Bushboysteve
Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: North west & Jhb
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I parked my 06 tdv6s next to my brother in law's 05tdv6se and I noticed that at the rear the clearance appears lower than his. The front seems about the same or a little higher (ive got 265/65 17s which in theory gives me 8mm more). I measured the clearance at the lowest point under the rear axle (exuahst pipe) and got 165mm and 170mm a different occasion. (difference could be related to paving). As far as im aware the minimum clearance should be around 185mm in standard setting. Id like to get an idea what others measure, to see if its worth bringing up with the stealer. Of course we'll make it... were in a landy!
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 29th Sep 2008 7:40 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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If you're measuring under the axle - there should be no differance between the settings , as it is the body that lifts not the axle . Do you both have the same size tyres (and rims)
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| 29th Sep 2008 12:43 pm |
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Bushboysteve
Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: North west & Jhb
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I measured at the lowest point under the vehicle in line with the rear axle. Basically where the 2 exhaust pipes part and make thier way around the spare tyre, more or less under the rear diff. My tyres are indeed the same size and on the same size rims.  If this wasnt the case I think clearance would be the least of my problems  To me the rear just seems to sit a little lower than others. Of course we'll make it... were in a landy!
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| 29th Sep 2008 12:55 pm |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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OK - guess I read your message wrong  . I will measure mine tonight and see what I get
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| 29th Sep 2008 12:58 pm |
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Bushboysteve
Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: North west & Jhb
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 Thanks man, appreciate it! Of course we'll make it... were in a landy!
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| 29th Sep 2008 1:45 pm |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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I measured 155mm to the lowest part of the zoom-pipe
am i an under-achiever ? 
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| 29th Sep 2008 7:48 pm |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
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Mine is 180mm after the "Disco fart" ie after switching off engine- before the fart a bit higher. But then I have the 245/75 17" wheels which should give it slightly more lift. Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 30th Sep 2008 4:50 am |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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Not sure if mine had farted already, but it had been parked for a few hours. Will measure when the engne is running
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| 30th Sep 2008 6:02 am |
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Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
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My lowest part is the bracket under the chassis rail, just backwards of the diff.
Looks like a bash plate mount and is 190 mm. But the shock mounts on the
lower control arms are 180 mm.
Bushboysteve are your rear tyres not a little under inflated, I run the same size
but have to pump to 3.5 bar on the rears. D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| 30th Sep 2008 8:33 am |
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Bushboysteve
Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: North west & Jhb
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Ill have to look for that plate, my exhaust is the lowest thing by far and has had a ding or 2 as a result. My rear tyres are normally at 2.6bar, so perhaps I should look at increasing the pressure, how is ride comfort and tread wear at those pressures?. I suppose what really counts is clearance when youre driving, so perhaps the best measurement is when its running. I have also noticed that after driving a bumpy road in normal height mode, when you stop, the ride height is significantly higher,.....until the D3 fart. Of course we'll make it... were in a landy!
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| 30th Sep 2008 9:40 am |
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Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
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Mine also have dings in them, and yes they are lowest point at 175 mm.
I use to run the tyre pressures at 2.5 bar all round, and found the rears
were starting to feather on the outer tread blocks and looking at them
they seemed to be under inflated. The ride is a bit more harsh at 3.5
bar and looks about right with the eye.
I just did a re-measure with the engine running and now at 200 mm. D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| 30th Sep 2008 11:01 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Mine measures about 179
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| 30th Sep 2008 4:50 pm |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Baben wrote:
am i an under-achiever ?
So many chirps come to mind 
Ouch all this biting my tongue hurts
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| 30th Sep 2008 4:52 pm |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
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bite down hard you nasty person
Last edited by Baben on 2nd Oct 2008 2:11 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| 1st Oct 2008 9:45 pm |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Where's the smilie ?
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| 2nd Oct 2008 10:39 am |
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