Dylan's Triton Mods

[Dylan 191]

well tex shamed me into doing some work on the bar today
got the angles all boxed just tacked in for now

view from what will be the back of the car





ends angled up and back to give clearance





still fair way to go but im happy with the way its turning out

[snowman]

make sure you pull your tub right back before measuring the mounts to the chassis. also there is some debate about how the bar attaches regarding flex. dont want to hijack but it seems the ARB ones dont let the chassis rails flex 'individually' as much as, say, the mits standard bar. so it might be worth having a look under the bck of someones tri with an ARB rear step.

i have not got to the bottom of this yet but in any case make sure your tub is adjusted as far away from the cab as possible.

nice work dylan. good luck.

[Dylan 191]

thanks for the heads up about the tub Snowy
will move it right back before making the mounts to the chassis

Cheers

[jop]

I'll have one in platoon too mate

Looks great, nice work

[Homer]

And some sliders

Looking good mate

[timothy]

i was thinking of making one 2
but have doubts about the mounting to chassis and flex isseu
did came up with a thought of how to but not shure (il have to make a drawing and post it and see what you guys think of it. i think it would be t heavy )
but with the spair wheel gone from under the tub i would make an extra platform to mount an air compressor tank fitted to the reinforcement between the mounts of the bumper


just a crazy tought but
ohwel it wil come to me in a goodnight sleep

its a headache that flex you dont wane make it to stif cuz it could rip out the mounting holes but stif enough to do some hauling


btw no hijack intended
im learing on this forum 2 pleas share aloth of your bumper making experience

[Dylan 191]

timothy,
i was just going to make the mounts like the factory towbar has out of 10mm plate , then weld some flat bar at 90 degrees on the edge to make it a bit more rigid


got some more done over the last couple days , hitch tube all welded in also cut and boxed the last part of the angle underneath then spent a while with the file to get the sharp lines

view from the back of the car




slowly getn there just need to get some plate for the chassi mounts and tube for the tub protection and we there

[Quinny23]

Lookin good... Will be following the finished product to see how she turns out mate..

[Aussiewander]

That rear bar looks the goods carnt wait till it is finshed

[Dylan 191]

Yeah i had trouble finding some 10mm plate for the chassis mounts , without paying an arm and a leg
Have got some now so can get back on to it , dont get my licence back till the start of december so as long as its done by then im happy

[tookie]

nice work dylan we make a welder out of you

[Binksy]

Motocross season is just about over Dylan.

That should free up some time for ya.

Nice work so far.

Binksy

[Dylan 191]

nice work dylan we make a welder out of you

Mate i can only dream of having a setup like your shed , im doing this with a stick welder and a grinder

[tookie]

dylan mig is the go but stick ok id my apprenticeship on learning how to weld with stick and 9"grinder

[Dylan 191]

Been able to get some more done on the bar over the weekend , slowly getting there


Got the chassis mount plates done and on the car



Cut slots in the bar to have the plate come through for some strong recovery points straight to the chassis



Then put another piece of 10mm plate next to it to really beef it up



Scored some 50mm bends 5mm wall from the local scrap yard ... $2 each , bargin !!
They are for the tube that will go under the sides of the tub



Few more bits to make then its just some welding and paint and im done ( took me long enough )

[Dylan 191]

Good work Dylan. Bet you can't wait to get your license back

Yeah getn close to be able to drive now ..... sort off , 6 weeks to go then off to Kalbarri for 2 weeks

[rick]

can i come dad

[tookie]

nice fab work dylan are you going to get it powdercoated?? better than spray it

[Dylan 191]

nice fab work dylan are you going to get it powdercoated?? better than spray it

Not sure tookie was just going to spray it myself for ease and cheap , then i can put nice killrust primer on it aswell and fix it up easyily if i damage it

Don't know if i wana go the whole zinc plate and powdercoat route

Have you decided what your doing to your trailer ?

[tookie]

hi mate now still tossing up gav or painting it not sure yet been busy with bubs trailer on back burner at moment

[rick]

nice fab work dylan are you going to get it powdercoated?? better than spray it

Not sure tookie was just going to spray it myself for ease and cheap , then i can put nice killrust primer on it aswell and fix it up easyily if i damage it

Don't know if i wana go the whole zinc plate and powdercoat route

Have you decided what your doing to your trailer ?

powder coat will scratch off to easy mate,especialy on the rear bar.

[snowman]

Dylan,

if you drag it down a rock face i dont think any finish will remain intact. i am pretty sure all ARB gear is just painted over the steel.

i personally would use a method that is easy to touch up and repair in the future because if you do drag it down a rock step you can repair yourself.

[Dylan 191]

Dylan,

if you drag it down a rock face i dont think any finish will remain intact. i am pretty sure all ARB gear is just painted over the steel.

i personally would use a method that is easy to touch up and repair in the future because if you do drag it down a rock step you can repair yourself.

Yeah thats why i thought i would just spray it , easy repairs
Killrust epoxy i think , spray it from a gun and can also get it in pressure pack for touchups

[rick]

yeh just paint it mate.

[Wallace]

Nice job Dylan, you should have popped in to see Tookie one afternoon with a heap of steal....looks like his shed is big enough to accomodate one more project again well done.

Mark