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I'm not overly concerned with the C channel flexing although it's not something I'd use to attach suspension to the body. What alarms me is the torsion bar spacers aren't joined. If you welded some material between the two spacers on each side, say a 3mm plate, it would assist in stopping the blocks from rolling between the torsion bar and the body (frame/chassis/monocoque...call it whatever). Be a lot stronger and a lot safer. As it is now, the captive nuts in the body will likely tear out.
What did you do with the radius plate spacers? Got any pics?
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What did you do with the radius plate spacers? Got any pics?
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That should be fine. The difficult part will be stopping your camber adjustment bolts from moving.Rumbl1n wrote:The plate on the top of the strut is 6mm thick
The Radius Plate is the bracket that one end of the Radius Rod attaches to. It attaches to the body with three 10 or 12mm bolts (can't remember which).Not sure what you mean by radius plate spacer
I was serious about the torsion bar spacers as well. I wouldn't drive out of sight with it like that.
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I'll be welding some plate in there asap i will take some photos under the front of the car tomorrow in the daylight... I took her for a wrap up at kwinana really pushed it kept a very close eye on everything no loose bots an nothing bent but i will still be welding a plate about the torsion bar even tho i had no issues.
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Where is that pic from? One for sale?
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So I shouldn't be looking at it?
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I checked. Off an l series....
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Totally agree with that!brumbyrunner wrote:They do look better lifted and the higher the better. It's just a shame about our strict roadworthy laws.
Rumbl1n, there's nothing wrong with longer bolts - once again, just so long as the blocks are properly braced and the correct tension is used there shouldn't be an issue. There are many lifted vehicles that use long bolts successfully without issues.
Your brumby is looking good though and I'm sure you'll love its new capabilities offroad, especially once you go for larger tyres!
Cheers
Bennie