coat? Looks like matt finish?
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8th May 2010, 12:09	#51
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Yes its the final coat and its dark gray with Matt finish. Electrical work is in progress,Sunil very experienced hands ,years back when I was a boy he done electrical work on our old cj 500 and MM540.
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8th May 2010, 12:31	#52
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	Why is everyone going in for a matt finish nowadays on their Jeeps? It's damn difficult to clean and remove mud and if you have scratches (inevitable) then that mud will be impossible to remove from there.
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8th May 2010, 21:11	#53
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Now waiting for the seats.
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8th May 2010, 22:25	#54
Ashley Nair BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alappuzha Posts: 314 Thanked: 226 Times	Srijesh, your Jeep looks wonderful especially with the recessed headlights and driving lamps. The body work also seems to be excellent. Congratulations!Please post more pics.
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9th May 2010, 08:35	#55
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 109 Times	sreejesh Congrats .the body work is perfect.Superb colour Does matt finish need any special paint? i mean any special process or extra cost?
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9th May 2010, 10:14	#56
crazyjeeperk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pondicherry Posts: 130 Thanked: 8 Times	Congrats man it has come out superbly!!! enjoy ur ride
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9th May 2010, 13:44	#57
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,006 Thanked: 6,357 Times View My Garage	^^ Simply superb outcome. The color looks great with the white RIMS. Seats = stepney
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10th May 2010, 14:31	#58
mail2abhi83 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	PicS ! Can we have few more Pics of the machine Please?
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14th May 2010, 20:25	#59
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Thank you . For matt finish,You just need to use Matt clear after the painting. Fitted the seats and now waiting for the soft top.
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14th May 2010, 20:50	#60
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	which seats have you fitted in the front. Looks good with good support.
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