aston108

aston108

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Morning folks, can anyone let me know the angle I can put a disco on if going across a slope, I dont have an inclinometer ( or what ever they're called ) so some photos would help so I can gauge the angle.... ta
 
It's not just about angle, it has more about speed, and correct use of steering (most people end up with the front wheels pointing uphill, then if they suddenly find grip....
In any case the angle will depend on the load, roof racks, roll cage etc.
If yu feel uncomfortable, don't do it.
 
As above.

very dependent on a variety of factors. You will prob brick it 1st time, push it a little more the time after that etc etc. My girlfriend is a pretty good gauge on sideslopes. She works it out by how far her head is off the window while sitting up right :) got it to within a couple of inches... and shes only 5,2" :D

Thats in a defender, roll cage, roof tent, 33" tyres and 2" lift. So pretty far over.

Rules: As davec has said, dont steer uphill steer straight or slightly down. Entry position into a sideslope is crutial. watch for undulations and holes, roots anything that might upset the suspension and give the edge to tipping you over. firm springs/dampers hold better in these conditions.

Get out there and try it.

G
 
Also having rolled the 90. strap everything down and have nothing loose in the vehicle You don't want spare wheels, toolboxes and expensive cameras flying around inside or taking the windows out, as you roll down the hill.
 
Another big factor, after all the above, can be your tyres, and daft as it might sound some open tread Mud style tyres won't be as good as some road biased or AT tyres. Grip can be had with road tyres on a sideslope merely beacuse they often have open treads running the length f the tyre, thus creating sideways grip, many open tread mud tyres are made to provide forward traction to a vehicl, so can lose out to the sideways slope.

'course a lot depends also on ground conditions and your bottle ... ;)
 
redhand said:
Also having rolled the 90. strap everything down and have nothing loose in the vehicle You don't want spare wheels, toolboxes and expensive cameras flying around inside or taking the windows out, as you roll down the hill.
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Not to mention the flying jack, could give you a nasty crack on the bonce!!!
 
all my heavy things are on the out side, yes it might make it roll (and the body and suspenions lift wont??) but they would hurt me :p
 
redhand said:
Also having rolled the 90. strap everything down and have nothing loose in the vehicle You don't want spare wheels, toolboxes and expensive cameras flying around inside or taking the windows out, as you roll down the hill.
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i conccur.also means less to clean up after
 
aston108 said:
Morning folks, can anyone let me know the angle I can put a disco on if going across a slope, I dont have an inclinometer ( or what ever they're called ) so some photos would help so I can gauge the angle.... ta
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:DReminds me of some years back did a lane in a suzi [mate driving]..side slope/ruts...got into downside ruts with O/S wheels ...suzi start to tip:eek:...I had to hang out of passenger door like crewman of racing dinghy for 200 yds. to keep us from rolling:)
 
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