flatter than a 100 series ??

Post by **hypo** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 8:23 pm

well maybe not wot u all think but i just curious wot has a fltter pitman arm than a 100 series cruza ???

i am currently running a 100 series pitman arm with my hi-steer and it now binds the springs on hard driverside compression.

just wondering if there is another arm i can use or do i need 2 custom make/buy one ???

Post by **spazbot** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:26 pm

you got bumpstops fitted ben ?

Post by **MissDrew** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:58 pm

spazbot wrote:you got bumpstops fitted ben ?

I don`t remeber seeing any in there when I had my head stuck under it at nissan trials :roll:

Post by **POS** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 11:44 pm

I suggest bump stops!

Post by **hypo** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 6:48 am

bumpstops r fully sik!!!!!!!!!! yeah i guess i should get some in there b4 o go changing anything else hey... wot is everybody using 4 bumpstops in the front of a lux ???

Post by **MissDrew** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 7:28 am

Standard ones slightly modified with a 30mm extention, as I told you at Nissan Trials I don`t know if I have them write yet as I just guessed 30mm :roll:

Post by **Area54** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 11:07 am

Ben, run the truck up a ramp to where you want the diff to be (so nothing binds) measure the distance between the top of the spring (or plate if you have u bolt flip) and the frame bumpstop contact plate. Drop the rig back to flat ground, now jack up each side individually (with jack under the diff), with the bumpstop you plan to use under the diff (on top of the jack), jack up until the tyre lifts off the ground and measure the now compressed thickness of the bumpstop. From there you can calculate how long to make the bumpstop extension.

Although this method also picks up the diff and tyre weight, and half the suspension and steering (unsprung weight), you will want to add in this buffer to allow for the added weight encountered on compression on the trail ie coming down hard on the bumpstops.

Post by **beebee** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:33 pm

I use soft rubber ones that are made by Queensland Rollers and Liners. They stand at about 110mm and crush to 40mm. They provide a cushion as they compress. What this also does is allows you to run a soft pack that upon compression has the spring rate of the bumpstop added to it. I set mine so that the spring has a nice even curve at full compression and a lot of the force it taken by the bumpstop so the chance of spring fatigue are less.

Post by **NICK** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:57 pm

i believe that i have the shortest flatest arm toyota make, it would work better if my box was alittle further forward but i too need to mod the bump stops.

NICK

Post by **hypo** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 5:55 am

spill it then nick!!

Post by **bubs** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 8:56 am

ben you should see it, like no drop and is only like 100mm long :cool:

i can't remember exactly but he would probably be right with his comment

Post by **dow50r** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 6:52 pm

Gday Hypo
Noticed Zoltan runs spaced down (2 inches roughly) front spring eyes, would this help?
Andrew

Post by **hypo** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 8:17 pm

thanx 4 that but my front mounts r allready down and forward 3" from standard

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