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Off setting front radius arms

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:19 pm
by Jay
I need to offset the front radius arms on my disco. I have a 3" OME lift, 2' BL and 36" ET'II.
There is a lot of pressure on the bush and some driveline issues.
Need advise and drawing please showing how much to lenghten and to offset.

Thanks
Jay

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:56 pm
by HSV Rangie
I drew mine on a peace of steel.

drew new hight of mount IE: lifted mount point 75mm

Bent arm to suit.

arm ended up 2mm shorter.

Michael.

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:25 am
by Jay
HSV Rangie wrote:I drew mine on a peace of steel.

drew new hight of mount IE: lifted mount point 75mm

Bent arm to suit.

arm ended up 2mm shorter.

Michael.
Micheal

Do you mean you lifted mount point 75 mm from center of radius arm?
On a 3" lift won't my arm be longer actually after bending?

Will it affect any driveline issues?
Did you work out from an actual radius arm....

Thanks
Jay

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:54 am
by HSV Rangie
Jay,
you may find issues with the uni's binding 75 mm is pushing the limit of front drive shaft

I run a high pinion front diff so I have no issues.

THe best way to fix the front suspension set up is IMO.

1: Bend ars so that the chassy bush is set as per std.
2: bend arm nearer to axle housing so that the pinion points at the out pout on the t/case.
3: Rotate swivell housings to correct castor.

This will se up the front so that it drives correctly.

Michael.

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:35 pm
by Jay
HSV Rangie wrote:Jay,
you may find issues with the uni's binding 75 mm is pushing the limit of front drive shaft

I run a high pinion front diff so I have no issues.

THe best way to fix the front suspension set up is IMO.

1: Bend ars so that the chassy bush is set as per std.
2: bend arm nearer to axle housing so that the pinion points at the out pout on the t/case.
3: Rotate swivell housings to correct castor.

This will se up the front so that it drives correctly.

Michael.
Micheal

I would appreciate if you can elborate more on point 2 and 3.
In case castor is not corrected ok i will be facing serious front vibes/driveline issues right?
Thanks
Jay