Bracco Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I would like a second opinion on how I routed the braided pipe and placement of the reservoir. LTR wasn't designed to be mounted with top ring parallel to frame rail... as a result the pipe either exits toward the tire or the frame rail. I managed to loosen the fitting enough to turn it just enough to route it between the shock mount and the coil tower. There's about 4 to 6mm clearance all around the fitting. Do you think this is enough space/clearance ? Does the top of the shock tube move that much? Any advice/opinions are greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 What truck are they on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techtone Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I would turn it round. I would of thought there was more chance of the fitting hitting the chassis rail during axle ariculation in that poistion than hitting the tyre when rotated 180 degrees. My 2 pence. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I would not, unless OME says the damper can be mounted upside down. I did it with some Bilsteins I am testing by mistake,and ride was horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I don't think it's mounted upside down, just turned through 90° due to the fancy top shock mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 The problem with LTRs shocks is they are designed for Toyota Land Crusers and Nissan Patrols . That are loaded up to the hilt.With all the camping gear 250 ltrs of diesel, 200 ltrs water . Food for weeks and weeks a Tinny and a Camper trailer in tow. So a total weight of truck pushing 3.5 tons if not more. So expect them not to have to work hard on a land rover Ok now if these are on a 90 I hope you have alot of wieght, or they will be bouching you around for a bit When i was getting info for a mate who had them on a racer he bought . He was having problems as the OME dealers in the Uk did not know what he was talking about . So i asked a Bloke at the ARB shop and he said said to me , what the hell are you doing putting them on a land rover . They will do nothing on those as they are not heavy enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Surely with appropriate valving and pressure they could be set up to suit the vehicle weight and intended use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Surely with appropriate valving and pressure they could be set up to suit the vehicle weight and intended use. Yeah but the lowest setting is still to high for the wieght of a land rover Hence why these OME shocks were not really pumped in the Uk market place and not really sold. There is no call for this shock in the UK. This is what ARB have told me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techtone Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I would not,unless OME says the damper can be mounted upside down. I did it with some Bilsteins I am testing by mistake,and ride was horrible. Just goes to show no mater how clear you think you have written something someone will still interpret it differently Keep the resevoir and the damper the same way up as you have mounted them but just rotate the damper 180 degs (pipe wheel side) I know a man that has them on his 'semi' stock 90 (front & rear winches + Lockers) and they peform great. Have fun Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I don't think it's mounted upside down, just turned through 90° due to the fancy top shock mount. D'oh!Sorry I misread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I know a man that has them on his 'semi' stock 90 (front & rear winches + Lockers) and they peform great. Have fun Tony mmm interesting , just what i have been told by ARB. But then they wuld not know what a 90 was even if you ran over them with it. Be really interested as to how they go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Just goes to show no mater how clear you think you have written something someone will still interpret it differently Tony Speaking of me,you bet it! I'm a tad sleepy sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracco Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 The truck is a 110 CSW with 120 ltr rear fuel tank, 60 ltr side fuel tank, and about 100 lbs of gear in the back at all times. My principal concern is not to damage the fitting and I'm not sure how much lateral movement the upper shock tube is subjected to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 What one earth have you fitted these for ? There are far better shocks for slow speed usage Is it a comp safari motor ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracco Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 I live in Italy... bad roads and moderate to high speeds. Motor is currently 3.5 with a 3.9 being prepared for installation in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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