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Friday lunch - you call it
3rd Sep 2008 7:45 pm
Deondef
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I'll be returning from Vaalriver Friday - will phone to check where you guys are - could only be in afternoon thoughErstwhile - 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"
4th Sep 2008 5:54 am
ajpc6996
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I was curious if anyone had given thought to maximum speed before the height lowering kicks in, more out of curiosity, but may be useful in giving some guidance to LR as to what is wanted. Of course they're going to listen and respond accordingly
From my experience I would suggest a limit of 80km/h. That would cover all the conditions I have encountered, although I suspect that someone doing Saddle Hill dunes may want it even higher
Any other thoughts/suggestions ?What do you mean it won't go there ?
4th Sep 2008 6:58 am
Deondef
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I also had 80km/h in mind.
My recent trip to Kgalagadi with trailer in heavy sand with high middelmannetjie, but otherwise quite reasonable tracks, we could maintain 60 - 70 km/h and keeping off-road height would've made it even easier (maybe even saved the flimsy flaps between spare and exhaust pipes !)
Further suggestion that this "override" only possible while in special programmes to avoid this height and speed on tar - but then nothing stops one selecting gravel/snow on tar 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"
4th Sep 2008 7:29 am
TiaanS
Member Since: 25 May 2007
Location: Pretoria
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Cant make it Friday, anytime next week...
4th Sep 2008 8:38 am
AP Moller
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
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Anyone here in ZA done the rod thingy? TiaanS Saw the posts on tweaking and the pics all are great.
CaverD3, for the remotely controlled adjustable rods 8) see my patent pending (wonder if TATA will oppose)
4th Sep 2008 6:47 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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As has been said LR could do it via the software (if the wanted to) but they won't only markets that are affected are SA and Oz and we are to small.
Only options are mechanical DIY or adjustable rods or wait for someone to hack LRs code.“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.
5th Sep 2008 2:24 am
heine
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TiaanS wrote:
Cant make it Friday, anytime next week...
OK no sweat - I'm off to Zambia next week - will arrange something when I return
5th Sep 2008 6:09 am
Discoeast
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carverD3,
I've been looking at this rod conversion for some time now.
In the trucking game where you have air ride suspensions, the ride
height control valve has similar rods and rubber ends, which link
the valve control arm to the axle. And you buy a rod kit for it.
What I don't know is, if the hole size in the rubber end will fit
the D3 mount snugly. Also the rubber ends come in straight and
off set mounting holes. Food for thought.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.
5th Sep 2008 5:14 pm
caverD3
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Is the rod kit fixed or adjustable and if so what size?“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.
5th Sep 2008 5:19 pm
AP Moller
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Short answer is no. In oz it is illegal to do abody lift on any vehicle with an air bag.
I know someone who has done the air hose md though.“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.
5th Sep 2008 5:48 pm
Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
AP,
A body lift can be done, IMHO the angles required for the CV joints to work
will be the main draw back. This is if your van is used as a daily rider, other wize
a spec off roader would be a lot of fun
I'm at work now so i'll take some pic's of the rod set up and post.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.
6th Sep 2008 6:39 am
Discoeast
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Location: Boksburg
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Rod set up on a trailer
The rod/mount holes in the rubber ends are 6mm ID, adjustable by means of
a hose clamp. Only the off set rubber has a through hole for adjustment.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.
6th Sep 2008 7:31 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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D3 ones do the same but are much shorter and more difficult to get at. Remotely adjustable ones are what is needed.“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.
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Saw the posts on tweaking and the pics all are great.
(wonder if TATA will oppose)
In oz it is illegal to do abody lift on any vehicle with an air bag.
would be a lot of fun 
