The evolution of my arb truck

[Gray git]

Fantastic vehicle, just been 'tested ' by vosa on Sundays and got a :thumbup:all good.

Had it stuck a few times but always winched out ok.

Hope to get raised air intake sorted soon for winter emergency work and when I can do without it for a week or so the cab will be respected orange as requested by highways agency to make it more conspicuous....

Plenty more ideals in the pipeline but lack of time puts them on hold, will try and get some more picks up soon for you.

[fen01]

Sounds just the job. Can't think of any other 4x4 of similar size without spending £££££. If i do change my LR130 it will be next tax year. I undoubtedly will have some questions:thumbup:

 

My truck is orange so it will be awesome to see what your looks like.

 

Cheers

 

Mark

[Gray git]

No worries bud just pm me your no. And I'll give you a bell sometime if you want to know owt.

[Brick100]

Gray grit, hows the truck going, no brake issues, have you tried to get any spares or does the dealer who sold it to stock spare parts! I love these trucks and aim to get one to build my next house ( I need a toy really ), give use your thoughts, any negatives.

[Scott Walker]

Gray git your arb truck has to be one of the best and most practical ive seen. Love it. Look forward seeing her in the new colour.

[Gray git]

Done 1 adjustment of the brakes, she will pull left a bit when full and towing the bigger trailer full but nothing knowing about it carnt counteract

[Gray git]

Best mod yet is a dab radio so non stop planet rock:D

Winch is a beast and almost unstoppable, pulled a fair few back leaners over with it but am going to have some spades made for the front as she can start to slide on wet ground

Getting Sign writing done has proofed good advertising as people recognise it and know who pushed them off the road.

Just put some 80 lume led work lights on the back which are ultra bright fit the size, perfect for some of the Highways call outs if had this month.

Couple of under body or a cab top locker box is next to hurt the bank balance I think or some alloy high sides for the ifor 105 tipper to match the truck body which will give more chip handling.

All in good time I think.

[Gray git]

Sorry brick forgot the negatives.

Not a speed machine so allow travel time

Bit noisy when at full chat to make a phonecall on hands-free thingy and a total pain to keep clean as tires kick up so much spray, going to redesign the mudgards soon as have bent 1 while tipping.

[Brick100]

The original production line for RB44 / Dodge 50 was moved to China when they closed the plant at Dunstable. They still make the Mark 2 model in china. One of the guys on the Dodge 50 forum is try to find out more but it may mean there will be new spare available which may encourage a few more buyers, which will be hopefully be transformed into Arb trucks. Will update on here as I find out more.

[Brick100]

Gray got, they don't sound to bad, keep us posted and well done with conversion, tops.