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A number of potentially stupid questions (vitara mk 1)

 
 
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:55 pm    Post subject: A number of potentially stupid questions (vitara mk 1) Reply with quote

1, due to spring lift the rear axel is of centre, initially I was going to buy this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182370451747?_trksid=...TRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It sort of sorts a few thing's out but I am thinking of adding this into the mix.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192093761364?_trksid=...TRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Now that's the back sorted. So looking forward, the front despite the drop brackets is not happy.
So I thought stick these on.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112243846925?_trksid=...TRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

However if I do this do I need these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182378523741?_trksid=...TRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

So now the disclaimer, I am not posting anything to sell nor do I have an issue with the seller's I am wondering if this will work?

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Again I post apologise to all as I have still not worked out how to post the photos Evil or Very Mad
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The reason why your rear axle is off centre is because your Panhard Rod is now too short for the amount you have lifted your suspension.

You can get adjustable ones that will allow you to get your axle back in the centre
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Buying off the shelf isn't always the best way to solve problems.

I think first you need this -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Makita-9565CR-2-Angle...:CmAAAOSw44BYjxX0

Then this -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lincoln-Electric-Powe...:54AAAOSwpDdVFS1K

Smile Smile

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Xpajun wrote:
The reason why your rear axle is off centre is because your Panhard Rod is now too short for the amount you have lifted your suspension.

You can get adjustable ones that will allow you to get your axle back in the centre


Its a vit, so the trailing rods,

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mike328 wrote:
Buying off the shelf isn't always the best way to solve problems.

I think first you need this -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Makita-9565CR-2-Angle...:CmAAAOSw44BYjxX0

Then this -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lincoln-Electric-Powe...:54AAAOSwpDdVFS1K

Smile Smile

I would like to see where you are going with this and in return I will share with you a little inside info.
There seems to be an issue on the brush carriers on the makita, the carbon brush goes through a rectangular tunnel to the armiture, the brass tunnel is surrounded by an inductor that looks like a spring, this is burning out on the newer 9" version, however I use bosch so don't have that problem, so let's supose I have access to this stuff where are we going?

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

the vit does not have a panhard rod, so if axle off centre then it must be the spring seats and trailing arms not right
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seems odd

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bemused wrote:
however I use bosch so don't have that problem


Me neither, I bought cheap crappy 4.5" Ryobi ones thinking for less than £20 if they beak it wont matter...still going strong years later!!

Bemused wrote:
so let's supose I have access to this stuff where are we going?


I was mostly having a laugh..but seriously with a bit of understanding on how suspension works and some basic fabrication knowledge there is little need for people to be spending on stuff like you posted from fleabay. I like making my own bits as I get a real sense of satisfaction when its finished and working! Smile

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 10:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would like to keep the vehicle on the road and not have to go down the Q plate route although it may come to that.
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