Confused Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I just fitted an axle and diff guard which bolts in place using the radius arm bolts and sits under the axle with a removable part under the diff for oil changes. I noticed a 'ting' noise the first time I drove the vehicle so, presuming it was the axle guard interfering with something, I crawled underneath and looked for impact marks. The only ones I could find were on the very front of the axle guard so I strapped a camera under there to confirm and I see that the panhard rod hits the edge of the front lip of the axle guard when I go over speed bumps. There is a small cut out which looks like it is meant to accommodate for this but it is about a third of the required length. Does anyone have any suggestions to fix this other than getting the angle grinder out? I have a 2" suspension lift planned but presume that, even after this, the panhard rod will still impact the axle guard under articulation - though possibly not if I fit +2" bump stops. Your thoughts and opinions are gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Grind it out a bit more. if your tyres are not abashing your arches to bits then don't fit the extended BSs as they are there to limit upward travel in the suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Get your money back and buy a QT one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 haha, it was 2nd hand DrRob, still got some of the galv on too! Though there's a QT jobby planned for the rear after xmas. Cheers for the sensible advice Nigel, I'll get the grinder out next time I have a day off and go slow over the speed bumps in the mean time. The Bronco Grizzly Claw 235/85/16s I bought for off road have battered my inner arches, they showed me where all the rust is - there are holes there now instead. I might slice a bit off to make them +1" bump stops instead because I think that should do me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Cheers for your input chaps, I got the grinder out today, made the 2" slot into a 5" slot, drove over some speed bumps and no hitting. Hopefully its the same off - road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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