Cowboy Dave wrote:Geez you have been busy. If you stick with the over wheel arch battery mount option check out the brackets these guys have down the bottom of this page http://www.sidewinder.com.au/page158a.html
I don't have one but I've always thought they seemed a good idea if you were going down that path.
Probably going to get the Rhino tradesman rack, I like how it's mounted on the existing "track" on the roof. I did like another from ebay, but not really keen on drilling through the roof and pulling down the headliner, plus at 43kgs didn't really want that.
FRDESP wrote:Sports canopies from WA.... Pretty average to be honest I have been quite pleasant about it but getting to the end of it really. I'm sorry to have a rant on your post but this is my experience with Sports Canopies WA
har05l wrote:Welcome chocco and congrats on the purchase
You certainly have been busy and it's nice to see you've spent time to study and understand some of the info available to forum users and also utilise the sponsors for the savings that can be had
Keep the pics coming as the build progresses
Amaroo wrote:Nice work, this thing will be sorted out and ready for anything in no time.
I'll have to keep an eye out for it around Canberra.
You'll need the Rhino track mounts to mount the Rhino Tradesman rack to the roof of the Triton (you are no doubt aware of this). The existing track in the roof is just a plastic/rubber coated metal strip that clips into the channel of the roof. You remove most of that strip and fit the track mounts in its place. The track mounts require drilling through the roof and despite what the instructions indicate you are better off to drop the roof lining on each side as you go, especially the side with the wiring.
I found some of the supplied rivets were too short to pass through all the layers of sheet metal in a couple of spots (I ended up using high tensile fasteners instead of the rivets for the whole mount).
Dropping the roof lining one side at a time is quick and easy, it gives plenty of room to work on the fittings if need be, also lets you vacuum up any swarf.
motoz wrote:Looking good so far mate. Keep the pics coming !!!
Duck wrote:Going hard mate
Makes me feel lazy Look forward to the build thread updates.
Calblitzen wrote:You do need a little bit of room to allow for flex between the body and bar.
Amaroo wrote:Tub looks good with the new liner, I'll have to look into doing something similar one day, I'd imagine mine has rubbed through in several spots under the hard liner.
Amaroo wrote:Calblitzen wrote:You do need a little bit of room to allow for flex between the body and bar.
I think he's referring to the end of the flare being loose, not the gap between the bar and flare.
Amaroo wrote:Most of the time you need to use Sikaflex or similar to stick the end of the flare down after the cut, the distance to the next clip is just to great to hold it firmly.
emjayar wrote:Amaroo wrote:Tub looks good with the new liner, I'll have to look into doing something similar one day, I'd imagine mine has rubbed through in several spots under the hard liner.
I agree! Looks pretty swish!
I dare say I'm in the same boat as well. I was only thinking about doing this the other day to make it easier to find these bolts in the floor of the tub that people have mentioned.
krimmo wrote:hey mate just wondering how you rate that bed liner?
im looking into doing it myself..
upol, speedliner or Herculiner or maybe raptor
choccoloco wrote:krimmo wrote:hey mate just wondering how you rate that bed liner?
im looking into doing it myself..
upol, speedliner or Herculiner or maybe raptor
Sorry swyping on the phone so excuse my response.
In Canberra I had a quote for speedliner at $880. Herculiner was $295 to my door. I don't know how the others do it but if you have the time to commit you'll save your money.
When I did it, I spent a considerable amount of time in the prep work. Then when applying I continuously reviewed to see if there was any runs etc.
The 2 coats I think was border line depending on your use. When dry i used a screwdriver to try and scrape the bed liner, it gave a fine scratch but didn't flake or chip. As soon as I did the third it was a substantial change. I don't give it enough abuse to advise if the strength is questionable. Witnessing what damage the OEM tub liner did to my tub was justification enough for me.
Hope this helps. If your in Canberra feel free to have an eyeball on it.
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