Paulmitchell1984
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When fitting the rtc defender damper on a disco how far away from the end of the bar should the bracket be? Just in process of setting mine up
rtc damper positioning
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Paulmitchell1984
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nobody?
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Can measure mine later if it's any help? I take it the drag link is the same on a disco as a defender apart from said bracket?
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As there's not much call for a RTC damper on a disco as the factory item seems to work ok why not try the Defender Forum with your question, as I believe they are a standard item on some Defenders.
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not sure if there same on the defenders, but its not the drag link one, its been relocated tot he front bar.
standards is good, just in a stupid place for off road hence moving it, and with 33" tyres figured i would try the RTC to see what its like
standards is good, just in a stupid place for off road hence moving it, and with 33" tyres figured i would try the RTC to see what its like
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Front bar is the drag link, the one at the back is the tracking rod.
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yes it is i wasnt thinking clearly this morning..oops
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if it's rtc, then it should be centred out the box shouldn't it?
so if you put your wheel straight, clamp where it sits.
so if you put your wheel straight, clamp where it sits.
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the shocker is closed up so surely needs to be extended so you can steer, unless im thinking about this all wrong?
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i thought a proper rtc worked in both directions, else it would just be a normal damper.
i've not used one, so i might be wrong!
does it need a prime?
looking at the terrafirma one, it looks like you stick it on, wheels straight so spring is not under pressure and tighten up. if you drive it and it pulls a bit, then undo the spring clamp and move it a bit until it works properly.
i've not used one, so i might be wrong!
does it need a prime?
looking at the terrafirma one, it looks like you stick it on, wheels straight so spring is not under pressure and tighten up. if you drive it and it pulls a bit, then undo the spring clamp and move it a bit until it works properly.
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You tube vid about fitting a RTC to a Defender, might be of some use.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FownZ2a1qM
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Paul, you shoulda just asked dude 
Anyway yeah it's a couple inch from the drop arm
But the method is this
Fit damper without spring
Turn lock to lock and decide on position for clamp where damper has sufficient travel in both bump and rebound
Then fit spring and clamp, and clamp spring to damper body at Central position
Spring position can be tweaked after driving to fine tune
Anyway yeah it's a couple inch from the drop arm
But the method is this
Fit damper without spring
Turn lock to lock and decide on position for clamp where damper has sufficient travel in both bump and rebound
Then fit spring and clamp, and clamp spring to damper body at Central position
Spring position can be tweaked after driving to fine tune
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cheers noisy, will do abit more tweaking tomorrow and remove spring, i think im in a good place with the damper but il find out
cheers chaps
cheers chaps
