Ian's Unimog build thread.

[swinny]

Going to cost a bit on tyres aswell?

[skyhuck]

Indeed. A few swear words on some site because of it. But my logic is do it once and do it right. Buy the best I can afford for the project rather than cheaper copies.

 

But those springs are copies??

 

What is actually wrong with the old ones??

[swinny]

But those springs are copies??

 

What is actually wrong with the old ones??

 

maybe sagged through use and old age ?

 

i take it the little ones are helper springs? id put them back in

[skyhuck]

maybe sagged through use and old age ?

 

i take it the little ones are helper springs? id put them back in

 

They are generally changed when they snap, but maybe they work harden or go soft??? I really don't know.

[Ian Flatters]

They are generally changed when they snap, but maybe they work harden or go soft??? I really don't know.

 

 

One was broke.

 

Indeed the springs are copies but expensive copies of which my budget can afford.

[Mike Hill]

Indeed. A few swear words on some site because of it. But my logic is do it once and do it right. Buy the best I can afford for the project rather than cheaper copies.

 

There can't be many "Tier one" Climbers that are also gifted mechanics like your self ian:thumbup:

 

Following this thread with great interest.

[Ian Flatters]

There can't be many Climbers that are also terrible mechanics like your self ian:thumbup:

 

 

 

Following this thread with great interest.

 

 

Edited it to make sense

[silky fox]

😆😆😆😆 just spat out my Coffee Ian!

[njc110381]

Good to see some pictures. Keep it up - they're a long slog but it will be worth it in the end

[redmoosefaction]

Ian!.. a whole page without photos.....c'mon...play the man!