frets1
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Hi all, I have just replaced my 97 single cab hilux with a newer extra cab. the old one had air ride air suspension on it when I bought it. plug in to a compressor and the back lifts up. I never looked over loaded. I put a high side tipper on it and carried a lot of chip etc. I used the newer one (09 plate) today for the first time and stuck a load of logs in the back and looked like I was on a launch pad... has anyone else had experience with air ride or the same? I have had no problem with it in 12 years but don't know of any other than mine. it has carried some weight to:001_smile: would a lift kit and heavy duty springs be the way to go or try the air suspension? what do you guys use on pick ups? thanks:thumbup:
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does anyone have any in Berkshire?
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keeping the hilux if I can, has been too good to me, ive had it 12 yrs. made a bad buy with a little car 3 yrs ago and costing too much to fix. was hoping to do it all with 1 vehicle.
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thanks for all the input. my kids are 3 and 6 so I hope one will fit in the back. I need the little bit of extra load space of a extra cab rather than a double. suicide doors is a must for a child seat I guess. thanks again.
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if you are the boss though it shouldn't matter.
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thanks everyone, love the photo!!
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very nice.
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hi all I have to replace my beloved 96 hilux tipper after 238,000 miles. not because its broken, but my two little sprogs mean I need a extra, space, club etc cab. I have looked at a 08 l200 with 58000 on. some history. I know threads have been done and I have goggled faults, reviews etc. but time is ticking and my head is a mess owners or users please give your pennys worth. are all modern pick ups pretty much the same? just luck if you get a good or bad one, I have been lucky with mine. any input gratefully received.
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do work for as many different people as you can, gaining experience. consider a 4x4 pick up tipper. same pay load as transit etc but can go off road. handy when working with trees and doubles as a car. get a top handled saw and a ground saw 044 etc. climbing kit and ppe. hire a chipper if you do get any work for yourself and the job needs it. think about public and employers insurance if doing your own work. the more experience and kit you have, the more you can charge as a subbie. get the basic kit, 10,000 wont get everything and get bits as you need them. find a climber you get on with and learn as much as you can, and beg to climb!! good luck:001_smile:
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that was ask my colleague... sorry
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they are the same as grey gits ones. I don't know if they do different sizes. I have to say ours haven't been that far underground!! they are simple to use and tough. some times I look at the landy when winching and wonder how it drives afterwards. I will as my colleague where he got them and cost etc.
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we use the box section ones with a landy to pull sticks over or around. they are great and fold down small, just watch your fingers.
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sorry to hear you news, best wishes.
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you could get them in groups and make sculptures out of woodland material. twigs, leaves, bracken, deadwood etc.(bring some if scarce) make some simple stools and mushrooms from logs and give away as prizes.
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not fair its not on normal telly. if its live try the radio, if its on and telly with the sound down. I find turning the telly down and putting tunes on the stereo is always good.
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I agree things can happen. I cut my arm years ago, but it was totally my fault. lucky and learnt a big lesson. I know nothing of the incident and wish him a speedy recovery. if the branch was 2 ton I would have thought a good assessment should have picked it up. that's a big lump. I think with the current economical climate and influx of 'tree surgeons', jobs will be done quicker to keep turnover up. sometimes at the cost of safety. I just work with another climber and we do things in our own time:001_cool: Just my thoughts. But climbing dead, damaged trees, big takedowns or even being at the top of a ladder can only ever be so safe. Many skilled professionals die in their job. The thing that bugs me is, no blame no claim. We all know the risks. Be responsible for yourself. If you don't like it, or the kit, don't do it. rant over. wish him the best...
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flip flops, not good with spikes though:001_tt2:
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they will have to fight me for mine:001_tt2: who would enforce it anyway? I would still use mine, be unlucky to get caught. if it did ever happen I think it would be more dangerous without one. might be more broken greenhouses, sheds, houses etc:blushing:
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that sounds good:001_tongue:
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thanks phil, will look them up for a call on monday:thumbup1:
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if you like the house and where you live, with that gas bill, might be worth insulating as best you can yourself? :thumbdown:
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my landlord did it with grants i think. might be worth asking them. know what you mean about one room though, oil is not cheep either:thumbdown:
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still burnin. greenest form of heating in my house. thermostat down, log on....
