My 5luT

[alexander.d10]

After having Flosi my DBXL for a while, she needed a friend.
Unfortunately 5luT came like an exploded parts diagram in a box

DSC02273 by david alexander, on Flickr

Took her to my workshop at work as a spare time project build
Light bar fitted just because
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Chassis droop screws, centre diff and steering full rebuild. Going F30K C50K R10K in the diffs
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Took a awhile to get all the parts needed.
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And then she came home to meet Flosi

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Engine to sort after payday

Cheers
Dave

 

[evssv]

love the title?...although i had to look
look at it twice ??
truck looks sweet with that body?

 

[Z.hb71]

Love that body? pretty nice rig you have got ?

 

[ESC-RC]

That is a nice truck.?Good job.

 

[KevTrem]

Nice rig, I'm looking at getting the 30 Degrees truck next, 5T clone.
Noticed your in Gateshead, I'm in Blaydon, do you bash with any local groups? NERC, WBAT?

 

[DougStar]

Sweet rig??

 

[alexander.d10]

All done bar a killswitch.
Mate has bought a new engine so snagged a long block G320 with OBR full mod top end kit fitted.
New ring and heavy duty gasket set,998 carb and an 8k clutch spring

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Engine in with 19 tooth pinion, exhaust on, linkages sorted, killswitch didn't want to play, engine ticked over for 10 mins.

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Cheers
Dave

 

[alexander.d10]

Nothing much happening with either Flosi or the 5luT over the winter.
Both haven't had much use this year due to the covid bollox going on.

5T by david alexander, on Flickr

The centre diff in the 5luT had a bit too much play for my liking.
New brgs and 0.3 mm shims fitted behind them, all re assembled with bearing fit.
Needs to go back in when its a bit warmer.

Cheers
Dave

 

[alexander.d10]

V2 ackerman fitted, new shoes and coat ready for Covid doing one.

DSC02317 by david alexander, on Flickr

Cheers
Dave

 

[KevTrem]

You get your blown tyre replaced? If memory serves me right you blew it out at the last bash I was at at Ryhope. Hopefully we'll all be out again soon.

Loving the wrap