New LDV Chip truck

[Stephen Blair]

It's like something from Whacky Races lol!!

my LDV is getting some new tyres and a steering thingy, It hasn't moved since I bought my Iveco, you really need a Luton With tail lift, it's the bees nees

[Rupe]

I'm after a flat bed with a tail lift but would consider a Luton, just dont think it would look right, too much like a remvals van! But then again we do tree removals so I guess its would be ok.

 

Mozza, that a fire starting flint. Not sure why its there really!

[Stephen Blair]

Lutons are great mate, mobile howf!

And loads of storage

[Rupe]

I quite like the idea of leaving a luton parked up with a bunch of crap in it that is usually in my way at the lock up! And maybe havign a picnic table and chairs in for lunch when its wet out!

 

Have you tested the tail lift much? Will it really lift 500Kgs ? 2-3 big logs and you would be full!!

[Rupe]

OOooops!!! This is the stearing track rod, its supposed to be straight! No one is owning up to what happened but it was while doing a site clearance, I think it drove over a stump or something. Next day I drove it was like steering a boat!!

 

The front wheels had two different ideas of which way to go so it was a bit of a battle. I ordered the parts but had a couple of days of work I had to get on with, needless to say the front tyres are scrubbed now!

 

No worries, all fixed, £45 for the bar + 2x £30 for track rod ends no worries.

[Peter]

Plus £30 for 2 part worn Chinese remoulds?!

[Rupe]

Not done the tyres yet, they are scuffed but not totally knacked! Due for all 6 new tyres soon anyway, so will manage for now.

[Peter]

Better find another stinger to accidentally run over then!

[swinny]

Not done the tyres yet, they are scuffed but not totally knacked! Due for all 6 new tyres soon anyway, so will manage for now.

 

yeah thats going to be pricey

[Rupe]

Why so? Its still on the same set as when I bought it in 2009 (actually I think one got changed) so, yes, its an outlay but its such a cheap truck to own/run that its no problem. I will get decent tyres that will last well, not cheapo rubbish.