Lifted defender

[pommy]

G'day lifted the defender about a month ago and seem to be getting bad vibrations throught the floor that seem to be getting worse . Is something going to fail ? Looked at few other posts on this but seem abit confused . Whats the fix of this ?
How much to fix ?
Where to get fixed in Melb ?
Is it safe to drive ?
Thanks .

[one_iota]

How much was it lifted?

Anything over 50 mm or thereabouts is going to change the driveline geometry which will require other modifications.

[long stroke]

if you've lifted it over 50mm (2") or so, as said your prop shafts will be working at larger angles which can cause vibration

CHEERS TIM.

[rangieman]

And also the unis run at a different angle after the lift so they could be on the way out

[pommy]

50 mm lift , oh forgot to say its 06 model . Thanks guys . How much to do uni if that .

[Scouse]

You might need to go with a DC joint in the front propshaft. Others have had to go that way with these lifts on the late Defenders (although you have a Td5).

[jddisco200tdi]

Check to make sure the front prop shaft is out of phase as it should be.
I would also give it a good grease while your at it.

Regards

John D - Defender 110 2.4

[pommy]

How do i know if its out of phase ? Thanks .

[lambrover]

I wouldn't suspect your prop shaft phase is out unless it has been taken off the vehicle and pulled apart, the only way it can be out off phase is by physicaly pulling it apart and putting it back together incorrectly.

You can get vibes from worn uni's or slip joints in the prop shafts, or excessive drive angle's.

How to rectify: front, double cardon prop shaft or 3 degree correcting radius arms.
rear, the rear is not as bad and I have had no problems but would like to improve the drive angle, this would be achieved by an adjustable A frame braket this would allow the top of the diff to be moved back to correct the angle.

[lardy]

50 mm lift , oh forgot to say its 06 model . Thanks guys . How much to do uni if that .

how many inches is that ...this new fangled money has me beat !