Another build thread!

[thebiglad]

Biglad I have no idea what that's meant to be but thanks I think lol.

It's an attempt to say Quality work, wish I could do it/have the skills to do it; VERY well done.


We are not worthy :jaw:



Dave

 

[RKServicing]

It's an attempt to say Quality work, wish I could do it/have the skills to do it; VERY well done.


We are not worthy :jaw:



Dave

Thanks means loads

 

[RKServicing]

Been doing some painting and rust prevention today.











Be doing the other side and box section sill tomorrow. Will take more pics

 

[Mr Noisy]

cant even tell with that colour match

nicely done

 

[RKServicing]

cheers noisy! looks slightly closer match in the pics than in the flesh though still its all on the inside

 

[RKServicing]

Been busy doing the other side today. And a box of treats turned up. Inc some new swivel bearings.

 

[discomark10]

What shocks did you go for? Good job on the repairs

 

[RKServicing]

+5 pro comp. I had +2 on and after 4 and a half years or abuse they're shagged. So decided for the same price and the fact I rate pro comp. there was only one choice. Will twin shock it soon but for now it's Necessity stuff rather than wants. Bloody weddings.

 

[discomark10]

What are you doing about the shocks bottoming out due to being longer now?

 

[RKServicing]

Extended bumps stops.

 

[RKServicing]

If I still have an issue I'm going to lift the rear another 1 or 2 inch ( have only done the rear at moment). As it also sits an inch lower than front when fully loaded with camping kit.

 

[discomark10]

Should be fine with extended stops. Good work sir!

 

[RKServicing]

Cheers mate!

 

[Mr Noisy]

Is the solution not to raise the upper mounts sufficiently to give you full bump yet still give max travel, extending bump stops is cutting down on bump travel which isn't ideal??

 

[Mr Noisy]

Admittedly I also like pro comp, just a little soft for rally driving so I want to try some terrafirma big bore at some stage...

 

[discomark10]

Is the solution not to raise the upper mounts sufficiently to give you full bump yet still give max travel, extending bump stops is cutting down on bump travel which isn't ideal??

This is very correct, might help with the rubbing. Though.

 

[Mr Noisy]

Yeah I mean ideally I guess you would flex the axles with springs removed, set the bump stops just before it rubs, and then set the dampers for full bump at the same point, best of everything

Pretty certain my +30bump stops have never been touched, it rubs a lot and the bump stops are like brand new

 

[RKServicing]

Your right noisy about moving the top mount and I will do that but the extended bump stops are lying there. Plus with the 2" lift. And 2 in body lift. And the flexi arches. 315/75/16 on mods and spacers still rub on articulation. I'm hoping the bump stops eliminate this. And the +5 shock still give me
The downwards movement to compensate for loss of upwards on the opposite site. So car will be less level on an axel
Twist bit still able to have all 4 wheels down....

 

[RKServicing]

In theory anyways haha. all trial and error until next July when we set off....

 

[discomark10]

Don't worry mate, you worked it out much better then some. It should be fine, with added flex!