I did a search, but could not find an exact answer on how to fix this.
Hilux is 1985 with 2" cab and 2" suspension. We used axle relocation plates to move the front diff forward 1" to let the 33's clear the guards.
When we installed the relocation plates, they added a few mm's under the springs and pushed the u bolts into the way of the drag link. We just tested a dropped drag link, but it still hits. Any ideas?
All help appreciated,
Sam
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Drag link hitting u bolts
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Re: Drag link hitting u bolts
I had to bend the j arm slightly up and out, though the first one I done with the oxy and I broke it soon after on the track. I found out later I had to heat it slower and put it in sand to allow it to cool slowly so not to over stress the steel. Was all good after that and is still going.
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Re: Drag link hitting u bolts
Forgot to mention you can get flat u bolts but mine still hit, so that's why I went that way.
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Re: Drag link hitting u bolts
Piss the relocation plates off and drill the spring perch to suit. One is already done for you, you just have to drill the other. This will solve your problem.
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Re: Drag link hitting u bolts
Or fit crossover/high steer.
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Re: Drag link hitting u bolts
you still need to drill both as the drivers one is way to small (my ln106 one was)Willy Hilux wrote:Piss the relocation plates off and drill the spring perch to suit. One is already done for you, you just have to drill the other. This will solve your problem.
But having said that mine still hit without relocation plates and drilled as above... so i bent the j arm (later went highsteer)
3.0L turbo diesel, 4" lift, bud's front housing, track assasin cv's, air lokker front + Rear, beadlock'd 37 stickies, high steer, 15.5" travel ranchos, high pinion diff and coils on the rear
Re: Drag link hitting u bolts
keep in mind its illegal to knowingly bend steering components, and will void your insurance if they find out after an accident.
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