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propshaft vibration and pulsing
evang:
Following futher research on the net and after visiting this web site www.4x4ag.com/html/sr_ome_coil_springs.htm which tell you what application of scorpion springs fit what.
From the recite from the orginal kit from Scorpion I have what looks like non winch front springs (SR32 + SR32.5) and need two other winch type ones (SR12 + SR12.5)!!! .
I quoted the original references numbers from the recite to Scorpion but the chap I spoke too insisted the springs here o.k
I think I will phone Scorpion again on Wednesday
As I want this disco set up right as its my every day car.
Who's Knows if I has susssed out the springs first I might not of had vibs and saved £430.00
For Propshaft Vibs and pulsing and the transfere box and front diff are o.k
First Step Check your springs. Determine your lift. Level your vehicle if required.
Still having Propshaft Vibs and pulsing and/or tram lining /vague steering
2nd step fit castor correction arms
Still not happy after extensive road tests
3rd step Disco 2 DC Prop
Possibly the utlimate set up with a 2 inch lift is castor correction arms + a Disco 2 DC Prop this hopefully give's peace of mind and a empty wallet!!!! but this seems to only be required by us unluckly ones as some disco's and LR's have no problems.
Tonite is Chrimbo Eve the TV is poor and I hope Santa is not in my disco as my kids may CRY!!
Cheers
evang:
While waiting for a reply from Scorpion Racing, who are consulting there spring makers in the new year.
I have now checked the redundant panard rod axle bracket to the chassis mounting bracket and the chassis bracket was one inch higher suggesting the suspension was 1 inch lifted. Instead of 2 inches. This must be due to the wieght of all the kit on the front and Scorpion springs sagging(not winch rated!!!)
I have installed a Wizard 1inch spacer kit on the front and now the difference is two inches. Yes indeed!!!
The Disco looks alot better but more importantly the DC Disco two front prop angle looks correct compared to others I have seen in photos. Within 3 degrees.
My only concern is the slider on the front prop now extends to far, which may cause vibrations caused by to much slider slip
To counter act this Wizard is going to make me a Propshaft Spacer as detailed on this site, Home page - workshop- suspension - propshaft spacer.
Cheers lads to all who replied.
evang:
Scorpion Racing are supplying me with two new front springs too give a 2inch lift, at trade price and have said that the orginal 2 inch lift springs 185 Ib rated where possibly not suitably rated for heavy offroading all the wieght on the front!!!!. And said the original purchaser possibly did not mention winches etc or did not have them fitted when he bought the springs.
Any ideas on how to easily fit them as having gas shocks on which push down. As fitting springs with normal shocks on you push the shock up and it stays there and dropping the axle allows easy removal of the spring. Can not be bothered really unbolting everything if i dont have to.
Cheers
Budgie:
Easiest way, as you have to disconnect the bottom of the shocker anyway, is to remove the turret & shocker in a oner.
It's only 4 nuts and makes life so much easier, although I would have 2 new securing rings standing by just in case. :wink:
Range Rover Blues:
:D
Been there, snapped that. Get the HD ones from Paddocks, rude not to at their price, proper bolts welded to a steel ring, not the cheese ones that OE parts are made from. I sheared off a brand new one last year, they are poo.
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