Essex lanes

djguy · Oct 25, 2011

Monday 7th November at 1.30/2pm

me and Dan are going out to do a few lanes (the route will be worked out in advance)

I know alot of you will be working, thats ok --you can go and play in wales-- Ive got to work weekends.

Meeting point will be announced nearer the time (so we can get as many lanes in as possible)

inbox me if you can make it (just so we get an idea of numbers & names)

Thank you x

matthew2riches · Oct 25, 2011

I'm soaking..... Just been outside moving all the steel indoors because it started raining.

Jon - You'll have to tell me when your stuff arrives and then I'll get you a pipe welded up.

Big Stu 12 · Oct 25, 2011

Dirtneewbie said:
yes stu you are not wrong there the lift is a headache as there is just sooo so much to take on board as well
yes if i lift it i will defo do the trailing arms and new brake lines
thats the issue the more u talk to ppl the more they advise you to somfin else
think it will be all terrafirma stuff in the end my be medium duty springs

yeah its a mine field,

I first did mine with a block kit using standard Shocks, they were ok, just lacked the articulation, used them until my Shocks went, realy a good cheep halfway house, I took the front and rear anti roll bars off, gave a little bit more articulation.

I then brought a Britpart 2" (its a 40mm kit) kit, with dislocation cones, all ok, there but would a like a bit more, so will be doing a 2" body lift some time shortly.

After seeing Chris's rear set up think that is the way I will go, ie +2" springs with +5" Shocks..... loads of articulation and use the Dislocation cones from Gwyn Lewis. Chall Spring Locator

As far as the radius arms goes yes you will change the geometry a bit, and the steering will be a bit vague, these can be done later. same with the trailing arms, unless you wearing out bushes.

Propshafts, I have not done these, and dont really notice much, the more you lift the more you will notice, it, and the more you will have problems,

best to see if you have a problem some people do some dont for some reason.

Reason I will be lifting the body next not doing a 4" is that it will keep the CoG as low as I can , also dont put any more stress on the radius/trailing arms. yes it does leave a gap between the body and bumper but hey easy filled.

Tuskenraider · Oct 25, 2011

Dirtneewbie said:
take a look at this bad boys garage and 4x4 .com wheels nice

You mean HOME PAGE

Top bloke, he is a member of our club

The wheels on his fender are mental

Personally with just a 2" lift i would only do the brake lines and bump stops along with dislocation cones at the back. If you go more then go for the cranked arms etc.

666 george · Oct 25, 2011

Just see how it goes with the lift.
I had problems withthe back end skipping, sorted that with off centre bushes in the front.
Just found a hole in my front outrigger tonight. Told the wife I need a galv chassis (that went down well) Better get the welder out at the weekend.

matthew2riches · Oct 25, 2011

666 george said:
Just see how it goes with the lift.
I had problems withthe back end skipping, sorted that with off centre bushes in the front.
Just found a hole in my front outrigger tonight. Told the wife I need a galv chassis (that went down well) Better get the welder out at the weekend.

Ooooooo A galv chassis hey??

I know a team of people who can swap one in a weekend

djguy · Oct 25, 2011

matthew2riches said:
Ooooooo A galv chassis hey??

I know a team of people who can swap one in a weekend

ahh you know I work weekends lol cant we do it during the week

Dirtneewbie · Oct 25, 2011

matthew2riches said:
I'm soaking..... Just been outside moving all the steel indoors because it started raining.

Jon - You'll have to tell me when your stuff arrives and then I'll get you a pipe welded up.

Ok will do got confirmation to day its been sent so any time soon

Dirtneewbie · Oct 25, 2011

Tuskenraider said:
You mean HOME PAGE

Top bloke, he is a member of our club The wheels on his fender are mental

Personally with just a 2" lift i would only do the brake lines and bump stops along with dislocation cones at the back. If you go more then go for the cranked arms etc.

Yes tusken the wheels are well nice and with a 35mm offset and in a 16x8 in black would look even better and there a good price as well
then just tyres required

Dirtneewbie · Oct 25, 2011

Matty if the suff turns up this weekend i might try getting over u with a spare battery so can get the stuff bolted on least if the altornator is dead and not charing the bat i can jump it

matthew2riches · Oct 25, 2011

Dirtneewbie said:
Matty if the suff turns up this weekend i might try getting over u with a spare battery so can get the stuff bolted on least if the altornator is dead and not charing the bat i can jump it

Will have to see whats going on at the weekend. I am waiting for stainless and mild steel pipe to come into stock. Breather kits should be in stock by the end of the week all being well but I'd rather do it all at once so you're not backwards and forwards all the time.

Dirtneewbie · Oct 25, 2011

matthew2riches said:
Will have to see whats going on at the weekend. I am waiting for stainless and mild steel pipe to come into stock. Breather kits should be in stock by the end of the week all being well but I'd rather do it all at once so you're not backwards and forwards all the time.

ok no worries i give you a heads up friday as to if it here would that be enough time?

Jonny357 · Oct 25, 2011

Discodad said:
Anyone around for an evening laning this Thursday.
Would be looking at a 20:00 start and would also like to keep group to a max size of 6 vehicles.

Confirmed:
Nick (Discodad).

Hi Mate,

I am up for some lanes on thursday if there is space?

Jonny357 · Oct 25, 2011

matthew2riches said:
Ooooooo A galv chassis hey??

I know a team of people who can swap one in a weekend

gahhh not again! But up for lending a hand if man power is required!

Matty - guess what?

Fan Doesn't work....

I'll have a butchers in the morning, might of blown a fuse (in which case im guna find a big 'un to stick in there) or just of been a duff one. Will have a look in the light and see whats going on! Never known anything to be such a ****!!!

matthew2riches · Oct 25, 2011

Dirtneewbie said:
ok no worries i give you a heads up friday as to if it here would that be enough time?

Depends if pipe is in stock with the main supplier.

Dirtneewbie · Oct 25, 2011

have you ordered it?

matthew2riches · Oct 25, 2011

Dirtneewbie said:
have you ordered it?

They don't take an order if it is out of stock.

matthew2riches · Oct 25, 2011

Jonny357 said:
gahhh not again! But up for lending a hand if man power is required!

Matty - guess what?

Fan Doesn't work....

I'll have a butchers in the morning, might of blown a fuse (in which case im guna find a big 'un to stick in there) or just of been a duff one. Will have a look in the light and see whats going on! Never known anything to be such a ****!!!

What do you mean it doesn't work

Jonny357 · Oct 25, 2011

had it running on the way back, got home and i couldnt hear it running, so i played with the switch, nothing....

not to mention i nearly lost my fingers as i forgot we hadnt taken the viscous out....

Ill have a butchers in the morning. apparently Mondeo fans should suck, not blow so ill have to reverse the terminals and see. Might just of blow a fuse. Again.

IF not, ill pick another one up from the breakers, and pop some rivnuts in the tabs this time rather than fiddle with those bolts.

matthew2riches · Oct 25, 2011

Jonny357 said:
not to mention i nearly lost my fingers as i forgot we hadnt taken the viscous out....

:hysterically_laughi

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