Thread: RODS RODS RODS

Originally Posted by ytt105

but, with the P38 the only situation where I could perceive some problem with the auto lowering is when crossing a water course. So to counter this I wired a switch that could turn off the EAS completely.

The only time a D3 will auto lower is if you exceed 50kph if at offroad height or there are some suspension errors.

The issue when jacking is the vehicle trying to level itself - moves and could jam fingers in the wrong spot but does not lower.

If you loose TR you will may very well not have a cdl or even traction control - so is integral with offroad capability.

Garry

Garry is right, I can't imagine hitting water that is of the depth where lowereing would cause a problem at greater tahn 50kph. I would think at that speed and depth, tehn auto lowering would be the least of your problems

God I'm frightened now .... I am a bloody hairdresser......I can't loose my hands,
Maybe a friendly Melbournian could come up to Northcote and assist

Originally Posted by herrBlick

God I'm frightened now .... I am a bloody hairdresser......I can't loose my hands,
Maybe a friendly Melbournian could come up to Northcote and assist

I see you're planning to jump the border and attend the Lithgow trip.....I'm sure someone will lend a hand there.

Originally Posted by herrBlick

God I'm frightened now .... I am a bloody hairdresser......I can't loose my hands,
Maybe a friendly Melbournian could come up to Northcote and assist

The first time I fitted them I took the rear wheels off (one at a time) as these are the hardest to reach unseen. While its a laborious process, you don't have to worry about the car lowering. The front wheels are easy; just go to full lock and you can see what you are doing.

Once fitted, you leave them fitted. With a picture in your mind of the set up, it literally takes 20 seconds to do each wheel. I always give them a squirt of silicone spray before any trip. Makes it much easier to change from the upper to lower hole.

Fuses pulled, doors open, etc. If you're still stressed, put the jack in place for each wheel.

Originally Posted by SimmAus

I see you're planning to jump the border and attend the Lithgow trip.....I'm sure someone will lend a hand there.

sad news not going now

Originally Posted by herrBlick

God I'm frightened now .... I am a bloody hairdresser......I can't loose my hands,
Maybe a friendly Melbournian could come up to Northcote and assist

Can't have that happening now can we!!

First time around is a bit of a slow job especially the rear. You have to get under the car for best results. I never removed fuses etc, but in hind sight maybe a good idea. Front ones are a piece of cake, a walk in the park….blah, blah, blah.

Once on as other have mentioned its a 20 second job.

Originally Posted by herrBlick

God I'm frightened now .... I am a bloody hairdresser......I can't loose my hands,
Maybe a friendly Melbournian could come up to Northcote and assist

I removed my wheels, one at a time, and the fuses the first time. Didn't take long, maybe an hour all up, including a can at the end, and I'm useless when it comes to mechanical stuff!
Don't cut your hands off before Friday or SWMBO will be cranky! ( although I think she's booked with Jemma )