PhullD
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PhullD
First Fill-Up (of many)
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- Ottawa, Ontario
Trying to get some input for a project. As previously posted I wanted to test out re-installing the rear sway bar (post#200).
Anyway finally got the donor bar on bolted to the axle so I can measure distances from the end link mounts on the frame to the bar.
Wheel stuffed (rear shocks are fine now btw) it is about 430mm on the extension side and 230mm on the compression side. The factory links are 230mm. At ride height the distance is about 330mm if the bar is upturned at 5 degrees or so from horizontal.
Now as for my questions/unknowns...how much play is there in the link joints, and rotation of the sway bar for compression? Is there enough to accommodate a longer link? For example, if I run 330-360mm links will I lose out on 100mm (about 4") of travel on the extension side or because the compression side? Can the sway bar be angled slightly downward?
It is hard to say since there are two joints on the end link and the sway bar also can move up and down at the axle. Makes 3d visualization in my head a pain. Anyone have opinions or insight?
Anyway finally got the donor bar on bolted to the axle so I can measure distances from the end link mounts on the frame to the bar.
Wheel stuffed (rear shocks are fine now btw) it is about 430mm on the extension side and 230mm on the compression side. The factory links are 230mm. At ride height the distance is about 330mm if the bar is upturned at 5 degrees or so from horizontal.
Now as for my questions/unknowns...how much play is there in the link joints, and rotation of the sway bar for compression? Is there enough to accommodate a longer link? For example, if I run 330-360mm links will I lose out on 100mm (about 4") of travel on the extension side or because the compression side? Can the sway bar be angled slightly downward?
It is hard to say since there are two joints on the end link and the sway bar also can move up and down at the axle. Makes 3d visualization in my head a pain. Anyone have opinions or insight?
PhullD
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
Well I installed the sway bar and the extended end links. Factory end links are 230 mm long, I needed around 330 mm-360 mm at ride height. I went with the following: SuperPro TRC10265 Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Kit Compatible with Land Rover 08-15 LR2. Basically went by length requirements, doesn't matter what the description says, they are all the same, just different lengths.
Adjustment up to 365 mm, set mine at 360 mm, I will probably reduce that a bit to 340 -350 mm.
Onroad test was great, does what a sway bar does, no more sketch corners and loose rear end. Everyone knew that would be the case though.
Flex test was surprising. A lot less rear drama, front was forced to cycle, rear still flexed out a decent amount. Tire falls short of full stuff which my liner will be happy about. Everything clears underneath. My local club's event is this weekend, if the end links and sway bar survive I will call this a win-win.
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Adjustment up to 365 mm, set mine at 360 mm, I will probably reduce that a bit to 340 -350 mm.
Onroad test was great, does what a sway bar does, no more sketch corners and loose rear end. Everyone knew that would be the case though.
Flex test was surprising. A lot less rear drama, front was forced to cycle, rear still flexed out a decent amount. Tire falls short of full stuff which my liner will be happy about. Everything clears underneath. My local club's event is this weekend, if the end links and sway bar survive I will call this a win-win.
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PhullD
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
PhullD
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
PhullD
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
PhullD
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
After 20hrs of trails I am happy to report the experiment is over, and that reinstalling the rear sway bar was a great idea. The front hood stayed more level, way less drama, more controlled suspension working over obstacles. Rear still had plenty of flex, front actually cycled regularly. Combined with the onroad manners and obvious increase in safety, I am calling this a complete win.
Couple examples of the front actually working.
Couple examples of the front actually working.
PhullD
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
