Stupidity in a Suzuki SJ - non VAG idiocracy Part II

[JC]

all chunky goodness now 

[Diamond Hell]

He took it trialing at the weekend and broke it.

Sheared two (probably original) transfer box mounts.

This is usual for a vehicle that's been pottered about in all of its life and then gets thrown at a wall or two of sandstone. 

[Diamond Hell]

Transfer box mounts replaced last night with nice cheap-assed Land Rover mounts.

They just bolt right up, which is nice. 

[JC]

It might not have been me who broke it, it was driven by 2 in the trial and you took it on rescue duty 

[JC]

I did get it stuck here



the he broke the front end towing point trying to get help me out



and trying to get back out here




which turned into a 2 vehicle recovery 




Most fun you can have for £15 with ya clothes on

[Diamond Hell]

Replaced the transmission mounts that broke with Land Rover ones for about £2 a go.

During the recovery in the last post we also pulled off the standard recovery point on the front, so that needed to be replaced:



Including welding around the crossmember too:



Performed well as a tart during a recent gymkhana, although now needs a new clutch friction disc at least!

[JC]

Well it is with sadness but my sensible brain cell won out, SOLD. 

 

[DubFan]

Why?
Was it not a sensible vehicle? 

[JC]

oh great for the purpose it was bought, just not my back 

add in I have committed to attending my daughters boyfriend race events this year so it wouldnt get used anyway. 

Sold on to enjoy the off road parts of the IoW 

Next up, to buy a mobile bed to visit 10 racetracks of England this year 

[Diamond Hell]

You dick.