17 inches...

[The Patrolman]

Does anyone know what, if any, 17 nch rims will fit a Y60 Troll.

Just got an Ebay bargain x2 37x12.5x17's for £50 just need 2 more tyres and a set of rims....

Tyres can be adictive:eek:

[The Patrolman]

37's:eek::nenau

[Sweety]

The only 17" rims I can think of Nissan doing were on the last T2's, some navara's/pathfinders but i'm not sure if the offset is enough for the troll or if the rims are wide enough to take such a large tyre but if your ever up my way your more than welcome to try 1 of my 17's on your motor:thumbs

[The Patrolman]

The only 17" rims I can think of Nissan doing were on the last T2's, some navara's/pathfinders but i'm not sure if the offset is enough for the troll or if the rims are wide enough to take such a large tyre but if your ever up my way your more than welcome to try 1 of my 17's on your motor:thumbs

Cheers Sweety:lol
I don't think then Nav's n Path's have the centres big enough to fit the locking hubs through though!
otherwise they're back on ebay for £100 each.
37's would give an extra inch clearance on the 35's and look the absolute Doggies.....

[solarman216]

Bally whatsit, some tyres are those, Rick

[The Patrolman]

I checked on t tinternet n they be £248 each:eek:
Don't think I'll b buying a matching pair fr a while:doh

[Blocky10]

My 04 has fixed hubs so the wheels don't even have holes in the centres but they are 17s.

[Barrbeast]

The later Y61s came with 17 inch rims (that's how I know for certain 32" fits without a lift as the tyre width/profile stayed the same).

Would have thought those rims would fit a Y60, maybe try a breakers? :nenau

[The Patrolman]

Finally got mi tyres x2, these are almost new.
I was thinking, do I sell or get two more to match.
Deffo get a matchin' set and rims to suit:thumb2
Lookin' at these muthas Tinks I need a Tractor Licences for these bad boys 37x12.5x17":D

[The Patrolman]

The later Y61s came with 17 inch rims (that's how I know for certain 32" fits without a lift as the tyre width/profile stayed the same).

Would have thought those rims would fit a Y60, maybe try a breakers? :nenau

Picked one up so far for £50, planning on getting one tyre fitted thisafternoon to do some fitment tests.

If anyone knows of any other 17"'s going please let me know:nenau

Springs are due Tuesday and I've got friday off to boot:thumb2

So this means I will be selling 1 or 2 sets of wheels and tyres:thumb2

Set of 5 possibly 6 well painted Y60 Troll alloys and 265 75 16 BFG Muds

and or

set of 4 Y60 Troll alloys with 33 x12.5 x 16 Maxxis Creepy crawlers.

[The Patrolman]

Had to use Photo shop to see what a set would look like:thumb2

I Sooo need my springs and some more alloys':D:D

[The Patrolman]

me thinks these are big:eek:

[Barrbeast]

Dude those are awesomely massive! :D

Surely the 2" lift isn't gonna be enough to fit them on it's own though? :confused:

[The Patrolman]

The springs will be nearer 4" as it has dropped quite a bit from standard.
I do have all the spacers and bolts for 2"body lift, in 10mm increments if needed.

[The Patrolman]

Hmmmm:augie

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator

[The Patrolman]

New springs here:D:thumb2
Insurance due on 13th june:( renewal quote was£85 PER MONTH:lol:nenau
just had Quote from Performance direct £50 month 1, £30 for the next 9 months
Total £320 ncluding the Wife and 3000miles per year agreed value £3k green lane cover and all modifications:eek::clap:clap:bow:bow:thumb2

[Adz]

42"s.!

http://archive.deathspraycustom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/img_1976.jpg

[The Patrolman]

:eek::bow
Yours or you just teasing :augie

[Adz]

I wish :roflol:

[The Patrolman]

I do like the arch ex:thumb2tensions

[Adz]

I like the whole truck, you can have the arches :lol

[The Patrolman]

Just noticed there's no snorkel he may struggle with deep puddles:naughty
:naughty

[Adz]

His to tall to worry bout them :lol

[The Patrolman]

The wheeling and dealing quest for my set of 37"'s on 17"'s is progressing nicely.:naughty

I pick these up tomorrow, well a mate of mine will with a van:thumb2.
set of 4 with Cooper Discoverer STT's 33 x 12.5 x 17's.

I should get a bob or two for the tyres and then the wheels are mine:clap
Just need two more 37 x12.5 x 17's now.

For a bargian price of course:augie

[The Patrolman]

And the obligatory tread shot:thumb2

[AlexD333]

And the obligatory tread shot:thumb2

Jeez! :o

Speechless

[The Patrolman]

Jeez! :o

Speechless

33's are comming off for the 37's:eek::eek::bow

[Banshee]

42"s.!

http://archive.deathspraycustom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/img_1976.jpg



Thats standard practice in Iceland!!!!!

[Adz]

I know & I like a lot, I'm moving :lol

[firebobby]

Even the picture is massive :eek:

[Adz]

:lol :lol :lol

[The Patrolman]

New Rims Fit:clap
Off est is the same as standard:thumb2
but the 33's are a bit small now:naughty

[Adz]

:sly :naughty :D :clap :D :naughty :sly

[The Patrolman]

And the other 37" on the new Rims:nenau

[Adz]

nice

[bry]

Likes..

[The Patrolman]

Just tried both fronts on:(
it only catches the plastic trim when you turn the wheel to steer:rolleyes:
like the noise you got with a lolly stick in the spokes of your Raleigh Grifter:augie

I thinks a trim with the grinder and an inch or two on the body should sort it for off road:clap

Going to do the grinder thing first if i can get a spare set of wings as these ones are too good to chop:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Definately raised the front a tad:clap

[Terranosaurus]

Spring lift won't give you any more clearance over standard unless you fit massive bump stops too, only a body lift truly gives extra clearance without having to compromise suspension articulation.

[The Patrolman]

Spring lift won't give you any more clearance over standard unless you fit massive bump stops too, only a body lift truly gives extra clearance without having to compromise suspension articulation.

Looks like it has at the top. and it's almost a climb in to the cab now.

32" tyres to 37" tyres has given an extra 2.5" between the road and the axel:thumbs

the only issue I have now is clearance to the rear of the front arch on turning every thing else is clear. Untill I hit a bump and then tha rear of the front arches will need taking back a bit:augie

the new springs took it to standard +45mm:clap

[The Patrolman]

Well:( after another day of chuffin' on, I have decided not to butcher the arches
as you can see it would be criminal to take a grinder to these :eek:

[The Patrolman]

So I looked in the garage and found a tin of Hammerite, Green but it will be hidden and stop the tin worm, slapped a bit about in side the arches and put it back together again:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

just another shot cos I took 4:lol

[The Patrolman]

and Number 4:thumb2
as much as it annoys me I think I'll be sticking with 35"x 12.5" 16's :(
Unless:sly I can find a set of wings that I can cut up :rolleyes: Any one got any spare fronts:nenau

[Adz]

10" body lift then instead of cutting :augie :lol :lol :lol

[The Patrolman]

re fixed the Bump stops wit a bit of CT-1:thumb2
still got about 5" before they come in to play.
So may only need a 5" body lift:D

[The Patrolman]

Further progress:thumb2 I have aquired a 3rd matching 37 x12.5 x17.
New and delivered for£110:eek: but still les than half price
so that makes 3 for £160 and an average of £53 each instead of £248.

As for the wings :eek: the grinder it is.

instead of enlarging the opening by running the grinder all the way around the arch I plan to chop a section from the top centre ofthe arch and move it back by about 2" and then infill a small gap and re finnish.

Retining the good arches, arch liners and as i have 2 sets of spats it should look standard:augie:augie

[The Patrolman]

A Trip to the tyre yard. Not what the lad needed with a Hangover....Crack on son!!!:lol

6 off the rims and 3 on £30:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

So a quick check that the rears fit ok:clap

Yep! it's a bit whacky races but they're on at the back:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Crunch time:eek: Do I or Don't I cut the shiny arches:nenau
Yes I do:thumb2
A quick mark up with the old Gaffa tape:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

A Tickle with the grinder and:thumbs

[The Patrolman]

A little bit of welding and grinding later a 2" in fill bit of stainless and we're looking good:clap:clap

[The Patrolman]

Slap on a bit of filler and a new wheel:clap:clap:clap

[The Patrolman]

Looking a bit Wonkey:doh

[The Patrolman]

Turn around and repeat:rolleyes:

A bit quicker this Time..and that's enough for today:thumb2

[bry]

Ya doing a great job there..

[Fez_uk]

Icelandic!!! ;)

[AlexD333]

Absolute monster!!! :eek: loving it!!!

Whats the power n gearing like? :nenau

[The Patrolman]

Thanks Fez.

[The Patrolman]

Absolute monster!!! :eek: loving it!!!

Whats the power n gearing like? :nenau

Drives really nicely:thumb2

[AlexD333]

Have you tried on articulation? I would have thought it would catch but bet I'm wrong :lol

[The Patrolman]

THe tyres just catch on full lock, if you back the wheel off by 5mins it's clear:)
I guess a set of 30mm wheel spacers will sort that out. not had chance to test out the articulation yet.
Just ordered some 4" strips of brushed stainless to makes some arch spats to keep Bobby Law happy.
Need to splash a bit of paint around the inside of the wings an re fit the under arch guards, sort out the rot on the rear arches, finish and paint the front wings.
Trim the rear plastic arch covers and we should be good to go.:thumb2

[AlexD333]

THe tyres just catch on full lock, if you back the wheel off by 5mins it's clear:)
I guess a set of 30mm wheel spacers will sort that out. not had chance to test out the articulation yet.
Just ordered some 4" strips of brushed stainless to makes some arch spats to keep Bobby Law happy.
Need to splash a bit of paint around the inside of the wings an re fit the under arch guards, sort out the rot on the rear arches, finish and paint the front wings.
Trim the rear plastic arch covers and we should be good to go.:thumb2

If you ever come to sell the truck :naughty I'll be waiting :naughty

[makeitfit]

A little bit of welding and grinding later a 2" in fill bit of stainless and we're looking good:clap:clap

Oh bugger, what a good idea :D Wish I hadn't chopped the back of my arches now :doh
I will pinch that idea though, just as soon as I can find some more wings :banghead
Looking mighty fine mate :cool:

[Fez_uk]

I will pinch that idea though, just as soon as I can find some more wings :banghead
Looking mighty fine mate :cool:

:augie I might have what you need :augie

Edit: Actually Im confused, Think I don't :(

[The Patrolman]

If you ever come to sell the truck :naughty I'll be waiting :naughty

it's a PeTroll:eek: and dosen't eat vegetables..

[The Patrolman]

Oh bugger, what a good idea :D Wish I hadn't chopped the back of my arches now :doh
I will pinch that idea though, just as soon as I can find some more wings :banghead
Looking mighty fine mate :cool:

Thanks:thumb2

I wanted a spare set of wings to practice on but they fell through. So I thought how do I keep the mint wings with out cutting away the return edge, What you see is the result of some brave cuts with the grinder:eek::clap

[The Patrolman]

A Bit of body work and not looking too bad if I say so myself:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

A final bit of filling and should be good:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

and from another angle I know how you lot like your pics:thumbs

[The Patrolman]

Oh yeah and the other side:augie

[The Patrolman]

Just a bit more work needed on this one:nenau

[AlexD333]

Damn, looking wicked if I do say so myself!!!

:sly

[Barrbeast]

Looking awesome bud :D

[Sweety]

Looking great:thumb2

[Fez_uk]

Look good but have I missed a step? Did you cut the rot out?

[The Patrolman]

Check out from #50:thumb2

There was no rot!

but I did take a section of wing out and move it back 2" to clear the new tyres

Glad you cant tell, if you check the earlier posts you will see the limited clearance with these tyres. now they are spot on:clap

[Fez_uk]

ooo very nice

[solarman216]

Thanks:thumb2

I wanted a spare set of wings to practice on but they fell through. So I thought how do I keep the mint wings with out cutting away the return edge, What you see is the result of some brave cuts with the grinder:eek::clap

Very nice, just shows what you can do given the time, something I am desperately short of, Rick

[The Patrolman]

I need to order some paint to respray the wings, does anyone know the paint code for ths nissan metallic red.
Not sure if i will need base coat and laquer or just a one coat of something close:nenau

[solarman216]

We have a firm here in near by Hastings that given the paint code will make up a spray can or two of the correct paint, the code will be on the identification plate, on T2's it is under the bonnet right hand bulkhead but do not know on Patrols, I can give you their number if you want, Rick

[Sweety]

Your paint & trim codes will be on the ID plate which will prob be under the bonnet. If your going to respray the whole wing you'll need to flatten back all of the paint & primer on each wing with 800 wet&dry one so the wing is nice & smooth but also to give the surface a good key for the new paint & this is prob the most important stage if you want a good finish. It's upto you if you wish to use a primer first (some people do so don't) but if there are any low points i'd use a high build primer as it's also a filler, then add your colour & if it becomes a bit rough etc flatten it back lightly with 1200 wet&dry before covering with lacquer & the more coats of lacquer you do the deeper & better shine you'll get

[The Patrolman]

I can get some made up tomorrow, locally to work in Essex. Truck and id plate are back in Redcar in the North east. hence the question:thumb2

I'm not too worried about a deep shine as I would then have to do the rest of the truck. just red to cover the primer:D

[The Patrolman]

And now for a go at the rears:eek:

How much do you cut away to start with:nenau

Hows about lots:augie

[The Patrolman]

Slot in a sheet of 1.6mm St St and start welding:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Tap around the inner arch for a bit more clearance and a bit more welding and its as solid as a rock:naughty

[The Patrolman]

Ta da!!

[The Patrolman]

And a quickie of the other side:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Done for today:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

:augieMuch better clearance around the arches.... now for a 1-2" body lift

[Sweety]

Nice work:thumb2 but you need some fatter tyres now to fill up those rear arches:lol

[The Patrolman]

Just waiting for my 35mm spacers to arrive so that the tyres clear the suspension arms at the front.
That should bring them about level.

[AlexD333]

Clear one and catch another :augie

Pictures please dude :thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Alex, when my spacers arrive you will be the first to see the pics.
The arch extensions for the front will be brushed stainless and weather permitting will be done tomorrow.:thumbs

[Sweety]

Alex, when my spacers arrive you will be the first to see the pics.
The arch extensions for the front will be brushed stainless and weather permitting will be done tomorrow.:thumbs

Fingers crossed for you the forcast is right & it stops dry & warm for you to get it all done:thumbs

[elty001]

Coming along nicely Steve :thumb2

[Banshee]

Niceeeee :thumbs

looking very Icelandic :sly

[The Patrolman]

A bit of red oxide primer:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

And a trial fit of the fronts ready for next weekend now:clap

[Trenches and Tracks]

Hmmmm:augie

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator


Heck! You might need to check this site out....
http://www.robertdyas.co.uk/youngman-3-tread-platform-step-ladder

[The Patrolman]

Ha Ha!;)

[The Patrolman]

Wheel spacers arrived today.
To bad I can't play with them till Saturday now!

[The Patrolman]

The Spacers worked a Treat on the fronts now they clear the suspension arms...

Oh and make it look even more awesome:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

And from the front with 1 new front wing:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

not a bad job, but still need some finishing off and painting

[The Patrolman]

Had a little try of the prototype bumper with the new wheels / spacers and wings looks like it should go together as planned:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Ok And one from the side as I cut a bit more of the arches too:nenau

[elty001]

:thumb2liking the look you are aiming for:thumb2
No narrow lanes when it's done:lol

[The Patrolman]

They won't be narrow after i've been down them:augie

[The Patrolman]

Both fronts on now:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

I'm thinking of removing the roof rack for a while just to get he extra wide look:nenau

Just the axle rebuild then we should be some where near done:thumb2


Till the body lift:naughty

[elty001]

You will be suffering from vertigo with the body lift :thumb2:thumb2:lol

[The Patrolman]

just done a side4 by side ( well top to bottom ) photo shop:rolleyes:

can't believe these are the same tyres:nenau

I do prefere the genuine Nissan rims but Hey Ho!!

[spinna]

This is one awesome project you have mate. Looks brilliant and love how you modded the front wings:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Thanks Bud!

just got a bit of patching around the lower sill areas to make it water tight then a few more spots of welding on the rears as they are not as good as the fronts, a skim of filler around the joints an possibly a bit of paint. Not too sure on the colour yet.

i need to replace the plastic arch protectors with something as the originals do not fit any more. The new arches are St/St so I don't need to worry about gravel rash feeding the tin worm too soon.

Quite pleased so far:thumbs

[makeitfit]

Nice work again here :D You can't beat a big wheeled Trol :sly
I can't wait to get back on mine but the Black Pearl must be finished first .
Keep up the good work :thumb2

[Sweety]

The new arches look great:thumb2 I've always liked the 17's you have on the Trol now as they are a nice classic 5 spoke. As for the arch protectors could you not use some of the edging stuff that door seals are made from (forgot the correct name of it:doh)

[The Patrolman]

Sorry, i have some trim stuff lined up for the outer arches. but what I need is to stop all the carp clogging up inside the rear of the front arches if I cut everything back level it will be easier:thumb2

[elty001]

How about some heavy duty rubber sheet :nenau
Not too expensive and easily cut to shape.
Didn't realise how much of the front wing you had cut away until I saw your pics :thumb2
Looking awesome by the way.

[The Patrolman]

A bit of a rub down and some paint:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Snorks off for the other side:eek:

[The Patrolman]

lash on the primer:augie

[The Patrolman]

Red or Black:nenau
lets try Satin black:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Still a bit of filling and sanding before the final coat goes on..:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Getting There. I didn't quite get to the rear arches this weekend, but no rush:thumb2

[AlexD333]

God.... She is a complete beauty :bow:bow

[rustic]

What paint are you using, surely not spray cans:nenau

The reason I ask is, I wish I could get a finish like that:thumb2

[elty001]

What paint are you using, surely not spray cans:nenau

The reason I ask is, I wish I could get a finish like that:thumb2

If applied properly you can get a good finish with a spray can.
I prefer my compressor and spray gun.
Looking good by the way Steve :thumb2
You going for satin black all over or just both sides?

[The Patrolman]

Rustic, It is indeed spray cans in the wind and a sheet of cardboard for masking.

a great 6foot paint finish:augie

Elty it would look good all in satin if done properly but I think I'll stick with the metallic red and get it done reasonably well as there is a lot of acreage to cover and on the whole the paintwork aint too bad.

:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Well had a go at the near side rear today:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

And a rough spit of satin Black:thumb2

[Banshee]

Paint it all Matte Green :sly

That's what I'd do to my Terrano if I could afford it lol

[makeitfit]

Love it :D
satin black is seeeexy :sly

[elty001]

We do a lot of mod stuff at work in infra red light reflective Matt green.no fear of heat seeking missiles getting you:lol
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp343/elty001/2014-09/343CDBC8-0605-4094-BD02-97FDED3B341A_zpspw9q3viq.jpg (http://s426.photobucket.com/user/elty001/media/2014-09/343CDBC8-0605-4094-BD02-97FDED3B341A_zpspw9q3viq.jpg.html)

[Banshee]

We do a lot of mod stuff at work in infra red light reflective Matt green.no fear of heat seeking missiles getting you[emoji38]
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp343/elty001/2014-09/343CDBC8-0605-4094-BD02-97FDED3B341A_zpspw9q3viq.jpg (http://s426.photobucket.com/user/elty001/media/2014-09/343CDBC8-0605-4094-BD02-97FDED3B341A_zpspw9q3viq.jpg.html)
That'll do nicely thank you *drool*

[The Patrolman]

All filled and painted'ish..:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

And from the front:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

And Finally:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

The Matt Black look is growing on me but don't know if I'm brave ( or stupid:nenau ) enough to do the full thing:sly

Some of the lacquer is coming of the Metallic Red so I could just flat it off and go all black:nenau

[AlexD333]

Don't bail out and go girly, that black looks beefy!!! :sly

Only a few things too consider, I've seen a few crap jobs when using Matt black when the finish is done poorly ect. And bear in mind the vehicle might be a little hotter if you do black.

Looks the bomb though :sly

[The Patrolman]

Thanks Alex. It will be done on the cheap with aerosol cans in the back alley, I may get to use the garage next door as my mine is full of stuff

[AlexD333]

I look forward to it. One day I want to inherit your patrol :kissy :p

[Sweety]

Are you thinking of painting it all black or having it red over black ie from the side windows down black

[The Patrolman]

That's a thought, but probably all black:nenau

[The Patrolman]

Well on the original 17" theme i have found my additional spare plus a spare spare:thumb2
X2 pro comp MT's for £155 delivered:thumb2:thumb2:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Not too bad a price as I was going to get a BFG Mt for £145

[johnb5177]

The Matt Black look is growing on me but don't know if I'm brave ( or stupid:nenau ) enough to do the full thing:sly

Some of the lacquer is coming of the Metallic Red so I could just flat it off and go all black:nenau

I have to say, that Matt black does grow on you, I like it, but a valid point about getting hot.

Mind you, my T2 is gloss black, and with temperatures of 39degC last week, I burnt the side of my hand on the paintwork.......ouch! You can barely touch the black leather steering wheel, and temperatures of 50+ were measured in the cab.........I don`t think you will get that in UK where you are though........:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Just been back on to the insurance company as the want an extra £42 on a £230 policy for a paint colour change as they think it is a modification.
I said I was only painting the wings that were declared as a modification but they were not having any if that either.
I am waiting a call back when they have listened to the original conversation on which the policy was sold to me.
I told them that I had started to paint the wings black and may or may not do all of the car and there was no mention of a policy increase.

[rustic]

It is so important when talking to companies like insurance, or utilities, to make a note of the date, time, person you spoke too, and particular points of discussion. I often just jot it on the utility bill...

I recently raised a customer complaint with BT about a feature I didn't want as I had told them to cancel it... however next quarter I was still being charged... any how, I referred to a conversation that they had recorded, and after 10 days I had a written transcript of that conversation on that day, which proved I had requested the cancellation.
Next was a phone call from them.....
Basically what can we do to put things right...?:augie
Well last month we went over our broadband usage... they waived that...
Oh.... and the month before... ok...
Now we have free caller display, and we are now paying £10 less per month with unlimited broadband now lol...
However... our concession was to sign up for 12 months.

They refused to fill the Mav tank with diesel though lol...
:lol:lol

[makeitfit]

Just been back on to the insurance company as the want an extra £42 on a £230 policy for a paint colour change as they think it is a modification.
I said I was only painting the wings that were declared as a modification but they were not having any if that either.
I am waiting a call back when they have listened to the original conversation on which the policy was sold to me.
I told them that I had started to paint the wings black and may or may not do all of the car and there was no mention of a policy increase.

Sounds like Adrian Flux to me :o
I've had similar issues in the past. I simply asked them to refer to the recording of my agreement to the policy. In that I was promised no admin fees for future "non performance related" modifications. What do you know, they couldn't find it, but agreed that I was right.
People power :naughty

[Barrbeast]

Sounds like Adrian Flux to me :o
I've had similar issues in the past. I simply asked them to refer to the recording of my agreement to the policy. In that I was promised no admin fees for future "non performance related" modifications. What do you know, they couldn't find it, but agreed that I was right.
People power :naughty

Have to say Adrian Flux have never tried to increase my premium despite declaring all my mods as none have been classed as performance related (and I mean all mods) :nenau

Interestingly my tyre size increase to 32" was just noted as "larger tyres" so there was no point in telling them when I went from 32" to 33".

[makeitfit]

Have to say Adrian Flux have never tried to increase my premium despite declaring all my mods as none have been classed as performance related (and I mean all mods) :nenau

Interestingly my tyre size increase to 32" was just noted as "larger tyres" so there was no point in telling them when I went from 32" to 33".

Ah yes but tell them anyway. If some herbert slashes your tyres they may quibble if your 33s are £200 each :eek:
It took me months to get AF to confirm in writting the mods I had declared. I wanted to be sure the chappie on the phone had transcribed correctly as there was no mention of the actual mods on the policy , other than "modified suspension" or "larger tyres". I have flippin' expensive offroad type alloys and wanted them written in and confirmed that locking wheel nuts were not reqd etc.
Cover is one thing, getting paid out quite another :sly

[The Patrolman]

Yep.Adrian Flux. And they still have not called me back:nenau
On the plus side my two new Pro Comp 37" s should be waiting at home for me on Friday.
I think I'll put them both on the rear and keep the coopers on the front and use the Mickey Thompson as the spare and the last cooper as the spare spare:thumb2
Next on the list is a decent rear bumper and a full set of late 17" patrol wheels tomatchmy spare, I think that will have to wait until next year:rolleyes:

[The Patrolman]

Whoop whoop:clap
PayPal payment sent at 1pm yesterday.
Tyres on the door step at 08:30 this morning.

[solarman216]

that is what you call service, Rick

[The Patrolman]

The courier also broke down the packaging disposed of the pallet and rolled them into the hallway for my missus! Topman:thumb2

[solarman216]

Who was the courier? I may use them in the future, Rick

[The Patrolman]

Not sure till I get home on Friday ! But I think it's down to the individual and the recipient, I guess he didn't want to suffer the wrath of a tired mother on day 3of the school holidays at 08:30am :thumb2

[The Patrolman]

Look what I found in that garage this morning:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

And yes! that is a 5ft chest freezer behind them :eek:

[The Patrolman]

And off to the garage to get them fitted:thumb2

[don simon]

And yes! that is a 5ft chest freezer behind them :eek:
They're huge. :eek:

[The Patrolman]

They don't look half as big on but I needed a spare. now I have two spares.

only problem I have now is that the 37" spare is too big for the back door:doh

So I guess a roof mount is in order, leaving space on the rear door for some other useful bit of inspiration:nenau

[don simon]

They don't look half as big on but I needed a spare. now I have two spares.

only problem I have now is that the 37" spare is too big for the back door:doh

So I guess a roof mount is in order, leaving space on the rear door for some other useful bit of inspiration:nenau

As long as it's not too heavy to be getting it up there and taking it down when needed.
Rear shelving looks good.

[The Patrolman]

I can manage it for now...
I have a spare spare wheel carrier that can be bolted to the roof rack and a padlock to keep it there:thumb2
I can then make a decent cycle carrier for the rear door:thumb2

[don simon]

I can manage it for now...
I have a spare spare wheel carrier that can be bolted to the roof rack and a padlock to keep it there:thumb2
I can then make a decent cycle carrier for the rear door:thumb2
Sounds cool.
Do I need to ask for photos when it's done?

[The Patrolman]

As I thought the new wheel n tyre doesn't go any where near on the carrier:doh
Easiest solution for now is ratchet astrap ti to the roof rack and secure with a chain n padlock.

[The Patrolman]

yes it is heavy but shouldn't need to take it down too often:augie
And the rear visibility is quite good till I get it loaded up

[don simon]

yes it is heavy but shouldn't need to take it down too often:augie
And the rear visibility is quite good till I get it loaded up
Hopefully.
I still can't get over how bloody big it is, the wheel that is... :eek:

[The Patrolman]

well it is the spare and there are four on the car already

[Sweety]

As I thought the new wheel n tyre doesn't go any where near on the carrier:doh


Time to build yourself a nice swing away wheel carrier for the back:rolleyes::naughty

[The Patrolman]

Had the wheels off today while I nipped the bearings up.

Not Too shabby In black Satin:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

had the backs off today for a bit of a rub down:thumb2

[The Patrolman]

After a bit of paint on the wheels, a clean off under the nsr arch and a bit more paint we're not looking too bad:nenau

[The Patrolman]

Also finished off the rear arch in black and got the Tcut n polish out:clap

These patrols do have some area of paintwork to be covered:eek:

[elty001]

Looks the dogs mate.
What total height and width does the beast stand at now?

[The Patrolman]

Thanks,
I'm 6'2" and the bottom of the roof rack is above my head by a good few inches. Can't find a tape measure a t m but I'll have a measure later:thumb2
Will it be this clean this time next week:nenau:augie

[elty001]

It's grown since I saw you last October :thumb2
Probably not mate :lol

[The Patrolman]

Lol I think I only had the 35"s on then:nenau

Just had the tape out......

85" to the top bar of the roof rack.

1980mm arch to arch...:eek:

[elty001]

That's some stance mate :thumb2

[The Patrolman]

So I found some matching std Nissan rims to match my spare at a good price.
Question is do I really want to swap my super strong alloys for the std Nissan ones which I think would look awesome, well even more awesome:thumb2
:nenau