just for the p!ss take value
a completely stock d1 (except for the tyres n snorkel) with springs sagging about an inch on flat ground..... doh, come to speak of it, bout time to get those axles flexing a bit further.... any suggestions?
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just for the p!ss take value
a completely stock d1 (except for the tyres n snorkel) with springs sagging about an inch on flat ground..... doh, come to speak of it, bout time to get those axles flexing a bit further.... any suggestions?
thats the one with the toymota axles isnt it - how are they going ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggot4x4
Did a couple of the series 3 as well
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I've previously posted my Disco2, though here is what the Series 100" was doing (stripped now and rebuilt as a SPUA 109" ute). Its sitting on 38" Denman Ground Hawgs, measuring about 36" and Toyota axles. SPOA setup on the front. Reduced leaves at the front and the rear is a coil setup with Rover A frame upper links and Slunnie lowers from the 88" forward leaf mounts. The funny thing is that when the springs were not retained, I could only lift the rear by about 30cm before the springs dislocated. Retained springs gave this result. Not sure what the height is though.
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Pic of the Rangie current incarnation. I knew those old tree stumps would come in handy :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Pitures a bit grainy as it was taken late in the arvo.
Trav
Mine with a wee bit of mods:D
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Originally Posted by Numpty's Missus
in theory, it would also allow you to get into more areas you shouldn't really be driving as well.
Wheels in contact with the ground = Traction.;) :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Numpty's Missus
Failing all wheels in contact with the ground + differential locks = traction.:cool:
Wheel travel can only be good for offroading. Less wheel spin equals less damage to the track. Even with good wheel placement and driver skill, sometimes it's still not enough.
Depends where you like to drive though.:angel:
It will go through ruts etc with more ease than a standard setup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Numpty's Missus
How much it takes away from the skill of wheel placement depends on the type of terrain that you use it in. If you use the improved capabilities to go to areas that are more difficult to drive then it will probably make no difference - but will be a looot easier on the 4WD. If you still drive on the street, fire trails and desert tracks it will probably still make no difference. I tend to think that those that modify for more suspension travel generally will be those that use the capabilities and have an interest in driving and so think a lot more about what they are doing. If lift had any bearing on driver skill though, no doubt we would all be driving commodores and falcons in the bush.... but there is a good reason for not doing this. :D