Cheers,
Sean
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” - Albert Einstein
I am so nervous for all the CVs. Nearly 10% increase in strain just from the increased tyre diameter, plus the increased bend angles due to the lift rods.
Mind you I haven't seen a single report of a busted CV since the Defender shipped so that's a positive sign. My local dealer told me about one guy who was going way too fast along the beach at Fraser and broke front suspension components when hitting the far side of a big washout, but it was a straightforward repair apparently.
Anyway I'm getting along pretty well with my 32" muddies for now.
I think the way he has it set up, the rods set him at off road height in normal mode which is where he leaves it most of the time and occasionally setting it to off road height when needed which essentially puts it at extended height. The rest of the lift is at the subframe so all the angles are still within factory spec....apparently. Have to agree on the tyre size concerns for the drive train. I felt he needed lower diff ratios too judging by he way he was popping up and over some of these boulders...maybe he wasn't in LR.
The best thing about it is, it's great to have someone able to throw the money at one to see where the limits lie and to see what's involved. It will be interesting to see 37s go on ... if he does it. If it holds up and doesn't break with these changes then I think that would be a testament to the strength of the vehicle and bode well for owners using them in stock or lightly modified form.
Last edited by SBD4; 1st May 2021 at 09:42 AM.
Cheers,
Sean
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” - Albert Einstein
Way over produced video from Lucky8:
Would like to see more continuous filming without the music.
Cheers,
Sean
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” - Albert Einstein
Another impressive video of the Defender on 35’s really being tested this time.
New Defender - Rocks Poison Spider in MOAB!!! - YouTube
Cheers,
Terry
D1 V8 (Gone)D2a HSE V8 (Gone)D3 HSE TDV6 (Unfortunately Gone)D4 V8
Same trip as the TFL Bronco vid:
Cheers,
Sean
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” - Albert Einstein
Yep, 35's are a pretty big step up in terms of weight compared to a standard tyre, but 37's are a massive step up over a 35 again, I can't believe how different the tyres are for something that is only 2" different in diameter, and thats comparing a simex to Maxxis Creepy Crawler.
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
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