Tamiya Pajero CC01.

One of the problems with the rear suspension on these is the pivots on the rear coilover units are the wrong way. So turning this 90 degrees was needed. I then cut away some of the rear chassis/tub and made some more brackets to fit my new rear dampers too.

Jobs still to do...

Finish the front suspension and incorporate the other pair of remote res dampers.

Put the new tamiya Hop up output flanges in the front diff, along with the new c/v jointed front shafts that need building and are very fiddly.

Rear axle needs to be shimmed up and then greased.

Make an alloy front winch bumper and fit a nice winch.

Make a roof rack.

Take everything to bits, trim stuff, cut down too long bolts, threadlock and grease as required.

Choose which  springs to use in the dampers, then also fill and bleed with oil.  most likely the lightest rating and thinnest oil as its pretty light.

Take it out and break it again.

I've got a lot of tidying, finishing etc and making new infill panels. I just went full attack mode with the dremel to make some room.

Also might have to rethink the front dampers.  If i use the other set like I used on the back, they will either have to top mount to tubular loop mounts protruding through holes in the bonnet, or its going to need a 1 inch body lift.  I consider a 2 inch bodylift to look awfull on a full size shogun so not happy with either of these solutions.