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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder This will not be the case for overslung axles (unless the springs are re-arched).
Addition of leaves will add to the ground clearance of the vehicle only in case it is underslung (SPoA) axles. | Blue Thunder,
Even in case of over slung axles one added leaf helps. It is also true that re-arched or re- moped springs add to the lift, can you explain your theory of how one leaf which is 6-8mm thick, help in raising the GC on SPoA only? Quote:
Originally Posted by DirtyDan Faz, this is an interesting design you have come upon. I would like to know more about this. Please, please, post more pictures from all angles and get the shackles front and rear on both axles. Any idea of what effect this dual pack has on the articulation? | DirtyDan,
The design is not mine, it is an original design of a 80 year old guy from Hyderabad, the photographs of the front and rear set up are on the forum and I have no more photographs or I would gladly share. Quote:
Originally Posted by vinod_nookala Siva, How will this improve your ground clearance? May improve ride quality (dont know how) but not ground clearance. When you check out this jeep do check for excessive rolling. Normally a firm setup is good for offroading rather than a soft set up which can lead to roll and excessive hopping | Vinod,
Hope all on your end is good.
The re-moped, tensioned springs and the added leaf have together raised the GC by more than 3".
In regards to the body roll, I drove a friends Kaiser which has a soft spring set up and my white 540 had a rock hard one. Too soft or too hard I feel add to the body roll. I have done a little off roading in this jeep and the body roll was minimum as I have mentioned in my previous replies.
The other jeep that beats it is, well. Quote:
Originally Posted by trammway I do know the location where you have parked in Ooty , my friend Jitendra(Jithu aka. Jithan) told me that he knows you(or your cousin) and your jeep and also the whereabouts. I will let you know when I plan my trip, as I have a long pending tasks in Ooty and that will make all my plans tucked in. Most probably 2 weeks from now. | Trammway,
A small world indeed.
I think your friend Jithan may know my cousin. Last time I was there in Ooty it was from 12 at night to 7 in the morning, after which we left for Nagarahole.
Since you know about the whereabouts of the jeep, after your assessment, please let the rest of our forum members know your opinion . I too am looking forward to it. Also help Beejay with the adress. Quote:
Originally Posted by beejay Interesting.
I would like to see this set up too. I would much appreciate if you are able to PM me the details as to where I need to see this in Ooty. | Beejay,
Get hold of Trammway and Jithan, all I know is there is a hospital opposite to my cousins bunglow in Ooty.
Regards, |