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by stravaig
Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:33 am
Forum: Driveline, transmission, wheels, brakes, suspension, lockers, axles
Topic: Leaf Springs for 718 Ambulance
Replies: 6
Views: 1993

Re: Leaf Springs for 718 Ambulance

So the vector springs are on, vast improvement and a fairly straight forward job. :D
by stravaig
Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:56 pm
Forum: Driveline, transmission, wheels, brakes, suspension, lockers, axles
Topic: Leaf Springs for 718 Ambulance
Replies: 6
Views: 1993

Re: Leaf Springs for 718 Ambulance

Thanks to everyone for input.
I can source replacement from a vector from Dale (and John) at Haflinger technic.
I just wondered if there was another way...
by stravaig
Mon Jun 06, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: Driveline, transmission, wheels, brakes, suspension, lockers, axles
Topic: Leaf Springs for 718 Ambulance
Replies: 6
Views: 1993

Leaf Springs for 718 Ambulance

Anyone know of an alternative part number to source replacement springs for the leaf springs a the rear of the 718 ambulance ???

I'm guessing the parts must be from Mercedes or VW heavy type vans????

Both my springs have a broken lower leaf.
by stravaig
Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: Paerts, bits and pieces, etc etc
Replies: 23
Views: 11368

Re: Paerts, bits and pieces, etc etc

SUGGESTION FOR WIPER BLADES AND ARMS? I have not completely finished this yet but bought some spindle bush replacemement type things, (I have used on old land rovers in the past) it locks on the spindle shaft and provides new splined shaft. ( I checked this and it does fit on 710 splines) I have com...
by stravaig
Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:58 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: Pinzgauer vs. Defender
Replies: 13
Views: 5544

Re: Pinzgauer vs. Defender

I drive a 2011 Defender xs station wagon, its my everyday car (bowls along at legal speed limit easily, can hear the stereo, has a heater) and is a very capable vehicle, more so than most things on the road here. I am a lifelong land rover fan (atic)! I love my landy. Land Rover (as a company) could...