Defender Front Axle 10 to 24 Spline Conversion Maxi Drive Halfshafts & Detroit Truetrac Upgrade
I converted the front axle of my Land Rover Defender from 10 spline to 24 spline with Maxi Drive uprated half shafts. The differential was replaced with an Eaton Detroit Truetrac ATB limited slip differential for better offroad performance. CV's were upgraded from the later RTC6862 to early 1 ton AEU2522 type, the strongest made by Land Rover. Maxi Drive flanges completed the install. The conversion included changing the cv's and bearings to oil lubrication for longer life.
This was to improve reliability and strength for remote area travel of outback Australia. I had already upgraded the rear axle with Maxi Drive half shafts, flanges and a Detroit Truetrac, and it has performed flawlessly.
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Tasmania, a brilliant place for exploring and adventure, with a continuously changing countryside and crisp clean air to enjoy. The following video's are from my trip to Tasmania in January 2009, having spent 10 days exploring Tassie in a campervan.
Featuring sights from Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm, Devils Gullet, Cradle Mountain National Park, Queenstown, and the Styx.
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Bunya Mountains National Park is located approximately 200km NW of Brisbane Queensland Australia, or a 3-4 hour drive. It is home to the worlds largest stand of Bunya Pine rainforest.
There are a variety of bush walks available offering some beautiful hikes, and the chance to see some stunning wildlife. Spend at least 3-4 days camping to fully enjoy the Bunya Mountains experience.
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Fencing Wire is a useful tool to carry in your 4x4 while travelling. It can aid in bush repairs where alternatives are scarce. Carrying fencing wire and fencing pliers are a must have for remote touring repairs.
There are three tensile types of fencing wire, soft, medium and high. High tensile has the higest breaking strain but the most difficult to bend and manipulate. With Soft tensile the easiest to bend to your requirements, but a lower breaking strain. Choose a medium for a good all rounder suitable for most repairs. Whatever you have access to, at least carry a few meters with you for emergency repairs.
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Early Defender's were produced without a relay for the headlights. This resulted in high currents passing directly through the headlight switch. Over time, the heat generated from these high currents melted the contacts within the switch and caused it to fail, resulting in the loss of headlights. The voltage drop from the under-rated wiring can be more than 1V! This reduces light output significantly.
After my switch failed I decided it was time to add a relay into the wiring system. This is an easy installation which does not require any modifications to the existing headlight loom. A H4 male connector plugs into the existing headlight plug and powers the relays.
Google "Headlight relay" to find a suitable wiring diagram to follow. Making the relay loom is a simple procedure that anyone with a basic degree of electrical knowledge can achieve. Ready-made kits are also available. Search google and you should find one.
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While doing a vehicle check I find one of my rear bushings on my Defender Koni Raid 90 shock absorbers had perished. Unfortunately, I was not carrying a spare at the time so ordered in spares to a nearby town and replaced the bush.
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I dig through all my travel gear in my 4x4 to remove and reduce unnecessary gear and weight. Less weight carried improves vehicle reliability, performance and available payload for more important gear if desired.
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To stop my Land Rover Defender roof leaking, I attempt to seal up the cracks in the roof gutters and seams using Sikaflex sealant.
This required the roof to be cleaned, sanded in places and the Sikaflex applied and excess cleaned off. Once cured the Sikaflex can be sanded or painted over if required.
Overall I'm very happy with the result.
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How I pack my gear and what I carry for outback Australian travel in my 4WD. This is my set up using Wolfpack storage boxes, which are easy to carry, load and unload from the vehicle. I cover my cooking, sleeping, recovery gear, spare parts, food storage and general camping gear. This preparation is for my upcoming 2018 4x4 trip around Australia.
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I hike the Mount Oberon Summit Walk in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria. It is a 3.4km 1 hour bushwalk to the summit. It offers 360 degree views of the surrounding national park. The southernmost point of mainland Australia can be seen in the distance.
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