Superior Long Arms?

[benhl]

4link top arm kit first

YAY!!! BOLT ON PLEASE!!!

Start a new thread to keep us updated

[wyliespatrol]

could a droped rear arm be developed like the front droped arms

so it stays in line with the rails then drops down to the wheel

This is a question based on something I noticed on the weekend


With the long arm set up when climbing square steps the arms hit the rock edge and start to lift the weight off the rear wheels before the wheel has a chance to touch and climb the step

And some times lift the wheel off the ground all together

because the arm is lower down further forward between the wheel base

what you think?

I noticed this while watching Tuff truck DVD's. My theory is that it isn't perfect but the best solution so far. Maybe that is why in my last post they have gone independant with the Buggy.

Shane

[Suspension Stuff]

Are you asking this question for clearance reasons?

Shane

[ozy1]

could a droped rear arm be developed like the front droped arms

so it stays in line with the rails then drops down to the wheel

This is a question based on something I noticed on the weekend


With the long arm set up when climbing square steps the arms hit the rock edge and start to lift the weight off the rear wheels before the wheel has a chance to touch and climb the step

And some times lift the wheel off the ground all together

because the arm is lower down further forward between the wheel base

what you think?

I noticed this while watching Tuff truck DVD's. My theory is that it isn't perfect but the best solution so far. Maybe that is why in my last post they have gone independant with the Buggy.

Shane

i have run bent lower arms with a brace to increase clearance but ended up pulling them out, as the leave your tail shaft quite vanerable when climbing ledges and steps, at least with straight arms you reduce the chance of a damaged tail shaft, can get pics if you want.

[Zookman]

Are these long arms designed for trucks with high lifts eg. 5 – 8 inch lifts, or do they work just as effectively with small lifts 3 – 4 inch.

[SuperiorEngineering]

The arms are designed to work with any lift .

[CruiserPatrol]

could a droped rear arm be developed like the front droped arms

so it stays in line with the rails then drops down to the wheel

This is a question based on something I noticed on the weekend


With the long arm set up when climbing square steps the arms hit the rock edge and start to lift the weight off the rear wheels before the wheel has a chance to touch and climb the step



And some times lift the wheel off the ground all together

because the arm is lower down further forward between the wheel base

what you think?

I noticed this while watching Tuff truck DVD's. My theory is that it isn't perfect but the best solution so far. Maybe that is why in my last post they have gone independant with the Buggy.

Shane

i have run bent lower arms with a brace to increase clearance but ended up pulling them out, as the leave your tail shaft quite vanerable when climbing ledges and steps, at least with straight arms you reduce the chance of a damaged tail shaft, can get pics if you want.

Yeah, I've had this thought before and would appreciate some pics ozy1.

Dave

[SIM79]

Has fitting longs arms improved stability?

[TURBO LS2]

Yes..

[tailpipes]

Yes..

X2

[turbo gu]

Yes..

X2

X3
And climbing ability and numerous other things

[Going_up]

So i think long arms are the way to go...

does anyone have install instructions to fit a set and what is involved??

[SIM79]

does anyone have install instructions to fit a set and what is involved??

Long Arm Installation
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[vanbox]

No affiliation with superior but have had long arms fora few weeks and wow! The difference is incredible, particularly in transferring hp to the ground. I didnt think something so simple could change a vehicles handling so dramatically. And there are still improvements to be made with new suspension yet!

[BryanGUIV]

Are the long arms legal on a road going vehicle?

[parr]

Are the long arms legal on a road going vehicle?

I would say not as you have to cut and re-weld the mount to the chassis

[chips59]

Have been reading this with great interest, how long are these long arms?


cheers Shane.

[MARKx4]

Pretty sure they are 300mm longer then standard.

[vanbox]

Correct!

[Big_GQ]

Just put a set of long arms in the wagon look shit hot havnt driven the car yet but should work well.

[Stoive]

on a little bit different note, what do people do with long arms + GQ wagon + rock sliders, i had to cut the rear slider mount off to fit mine as the arms hit them on full compression, i love having long arms in the rear, excellent improvements on climbing etc, but to me strong sliders are a must and i havent been able to come up with anything good yet

[SIM79]

on a little bit different note, what do people do with long arms + GQ wagon + rock sliders, i had to cut the rear slider mount off to fit mine as the arms hit them on full compression, i love having long arms in the rear, excellent improvements on climbing etc, but to me strong sliders are a must and i havent been able to come up with anything good yet

I have been told the slider mount going back the chassi can't be straight it has the angled up /

[Stoive]

righto, i would love to see one if anyone has done it

[Draven]

on a little bit different note, what do people do with long arms + GQ wagon + rock sliders, i had to cut the rear slider mount off to fit mine as the arms hit them on full compression, i love having long arms in the rear, excellent improvements on climbing etc, but to me strong sliders are a must and i havent been able to come up with anything good yet

This is exactly why I haven't done anything about long arms yet, would love to see how people have manged to mount sliders afterwards..