Cornish Rattler Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hi guys My 90 is fitted with a + 2'' lift and 265/75 x 16 tyres and the 90 stands at 6'9'', the barrier at my local tip is set at 6'6'' so the 90 won't go under and have been going to where the wagons go and use the weighbridge which is ok but they only allow you to go twice a day where as if the 90 could go under the barrier I can go there as many times as I want. so i am thinking as i have a spare set of wheels would fitting 205 / 55 x 16 tyres get me under the barrier ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie64 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 just stop outside the tip and put some ratchet straps between axle and chassis compressing the spring, much qwicker than swapping wheels. note: im not saying this is safe for driving distance and I certainly wouldn't recommend it for road use, its just how I get in the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 just stop outside the tip and put some ratchet straps between axle and chassis compressing the spring, much qwicker than swapping wheels. note: im not saying this is safe for driving distance and I certainly wouldn't recommend it for road use, its just how I get in the tip Will I get away with just doing the back axle rather than both axles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie64 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 possibly it depends on how high your truck is at what points, mine is a pick up so the rear is higher, when It has the ifor back on I just slide under the barrier at my local Halfords I reckon im about 2" too high for the barrier but it just compresses the springs as I slide under the barrier haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 possibly it depends on how high your truck is at what points, mine is a pick up so the rear is higher, when It has the ifor back on I just slide under the barrier at my local Halfords I reckon im about 2" too high for the barrier but it just compresses the springs as I slide under the barrier haha Ok it sounds like a good plan so i will give it a go during Easter as i am off then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 The alternative is to just put more carp in to weigh it down. ..... I'll get my coat. ... ps. have tried to edit it so it doesn't read to fill the truck with fish, but it keeps coming back up a carp..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Forum auto correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie64 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 hahaha brilliant I prefer filling mine with trout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Or just do away with the 2" lift ... Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I used to have to loop the winch cable under the vehicle on to the tow hitch to pull it down to get under the barrier for the car park at work - that worked pretty well and I didn't even have to get out the cab to raise / lower. Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 just stop outside the tip and put some ratchet straps between axle and chassis compressing the spring, much qwicker than swapping wheels. note: im not saying this is safe for driving distance and I certainly wouldn't recommend it for road use, its just how I get in the tip Cheer's cookie64 i managed to get the 90 under the barrier today by doing what you suggested and as mine is fitted with a 300tdi / V8 rear axle i hooked onto the torsion bar brackets on the axle and over the chassis and got it down to 6' 5'', well chuffed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerfred Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 So you now have adjustable suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie64 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 nice idea si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie64 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 cornish did you just have to do the rear axle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 cornish did you just have to do the rear axle? yes but the centre part of the roof before it slopes down was a bit close to the barrier looking through the sunroof but i do have a smooth roof to go on soon so hopefully it should be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.