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06 Sep 2013 17:49 #82371 by Busta

jimkyx wrote:

Busta wrote: I fitted a 2Lo switch. A very worthwhile 10 minute mod, especially for anyone doing any trailer work or fed up with going from 4Lo to 2Hi every time they come to a hard surface.


Any chance of a few more details of what you actually did.


Yeah of course. It's dead easy- the hardest bit is making sure you get the right wire.

1.Remove plastic trim around the handbrake (2 screws).

2.Under the carpet is a bundle of wires (loom) Locate small group of wires that splits from the bigger loom. It goes through a grommet in the floor, just behind the handbrake. The wire you want is in this group.

3.Peel back the loom insulation and locate a thick blue and black striped wire with red spots on it. (Be aware there are 2 blue and black wires but the one you want is thicker with red spots on it)

4.Cut the wire and connect the ends to a simple on/off toggle switch. I extended the wires by about 100mm and drilled a small hole in the plastic trim beside the handbrake to locate the switch.

5.Test it works with the engine running. Select 4wd the flick the switch. The 4wd on the dash should go off when the switch is off and come back on with the switch is on.

6. Put it all back together.

Now you have a switch that will control the engagement of the front hubs. By selecting 4Lo then flicking the switch your front hubs will disengage. The 4wd light on the dash will indicate if the hubs are engaged or not.
The following user(s) said Thank You: Halford, jimkyx

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06 Sep 2013 17:56 #82374 by Docmartin4x4
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Genius!!!!!! what an absolutely fantastic idea and it costs next to nothing to mod!!!

Mart

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06 Sep 2013 18:15 #82376 by Lecras
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Today The Calipers were refurbished with a kit from Big Red and new pads, also the vacuum pipes were completely sha88ed so replaced them with silicone 3mm hose (easier than doing the calipers!) Then it flew through its MOT even tho its been standing for god knows how long!

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07 Sep 2013 17:53 #82460 by Keefe
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Took the horn off the Jim and fitted it to my Kangoo van. (MOT due!)

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07 Sep 2013 18:04 #82462 by helijohn
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Fitted my DIY arm rest today. Can be instantly removed for when I have awkward cargo.

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08 Sep 2013 19:22 #82544 by mudman
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i found out that mine does 70mph :lol: did get a sway on tho :lol:

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08 Sep 2013 19:33 #82549 by idiotmobil
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i had 80mph out of mine the other day with the new rocklobster in and i was scared wont be trying that again

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08 Sep 2013 19:46 #82552 by Rodden87
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idiotmobil wrote: i had 80mph out of mine the other day with the new rocklobster in and i was scared wont be trying that again


80 mph that's practically warp speed I'm never trying that :laugh:

Oh and I went laning all day with some new mates with sj's beaut of a day to! :cheer:

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08 Sep 2013 20:22 #82561 by GuardianAngel
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idiotmobil wrote: i had 80mph out of mine the other day with the new rocklobster in and i was scared wont be trying that again


Done 72mph and that is my limit!

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08 Sep 2013 20:23 - 08 Sep 2013 21:10 #82562 by markyp2000
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Not to bad was over 90 but by the time i got the phone ready it hit a little incline :woohoo: :evil:
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08 Sep 2013 20:34 #82564 by helijohn
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markyp2000 wrote: Not to bad was over 90 but by the time i got the phone ready i hit a little incline :woohoo: :evil:


Should you be showing these speeds on an open forum. :unsure: :ohmy: Mine runs easy at 70!!

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08 Sep 2013 20:48 #82568 by markyp2000
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Its not my car its against the law to do that speed let alone use a phone to take the pic of it

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