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Barrbeast
03-03-2015, 00:37
... with the inspection ramps on Sunday since the chassis now sits higher than them :augie

Looks so much better with the winch bumper back on! :lol

Question though, are there any easy mods to do to the stock trailing arms to make the front axle flex a bit more readily?

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p740/barrbeast/20150301_143448_zpsvmhwkvuf.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/barrbeast/media/20150301_143448_zpsvmhwkvuf.jpg.html)

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p740/barrbeast/20150301_143524_zpsafmkpjok.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/barrbeast/media/20150301_143524_zpsafmkpjok.jpg.html)

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p740/barrbeast/20150301_143543_zpsvmrjpuoz.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/barrbeast/media/20150301_143543_zpsvmrjpuoz.jpg.html)

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p740/barrbeast/20150301_143606_zps4dyowm2u.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/barrbeast/media/20150301_143606_zps4dyowm2u.jpg.html)
bud
03-03-2015, 09:07
lose they front sway bar. or hunt around for a factory quick disconnect for it.

softer radius arm bushes help too.
Barrbeast
03-03-2015, 10:06
lose they front sway bar. or hunt around for a factory quick disconnect for it.

softer radius arm bushes help too.

Lost all the ARBs/sway bars when I did the lift ;)

Cheers Bud, I'll have a look at softer bushes for a future purchase - gotta finish buying the bits for my snorkel first!
makeitfit
03-03-2015, 10:22
I'm led to believe the OEM bushes are best for flex :nenau
If there is a softer compound, I want some :sly
#http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv36/daudwpsyn/20130120_125002.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/daudwpsyn/media/20130120_125002.jpg.html)
makeitfit
03-03-2015, 10:29
Can't find the pics of this but this was messing about with my mate's forklift :D
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv36/daudwpsyn/trollift-1.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/daudwpsyn/media/trollift-1.jpg.html)
Barrbeast
03-03-2015, 14:52
Just had a troll (get it :p) through the patrol 4x4 forum.

Apparently they put slotted bushes in the lower links on early Y61's which lets the axle flex a bit easier (although they don't last as long as solid ones if you work them hard).

They'll fit both Y60s and Y61s. Part number 54560VB012, £55.28 each.

Cheaper than the solid ones (they're £67.06 each) although since I'd need 4 of them I think I'll wait until my current ones go!
makeitfit
03-03-2015, 14:55
Well then how about std ones and just drill some holes in them ? I'll try it for you. RnD etc :sly
Barrbeast
03-03-2015, 16:17
That sounds awesome :sly

From what I can gather the slots are vertical ie above and below the bolt hole.
Fez_uk
03-03-2015, 16:29
Like this? http://shop.snakeracing.com.au/nissan-patrol-x-flex-radius-arm-bushes/


Just seen this too, Looks pretty good for offroad but seems the jury is still out on that forum.
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/general-patrol-discussion-17/new-prototype-front-radius-arms-39675/
makeitfit
03-03-2015, 16:35
Just seen this too, Looks pretty good for offroad but seems the jury is still out on that forum.
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/general-patrol-discussion-17/new-prototype-front-radius-arms-39675/

OOPH love that and saved :naughty
Barrbeast
03-03-2015, 21:45
Nice find Fez :thumbs

Drilled holes look worth trying...