Boxgrove pit today

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 21:49

Had a good day out, busted another shaft but what the heck, this is me after that event in all my glory pushing a wall of thick mud, or I should say pulling

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 21:55

you can see it in front, almost had to put a block on as was hard work for the winch

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 21:56

getting there

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 21:57

same

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 21:58

nearly out

Lazy-Ferret · 13-04-2014, 22:02

The way you are going through half shafts, people could confuse you with a Landrover driver

makeitfit · 13-04-2014, 22:09

Drive shaft surely ?

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 22:19

but around 3.15 we went into a seemingly easy area and sank, had 8 inches of muddy water in the motor and no easy way of getting to walkable ground, winch was under water, I was on the bonnet with strap from the external roll cage to allow me to reach the winch control, while Sarah was out putting strop round a tree (she had wellys on that got her to dry land) must admit to getting a bit concerned as site closes at 4pm and we had a lot of area to cover, but a quad bike came to help and chose the best routes out, (well done that man) bearing in mind I did not have my normal 4 wheel ability, and we were loaded and readu to depart at just after 4, so all in all a great day, and have to say Sarah was top notch as always, as well as picture taker, Rick

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

The way you are going through half shafts, people could confuse you with a Landrover driver

no it is front drive shafts that are weak specially with a lokka and a maf amp, Rick

AlexD333 · 13-04-2014, 22:24

Blimey dude, awesome pics! Looks like you got stuck in, literally

What exactly did you break?

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Drive shaft surely ?

yes front as usual, they cannot put up with the Lokka and the maf amp and spinning in free air then contacting ground again, I tried to back the loud pedal at the right time but think my reactions are slowing so I say what the f, do it anyway, point is we had a cracking day, that is all that matters, Rick

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

Blimey dude, awesome pics! Looks like you got stuck in, literally

What exactly did you break?

OSF drive shaft, done many, Rick

makeitfit · 13-04-2014, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

OSF drive shaft, done many, Rick

I've been told that some Porsche drive shafts can be used, but never really checked it out

At least the OSF is easier than the NS

exosteve · 13-04-2014, 22:48

rick the smile on your face and the pleasure you give us with these pics are worth a few half shafts

come on boys and girls if you have one knockin about send it ricks way

awesome pics.
I have a question for you I wish I could share over a glass of wine in france as it may be long winded.
but we cant go

why did you choose of all the available vehicles did you choose to dedicate yourself to the terrano?
p.s we will miss you and your family when we go wales

AlexD333 · 13-04-2014, 22:48

I'm surprised actually that no one has fabricated a heavy duty front diff or similar

13-04-2014, 22:19	#8
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	but around 3.15 we went into a seemingly easy area and sank, had 8 inches of muddy water in the motor and no easy way of getting to walkable ground, winch was under water, I was on the bonnet with strap from the external roll cage to allow me to reach the winch control, while Sarah was out putting strop round a tree (she had wellys on that got her to dry land) must admit to getting a bit concerned as site closes at 4pm and we had a lot of area to cover, but a quad bike came to help and chose the best routes out, (well done that man) bearing in mind I did not have my normal 4 wheel ability, and we were loaded and readu to depart at just after 4, so all in all a great day, and have to say Sarah was top notch as always, as well as picture taker, Rick __________________ 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.

13-04-2014, 22:02	#6
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	The way you are going through half shafts, people could confuse you with a Landrover driver

13-04-2014, 22:09	#7
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Drive shaft surely ?

13-04-2014, 22:24	#10
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Blimey dude, awesome pics! Looks like you got stuck in, literally What exactly did you break?

13-04-2014, 22:48	#14
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	rick the smile on your face and the pleasure you give us with these pics are worth a few half shafts come on boys and girls if you have one knockin about send it ricks way awesome pics. I have a question for you I wish I could share over a glass of wine in france as it may be long winded. but we cant go why did you choose of all the available vehicles did you choose to dedicate yourself to the terrano? p.s we will miss you and your family when we go wales