84 FJ40 coil suspension info?

[petefj40]

what sort of tube is yours made with pete? it may be 50mm dia but there are alot of other variables. wall thickness, and grade of steel used etc

I've drilled into the cage before and didn't think it was that thin. Not sure of the grade. I'd say at least 2mm thick. But mild steel for sure. I've had the truck on it's roof though. No problems after.

[skid]

How did that happen skid? The surrounding area doesn't look that gnarly.

off road racing

speed does wonderful things when you're trying to corner in really loose dirt

[petefj40]

Oooow...Bugga!

[Jerry]

What about a twin shock setup each side to help the cart springs, with airbags?

[petefj40]

Cheers jerry. But I'll see how the airbags go for starters.

[skid]

What about a twin shock setup each side to help the cart springs, with airbags?

or an extra set of shocks in the back, air shocks

[NJV6]

How did that happen skid?

off road racing

[skid]

thats good

took me a couple of looks and a few thoughts of WTF before it dawned on me

but alas it wasn't quite like that...............

I came into this series of S bend corners and had it set up perfectly and was sliding through the last corner when it just bit in and fell over before I even had a chance to realise it was happening.

check out my mate with his ciggy in his mouth and fuel pissing out of the fuel tank at his feet

[petefj40]

I'm still thinking, WTF. I don't get it. Damn, I am slow. Nice picture though.

Didn't that guy smell petrol skid? Mind you. When you smoke cigs (or pot) your sense of smell goes west.

[skid]

I'm still thinking, WTF. I don't get it. Damn, I am slow. Nice picture though.

will let you sit on it for a while

it will come to you

[petefj40]

I'm still thinking, WTF. I don't get it. Damn, I am slow. Nice picture though.

will let you sit on it for a while

it will come to you

Ok. but i'll hurt myself if i think about it to hard.

[NJV6]

I'm still thinking, WTF. I don't get it. Damn, I am slow. Nice picture though.

will let you sit on it for a while

it will come to you

Ok. but i'll hurt myself if i think about it to hard.

Pete, ignore the border, mountains and the sun spots and what is left?

[skid]

Pete, ignore the border, mountains and the sun spots and what is left?

and what is it that is left

[NJV6]

RED MIST!!!!!


What did you think Skid?

[petefj40]

Ahh! I didn't see the siloutte for looking.

[skid]

RED MIST!!!!!


What did you think Skid?

yup, after about 5 or 6 looks and thinking WTF, I clicked on the red mist thing, hence the reply about how it happened,

no red mist involved, just racing and watching the temp gauge rising fast and realising theres only one or two laps left in the old girl before she overheats and also there was a competitor in front that I was gaining on and determined to catch.

[petefj40]

RED MIST!!!!!


What did you think Skid?

yup, after about 5 or 6 looks and thinking WTF, I clicked on the red mist thing, hence the reply about how it happened,

no red mist involved, just racing and watching the temp gauge rising fast and realising theres only one or two laps left in the old girl before she overheats and also there was a competitor in front that I was gaining on and determined to catch.

Now this red mist has really got me confused.

[skid]

RED MIST!!!!!


What did you think Skid?

yup, after about 5 or 6 looks and thinking WTF, I clicked on the red mist thing, hence the reply about how it happened,

no red mist involved, just racing and watching the temp gauge rising fast and realising theres only one or two laps left in the old girl before she overheats and also there was a competitor in front that I was gaining on and determined to catch.

Now this red mist has really got me confused.

you really need to get out more Pete


red mist is a catch phrase to do with being angry and having red eyes and therefore you have trouble seeing through the red mist

someone correct me if I'm wrong

[Pedro]

and here i was thinking the "red mist" was when you had what the hell moment, and booted it regardless of the obvious outcome, roll,s jumps, broken gear, and not to mention a "boy racer moment"

[petefj40]

I need to get out more often I think.

[skid]

and here i was thinking the "red mist" was when you had what the hell moment, and booted it regardless of the obvious outcome, roll,s jumps, broken gear, and not to mention a "boy racer moment"

so am I wrong then

[NJV6]

Yea what happens with me is same as pedro..... But I think your defination skid is correct!

Usually involves nearly getting up the 1st time, determination (red mist) sets in for the 2nd go!

Followed by

and booted it regardless of the obvious outcome, roll,s jumps, broken gear, and not to mention a "boy racer moment"

[MATT4U]

Good to hear you got out. Sorry I couldn't help when you called. School holidays and kids all around at the mo.
Hey, I wonder if one of those new land anchors would of helped you out Matt? They seem like a good idea.
lan-cor.com

I have a land anchor, If my winch was going I would have been sweet. I'm going to look at a quicker/easier land anchor though

[Jerry]

check out www.outbacksuspension.com.au

[petefj40]

check out http://www.outbacksuspension.com.au

Cheers Jerry.
I went with polyairbags. I've had it under load. They work a treat!!

[cool__bananas]

now you just gotta take out the leaf

[rangimotors]

interested in a reveiw of them, any idea how they go with flex? are they soft enough (with no air in them) not to make a difference or do they hold it back a little?

[skid]

holy cow

theres dirt under your truck Pete

OMG

[sig]

been raining and the super market carpark needed a clean

[petefj40]

interested in a reveiw of them, any idea how they go with flex? are they soft enough (with no air in them) not to make a difference or do they hold it back a little?

Review? I guess some people on here would laugh you asking that. 'You gotta get it dirty first Pete?". I can laugh with them.. They have a good point. Everyone knows I hardly ever take out off road.

Yeah I'm interested. Tomorrow avo I'm off up to Hanmer to drop some tools off to some mates. They're out on their bikes. I was going to take my quad up n join them but I couldn't get baby sitters. So we're just going up for a drive n maybe some off roading.

The airbags are soft. And the inlet tube to inflate then have lots of travel. So I don't think they will limit the flex. (you gotta flex it 1st Pete)

I'll post you a review and pictures tomorrow or Tuesday night.