Topic: Rough Country 2.5" lift (Read 14519 times)

Warthog · « **Reply #50 on:** June 02, 2009, 02:35:44 PM »

Quote from: "Jeeper Creeper"

This is the petrol line thingy I broke:

There on here:
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/tees-178-c.asp

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #51 on:** June 02, 2009, 03:52:03 PM »

They sell pipe fittings for poly tube in B&Q.

Dave69 · « **Reply #52 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:05:03 PM »

multipoint sockets are bad for siezed bolts. get a hex or 6 point socket and you should either get the bolt out or shear it off.

a motorfactors should be able to sort you out with a plstic T piece for the fuel pipe

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #53 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:27:20 PM »

I go to Halfords part's counter and ask for a six-sided 1/2" socket. The guy checks the socket cabinet and tells me they don't stock them. Walking away I notice a box of sockets at the end of his counter "£5 for two or £3 each". The first socket I pick up is 1/2" six-sided :-?

Anyway, it did the job quite well and the suspension is now done. Just got to put the tank back in.

T piece of the right size was impossible to find anywhere so I went to PIRTEK and got myself a proper posh one:

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #54 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:39:00 PM »

Hope that's brass or copper rated for petrol, as regular copper is unsuitable for petrol lines.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #55 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:48:23 PM »

I think it's brass as it's pale yellow. Copper is dark reddish colour isn't it?

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #56 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:59:48 PM »

Pirtek allegedly know what they're doing, so as long as you told them it was for petrol, you'll be fine.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #57 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:03:13 PM »

I did tell them what's for so should be alright.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #58 on:** June 03, 2009, 12:37:51 PM »

Project "suspension lift" has been complete!

The ride is nice but I now bounce about even more than before.

Is that enough for a sock travel? It's not going to bottom up or something?

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #59 on:** June 03, 2009, 12:52:39 PM »

:lol:

captain cavalier · « **Reply #60 on:** June 03, 2009, 01:18:29 PM »

Is that enough for a sock travel? It's not going to bottom up or something?

my socks travel all the way up my feet to my ankles

momos · « **Reply #61 on:** June 03, 2009, 01:43:00 PM »

horray `lift` beers pls
:lol:

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #62 on:** June 03, 2009, 02:50:28 PM »

Quote from: "captain cavalier"

Is that enough for a sock travel? It's not going to bottom up or something?

my socks travel all the way up my feet to my ankles

I reckon he is on a wind up CC, the dood wears sandals:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9798&start=25

That's why he is Jeeper Creeper, shortened that stands as JC, which as we all know, is that bloke Jesus Christ from that story book some nutters love, hence the footwear, its all bloody obvious really :mrgreen:

Bishops Finger · « **Reply #63 on:** June 03, 2009, 05:13:02 PM »

Brian wore sandles as well.... :lol:

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #64 on:** June 03, 2009, 05:16:03 PM »

Oi, leave me out of this!

greggmo · « **Reply #65 on:** June 03, 2009, 06:47:42 PM »

those shocks look to me like they will bottom out way before you hit the bump stops. did they not send some bump stop extensions with you lift kit?

greggmo · « **Reply #66 on:** June 03, 2009, 06:51:16 PM »

lookin at it mate i think the bump stop is built into your shocks with those big rubber bumpers. might be ok mate. 8-)

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #67 on:** June 04, 2009, 12:06:22 AM »

I did get 2" pucks to extend the bumpstops but I requested them to be sent to me so I can put 33" tyres on. The lift is designed for 31" tyres and doesn't come with bumpstops I believe. So didn't bother fitting them in, good for 31" must be good for 27". But even with the 2" bumpstop extensions the gap will be way bigger than the amount of down travel those shocks have. A bit worrying to be honest.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #68 on:** June 04, 2009, 12:08:45 AM »

Quote from: "Bulldog67"

Quote from: "captain cavalier"
Is that enough for a sock travel? It's not going to bottom up or something?

my socks travel all the way up my feet to my ankles

I reckon he is on a wind up CC, the dood wears sandals:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9798&start=25

That's why he is Jeeper Creeper, shortened that stands as JC, which as we all know, is that bloke Jesus Christ from that story book some nutters love, hence the footwear, its all bloody obvious really

SLIPPERS! They are my comfortable leather slippers! :smt067

greggmo · « **Reply #69 on:** June 04, 2009, 12:11:42 AM »

you wont clear 33's with that lift mate. on road maybe. those shocks do look a bit long to be honest. give em a shout and check they sent the rigt ones for your kit.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #70 on:** June 04, 2009, 12:35:22 AM »

Will give RC a call on Monday.

Got another question...

The instructions say to check if it goes into 4H or is it 4L and it does but my gears feel different and maybe the clutch too. All the gears that are selected by pulling the lever (2nd,4th and reverse) don't go in as nicely as before, as if they don't go in all the way. And the clutch feels like it's not disengaging totally and it's especially felt when selecting the reverse. Can those things be affected by a lift?

EDIT: Transfer case drop 1".

PtP · « **Reply #71 on:** June 04, 2009, 10:43:28 AM »

Quote from: "Jeeper Creeper"

....... Can those things be affected by a lift?

EDIT: Transfer case drop 1".

Yes they can be as the rubber gaiter around the gear lever could be blocking the gear lever from engaging properly as the box has been dropped.

After I fitted my lift, I dropped my box using piles of large penny-washers and longer skid-plate bolts, but I decided that I would fit a 1” engine mount lift kit instead and remove the washers.

Here’s a photo of what I fitted

But you’ll also have to think about lifting the radiator; some kits come with the brackets. I’ve already got an electric fan fitted, so it was not a problem for me. I think you could also get away with fitting a 1” body lift which will help with fitting those 33” tyres. But next you’ll need a re-gear! Once you start, it never seems to stop. :lol:

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #72 on:** June 04, 2009, 11:23:39 AM »

Just been down under and yes the lever is pressing against the rubber gaiter making it harder to to select gears.

But that's because the lever has bends in it. I reckon if it was straight or less bent there would be no probs.

Suggestions?

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #73 on:** June 05, 2009, 09:34:44 AM »

According to some dude on JP forums RC performance 2.2 shocks are too long and they know it. Phoned up David at Llama and he's gonna give them a call. I hope they send me a replacement. Those are only good for flat roads when I go over bigger bumps they kick my back up.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #74 on:** July 14, 2009, 02:19:29 PM »

An update:

New shocks arrived yesterday and were fitted today.

Front ones are the same length, the back ones 1/2 inch sorter. Will be OK for road use IMO, for off-roading... don't know, never done any.

Replaced the whole lot. Even the front ones despite them being the same length. And boy am I glad I did! What a difference the new shocks made! Before the ride was so bouncy it was making people feel sick! Now it's so much smoother. Looks like they had more than just a length problem. I'm glad it's been sorted, now I can drive without having to hold tight onto the steering wheel.

Big thanks do David from Llama 4X4 for organising a replacement for me! Can't recommend him highly enough!

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