GQ Tailshaft problems

[Jimbo]

Ok ppl i fitted my 4 inch springs on the weekend however its more like 5 inches!!!
ANYWAY i have 2 problems.



1)The rear tailshaft contacts the tube crossmember when the rear articulates a lot! I have heard a fix for this is to reverse the tailshaft so the larger diameter section of the tailshaft is closer to the diff!!

however,



2)The rear tailshaft also contacts the fuel tank (i have a 75l long ranger petrol tank with my LPG) with even less articulation. It did not do this while i was putting the springs and shocks in but thats probably just because the way the cars was jacked.



Has anyone else with a lift of this height encountered this problem and what was your fix?



Also the drivers side rear lower control arm was hitingt the fuel tank with very little flex as it has a bracket on it with a funny peice of rubber. I just flipped the control arem around as it looked semetrical so now the bracket is on top.





Thanks again.


jimmy

[ozy1]

okay, take your rear tail shaft out, and swap it around, so the narrow end is at the transfer case,

second question, did you fit adjustable panhards while you were are it? if you did, they may be set too short, if you havnt, your originals are definatly too short causing prob,

there all the ideas i have at the moment, see what others come up with also,

[giantracing]

SPOT ON MY MAN........

[suzidisco]

just fixed my fuel tank you will need to have a 4inch slot cut out of it .
just mark were the arm is on the tank and TAKE IT TO A FABRICATER to do cost me $150 the have special rinses to put in the tank prior to cutting and welding the tank.

[of4x4]

okay, take your rear tail shaft out, and swap it around, so the narrow end is not at the transfer case,

Is this correct? I thought the narrow bit should be at the transfer end - mine is. Just clarifying.

[ozy1]

okay, take your rear tail shaft out, and swap it around, so the narrow end is not at the transfer case,

Is this correct? I thought the narrow bit should be at the transfer end - mine is. Just clarifying.

sorry my bad, i didnt read what i wrote, definatly make saure the narrow end is at the transfer case so it clears the cross member,

sorry for the mix up,

[Jimbo]

Thanks for the replies and yes the panard rod is obviously my problem!! I cant beleive i didnt think of it!! Ahh well i'm glad i asked. As soon as i get my adjustable panard rod i will flip the tail shaft around as it wont fit the way it is now.

Where in melb can i get my tank modified for the control arm?

Once again thanks

Bond

[kered]

try brown davis in bayswater

http://www.browndavis.com.au/