kingrat Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 ooh already for sale on the web site. Shame I'm skint at the moment, only went to see if the shock mounts were on cos I have that money stashed away already. X-Deflex looks perfect roll on some spare cash. Si these are gona fly off the shelf m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Beautiful engineering Si! presumably you can upgrade to an Ashcroft shaft if you feel the need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Beautiful engineering Si! Thanks presumably you can upgrade to an Ashcroft shaft if you feel the need Yup - not sure what the torsional stiffness would be like though. A lot of the uprated shafts are more elastic than the ordinary ones - so it may not give as much roll resistance. I'm not sure though - maybe someone like Kam Diffs Steve or Mr Ashcroft would be able to tell us? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Is that a free-wheeling hub on the end of the cross-shaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Is that a free-wheeling hub on the end of the cross-shaft? Yup - if you think about it, it's ideal for the job. The torque transmitted by an axle is significantly higher than an anti roll bar and they do exactly what is required. Also, for the future, AVM who make them, also make electrical and pneumatic versions - but they are a bit spendy! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I was thinking, that looks like they've used a half-shaft for the bar! Then I saw what looked like a FWH and I was even more sure I had seen correctly. Then I found the actual product page on your website which describes it Top job, looks brill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 X-Flex can I have it cheap if I win , Brian sh%t , forgot you use that already, I thought it was a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Will there be a front kit as well Si? How long until there is a 90 kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Tip-x ? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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simonr Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Will there be a front kit as well Si? Probably not - I looked at doing that first - but there is just no space! It might be possible with a slightly different approach - but I'm not there yet! How long until there is a 90 kit? Soon I hope - it's next in line. Most of it is similar - just the curved bar which has to clear the exhaust is different, and the brackets which hold the roll bar to the chassis. First will be to fit everything except Puma, Td5, 50th Anniversary and NAS as these have the fuel tank in the back which takes a bit of clearing. However, it's only a case of different brackets so it won't be long after. I plan on wondering round at Billing doing measuring on as many different specs of 90 as I can find. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Si will they work with a southdown towpack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Si will they work with a southdown towpack? Probably! The amount the fuel tank hangs down below the chassis mounts for the anti-roll bar is somewhat variable anyway. I had intended to supply 60mm worth of spacers which should cover most options. If it needs more than that - it's simply a case of using longer bolts and more spacers. There is no reason I could not just supply 60mm worth plus as many additional ones as required on request. Could you measure how much yours hangs down? there are four bolts that hold the roll bar bushes in place. Measure from the centre of the four bolts to a straight-edge held against the under-side of the guard / tank. Cheers, Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Si, I dont have it fitted yet (siwhite's picking it up for me tomorrow.) Hopefully get it fitted sometime next week and i'll get the measurements asap! Happy to be test mule . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Si, I dont have it fitted yet (siwhite's picking it up for me tomorrow.) No he's not - next saturday, not today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Ahh cool, thanks again Si! week after then X-Eng Si! So many Si's how confusing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thanks Yup - not sure what the torsional stiffness would be like though. A lot of the uprated shafts are more elastic than the ordinary ones - so it may not give as much roll resistance. I'm not sure though - maybe someone like Kam Diffs Steve or Mr Ashcroft would be able to tell us? Si Been a bit busy lately and missed this thread, Si i can get exact data monday morning for you -it may even be on our website somewhere (kevin has been moving things around again). Standard LR shafts are actually very flexible. We have two kinds of Shaft at present the HD which is being phased out (this shaft became well known for it's twistability :blink:in previous years) it can actually twist over 540 degrees but takes a higher torque load to actually start the twist. Then we have our new range of shafts made from much sterner stuff, they have a much higher yield strength again but won't twist as far. I think the key thing is that if you twist one too far it won't return to it's original form. I'll be honest i'm no techie - thats why we employ one . If you want to try a couple of different shafts in real world then i'll send you some options.(a return favour for the X anchor that wer'e finally going to use!) Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks Steve. I had a chat with Kev this morning & he gave me some figures to work with. Best of luck with your forthcoming 'Adventure'! I measured Chris's tank guard at the weekend - and it hangs down 55mm, so that's within the 60mm I planned to cater for. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cil111 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi, will you be having these mounts for sale shortly by any chance? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi, will you be having these mounts for sale shortly by any chance? thanks Within 7 days! Just waiting for them to be plated! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cil111 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Brilliant. Any idea of selling price please ? And would these be suitable for fitting bilstein 7100 series ? Bolt size i mean at the top Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomark10 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 did these ever come into production? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I've been after something like this too, can only find the maxidrive (sp??) ones and there $$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C18RCH Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Suspension X-tension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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