New lift, now, impossible to drive...
Baja
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From: south n.j. and ne va.
I have an RTE adjustable panhard and it chewed through 3 different brand heims. Now they weren't terrible and if I drove the truck strictly on dirt roads and trails they would probably be fine. But there was more play in them than I cared for. I ended up finding a bushing rod end from Speedway Motors for about $13. I have to ream the frame mount out to accept a 5/8" bolt but otherwise it's perfect and has outlasted all three of the previous heims.
My brothers lifted truck has all hiem steering it is sloppy on road and was expensive to replace the ends when they wore out and it never goes off pavement
Last edited by TOM R; Mar 24, 2014 at 07:51 PM.
Pro Wrench
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From: Upstate South Carolina
I have an RTE adjustable panhard and it chewed through 3 different brand heims. Now they weren't terrible and if I drove the truck strictly on dirt roads and trails they would probably be fine. But there was more play in them than I cared for. I ended up finding a bushing rod end from Speedway Motors for about $13. I have to ream the frame mount out to accept a 5/8" bolt but otherwise it's perfect and has outlasted all three of the previous heims.
i've only used ruffstuff heims. never had a problem.. did 80 mph pin straight with my pinky on the wheel in this pig...
please disgregard the non high-misalignment ends on the drag link... took this pic before i put the correct TREs on there.
please disgregard the non high-misalignment ends on the drag link... took this pic before i put the correct TREs on there.
Rock Crawling
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Craig, Colorado and Pretoria, South Africa
Lifting
For whatever practical reason would one want to lift the body higher above the axles than standard? To see better? To easier fall over along an incline? To roll over easier if you just HAD to swerve hard to avoid that elk? To experience the ongoing extra costs to fix the problems immediately encountered after the lift?
The axles are still where they were. The front and rear differentials are there where they were. Apart from looking different, the off-road ability is greatly decreased and the risks for a mishap off road - and even on-road - are greatly increased.
I saw a lifted Discovery in Denver the other day with low profile tires....
The axles are still where they were. The front and rear differentials are there where they were. Apart from looking different, the off-road ability is greatly decreased and the risks for a mishap off road - and even on-road - are greatly increased.
I saw a lifted Discovery in Denver the other day with low profile tires....
Camel Trophy
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From: IL
For whatever practical reason would one want to lift the body higher above the axles than standard? To see better? To easier fall over along an incline? To roll over easier if you just HAD to swerve hard to avoid that elk? To experience the ongoing extra costs to fix the problems immediately encountered after the lift?
The axles are still where they were. The front and rear differentials are there where they were. Apart from looking different, the off-road ability is greatly decreased and the risks for a mishap off road - and even on-road - are greatly increased.
I saw a lifted Discovery in Denver the other day with low profile tires....
The axles are still where they were. The front and rear differentials are there where they were. Apart from looking different, the off-road ability is greatly decreased and the risks for a mishap off road - and even on-road - are greatly increased.
I saw a lifted Discovery in Denver the other day with low profile tires....
Larger tires = bigger obstacles. Bigger obstacles = Yeeeeeehaw!!!!
Baja
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From: south n.j. and ne va.
Having a lift means bigger tires for a little more ground clearance and better off road ride while getting to that inaccessible place you are now stuck in and using your winch to get out of
Not sure it wears out your vehicle faster having taller springs but, more like it can better show you how wore out everything is
Not sure it wears out your vehicle faster having taller springs but, more like it can better show you how wore out everything is
Last edited by TOM R; Mar 27, 2014 at 06:04 PM.
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From: Upstate South Carolina
Lift = big tires, big tires = big fun! And on a serious note, lifting a truck also allows for more suspension travel. If done correctly it greatly improves offroad abilities. If you don't believe me put a stock d1 up against mine or Brett's and see what happens.
