Thread: flex the 101

That is the end of todays lesson.
the bright idea I came up with is to try and fit a set of the softer front springs on the rear and get equal flex that way.
front and rear springs are different lenghts and so the quick end of a good idea.
Ron

Gday ron

After that initial chat we had i tried the same thing at work. i removed the shocks then put a bus lifter under one of the rear wheels and lifted it until it flexed and lifted the other rear wheel of the ground and yea the springs dont allow much travel. oh well back to the drawing board. but like you said i find the front works well off road. im waiting for my tax return then the rear will be getting a locker. got shown up by a landcruiser on weekend, didnt like that until i drove circles around him in deep water.

Cheers gaz

I am thinking if the standard leaves can be ground down a bit to solfen them up abit.
The problem is you need a spare set of springs to be game enough to try it.
A set of front springs in the rear could fit with mods .......as the lenght is slightly shorter.(30mm)
To get over the shocker travel problem if you do manage to get the rear to flex would mean longer shocks and the only way to get that would be by lifting the suspension a bit as so longer shocks would fit.
It is in the too hard basket at present.
A locker on the back makes all the difference as this is the end that is lifting.
Gazz what way are you going....ARB or Detroit.

Gday ron

Will go the detroit in the rear. was playing around with a aftermarket shock that we have for the buses and by cutting off the top pin and welding the ring on it still alows for enough upward travel and plenty more downward. its the same diameter as the 101 shock. will get some pics and measurements during the week.

Cheers gaz

Any info on the shocks would be good if you can post it.
After having both the ARB and the Detroit .... they both have good and bad points.
The detroit is a breeze to fit and requires no wiring or hoses etc.
It does put more backlash in the drive line.
Other wise it works great in the 101.
I would be carefull with the detroit offroad with a fully loaded vehicle as to not to strain it ....ie carefull driving.
The ARB is alot more work to fit .
The Detroit shines in mud , snow and sand as it works without affecting steering.
The ARB shines on rock work as you lock it in before you need it, whisle the Detroit may want to unlock and lock back in underload and therefore places strain on itself hopping over rocks etc.

I am getting another ARB diff cover for the rear diff this time.
As with these covers it is very easy to grind the bottom of the diff housings and it supprizing how easy it is to get a bit more clearence and do a big improvement in shape to the bottom of the housing for little time and effort.
The main advantage of the cast iron cover is it will not leak oil or peel back back after the grinding sort of work.

If all goes to plan Garrycol and my self will be going on a weekend run in our 101s and with alot of other landys and jeeps too).
I will give him a go of my 101 with the lockers and different gear ratios with overdrive and see what he thinks.
It will be a big run for garry as he will have not much time for a shake down after rego......plenty of help will be around if he needs it..
It is all happening in about a month.

OK read every thing now i want one