Thread: Superior Engineering Superflex arms for Rovers.

Originally Posted by clive22

Hi

So it looks like its not practical with the current arms and realistically for the size of the market probably not going to be two totally different arms produced

So, having looked at my tired and battered old model housing is there any reason why I could get a second hand housing either post '93 defer or D1 and mu current slotted swivel ends over and center banjo over?

From parts it looks like the panhard's have the same bushes (AN3410) so must be the same width. Anyone know for sure?, my panhard bracket internal bracket (not bush) measurement is 44mm

I understand the springs are the same with at the front (not back) with later defers and D1 discos. Am I correct?

The nuts around my banjo are 3/8" fine, are the later housing the same or been converted to 10mm. Anyone have knowledge on the differences

I'm looking at bracing, blasting and recoating the later model 2nd hand housing so have a nice strong diff at the same time, without immobilizing the truck -well only whilst the diff housing swap is done.


Clive

Clive

There is no reason that you can't change over the front diff housings,as long as you have 7 holes in the swivel flange,it will all bolt up.
The other alternative is to cut off the mounts for the radius arms and move them to the required spacing,the same as later models.

Thanks for that lowranger

So I'll look for a D1 or post '93 defer housing.

If I can get a housing at a sane price I'll go that way, plus I can brace it up at the same time.

When you look at that brackets the panhard, spring perch and front and rear on each side are all coupled together - I think it'll be less work to swap the diffs.

I have 9 bolts in my swivel, but two of these are for the lock off bolts to stop
the slotted swivels from ever rotating - so that should be good to go.


Clive

Will there be any plans for superflex arms for Disco 2??

Originally Posted by Expatdisco3

Will there be any plans for superflex arms for Disco 2??

Thats easy!

Sell D2, buy Fender/RRC, fit SF arms

Originally Posted by Grimace

Thats easy!

Sell D2, buy Fender/RRC, fit SF arms

If only it was that simple!!

Originally Posted by Grimace

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This has me confused. I can't see how the bushes in this orientation allow more deflection then in a more vertical plane?
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I must say I thought the same as Grimace regarding the orientation of the bushes. And still unable to understand why after the replies to his question.

Now Presto has posted a pic of his arms, with the bushes in the replacement for the normal arm orientated more like I would expect.

However the bush in the superflex arm is not quite what I would expect - I need to consider this particular one some more.

Originally Posted by Presto

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Originally Posted by Bush65

I must say I thought the same as Grimace regarding the orientation of the bushes.

I am still unsure of the reasoning for the orientation on the bushes being horizontal.

If I had to do it myself, given my previous understanding, I would have done exactly as can be seen on both Grants and my own arms.
Vertical on the fixed arm and horizontal on the SF arm.

But I am only going by previous explanations and experience on the installation & workings of the Haltech holey bushes.

Got the arms fitted to Grants Defender over the weekend. Still early in the build stage. So changes are to come. But this is the results, with full pressures no lockers.



The limiting factor is currently the shocks (11.5" travel) reaching full extension, and is loosing out on some compression due to what we suspect is too higher springs rates.

More to come as we progress with this one.

EDIT: The springs fitted to this vehicle are as follows;
Front = Dobinson C51-015, 430mm free length, 237lbs (specified as rear spring for Classic Rangie)
Rear = Dobinson C51-019, 440mm free length, 320lbs