Reply With Quotethats the one with the toymota axles isnt it - how are they going ?Originally Posted by Maggot4x4
And my Rangie
Wizard
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?
Wizard
Supporterthats the one with the toymota axles isnt it - how are they going ?
And my Rangie
TopicToaster
SubscriberThe old D2
The D3
Series 11A ex Air Force
1995 ES Discovery TDI
RIP 2006 Discovery 3
RIP 2004 V8 Discovery
RIP 95 Discovery TDI
RIP 1999 Freelander
RIP 1978 EX Army FFR
TopicToaster
SubscriberDid a couple of the series 3 as well
Series 11A ex Air Force
1995 ES Discovery TDI
RIP 2006 Discovery 3
RIP 2004 V8 Discovery
RIP 95 Discovery TDI
RIP 1999 Freelander
RIP 1978 EX Army FFR
Swaggie
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.
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
TopicToaster
Pic of the Rangie current incarnation. I knew those old tree stumps would come in handy
Pitures a bit grainy as it was taken late in the arvo.
Trav
Wizard
Mine with a wee bit of mods
2004 Black Range Rover L322 Diesel
OldBushie
OK...the question must be asked by the dumb blonde....
If you mod the suspension us so much so that bodywork stays level, and wheels look like they are 3ft below the vehicle, does this mean that it will go thru ruts, dips, holes etc with ease?
Does this not take away much of the skill of wheel placement etc?
So, if you have a modded vehicle that can go anywhere, doesn't necessarily make you a good off road driver?
in theory, it would also allow you to get into more areas you shouldn't really be driving as well.
Wizard
SubscriberWheels in contact with the ground = Traction.OK...the question must be asked by the dumb blonde....
If you mod the suspension us so much so that bodywork stays level, and wheels look like they are 3ft below the vehicle, does this mean that it will go thru ruts, dips, holes etc with ease?
Does this not take away much of the skill of wheel placement etc?
So, if you have a modded vehicle that can go anywhere, doesn't necessarily make you a good off road driver?
Failing all wheels in contact with the ground + differential locks = traction.
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.
Cheers
Mick
1999 Land Rover 110 Defender TD5 Cab Chassis
1985 Land Rover 110 County 4.6 EFI V8
1993 Track Trailer camper
Swaggie
It will go through ruts etc with more ease than a standard setup.OK...the question must be asked by the dumb blonde....
If you mod the suspension us so much so that bodywork stays level, and wheels look like they are 3ft below the vehicle, does this mean that it will go thru ruts, dips, holes etc with ease?
Does this not take away much of the skill of wheel placement etc?
So, if you have a modded vehicle that can go anywhere, doesn't necessarily make you a good off road driver?
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.
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
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