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1st Feb 2009 5:17 am
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Very neat job.
Works out at A$420.
My system is adjustable from the dash.
Loks like it will retail for about $1000.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
1st Feb 2009 5:30 am
Mr.Hamster
Member Since: 07 Jun 2008
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 57
So... Is this the solution to get around that annoying 40kmh height restrictions on the Disco 3's? If so Sign me up for some!
1st Feb 2009 6:27 am
GraemeS
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: NSW
Posts: 706
caverD3 wrote:
My system is adjustable from the dash.
I think there would be a real advantage in being able to adjust on the fly and not having to run high for longer than necessary.
1st Feb 2009 6:40 am
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
To clarify my last post, I posted daveyb's photos so you wouldn't have to log in.
There are four solutions so far. In order of cheapness:
1. Take LR OEM rods and shorten them yourself. You have to change them as needed by crawling under the back and reaching behind the front wheels to put them on and take them off.
2. Daveyb's adjustable rods (fully adjustable to various lengths) You still need to crawl underneath but you don't need to take them on and off. $420+
3. Remotely adjustable rod system, replaces the rods with mini actuators that shorten when button is pressed and return to standard when switched off. About $100 for the kit. More for air line Nitto fitting and line. Prototype testing ongoing. ( so far so good)
4. Metzkar system from Germany. Electrickery box gives you numerous height options from a switch on the dash. $2700 for kit.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
I didn't realize you computed in AUD ($420). That's correct. $209 EUR, $184 GBP. Group buy possibility?? BTW - your system is also very clever! 2006 D3 Tonga Green
275/65/18 GY DuraTracs - ARB w/ EP9.0 - Sasquatch Rods
1st Feb 2009 10:35 am
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Adjustable rod replacement set
Received my set from Newark Ca. and fitted them this sfternoon.
The "metal" end of the game is not difficult to remove,but the plastic lever end takes REAL CARE !
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5 to 6mm reduction in length gives about 20mm height in all modes. This is a good starting point
to judge vehicle dynamics. Each end of the rod has different direction threads,so turning the metal,
moves each end in or out equally. The slip-nut locks for finish,but is also used to measure adjustments
after fitting . Each mm gives about 4mm height change.
Front left fitted. Plenty of silicone to ease fit/removal. The "rubbers" are more substantial on David's
kit, and don't forget to measure from the middle of the holes !
Many thanks to David for commissioning these ....... you Hollister Hills Hoon Dave
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Finally, adjustments can be made to the fronts in in 30 seconds a side and the backs in 1 min
from underneath , all while in extended mode.
.......And for those worried about centre of gravity, CV joints, warranty, alignment or anything else........
carry on as before. It's a reasonably free world and I'm here once .....
I'm one pleased Scouser.
PS If you need this much lift, I can't help you
1st Mar 2009 10:27 am
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Once you have a settig you are happy with i would a get a geometry set and four wheel alignment done.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
1st Mar 2009 11:40 am
Roel
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: home
Posts: 1215
Davey,
It a shame I didn't see this post earlier my wife visited here sister in Berkely and just flew back on friday. She could have brought a set back for me.Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
Wonderful Neil! The correspondence has been a blast in waiting for this install! X2 on what Caver said about the alignment. Thank you for purchasing!!!!!2006 D3 Tonga Green
275/65/18 GY DuraTracs - ARB w/ EP9.0 - Sasquatch Rods
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