Lucky 8’s Project P38
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Fivespddisco
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I'm sorry during all of the commotion project P38 has been sacked. Don't worry it's replacement is project Freelander.
R-Overland
Adventurer
Ok, now that was funny.
Fivespddisco
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Project Update : Squishy stuff
This update all started with Jason "P38Rhino" giving me an idea. He said somewhere on the inter-web he read about using a spacer to push the front radius arm forward. The goal was to help keep it off of the body work. A couple measurements later and a phone call to our spacer manufacture and we had these.
In order to put the spacers on we had to take the front radius arms out. If we were going to take the front radius arms out we might as well install set of Pollybushings.
It was a good thing we went for the Pollybushings because the stock ones were reduced to complete garbage.
With the axle portion of the radius arm bushings taken care of it was time to try out our spacer.
The spacer fit perfectly. Leaving just a little bit of thread showing. This took advantage of all the extra space that Land Rover provided us.
Poser Polly Shot
This update all started with Jason "P38Rhino" giving me an idea. He said somewhere on the inter-web he read about using a spacer to push the front radius arm forward. The goal was to help keep it off of the body work. A couple measurements later and a phone call to our spacer manufacture and we had these.
In order to put the spacers on we had to take the front radius arms out. If we were going to take the front radius arms out we might as well install set of Pollybushings.
It was a good thing we went for the Pollybushings because the stock ones were reduced to complete garbage.
With the axle portion of the radius arm bushings taken care of it was time to try out our spacer.
The spacer fit perfectly. Leaving just a little bit of thread showing. This took advantage of all the extra space that Land Rover provided us.
Poser Polly Shot
getlost4x4
Expedition Leader
i've been using those bushings for 2 months now and they have been pretty good. the front end feels much better all the way up to 100 mph. I used the stock rubber bushings at the rear of the radius arm to try and keep any harshness out of the cab.
How much did the spacers move the axle forward? couldn't be much more then 1/4" after the bushing is squished down, right? I thought about doing something similar, but i'll just extend the arms next winter. I'd like to move the axle forward about an inch on mine.
How much did the spacers move the axle forward? couldn't be much more then 1/4" after the bushing is squished down, right? I thought about doing something similar, but i'll just extend the arms next winter. I'd like to move the axle forward about an inch on mine.
Fivespddisco
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R-Overland
Adventurer
Can you get a more accurate measurement of how much?
PETER PETRAKIEV
Adventurer
Project update : .........
With the truck in the air we decided it was a good time to put on a set of Terrafirma drilled and slotted rotors. I cannot say enough good things about these rotors. We have used them on every project truck thus far and they have preformed above our expectations.
Hello,is there a need to change brake apparatus, front and rear, for installation of vented discs?
Is there a improvement in stopping?
R-Overland
Adventurer
Vented Disks cool off faster, than regular ones when they get hot.
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Fivespddisco
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Ill make a batch up if people want them. I did not notice any difference on the road road spacer.
Fivespddisco
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You do not have to change anything, the parts are direct bolt on. The vented disc have always proven to be exceptional upgrade overstock
PETER PETRAKIEV
Adventurer
Hopefully this also applies to L.R. Discovery1 300Tdi!
What is the thickness of the front discs?
Fivespddisco
Supporting Sponsor
Yes it will apply to the discovery 1
I'm not sure what you're asking about the thickness? Do you mean a solid rotor versus a vented rotor?