[khan_sultan]

Originally Posted by sreerajunnithan

Isn't it a good idea to get some advance from confirmed members? In that way one do not have to bear the entire expense

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Don't worry about that. I will take care of this....

The most effective way would be to collect some advance money from members once we reach Chandan's place and are planning for lunch/evening barbecue etc.

[sreerajunnithan]

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Head to SJP road at Stella Traders, they have 3 ton nylon straps meant to carry & pull, as this will not damage your Jeep, Also get D-Shackles

Any contact number for this shop? I have no clue where is SJP Rd.
I hope they deal with D-Shackles also.

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

The most effective way would be to collect some advance money from members once we reach Chandan's place and are planning for lunch/evening barbecue etc.

Thats a good idea.

--Sree--

[inder_s1]

how many members have confirmed yet..

sorry.. but waiting for the meet eagerly.

Khan bhai,

Please let us know about your OTR this weekend with pics , love to see the pics and read on the adventures.

I havent driven a Jeep till date, though could have driven my uncle's jeep in coorg.

That day was for ghat section thrills in my swift...someone please let me ride one.. I will be a good student I swear, wont go wild....eeeeeeeeeeeeehaw , I ain't say'in nothing more,Amigo!

[mjothi]

@inder_s1. Umm, I can see your excitement, but it cant be "expressed" using more than 2 smileys

[khan_sultan]

Originally Posted by inder_s1

how many members have confirmed yet..

Here is the confirmed list:

IMHO, a group of 20-25 people would be just great for this drive + camping + OTR. Not toooo big and not too small also.

Confirmed List:

handle | people coming| vehicle |
------------------------------------
khan_sultan| 2 | Gypsy| C Staying at: (Chandan's Place)
chandan | 2 | Gypsy | C Staying at: (Chandan's Place)
inder_s1 | 2 | car | C Staying at: (Chandan's Place)
hrag | 1 | car | C Staying at: (Chandan's Place)
vis-racing | 1 | car | C Staying at: (Chandan's Place)
seerajunnithan | 2 | MM550 | C Staying at: (Chandan's Place)
c10 | 2 | car | C Own Arrangements
vaspro | 2 | MM540 | C Own Arrangements
kittigadu|1 | MM550 | C Staying at: (Chandan's Place)


Tentative/Yet to confirm 100%
---------------------------
dicorex4x4
IronWolf
PatchBoy + wifey
Jaguar + friends

Haven't heard from them as yet:
-------------------------
snaronikar
PhrozenFire

..sorry.. but waiting for the meet eagerly....

Hang on.. don't let the excitement kill you my friend..

Please let us know about your OTR this weekend with pics , love to see the pics and read on the adventures.

If the recee is what you are referring to, then there is a change of plan. Will be doing the recee next sunday and not this one.
However, there is a camping + OTR this Saturday/Sunday@ Soligere and I am tempted to go. Not decided as yet.

...someone please let me ride one.. I will be a good student I swear, wont go wild....eeeeeeeeeeeeehaw....

Don't worry, you can drive my Gypsy to your hearts content :-)

[hrag]

Originally Posted by sreerajunnithan

Any contact number for this shop? I have no clue where is SJP Rd.
I hope they deal with D-Shackles also.



Thats a good idea.

--Sree--

This is what I found:
Stellas Intertraders, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

ProfileHydraulic Power for all Industrial/Infrastructural applications Product Category : Hydraulics Machinery & Parts
Contact Details of Stellas Intertraders
Address 2/13, M M Lane, S J P Road Cross,
City Bangalore Pincode 560002
Phone No 080 - 22224781/41140433
Fax No.080 - 22272622

Search for "Stellas Intertraders SJP Road Bangalore" in Google Maps and you'll find it.

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by sreerajunnithan

I hope they deal with D-Shackles also.

I think you need D-Rings, not D-Shackles on the Jeep.

[khan_sultan]

Originally Posted by hrag

This is what I found:
Stellas Intertraders, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

ProfileHydraulic Power for all Industrial/Infrastructural applications Product Category : Hydraulics Machinery & Parts
Contact Details of Stellas Intertraders
Address 2/13, M M Lane, S J P Road Cross,
City Bangalore Pincode 560002
Phone No 080 - 22224781/41140433
Fax No.080 - 22272622

Yes. That's the place. You should get D-shackles/rings also.

Sree, when are you planning to go there? Can you pick an extra set for me as well (A nylon/canvas tow rope + 4 D-shackles of 10/12mm)? I will pay you 'Jab we Met' + a can of beer for your effort

They will look like this.


The ring attached to the vehicle for towing/pulling


This is a sample of how the nylon tow rope will look like (with attachments for hooking)




Cheers,

[sreerajunnithan]

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Yes. That's the place. You should get D-shackles/rings also.

Sree, when are you planning to go there? Can you pick an extra set for me as well (A nylon/canvas tow rope + 4 D-shackles of 10/12mm)? I will pay you 'Jab we Met' + a can of beer for your effort

They will look like this.
Attachment 48021

The ring attached to the vehicle for towing/pulling
Attachment 48022

This is a sample of how the nylon tow rope will look like (with attachments for hooking)
Attachment 48023



Cheers,

I will go out this Saturday for the these stuff, i called them now. Its somewhere near city market. I will get one set for you as well.

--Sree--

[Samurai]

Shahnawaz, the D-Shackles I have are permanently connected to the tow ropes. This is the first time I am seeing the D-Shackles on the Jeep. I am looking for D-rings for my Jeep, very hard to find though.

[vaspro]

Hi Sree,

I am attaching the list of items that i am currently shopping for... Tool-Kit for Jeep.pdf

Please feel free to add anything that i might have missed. I am planning to get a custom made tow rope (steel rope crimped on both sides) and would also like to buy the nylon tow rope (as backup).

Apart from this you should also carry few spares:
1. Fan belt
2. Radiator hoses (top & bottom hoses)
3. Clutch cables
4. Bulbs for Headlight

Cheers!
-Vaspro

[khan_sultan]

Originally Posted by vaspro

...I am planning to get a custom made tow rope (steel rope crimped on both sides) .....

. but didn't Shekhar give you his 2000000 ton steel tow rope to you along with the MM 540? That tow rope could possibly be used to tow a 20 wheel/axle truck from axle deep slush .

Man. it needed 3 people to even lift that tow rope. :-)

[yamaniac]

just went through vaspro's tool kit PDF
Nice to haves
Says Winch ‐ 9000lbs. Lol good joke when you cant find one in INDIA!

[sreerajunnithan]

Originally Posted by vaspro

Hi Sree,

I am attaching the list of items that i am currently shopping for... Attachment 48028

Please feel free to add anything that i might have missed. I am planning to get a custom made tow rope (steel rope crimped on both sides) and would also like to buy the nylon tow rope (as backup).

Apart from this you should also carry few spares:
1. Fan belt
2. Radiator hoses (top & bottom hoses)
3. Clutch cables
4. Bulbs for Headlight

Cheers!
-Vaspro

Now thats a comprehensive list. I already too a printout and will venture out with that on saturday. One more addition i can think of is an allen key set.

--Sree--

[khan_sultan]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Shahnawaz, the D-Shackles I have are permanently connected to the tow ropes. This is the first time I am seeing the D-Shackles on the Jeep. I am looking for D-rings for my Jeep, very hard to find though.

You are right. The D-Shackles would be part of the two-rope. Now one can

• Fix the shackle on the hook on the jeep/4x4 for pulling
• OR, use a D-Ring 'as an adapter' to put it between the tow rope shackle and the jeep/4x4 hook

In Gypsy's, the tow hook welded to the chassis is slightly small and at times the big shackles get kind of locked in it and it is a real pain to get them out. (I have personally experienced it in several OTR's)

The D-Rings help in those scenarios.