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Last edited by glen_ep; 01-04-2020, 01:29 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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That's good news Glen.
Why you put the longer sway bar links in the front? That's the way in standart form, I know, but???
I like the cv boots that Repco put in their axles. Less fins in the outers. Don't know inners but should be similar. With a suspension lift, less fins, less chances to fail the boots.
CheersPrado RZJ90. OME 881 coils Nitrocharger Sport shocks front, 80 Series front coils & rear 80 series Tokico shocks rear, 255/85R16 Cooper Discoverer ST, Viper rocksliders, parking brake cable rear axle bracket, extended rear brake line, extended diff breathers, headers, engine perfomance mods, soon LR upper control arms, ARB rear locker in the future.
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Why? When you lift the vehicle suspension, you put stress on the sway bars. Extending the links returns the sway bar to its original position, and alleviates that stress. In the process, it also allows the sway bar to work more affectively when driving (particularly onroad).
Some more info:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/SwayBar.shtmlglen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Originally posted by glen_ep View PostWhy? When you lift the vehicle suspension, you put stress on the sway bars. Extending the links returns the sway bar to its original position, and alleviates that stress. In the process, it also allows the sway bar to work more affectively when driving (particularly onroad).
Some more info:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/SwayBar.shtml
I don't know if you understand me!
CheersLast edited by MDST; 17-09-2012, 04:04 AM.Prado RZJ90. OME 881 coils Nitrocharger Sport shocks front, 80 Series front coils & rear 80 series Tokico shocks rear, 255/85R16 Cooper Discoverer ST, Viper rocksliders, parking brake cable rear axle bracket, extended rear brake line, extended diff breathers, headers, engine perfomance mods, soon LR upper control arms, ARB rear locker in the future.
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Originally posted by fridayman View PostI put the front links on the back of mine, and then fitted Nissan Terrano links at the front. Looking at your pics I reckon it is about the same mod as you have done.Prado RZJ90. OME 881 coils Nitrocharger Sport shocks front, 80 Series front coils & rear 80 series Tokico shocks rear, 255/85R16 Cooper Discoverer ST, Viper rocksliders, parking brake cable rear axle bracket, extended rear brake line, extended diff breathers, headers, engine perfomance mods, soon LR upper control arms, ARB rear locker in the future.
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Originally posted by MDST View PostNissan Terrano back links are longer? It's good to know thar fridayman!!
I think he put the Terrano links in the front & the original fronts into the back.
Ours that we use on the rear are about the same length as the original fronts, but have a slightly different ball design.
Regards, Jason.
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Originally posted by glen_ep View PostWhy? When you lift the vehicle suspension, you put stress on the sway bars. Extending the links returns the sway bar to its original position, and alleviates that stress. In the process, it also allows the sway bar to work more affectively when driving (particularly onroad).
Some more info:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/SwayBar.shtml
Hey Glen, just wanted to ask how close the rear link gets to the trailing arm on flex when the arm is twisted all the way upwards?
I checked on mine & clearance was fine, but realise that you have a lot more flex than me.
Regards, Jason.
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Originally posted by MDST View PostYeah, I know that but, why you decide put the new longer links on front? I always wondered why the front links were longer than the rear in factory form. I bought a pair of longer links and put them in the back. Maybe I have to buy an equal longer links to put in the front because the factory fronts are no big enough.
I don't know if you understand me!
CheersLast edited by glen_ep; 17-09-2012, 04:40 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Originally posted by wholesalesuspension View PostHey Glen, just wanted to ask how close the rear link gets to the trailing arm on flex when the arm is twisted all the way upwards?
I checked on mine & clearance was fine, but realise that you have a lot more flex than me.
Regards, Jason.
I had it offroad yesterday at Gee Arms South/Wheeny creek and didn't notice any issues. Next time I have it at maximum compression I'll check again, but it may be a while before I have the chance.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Originally posted by glen_ep View PostActually, I didn't even check that at the time! However, I have just tested it in my driveway, with near full compression (extended wheel was partially on the ground but no traction). On the compressed side, the link stopped about 10mm from the trailing arm. The link drops a little to the side of the arm though, so if it did touch, it'd probably just slide past. I'd say this is a great length.
I had it offroad yesterday at Gee Arms South/Wheeny creek and didn't notice any issues. Next time I have it at maximum compression I'll check again, but it may be a while before I have the chance.
Thats good to hear Glen.
I was thinking about it on the weekend & i remembered how much flex yours had & it worried me a bit.
Glad to hear it works on it.
Regards, Jason.
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Haii Guys,
I done the suspention lift, and did not done any modification on sway bar as Glen did.
So, far I did not feel any issue on the stability of the car, but just had some feeling to try.
Does this Nissan terrano link have to do any modification?
Anybody did that? and and improvement?
Thinking to get the Terrano link to my Prado Front Link and change my Front Link bar to Rear Link.
This migh save my $$ as I just need to buy 2 of Terrano Link.
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Hi Glen
Why not just put a sway bar drop kit in?
Wouldn't that be cheaper than the links?
Doh!
To answer my own question-
because the arms need lengthening not shortening.
Silly me.Last edited by MalcomM; 25-09-2012, 12:52 PM.Malcom
Prado 95 TX turbo diesel
LC100 GXL turbo diesel
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Originally posted by glen_ep View PostIt's well known that the first contact point is the front mudflap, and behind that, the body seam weld. For longevity I had a professional perform the cut/weld/seal on the body seam. Below I've marked the seam to be cut in RED:
When you had your wheel arch seam cut & welded, did you have to strip out the inside of the foot well?
I need to get rid of the seam also and considered just belting it over with a large adjusting tool but obviously cut/weld is a better solution. I just don't want to strip out the interior and wiring. Does mig get that hot inside?
Also who did it for you - I'm in Sydney also.
Lastly, have you fitted a front diff drop?
cheers
MalcomMalcom
Prado 95 TX turbo diesel
LC100 GXL turbo diesel
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