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  1. 21st June 2016, 11:22 AM #51
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    Wheel alignment every 10k kms too Tombie? Was wondering whether or not being offroad throws it out more often....


    Vehicle has had 2 wheel alignments in 4.5 years...
    Last one was when the new rubber/wheels went on.

    It needed only the slightest of adjustment at that time.

    Depending on how the vehicle is used there is potential for needing them more often. I don't "touch park" etc so I seem to to get a longer run.
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  2. 22nd June 2016, 10:26 AM #52
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    Fitted mine yesterday=D Gone from looking like a car to an actual 4x4! Not that bad without the white writing, still would have preferred it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russrobe View Post
    Fitted mine yesterday=D Gone from looking like a car to an actual 4x4! Not that bad without the white writing, still would have preferred it.
    Just so you could find it again after washing the mud off?
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  4. 22nd June 2016, 11:43 AM #54
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russrobe View Post
    Fitted mine yesterday=D Gone from looking like a car to an actual 4x4! Not that bad without the white writing, still would have preferred it.
    You know the rules .....


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  5. 22nd June 2016, 04:55 PM #55
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    Quote Originally Posted by LRD414 View Post
    You know the rules .....


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  6. 22nd June 2016, 05:08 PM #56
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    Looks good...

    On a side note:
    When I had the latest D697s fitted they were balanced conventionally using steel stick on weights.

    Over time a few had been flicked off, lost etc so I decided to try ABC Balancing beads...

    Great concept, and several locals have used them in normal road vehicles and trucks with great success.. On the D4 it resulted in a continual shimmy.

    Well... Today we spent an hour removing the wheels, vacuuming out the beads, refitting the tyres and dynamic balancing with steel wheel weights... New D697s fitted

    Took it out on a private road and not a shake or vibration up to a steady $1.60.

    But it was worth a try..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    When I had the latest D697s fitted they were balanced conventionally using steel stick on weights.

    Over time a few had been flicked off, lost etc so I decided to try ABC Balancing beads ..... On the D4 it resulted in a continual shimmy.
    Good to know thanks.
    I have wondered about the steel weights when I noticed that there seemed to be the odd one missing.
    However, I'd forgotten that I had the wheels rebalanced and realigned after the original fitment was a bit average.
    It's something worth keeping an eye on ....

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  8. 22nd June 2016, 05:31 PM #58
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    They look good.How does it drive with the larger circumfrence tyres????
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russrobe View Post
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    They look great! Are they 285/60 r18's?
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    Yep 285 60s. No rubbing noticed yet, even in reverse full lock.

    I think it's definitely lost some acceleration Andy. Thing is they're that quick for a large 4x4 that it's not going to bother me. Will use this one 90% for touring/day trips anyway. If it was a daily i might be more disheartened...

    Nice one Tombie, I was a bit annoyed when I saw those on instead of stick ons, now not so much.

    Haven't attempted puting the spare under yet.


    Fyi theres 1 coat of Zaino CS clear protectant on there if you've noticed how shiny the car is, 2 more coats to come before paint shield! 15mins a coat 24 hours between...
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