Victory_Overland
Explorer
Okay sweet. Understood!
2007 LR3 - my 10 yr build thread...
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Okay sweet. Understood!
For anybody looking to go with this size tire, keep in mind different manufacturers will vary width even with the same size on paper. My Cooper STT Pro 275-70-18s on the same wheels should (on paper) be narrower by 10mm, but I have maybe even less clearance. I happen to have the truck up on the lift right now so here's a pic at full droop.
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Jwestpro
Explorer
Those probably have a lot of extra side wall material - right? Good of you to point out when the clearances get so close because the slightest difference can then make or break the plan.
Jwestpro
Explorer
Replaced front sway bushings and end links with the HD version from Britpart made by Meyle:
For the ne difficult bolt others have mentioned, yeah, it's only accessible by a short narrow 18mm socket that is usually going to be non-impact due to smaller barrel. I used two different box wrench shapes to first break it then the 3/8 non-impact socket with 3/8 impact universal joint and extension on an air racket with about 560 ft-lb.
However, if you have the tools to loosen this item, it is mounted in a pivot type connection to stay against it's counterpart. If you just create a 1/4" or so gap, it allows much better access to the upper bolt. No problem rally but the torque to break these three was more than I could get with a 12" long box wrench so I used the air tool and it still took maybe 10 seconds duration to get them moving.
Retigjtening them I went to a 16" long 1/2" rachet followed by the air tool to see if same time would nugget it which it did about 1/16 more turn.
Some of the tools used for reference/planning your own
For the ne difficult bolt others have mentioned, yeah, it's only accessible by a short narrow 18mm socket that is usually going to be non-impact due to smaller barrel. I used two different box wrench shapes to first break it then the 3/8 non-impact socket with 3/8 impact universal joint and extension on an air racket with about 560 ft-lb.
However, if you have the tools to loosen this item, it is mounted in a pivot type connection to stay against it's counterpart. If you just create a 1/4" or so gap, it allows much better access to the upper bolt. No problem rally but the torque to break these three was more than I could get with a 12" long box wrench so I used the air tool and it still took maybe 10 seconds duration to get them moving.
Retigjtening them I went to a 16" long 1/2" rachet followed by the air tool to see if same time would nugget it which it did about 1/16 more turn.
Some of the tools used for reference/planning your own
Jwestpro
Explorer
"Yellow"? Are you living under a rock ?
ever heard of Billstein? Always yellow w blue for their top of line products. This is the best right now.
Jwestpro
Explorer
Well, maybe....
I recall the Arnot front strut I snapped a couple years ago was built on a Billstein. They have since changed. Of course, that's not to say the actual Billstein branded kit is the same as what they were selling to Arnot.
I think these dampers are the new thing about it. I have the rear dampers coming too but will slip them into the existing air springs.
Jwestpro
Explorer
Duh, obviously they have rights to yellow...but so does Old Man Emu brand ...
Ok, note the " " and sarcasm.
I always start with the direct company website for part numbers, then just google (anyone invest in google stock... ? Clearly a good choice) Anyway, I found them both on Amazon (another awesome investment ) and eBay. I'll dig up links for you. Even Rovers North has them I think.
Ok, note the "
" and sarcasm. I always start with the direct company website for part numbers, then just google (anyone invest in google stock... ? Clearly a good choice) Anyway, I found them both on Amazon (another awesome investment ) and eBay. I'll dig up links for you. Even Rovers North has them I think.
morrisdl
Adventurer
Thanks. I appreciate the link. Im going to replace mine soon and havnt had the time to research the options. From a quick browse of google results the "Yellow" are 2X the price of OEM black. I might just go with OEM - i got a good 140K miles (and counting) of hard driving and the only issue is a couple torn dust boots. Im sure my dampeners are wornout and its just makes more sense to replace the airbags at the same time as PM. Maybe add the +1" spacers and I can keep a working old front & rear strut as trail spares.
