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- biggaz
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23 Mar 2011 19:57 #13906
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i know its a pain having to unbolt the caliper but trying to compress them with spring clamps then unwind them while on car i a right faff on... much easier the other way!
Glad they are sorted! PICS!
Glad they are sorted! PICS!
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06 Apr 2011 18:54 #14628
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ok guys more advice required all suspension fitted, bigger tyres fitted but have noticed that the front wheel on the drivers side is protruding slightly outside the wheel arch & passenger side is well inside the arch no record of accident right off, is there a way of correcting this without major surgery, also had my rough country steering damper delivered today from jimnybits with no instructions on how to fit it anyone know where i can find a good guide....link please
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06 Apr 2011 18:58 #14630
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Your panhard rod is to short back and front. You can get adjustable rods from Big jimny shop, Jimnybits, KAP, ORA, ect.
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=23
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=23
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06 Apr 2011 19:05 - 06 Apr 2011 19:06 #14633
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Replied by Johnniehec on topic Re: Springs
Don't panic don't panic!!
I guess you haven't fitted adjustable panhard rods (the diagonal bar from the chassis to one side of the axle), if you have you just need to adjust them to correct the offset due to longer springs.
I fitted +2ins springs and left the standard panhard rods, although the offset isn't visibly noticable it has resulted (I think) in the following anomaly,
I guess you haven't fitted adjustable panhard rods (the diagonal bar from the chassis to one side of the axle), if you have you just need to adjust them to correct the offset due to longer springs.
I fitted +2ins springs and left the standard panhard rods, although the offset isn't visibly noticable it has resulted (I think) in the following anomaly,
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06 Apr 2011 19:09 #14635
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Looks like those bushes are shot. It should be central.
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06 Apr 2011 19:13 #14637
by Johnniehec
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Replied by Johnniehec on topic Re: Springs
Yea it's probably time to fit the castor correction bushes I also didn't fit when I fitted the springs:blush: They're still in the packaging:whistle:
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