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14-03-2018, 19:08 | #1 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Kent
Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.4 swb
Posts: 4
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Hi from Kent
Hi all another newbie here, have a swb Maverick had it for last 8 years been a great runner but thirsty.
Have interests in shooting, fishing and all outdoor adventures, not done any real off roading (yet) mainly over fields to get to where I'm going. Looking forward to learning more |
14-03-2018, 19:18 | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city
Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto
Posts: 3,601
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Hi and welcome. Owned it 8 years and still not off roaded it proper B'sted Lane style! Well, we'll have to see what we can do about that
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14-03-2018, 19:34 | #3 |
Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: West Midlands
Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van
Posts: 13,526
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Damn straight!!!
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Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!! |
14-03-2018, 20:45 | #4 |
Off road maniac
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bexhill on Sea
Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs
Posts: 17,428
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Welcome mate you will have to join me a Slindon one Sunday, Rick
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Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare. |
14-03-2018, 22:06 | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 12,965
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Welcome aboard
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14-03-2018, 22:59 | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring
Posts: 5,221
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Hi and Welcome.
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15-03-2018, 16:54 | #7 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Kent
Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.4 swb
Posts: 4
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Thanks guys.
I need to work on car to get it ready for proper off road as it is standard with bfg a/t tyres so lots to learn |
15-03-2018, 17:04 | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62
Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI
Posts: 5,500
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Bfg at's are great, I have a set of 30", standard are 29". I had no problems with my 30" inch tyres rubbing or anything like that when I had standard suspension, I have a 2" lift now and will be getting bigger tyres, 31" plus
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15-03-2018, 20:45 | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Swansea, S.Wales
Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto
Posts: 1,586
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Welcome Gooner.......
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15-03-2018, 21:01 | #10 |
Off road maniac
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bexhill on Sea
Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs
Posts: 17,428
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If you want to know anything on the 2.4i lump then please just ask, Rick
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Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare. |
15-03-2018, 23:30 | #11 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Kent
Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.4 swb
Posts: 4
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