Steve's ML

[steve1961]

New pic's
sorry i haven't put a bit by bit build thread ... but i will add things now as there's still quite a lot to do
so far heres the list
ARB Deluxe bar
ARB canopy
tinted windows
tub liner
cruise control
HF and UHF radios
factory towbar
Tjm 12,000 lb winch
Piranha duel battery system and anderson plugs to the tub and rear
narva driving lights
2 inch lift ( pedders ) and foam cell big bore shocks
265x75x16 MTZ's
ROH trojans
Safari snorkel
Brown & Davis bash plate set




To come
ARB rear bar
ARB steps and rails
ARB alloy trades rack
long range fuel tank ( brown & davis 135 ltr )
shelving / racking system... plus more

[Steane]

Looks great Steve. Good to see you picked the best colour as well

[steve1961]

Looks great Steve. Good to see you picked the best colour as well

Thanks Steane there's more then one color

[snowman]

She's looking good Vern! (to borrow a phrase from Gary Larson)

[steve1961]

Thanks Snow ... one thing i have just noticed ... how out of place those square alloy steps look with a curvy lined vehicle ... hmmmmmm

[Steane]

there's more then one color

Of course, but none of the others are any good, and they are all bad for resale. Except the LE Platoon Green which seems to have a small, but passionate cult following...

Got any plans for a chip, tune or exhaust?

[steve1961]

there's more then one color

Of course, but none of the others are any good, and they are all bad for resale. Except the LE Platoon Green which seems to have a small, but passionate cult following...

Got any plans for a chip, tune or exhaust?

3.5 V6 Petrol ... but would love an exhaust " apparently " they fly when you can get them to breathe

[Steane]

Note to self: It's a petrol Steane. I knew that but forgot Steve

I think Salt36's V6 has an exhaust. It certainly had a nice note to it when I met him on the High Country trip last year.

I can recommend the unifilter foam elements as well, I think the diesels and petrols share the same airbox.

My next buy is going to be some drawers for the tub as well, did a bit of research before xmas and was scared off by the pricing, but I suspect they will really make the back of the ute way more useable.

[steve1961]

OHHH i will have to ask the " salted one " about that ... and yes your right the petrol / diesel have the same airbox
iam also looking at draws too as one major part i carry is about the same size as a fridge .. and quite sensitive ... so their on my agenda too as are diff locks and an auto mod
i have been meaning to get a unifilter also but been too lazy to go to repco ... and i have found that the snorkel sucks in quite a few bugs ( i got a cup full of locusts out last trip )

[salt36]

^^^ The 'bug catcher' I have the same problem.......

Do yourself a favour Steve and get the exhaust and Unifilter, makes overtaking easy and fun
on a winter's day leave it fifth and you go round in no time Summer with the A/C on I go back to fourth and it still gets up and goes waaaaaaay better than standard....

Around town I dont notice any real power gain unless I'm revving past 3500 then you can feel it .

A thought guys, I can source the long drawer runners etc and have all the gear to make custom ply boxes......
not sure about the real heavy (Black Widow) type runners though, they seem a lot stronger than a ball bearing runner. Just a thought to custom make a set up.....

And yes definately get rid of the side steps....... Triton looks way better without them, see;

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[ag9111]

The V6's have to go back to 4th to overtake ...................................... pffffffffffffffttttttttt.

[salt36]

Only on a hot day with the a/c on

[steve1961]

Have you got an exhaust on yours ? and i mean an aftermarket one ... also looks like a " working bee" draws session at salts ? lol got plenty of camping room ?

[steve1961]

How brainwashed are we lot ??? i just pulled the steps off OMG HOW TOUGHER does that look and so much more clearance ... and easier to get in and out of as your not stepping past the bloody things in or out

[tassie_ml]

nice pics Steve. How do you find the MTZ's?? I had them on a Disco once and I thought they were a bit stiff (?) in the sidewalls. how do they ride ?

[ratstriton]

That is why I took mine of Steve.

[steve1961]

wish i had taken the bloody things off before i took the pics grrrrrrr ... i need to get you to " modd " that washer bottle

[steve1961]

nice pics Steve. How do you find the MTZ's?? I had them on a Disco once and I thought they were a bit stiff (?) in the sidewalls. how do they ride ?

Well tassy .... i was told that their all new compounds ... so not sure but mine feel fine and i wouldn't hesitate getting another set as road holding is good wet and dry ... i was pretty amazed actually ... as long as they dont chop out in 30 k ill just leave it at one set of wheels no noiser than my worn BFG's and i can live with that

[tassie_ml]

thanks mate. I went from the BFG KM2 to the MTZ and the difference was noticeable. The BFG's were definately 'softer' on the road if you know what I mean even though the pressures were about the same, maybe the MTZ doesnt need as much air as the BFG....anyway, glad to hear you are happy with them

can you throw a pic up with the side steps off???

[Steane]

A thought guys, I can source the long drawer runners etc and have all the gear to make custom ply boxes......
not sure about the real heavy (Black Widow) type runners though, they seem a lot stronger than a ball bearing runner. Just a thought to custom make a set up.....

I like the sound of this

[steve1961]

bloody amazing transformation ... sorry just iphone pics in the drive way

[Stevo8]

Steve
Truck looks great!
I'm going outside right now to rip off those poxy side steps.
Stevo

[steve1961]

Steve
Truck looks great!
I'm going outside right now to rip off those poxy side steps.
Stevo

5 min job steve ... 12 mm socket and extension bar ... 6 bolts and 6 nuts ... and WOW WHAT A LOOK

[Diddy]

Only on a hot day with the a/c on

I'm glad I have a diesel then to AG9111 no going back to fifth with or without the A/C on any occasion unless it's one hell of a hill even whilst towing

[salt36]

How brainwashed are we lot ??? i just pulled the steps off OMG HOW TOUGHER does that look and so much more clearance ... and easier to get in and out of as your not stepping past the bloody things in or out

I found the same mate, much better......

Have you got an exhaust on yours ? and i mean an aftermarket one ... also looks like a " working bee" draws session at salts ? lol got plenty of camping room ?

Custom exhaust, mate has the local Midland Mufflers........ The two engine pipes meet at a collector after the cats and oxy sensors. The collector is 2 1/2" and mate built a 2 1/2" pipe from there( threw the third cat in the bin ), very large free flow muffler and then up over the diff into a hot dog and short tailpipe to direct the gases away from my LPG tank There is photos in my build-up thread.

A thought guys, I can source the long drawer runners etc and have all the gear to make custom ply boxes......
not sure about the real heavy (Black Widow) type runners though, they seem a lot stronger than a ball bearing runner. Just a thought to custom make a set up.....

I like the sound of this

You are welcome guys, room in the back yard for a tent or loads of room inside, might have to byo mattres/swag though