Front spacers back on! Mud catchers off too!

[AlexD333]

Ok just a few muddy pics to keep you remotely interested :lol

Decided yesterday to try and refit my front spacers, could not fit originally as tyres would not turn lol, catching bad on sills and box section.

Since me and mrs niece took a hammer too it :augie:cool:
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0109_zpsrrpaqsey.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0109_zpsrrpaqsey.jpg.html)

I'll have to get some arch extenders now... :rolleyes:

Also anyone who has gaiters fitted to the shocks... BIN EM!! :eek:

Pete warned me ages ago but I didn't believe it...
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0105_zpsbmvmisyc.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0105_zpsbmvmisyc.jpg.html)

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0106_zpsoifpsqyj.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0106_zpsoifpsqyj.jpg.html)

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0108_zps9chvj6pa.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0108_zps9chvj6pa.jpg.html)

All had loads of sandy grit in it too!!! :eek:

[firebobby]

I bet that same mud killed your AC pump

[rustic]

As has been discussed before, spacers will put a greater strain on the wheel bearings, and ball joints on the front, a small bit of play in these items, will be exagerated at the wheel position.
This might cause imprecise steering, ie wanders a bit on the road, difficult to keep in a straight line.
So you might also need to make further bearing adjustments and replace ball joints more regularly.
More clunks and groans to come.:eek:

Just a reminder on mud, it's like having your own brand of abrasive paste, it's made from lots of things, ground up rock, plant debris but some silica, or fine sandpaper if you like.

[AlexD333]

As has been discussed before, spacers will put a greater strain on the wheel bearings, and ball joints on the front, a small bit of play in these items, will be exagerated at the wheel position.
This might cause imprecise steering, ie wanders a bit on the road, difficult to keep in a straight line.
So you might also need to make further bearing adjustments and replace ball joints more regularly.
More clunks and groans to come.:eek:

Just a reminder on mud, it's like having your own brand of abrasive paste, it's made from lots of things, ground up rock, plant debris but some silica, or fine sandpaper if you like.

Yes true, no different from vastly offset wheels though, same distance ect, but yes I do agree :)

[solarman216]

I bet that same mud killed your AC pump

go with that, problem is all the fail safes are electric that rely on the clutch dis engageing, so if it is seized then pop goes the compressor, Rick