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Did not know that... hmm o well cable operated it is.
Wonder why that is??
Wonder why that is??
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It's daft for whatever reason because hydraulic is better!
Maybe it's because hydraulic can bleed down over time??
Similarly trailer brakes have to be cable...
Maybe it's because hydraulic can bleed down over time??
Similarly trailer brakes have to be cable...
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seems you are indeed right
what a load of tripe, oh well
seems you are indeed right
what a load of tripe, oh well
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That's not to say you can't fit a line lock on your rear brakes as a park brake but you're gonna need to cable to pass the test
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Tbh x brakes are pretty damn good but like I found out today AGAIN my cable has stretched that little bit more so I now need to go under and tighten up a touch.
That doesn't happen with hydro of course.
That doesn't happen with hydro of course.
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I only wanted to use hydraulic as its stronger and easier to make, also less maintenance compared to cable
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Of course.
Depends how lenient your tester is, perhaps ask him first
Depends how lenient your tester is, perhaps ask him first
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I'll bet even the best hydro cylinders would bleed down after some time under pressure though??
Google it!!
Google it!!
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Right, the reason the front end struggles with articulation is the front arms are both joined in 2 places, I've read somewhere that someone removed 1 of the bots allowing the axle to twist but still keep is stability.
Question is, is this safe, is 1 arm strong enough to stop the twist on the axle? I mean there isn't allot of leverage.
Question is, is this safe, is 1 arm strong enough to stop the twist on the axle? I mean there isn't allot of leverage.
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3 Link ?
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The hockey sticks hold ALL the torque of the axle, removing one of the bolts would mean you NEED a third link otherwise when you boot it/stand on the brakes the axle would wrap itself around the sticks!!
I wouldn't fancy having one bolt removed, would just be dodgy.
3 link it or live with standard in my book.
I wouldn't fancy having one bolt removed, would just be dodgy.
3 link it or live with standard in my book.
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yea, thats true.. forgot about the twisting torque!
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Ordered some 15 inch Pro Comp shocks today to try and sort my rear end out, going to order some rose joints later so I can make some arms up. Ill probably get the tube insets welded by a pro as its quite a crucial part.
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Goodies
Oh my god... they are huawge! Will try and get a pic next to the +2 shocks soon.
Oh my god... they are huawge! Will try and get a pic next to the +2 shocks soon.
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Ooo! even more goodies!
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Yes!
Pretty sure I've seen them before, I assume the idea is to unlock them for off road?!
Pretty sure I've seen them before, I assume the idea is to unlock them for off road?!
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I would assume so too, dunno how confident I'd be with them or whether they would pass mot ?
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Guess they would pass mot if they were secure.
I mean, if you cut the radius arm in two and then bolted it back together, that's alright cos its fit for the job.
Problem is with that idea that I'm sure it would still be affected by nailing it or hard braking, there would be improved droop for sure but how much torque can it handle?
Maybe they're designed for 3 link but then you don't need OEM arms anyway!
I mean, if you cut the radius arm in two and then bolted it back together, that's alright cos its fit for the job.
Problem is with that idea that I'm sure it would still be affected by nailing it or hard braking, there would be improved droop for sure but how much torque can it handle?
Maybe they're designed for 3 link but then you don't need OEM arms anyway!
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