Motoz MN GLX R: Evolution of a Warrior

[godzilla_rising]

I found myself in a pretty bad situation with the vehicle sliding across the fall line of the incline. The photos don't do anywhere near justice to the angle though we narrowly avoided a roll over situation.

I reckon you would have had some massive pucker factor there. Imagine that weekend for the Young boys - one with a blown CV, one with a rolled car.

At least you had fun though!!

[motoz]

I found myself in a pretty bad situation with the vehicle sliding across the fall line of the incline. The photos don't do anywhere near justice to the angle though we narrowly avoided a roll over situation.

I reckon you would have had some massive pucker factor there. Imagine that weekend for the Young boys - one with a blown CV, one with a rolled car.

At least you had fun though!!

Yes it took 10min to pull the seat covers out my ass it was puckered that tight
As we were the only vehicle on that side of the property it was a little anxious. As you know there arnt too many trees around.

It hindsight I could have thrown the drag chain around one of the big rocks then hooked the winch up to stop the front sliding down the hill. The problem was the loose shale that kept breaking away under the wheels causing the vehicle to slide.

[VALERIO]

Hey Motoz, In a situation like you'd when no tree is around is always good to have an anchor or maybe what I always carry when go off road because is very easy to storage in the tray (a sharpened old rear axel end)

[snowman]

Can't do that with rope.

[motoz]

Hey Motoz, In a situation like you'd when no tree is around is always good to have an anchor or maybe what I always carry when go off road because is very easy to storage in the tray (a sharpened old rear axel end)

Good point and thanks for the idea.

There were some sizeable granite rocks around. I could have thrown the drag chain around one and hooked on. I used the "ol mate on the high side side step trick" to try and counter balance as we backed it around straight.

I couldn't use any foot brake as we were moving backwards as the slightest touch locked the fronts and they slid down the fall line. It involved full lock and using the hand brake to control speed as I swung the front back around.

@ Snowman I had a local canvas guy make some sleeves up they Velcro over the rope like a damper. There 2m long so you can use them as abrasion sleeves on rocks and dirt.

They roll up to about the size of a toilet roll.

[Cowboy Dave]

Also you can buy a nylon abrasion sleeve thing which is what I've done. Never got around to actually sticking them on though...

[viking shippy]

Or buy some cheap rope from Bunnings
pull the core out and use that as a protective cover.....

[motoz]

Also you can buy a nylon abrasion sleeve thing which is what I've done. Never got around to actually sticking them on though...

I bought a three meter length of that stuff. The problem was one end of the line has the stainless eye thingy spliced into it. On the Runva winch the other end goes inside the drum. I would had to have removed the front bar to enable me to get the rope off the winch to slide the sleeve on.

Put that one into the too hard pile of bits and pieces piled up in the corner of the shed...

[viking shippy]

Motoz you could cut and re splice
instructions are on utube...the Brummel knot is the best
But you do need tools I have some where I don't know...
There are yacht riggers that will do it for you also.

[Bigbirdalx]

Reckon the lockers wouldve got u out?
Im assuming they aint done yet

[motoz]

No not done yet. Not sure if they would have helped as I've never owned a vehicle with them.
Thanks VS that is an option. Spliced a few ski ropes in my time though not overly confident splicing a rope to handle 11000 odd lbs. Silly really as it's the same principal.

[viking shippy]

I'd splice it only if I had the fids.....

[wannago]

Just a suggestion but you can get leather/Nylon welding cable protectors that come in a roll and it uses Velcro to fasten it. Most decent welding supply shops should stock it or type in " Welding Cable Cover " into feebay and you will get plenty of hits

[motoz]

New suspension arrived today !!!

[godzilla_rising]

And you're not even home to put it in or move it around! I bet Jane was happy with that!

[motoz]

And you're not even home to put it in or move it around! I bet Jane was happy with that!

26kg package and dealing with it being 6mths preggas... yeah Im in the poop !!!

[dan.batto]

6mths preggas... yeah Im in the poop !!!

I didn't know this one! Congrats mate!!

[ratstriton]

And you're not even home to put it in or move it around! I bet Jane was happy with that!

26kg package and dealing with it being 6mths preggas... yeah Im in the poop !!!

Congratulations mate kept that quite.....

[trumpy955]

Good work mate, that will speed up more and more as it gets closer and you soon lose ur chauffer for when u drink

[motoz]

Thanks guys. Yes we had been keeping it quiet till we were sure all was 100%.

Believe it or not I've given up the booze while the hugs n kisses is in this condition...



(may all change in the HC though)

[dan.batto]

Are you going solo to the HC or will mrs Motoz be attending too?

[motoz]

Are you going solo to the HC or will mrs Motoz be attending too?

My old man is keen to ride shot gun for this one. Should be fun.

[dan.batto]

Boys trip!!! Well sort of...

[motoz]

Back to the build.

There's bit a new direction taken with this build. I've undergone another round of mods including suspension, lockers and new treads.





DMS adjustable coil overs
TJM Pro Lockers front and rear
Silverstone MT117 Sports (285/75 x 16)

to be continued...

[Richard Noggin]

Back to the build.

There's bit a new direction taken with this build. I've undergone another round of mods including suspension, lockers and new treads.





DMS adjustable coil overs
TJM Pro Lockers front and rear
Silverstone MT117 Sports (285/75 x 16)

to be continued...

GEBUSSS !
That DMS set up looks like the bomb diggity!
They would have to be the bench mark in regards to triton suspension for sure!. Is that a hard and soft dampener adjustment on the rear shocks too ?
Never seen that before.
Enjoy buddy