Mucked about...

Barrbeast · 03-03-2015, 00:37

... with the inspection ramps on Sunday since the chassis now sits higher than them

Looks so much better with the winch bumper back on!

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by bud

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

If there is a softer compound, I want some

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makeitfit · 03-03-2015, 10:29

Can't find the pics of this but this was messing about with my mate's forklift

Barrbeast · 03-03-2015, 14:52

Just had a troll (get it

) 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

Barrbeast · 03-03-2015, 16:17

That sounds awesome

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/nissa...us-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/gener...us-arms-39675/

makeitfit · 03-03-2015, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Just seen this too, Looks pretty good for offroad but seems the jury is still out on that forum.
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/gener...us-arms-39675/

OOPH love that and saved

Barrbeast · 03-03-2015, 21:45

Nice find Fez

Drilled holes look worth trying...

03-03-2015, 00:37	#1
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Mucked about... ... with the inspection ramps on Sunday since the chassis now sits higher than them Looks so much better with the winch bumper back on! Question though, are there any easy mods to do to the stock trailing arms to make the front axle flex a bit more readily?

03-03-2015, 09:07	#2
bud Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: new zealand Vehicle: Terrano 2 Posts: 254	lose they front sway bar. or hunt around for a factory quick disconnect for it. softer radius arm bushes help too.

03-03-2015, 10:22	#4
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I'm led to believe the OEM bushes are best for flex If there is a softer compound, I want some #

03-03-2015, 10:29	#5
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Can't find the pics of this but this was messing about with my mate's forklift

03-03-2015, 14:52	#6
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Just had a troll (get it ) 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!

03-03-2015, 14:55	#7
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Well then how about std ones and just drill some holes in them ? I'll try it for you. RnD etc

03-03-2015, 16:17	#8
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	That sounds awesome From what I can gather the slots are vertical ie above and below the bolt hole.

03-03-2015, 16:29	#9
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Like this? http://shop.snakeracing.com.au/nissa...us-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/gener...us-arms-39675/

03-03-2015, 21:45	#11
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Nice find Fez Drilled holes look worth trying...