Glen's 95 series Prado getting broken in

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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.

Cheers

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

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.shtml

[fridayman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fridayman]

I 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.

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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.shtml

Yeah, 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!

Cheers

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I 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.

Nissan Terrano back links are longer? It's good to know thar fridayman!!

[wholesalesuspension Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wholesalesuspension]

Nissan 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.

[wholesalesuspension Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wholesalesuspension]

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.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.

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

Yeah, 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!

Cheers

The fronts are longer by design, due to the distance between sway bar and the mounting bracket on the LCA. If you want to extend them, you should extend them all. It's not about having a certain length all around, it's about getting the sway bar into a neutral position when sitting flat.

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

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.

Actually, 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.

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Actually, 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.

[fridayman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fridayman]

I think he put the Terrano links in the front & the original fronts into the back.

Correct

[Prado12 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Prado12]

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.

[MalcomM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MalcomM]

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.

[MalcomM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MalcomM]

It'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:

Hi Glen

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
Malcom