Thread: 80 Series Cruiser Shocks...

Originally Posted by rick130

FWIW rose jointed suspension bits are illegal for road registered stuff

I don't know what the state legislation is but here is an extract from the Light Vehicle construction and modification rules (ADR)

The Heim joint is a rod end bearing, refer to Figure LS7, that may be used on the end of control rods, steering links, tie rods, or anywhere a precision articulating joint is required.

They comprise a ball swivel with an opening through which a bolt or other attaching hardware may pass that is pressed into a circular casing with a threaded shaft attached. The threaded portion may be either male or female. Heim joints are made to a variety of standards in terms of strength and durability. Early versions were prone to failure and had a poor durability history. As a result Heim joints must only be used in critical applications such as steering and suspension if they meet all of the following criteria:

• The movement of the rod/component to which the joint is attached does not exceed the allowable articulation angle of the Heim joint as specified by the Heim joint manufacturer;

• The Heim joint does not hang-up on existing components; and

• A signatory confirms that the Heim joint has sufficient durability and strength in all directions for its intended purpose.

It is strongly recommended that Heim joints be protected by suitably designed dust covers to reduce the risk of premature wear.

Also thanks for the other input Rick, I'll have to look further into the trailing arms though. The A frame ball joints all look very similar (bearmach, x-eng, Gwyn Lewis), I think I'll just stick with the GL one if I'm already shipping stuff over from the UK

Originally Posted by rick130

and IMHO if you use Super Pro rear trailing arm bushes the A frame ball joint working angle becomes your rear end travel limiting device.

Also, are you suggesting just to run the standard trailing arms with the Super Pro's or cranked ones with them???
[I don't want to replace stuff if I don't need to]

it would be advised to change out the TA, not just for their angle but becasue they are weak as ****.....so get some that correct the bush angle as much as possible whilst at it....

hmmmm... some choices for T/A then [whilst keeping away from rose jointed due to questionable legality]

Adrenalin 4x4 [40mm x 6mm double cranked]
LAND ROVER DEFENDER DOUBLE CRANKED TRAILING ARMS +2IN | eBay

Gwyn Lewis [single crank with offset welding]
rear trail arms

Terrafirma [35mm x 4.8mm single cranked]
Land Rover Defender Rear Cranked Trailing Arms | eBay

Monsta 4x4 [6mm seamless straight]
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover...item35b6e371ea

The GL and Adrenalin look similar in tube sizes..... design is different though... all priced at around the same point. I'd be likely to lean towards the GL as I'm already looking at getting a heap of his stuff.