Overland Journal: G-Wagen
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Scott Brady
Founder
TechMOGogy
Observer
Oh, I thought you were happy with the wrap. Why was it a disaster as it seems to have been on the truck for a long time?
Was actually thinking of doing one because of this thread so any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan
New 1996 Puch 350GDT Worker owner (as in two days ago)
Was actually thinking of doing one because of this thread so any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan
New 1996 Puch 350GDT Worker owner (as in two days ago)
digitaldelay
Explorer
Hey, it's Polar White !White
Boring, I know
Jason
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Scott Brady
Founder
They just dont hold up, and when we removed the wrap from our Land Cruiser, it damaged the paint (enough to require a repaint).
They seem like a good idea at first...
Scott Brady
Founder
I am currently doing research on upgraded steering dampers for the W463. Information is limited.
The Fox shocks have made such a huge difference that I am tempted to incorporate a Fox steering damper. The stock unit is just not up to the task of larger tires and wheels in corrugations, etc. The Hutchinsons are heavy and they did not balance perfect either, so this has induced some light to moderate wobble. Typically a steering damper is NOT the way to solve this problem, but my stock damper is already shot.
Has anyone fitted an aftermarket, adjustable damper? I am tempted to make this one work. . . they are magic on JKs
http://www.ridefox.com/product.php?m=truck&t=shocks&p=21&ref=filter
The Fox shocks have made such a huge difference that I am tempted to incorporate a Fox steering damper. The stock unit is just not up to the task of larger tires and wheels in corrugations, etc. The Hutchinsons are heavy and they did not balance perfect either, so this has induced some light to moderate wobble. Typically a steering damper is NOT the way to solve this problem, but my stock damper is already shot.
Has anyone fitted an aftermarket, adjustable damper? I am tempted to make this one work. . . they are magic on JKs
http://www.ridefox.com/product.php?m=truck&t=shocks&p=21&ref=filter
Scott Brady
Founder
Did it work in the stock brackets?
otiswesty
Regular guy
Yes, it is a straight bolt on. Much less expensive than a new MB dampener.
The bolt holes on the Bilstein are 12mm vs 10mm on the OEM shock so you need to do something about that. The Bilstein is gas pressurized so it will push the steering right slowly if you let go of the steering wheel. You will notice this more if you have a lift and smaller caster angle. That's why I decided to install 2 of them and IMO you need 2 if you have 35's.
Scott Brady
Founder
I stripped the G down a bit in anticipation of the repaint at Mastodon.
Naked G. . .
I did get a chance to prove-out my interior sleeping configuration. It is perfect.
The canyoneering was worth it too
Naked G. . .
I did get a chance to prove-out my interior sleeping configuration. It is perfect.
The canyoneering was worth it too
KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
Have you had any experience with the self healing clear wraps like Xpel or 3Ms clear bra? I wonder if they have the same issues. I've been considering it for the doors on my dark grey rubicon or when looking at black G500s for my wife.