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crash bang
Porny:
I've not seen the spring catch on the op mount with a cone fitted, but again I could be wrong....
Thinking about it, it also depends on the shape of the relocation cone.
The cheaper type of relocation cone (which is quite a large diametre) causes two problems....
As the spring tries to 'run' back down the relocation cone, is goes on at an angle and partially jams itself.. then as the weight of the vehicle comes down on it fully it gets 'un-stuck' and comes back down to earth with a bang.
The other problem I've seen (again with the usually cheaper relocation cones) is that they fit around the outside of the inner ring forming the spring seat.
This then results in a tight fit inside the spring over the last inch or so of travel before the spring is on it's seat... thus the spring sticks slightly as the weight of the vehicle comes down on it - the bang comes as the weight of the vehicle overcomes the 'interference fit' of the cone inside the spring... resulting in the spring banging down on the upper spring mount.
Odd about the spring not reseating with your QT cones... I've never had a problem with mine, the spring always reseats on the cone.
anaxemurderer:
The spring will catch on the inside ring of the mount. Going on at an angle and jamming sounds quite likely. Either way its not really a problem but i prefer my qts. Shame i can't stop the fronts doing it!
As for coming right off, it hasn't happened very often. Only once when i didn't notice till it actually happened. I assume it was just a quirk of the terrain. Can't see how it should happen!
Nick
Porny:
--- Quote from: "anaxemurderer" --- Shame i can't stop the fronts doing it!
--- End quote ---
Just get the QT front cones too... although you also need an external damper mount... i.e. so the damper is outside of the spring... would post a pic, but haven't got one of mine to hand...
Ian
anaxemurderer:
Have llama 4x4 challenge kit on the front (which is gwyn lewis stuff). It works well and represents good value for money. Though i think i'm in need of cranked radius arms, which would probably mean panhard rod and fancy prop at the same time. Think we will wait for the moment. IT works well anyhow rti is around 920+ mark.
Nick
extreme90:
dont see why you'll need a adjustable panhard to be honest ( if thats what your onabout)
its all a load of twaddle and just isnt needed, its that minimal that ive never bothered
150 quid + all to pull the axle in 2mm
no thanks
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