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2009
gelled_fuel.jpg (78991 bytes) Gelled petro-diesel fuel in the Victorian High Country
steering1.jpg (98725 bytes) Replaced "rock modified" steering rod
Corrosion on damper came from the "Riverland Challenge" 4WD adventure track
steering2.jpg (67523 bytes) Replaced "rock modified" tie rod
IMG_0894.JPG (95992 bytes) New rear door ---> wheel carrier to be independent of door
IMG_0895.JPG (94070 bytes) Replaced bonnet to provide a safer place to carry extra spare 
for bush trips
 

2003
defender10.jpg (23472 bytes) At Dalhousie Springs
Moved HF antenna to rear to comply with ADR directive
Fitted Defender 130 wheels, wider and with smaller offset to maintain turning circle
Tail-end charlie appears.jpg (73094 bytes) Simpson Desert crossing
Fitted BFG 235/85/16 tyres
Tyre pressures - 15psi front - 20psi rear
defender9.jpg (27335 bytes) On the French Line in the Simpson Desert
 

2001
woj2.jpg (24629 bytes) Approaching the Oodnadatta Track from the south near William Creek
Fitted snorkel and HF radio
defender5.jpg (24772 bytes) Extra fuel carrier
arb rack.jpg (24653 bytes) ARB roof rack Shovel mounts to one side, tent pole tube the other
wheel carrier 1.jpg (30805 bytes) Spare wheel carrier kit
Includes door strengtheners
wheel carrier 2.jpg (31641 bytes) Installed strengtheners
Note welding of bottom and centre door rails from previous fracture
defender11.jpg (21559 bytes) Wheel carrier bolts to bodywork and rear subframe

Bodywork mount is located after door and subframe mounts have been fixed to ensure free swing of carrier. Steel reinforcing plate fitted to inside of bodywork
defender6.jpg (19115 bytes) Carrier operated by door, no separate latch required

All hinged joints have grease nipples fitted.
defender7.jpg (25273 bytes) Rear interior - trolley jack in lower right compartment
Recovery gear, tools and spares fit in the lower left compartment
defender8.jpg (20825 bytes) Custom cradle mount for the 39 litre Engel fridge. Replaces single seat
rec-hook1.jpg (25464 bytes) Side view of rated recovery hook mounted to 1/2" plate

Plate is mounted to chassis rails at ARB bar mount points with 1/2" high tensile bolts
rec-hook2.jpg (21553 bytes) Front view of rated recovery hook showing the relationship to chassis rail

A hook is fitted to each chassis rail to allow a symmetrical bridle recovery
 

2000
woj1.jpg (34414 bytes) Original New South Wales livery. 
At Bellingen near Coffs Harbour - Mid north NSW coast
def_parkes.jpg (30422 bytes) At Parkes radio telescope on way home