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Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 4:35 pm
by redzook
moose wrote:tim , with your axle now that far forward , how is your steering clearance ?
(or with the SPOA , no problems !!)
I have a few issues , with moving that far forward !!!!
no probs with steerin i have the draglink over the springs
i think that is the only think that stops you SUA people from moving it so far forward(draglink rubbin on tierod)??
definatly worth the effort
u will be suprised how much u can fell the difference with the bit longer wheelbase
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:13 pm
by grimbo
redzook wrote:dont think i will redo the shock mounts
they limit flex but i am not to worried i seem to get enough
and yeh the tierod is like a banana
should have a new 1 soon enough
how did you bend it?
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:18 pm
by redzook
grimbo wrote:redzook wrote:dont think i will redo the shock mounts
they limit flex but i am not to worried i seem to get enough
and yeh the tierod is like a banana
should have a new 1 soon enough
how did you bend it?
hit a rock
and no it wouldnt have helped if i was sua
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:17 pm
by moose
more the drag link hitting the pitman arm on the steering box !!!
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:49 pm
by redzook
moose wrote:more the drag link hitting the pitman arm on the steering box !!!
i dont get what ya mean? how can the draglink hit the pitman arm?
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:53 pm
by moose
the arm (draglink) that goes between the front knuckles
when it compresses on the RHS , the link hits the pitman arm (arm off the steering box)
easy 2 understand !!
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:56 pm
by redzook
moose wrote:the arm (draglink) that goes between the front knuckles
when it compresses on the RHS , the link hits the pitman arm (arm off the steering box)
easy 2 understand !!
i thought the tierod went between the knuckles?
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:59 pm
by moose
oh wat eva !!
the long link !!!
I,m tired , & need sleep , & gotta go to work in 3 hours !!!
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 8:02 pm
by redzook
here is a quick pic i think u will see why mine isnt hitting
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 8:35 am
by grimbo
redzook wrote:grimbo wrote:redzook wrote:dont think i will redo the shock mounts
they limit flex but i am not to worried i seem to get enough
and yeh the tierod is like a banana
should have a new 1 soon enough
how did you bend it?
hit a rock
and no it wouldnt have helped if i was sua
I was wondering if it was a rock or from the stress of going wider with the Hiluxs on the Zuk steering stuff
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 9:12 am
by Drewfus
In an effort to clarify, see pic.
In this case, I don't believe Tims tie rod hits either the draglink or pitman arm. His Tie rod is the standard Hilux unit, so it's technically fine (although now bent due to driver/rock abuse and should be replaced), the draglink is an aftermarket item which is 'beefed up' appropriately, and I expect should be fine.
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 9:45 pm
by greg
tyre clearance is still looking pretty tight up the front there tim. i'm guessing it will be worse still if you ever upgrade from those stock 26's.
might i suggest adding some lift blocks between the springs and the axels
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 6:18 am
by redzook
its not grabbin the front anymore it just hits the flair
so id say virtual lift is in order
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:03 pm
by ZOOK60
do a virtual lift so that i can se how its done. i was contemplating doing a vertual lift and taking the body lift out. mine grabs the front lip where you have trimmed yours so i think i will be trimming mine too
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:12 pm
by Guy
redzook wrote:its not grabbin the front anymore it just hits the flair
so id say virtual lift is in order
Quit talking about it and just Do It ..
its alot of fun .. and you can invite friends (if you have any) to help
then get some adult sized rubber ...
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:17 pm
by redzook
jake lawson wrote:do a virtual lift so that i can se how its done. i was contemplating doing a vertual lift and taking the body lift out. mine grabs the front lip where you have trimmed yours so i think i will be trimming mine too
post up some pics of your rig now its got the 60's under it
i will get onto the virtual lift soon as now have acess to a welder
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:29 pm
by Guy
Welder ????
TEK SCREWS .. all the way .. heaps easier to put back on when a rock rips em off ...
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 7:58 am
by redzook
love_mud wrote:Welder ????
TEK SCREWS .. all the way .. heaps easier to put back on when a rock rips em off ...
you done a virtual lift didnt ya when u had your zuk?
got any pics?
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 1:46 pm
by ZOOK60
i will try and post some pics tommorrow but dont hold your breath my computer is rooted . hey tim maybee i could come up and have a look when you do the virtual lift?[/code][/quote]
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 1:51 pm
by redzook
no worries i was actually thinkin of starting it this arvo
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 4:15 pm
by ZOOK60
Tim here are a few pics as requested
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 4:22 pm
by redzook
jake lawson wrote:Tim here are a few pics as requested
they must be really small or u didnt post any
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 4:37 pm
by ZOOK60
sorry not working
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 4:45 pm
by redzook
jake lawson wrote:sorry not working
you can email them to me if ya want and ill post em up
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:49 pm
by OVERKILL ENG
redzook wrote:its not grabbin the front anymore it just hits the flair
so id say virtual lift is in order
someone made me put bigger tyres on mine and now it grabs everywhere. Pics of a Virtual lift would be handy as I will need to do mine.
SAM