mudmuncher Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hi All I have fitted to my series Parabolics Pro comp shocks Hi-lift shackles The combination of all of these have transformed the motor and i am well chuffed I have had a look at the front diff and although it is pointing down slightly i dont think it is enough to cause any problems I just wondered if there are any problems that i may run into when i go off roading With mods like the ones above have i overlooked anything ?? Any advise is gratefully recieved guys Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Front prop will casue all sorts of fun and games, what with lack of clearance and u/j's binding. You also need to check your front brake hoses are long enough. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmuncher Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks for your advice Jon Is it best to get a wide angle prop is that the best way to go ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Correct the castor on the front axle will help alot, but you'll also be needing to scallop the crossmember for clearance. You'll probbaly find the slider on the standard front prop is too short. A high angle uj may help. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmuncher Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 How do i correct the the castor on the front axle ?? And how do i go about scalloping a cross member do i just grind some of metal away ??? Sorry for all the questions Replies are very much appreciate Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Best way is to grind the sping pads on the front axle to correct the castor angle. You need to cut a scallop out of the crossmember and then weld in plates to close the holes off to clear the propshaft. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtope Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Any problems with the dreaded 'lean' mudmuncher? I fitted parra's a few months ago, got a difference of a few inches at the back between n/s and o/s, which I am currently correcting with paving slabs piled on one side. In the last hour I have just finished putting a 'shim' between the para and the axel at the front to bring the n/s down. It had a lean of about 1 1/2" which was driving me mad. Too early to tell if its worked, I'll let it settle a bit before I get the tape measure out again. My lady thinks I'm mad, Its becoming an obsession..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmuncher Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Hi mate Yeah i also had the same lean between n/s and o/s but it wasnt quite as bad as yours i have about 3/4 of a inch difference it really lets the look of the motor down !! Let me know if the shim idea works please mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I had the same, but have ditched the extended shackles due to propshaft issues. The front prop was binding, and the castor correction shims kept working loose. I also find the procomp shock bushes need regular replacement. The rear shock lower mounts (109 chassis with the pin type mounting) bind on the axle case and bend at full articulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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