My Triton... Soon to become "The Tritonator"

[BillMcQuade]

I know what your saying VS and the MN doesn't have a captive nut for the center hole. I usually install a nut and bolt with washers, however I remove it prior to a service as I know how I fitted it. I also end up with cuts down the inside of my arm installing it.

You can put a nutsert in the hole. Might save your arm

[SinWolf]

03/11/2013


40mm Body Lift done....


Before:








After:

[brodical]

Awesome sinwolf....looks sweet as ....did you do the body lift yourself ?. If so care to share any tips and tricks for fellow members...??

[brodical]

As it sits there mate I'd say its one of the shmickest tritons I have seen....with that combination ....awesome...

[SinWolf]

As it sits there mate I'd say its one of the shmickest tritons I have seen....with that combination ....awesome...

Thanks

[SinWolf]

Awesome sinwolf....looks sweet as ....did you do the body lift yourself ?. If so care to share any tips and tricks for fellow members...??

Yes, I did the body lift myself...

I Can probably do a small little DIY

[NowForThe5th]

About to be replaced but still one of the prettiest shapes around. Looks good, mate.

[brodical]

Yeah if you could do a little write up would be great man....I'd be very keen to hear what you have to say as I'd like my tri with another couple inches.lol

[SinWolf]

Ok...

So this was my 4th body lift on a Triton... And by far the worst

After the body Lift, I felt the steering was tight... As if I had no power steering... In fact, it was worse than no power steering...

I initially thought that its a bit stiff and just needs a few km's to loosen up... After 50km, it was still bad and I decided to investigate...

So, with the body lift, it seems that the steering shaft coming through the firewall, was pinched against the body... The angle was completely off...

Now, with all my previous Tritons, this was never a problem... So I don't know what was changed on the new Triton... Maybe a complete new steering coloumn ???

So, to fix this, I had to fabricate a bracket in order to "re-locate" the existing steering bracaket...

After the bracket was installed, the steering wheel was now not straight (when driving straight)... I did not want to mess with the airbag and remove steering wheel to re-alaign it, so I disconnected the steering shaft inside the engine compartment and did the adjustment there as accurate as possible... It is still out a LITTLE bit... But I can now have it fixed with a wheel alignment....

So now... bracket is installed and all is well with the steering

[SinWolf]

06/11/2013


Alu Canopy fitted
DIY Drawer system fitted
DIY Drop slide Fitted

[SinWolf]

07/11/2013


Roof Top Tent fitted

[SinWolf]

08/11/2013


Our first camping trip...

[nashy27]

Love the Ali Canopy! Did you make it yourself?
I've been toying with the idea of building one with the front and rear windows like you've got, and I've gotta say it looks tough. Nice rig.

[brodical]

Awesome canopy man....grouse setup....really like what you have done...one of the best for sure.

[SinWolf]

Thanks guys

Love the Ali Canopy! Did you make it yourself?
I've been toying with the idea of building one with the front and rear windows like you've got, and I've gotta say it looks tough. Nice rig.

No, I did not build it myself.... We have a few companies in SA that buidls them.

Most of the stuff I'm fitting how, came off my previous Triton

[emjayar]

dead set want that canopy. would you be able to link to the establishment from which you had it made?

[SinWolf]

dead set want that canopy. would you be able to link to the establishment from which you had it made?

These guys all build them here in SA.

http://www.metaliancanopies.co.za/
http://www.gerbers4wd.co.za/
http://www.alu-cab.co.za/

[SinWolf]

Recovery Side:




Kitchen Unit (All cuttlery, pots, plates, glasses, mugs, spoons, etc etc regarding kitchen).... Still needs to be kitted




Gas bottel holder:

[salt36]

That is a great set up