LC100 Shocks / Suspension

Gday Graham,

Actually I have to admit I didnt measure the back as to the eye that looks okay however having just measured that it too is 20mm down so must be fuel. There is nothing else in the car, fuel about 3/4 main and sub is full which looking at that just is also slighly offset to left (LongRanger).

I know there is some weight in all that fuel but didnt think that would sag it so much but it must be that. I'll take a look at her once tanks are low.

A bit red faced..oops. I also did the old bounce which I never really liked but seems to be firm enough.

As noted below I will get under and have a good look around.....once it stops raining.

Cheers

Hi Max,

Thanks for the feedback.

As noted above also looking at fuel load......What do you think of that? I was surprised at that however I am carrying about 200l at the moment and both the LongRanger sub and main are offset to the left. The LR is at a rough guess about three inches off centre to the left.

That said I gather then I aim at setting it up so as it is level under a "normal" fuel load by making the adjustment to the torsion bar. Correct?

I usually have a good eye for spotting this stuff and have not noticed this under full fuel load previously.

Cheers
Brad

Hi Brad

The fuel tanks are around the back axle - I just can't imagine how a couple hundred kg in the back is going to deflect the front suspension by so much. The fact that you have not seen it before probably confirms that something has happened.

You do need to look pretty carefully to make sure nothing has broken or cracked, then I'd try jacking it up to level and watch it over a few weeks.

Its fun crawling under the car isn't it?

Max

oops...below follow up...hit reply by accident.

Not if you only jack it up to where it was/should be.

Peter

Possible, however as mentioned I have not noticed it previously. Yep is driven straight etc priot to parking and same result.

I was going to get stuck in and start making adjustments today however with 200kg of fuel I currently have on board I'll run that down and take it from there just to rule that out.

If anyone else has tips please feel free to post.

Thanks to everyone for their valued comments. And with no full on forum war starting. Good to see.

Cheers

Brad