Is there good clearance when the suspension and stops are fully compressed? Like when hitting a wash out or dips too fast.
Is there good clearance when the suspension and stops are fully compressed? Like when hitting a wash out or dips too fast.
Makes no difference, it is a solid axle.
It’s whether the adapted doubled ended bolt to hold the damper to the chassis has clearance. And the forklift to help cross up the car to full travel in every direction will show whether it works or not. As well as test drive across rough farmland to see if there is any contact under driving conditions
Hit a wash out or dip too fast in a rigid axle car both front springs compress and possibly the bump stops compress. The issue is the track rod with the damper and the drag link move with the axle and can cause clearance issues under the engine and radiator if modified. Unlike ifs when both springs are compressed equally the center of the car can hit the ground.
While it's at the front and exposed, it's slightly higher than the bottom of the front diff, the lowest part seems to be the fuel tank bash plate.
The guy doing work has been too busy to fit this in… it’s a side project and investment for him so I’m just waiting till he’s over his work peak. Will update when it’s done.
Thanks - I rekon there are quite a few Grenistas who are very keen to find out!
why not? Apart from the obvious comment of not wanting to be seen to have made bad choice in the first place
I think you'll find very few R & P steering set ups on sold axle vehicles. The forces applied would destroy most off the shelf systems.
You don't want the back feed forces into the steering wheel.
Exactly the reason why we teach students in our fundamentals classes to drive with their thumbs on the wheel not within the wheel
damn right, you won't see Walter Rohl drive with thumbs around the wheel. Me neither for that reason. Similar when dad shows son how to make a fist!
Bad choice? There is nothing wrong with the steering and why people complain about it perplexes me. I currently own both a 100 and 200 series Land Cruiser and I prefer the steering of the Ineos to them. Sometime I believe some people, not yourself, just like to complain about something.
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I'm not an expert, but...
You are correct, it is different but not difficult.
You can't use rack & pinion on a solid front axle unless you restrict it's articulation and movement.
I have a loaner (for 20+ days now as mine is in shop) that is a 2023 and has a noticeable better turning radius than the 2024 I unfortunately purchased. I live on a mountain road with steep technical driveway and drastic difference between units. If I get my vehicle out of the shop in next couple months, I will post radius comparison as I have done a parking lot test for # of spaces, etc on loaner to compare on mine when back. Between the speed alert and worse radius steering box, newer may not be better.
