sparras build

[sparra04]

Great build Sparra. You must let me know how the new redarc smart charger goes. It will be the upgrade to the standard sbi12 isolator that I have in now. Also have you looked at the Scotts Rods exhaust systems? Usually a couple hundred cheaper and is 3" system. Well built and very good customer service.

Rusty

ive taken fridge out of tray to allow batteries to get a good charge b4 this weekend
i need to get 2.5 days running fridge ,lights ect with 90% of 110amps avaliable
fridge will only have food in it
beverages are in esky so that should help
i will also need to run inverter occasionally
ile let you know how i go
ile also check out scots rods exhausts
will 3'' be too big ?
i dont want too loose too much tourque

 

[sparra04]

todays effort
one hilux sr5 seat fitted
a lot better

i tried to get d40 seat but he would only sell in a pair
( the sr5 seat is better)

 

[Blacknav]

Hilux parts in a Navara!!! You are treading dangerous ground

 

[sparra04]

if nissan put a decent seat in there i wouldn't have needed to change it
youre just jealous

 

[calcal]

really like the tray set up mate. im using the same material you used for your frame.

 

[sparra04]

a few pics of rear bar
and sliders

 

[scottybobcat]

they look good Ian. Great to see you the other day mate.

 

[sparra04]

it was good to catch up scotty
thanks for your hospitality
and the pinstripesp

next up is extra leaf in efs springs
then ime gunna hafta get some more ponies
the poor old things feeling the xtra weight

 

[nathand22]

The Nav is looking the goods mate, thanks again for dropping the sliders off.
It was good to meet up and put a face to the name.

Regards,
Nath

 

[rabbit-chop]

apparently that 'rhino-liner' stuff is bomb proof. They did it on mythbusters. If you drive over a land mine you'l be ok!
Looks good tho, nice job, good build thread.

 

[sparra04]

pics of finished rear bar
infill panel, trailer plug and led numberplate light fitted
rear now has extra leaf in springs

after a wash and polish

 

[pointblank5]

Hey there Sparra, liking the progress!
Im particularly interested in the new seat u put in, ive been trying to find info on what seats make a good replacement, what year sr5 did it come out of?
and do you still have the same driving position as the stock seat?
also was it difficult to fit?

Cheers, James

 

[RustyNav09]

Sparra your rig is looking mint. wanna polish mine? Hehe just a question. Which bullbar is that? Looks bloody neat and solid.

Rusty

 

[sparra04]

Hey there Sparra, liking the progress!
Im particularly interested in the new seat u put in, ive been trying to find info on what seats make a good replacement, what year sr5 did it come out of?
and do you still have the same driving position as the stock seat?
also was it difficult to fit?

Cheers, James

hi
it was out of an 2010 model (apparently)
the driving position is higher than std as the sr5 has heaps of padding/support
it was a pain in the arse to fit
i had to make rails out of flat bar to suit floor mounts and then i removed all mounts from seat and welded flatbar rails straight onto seat rails
theres not much room left if ur a big bloke and no room behind you
but it suits me as its comfy on those long drives
others have used d 40 seats
anythings better than the milk crate they come with

 

[sparra04]

Sparra your rig is looking mint. wanna polish mine? Hehe just a question. Which bullbar is that? Looks bloody neat and solid.

Rusty

rusty
polish yours ??
i didnt polish mine
i delegated that job

mate the bar was fitted by dealer, std nissan steel bar

 

[pointblank5]

hi
it was out of an 2010 model (apparently)
the driving position is higher than std as the sr5 has heaps of padding/support
it was a pain in the arse to fit
i had to make rails out of flat bar to suit floor mounts and then i removed all mounts from seat and welded flatbar rails straight onto seat rails
theres not much room left if ur a big bloke and no room behind you
but it suits me as its comfy on those long drives
others have used d 40 seats
anythings better than the milk crate they come with

thanks for the info mate, probly not gonna work for me as im 6'4, so the higher seating position will have the steering wheel touching me innapropriately lol. plus i already feel sorry for anyone that has to sit behind me as it is...
might see what i can find out about the d40 seat

cheers mate, keep up the mods

 

[nathand22]

thanks for the info mate, probly not gonna work for me as im 6'4, so the higher seating position will have the steering wheel touching me innapropriately lol. plus i already feel sorry for anyone that has to sit behind me as it is...
might see what i can find out about the d40 seat

cheers mate, keep up the mods

Mate "Scottybobcat" has D40 seats in his D22, im sure he wouldnt mind giving you the run down.

 

[d22dave]

That rear bar looks good

 

[stremd22]

another busy 2 days
battery system is finished
led work light/reverse lights fitted
fridge and slide are temp installed to see how long batteries last
i filled fridge with 45 HOT cans yesterday
36 hrs later batteries seem to be ok
monitor is showing 0.2 voltage drop between 2nd and 3rd battery
showing 13,8 average while driving and 3 batts linked
i wonder if alternater can keep up long term ??
so far so good
i still need to install 65 ltr water tank in front of fridge
then carpet and trim
the end is near
beaudesert exhaust and some barwork from scotty will finish the build

Got the nav looking sweet mate, im planning on rigging up some reverse/work lights up the back of canopy also just wondering what brand, cost and how ya rate the ones you got? cheers.

 

[pointblank5]

Mate "Scottybobcat" has D40 seats in his D22, im sure he wouldnt mind giving you the run down.

Thanks mate, i will get in contact with him

James