Front spacers back on! Mud catchers off too!

AlexD333 · 18-06-2015, 09:02

Ok just a few muddy pics to keep you remotely interested

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

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

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

Pete warned me ages ago but I didn't believe it...

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

firebobby · 18-06-2015, 19:23

I bet that same mud killed your AC pump

rustic · 18-06-2015, 20:05

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.

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 · 18-06-2015, 22:11

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 18-06-2015, 23:33

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Originally Posted by firebobby

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

18-06-2015, 09:02	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Front spacers back on! Mud catchers off too! Ok just a few muddy pics to keep you remotely interested 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 I'll have to get some arch extenders now... Also anyone who has gaiters fitted to the shocks... BIN EM!! Pete warned me ages ago but I didn't believe it... All had loads of sandy grit in it too!!!

18-06-2015, 20:05	#3
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	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. 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. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

18-06-2015, 19:23	#2
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	I bet that same mud killed your AC pump