DawidT 4.8 TRE Front locker (and other stuff)

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DawidT 4.8 TRE Front locker (and other stuff)

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I fitted a TRE front locker to DawidT's 4.8 auto. Very nice piece of kit.

I also did a transmission oil replacement, new fuel pump and fuel filter.

I also fitted a new head unit with GPS

Here's the pics:
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I made a custom bracket to mount the locker compressor
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Also added a quick release coupler for an air hose for pumping tyres
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A really nice little JVC head unit
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Part of the transmission oil change I remove the transmission sump, clean it and clean the filter.
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Re: DawidT 4.8 TRE Front locker (and other stuff)

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Re: DawidT 4.8 TRE Front locker (and other stuff)

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:bravo: dude your a star man.....
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Nice job on the front locker and the coupling. :coolphotos:
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Really like that setup, super neat :thumbup:
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Re: DawidT 4.8 TRE Front locker (and other stuff)

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Baie netjies

Wat prys die front locker? Dis iets wat ek ook eendag wil doen.
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Was the auto box filter clogged up? If so, how bad?

How many litres of oil came out? 6 to 7 litres?
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Re: DawidT 4.8 TRE Front locker (and other stuff)

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Thanks Ant for the super nice job done :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Just some info, the Patrol has less than 80 000km on the clock. Most of this driving was done towing an off road caravan and doing off road work. The gearbox oil change was more preventative work. The fuel pump was also changed - great improvement on power.

The front locker was about R13k (Tinus is this correct?) to buy, excluding the installation done by Anthony. Will try it the next couple of weeks as we are leaving for Botswana and Namibia today :blonde:
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Re: DawidT 4.8 TRE Front locker (and other stuff)

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Jip thats the hole thing compressor harness all in
I aim ever so slightly jealous on that new button in the front of the car....
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Re: DawidT 4.8 TRE Front locker (and other stuff)

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Veilig ry en geniet dit!
Mag ons ons kenniskry met lekkerkry aanhoukry.
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