Axle articulation photos and measurements

[boggy2006]

hi,

thought it might be interesting if people posted some photos of their Patrol's axle articulation (I need to get out more!) and maybe some measurements to see what can be achieved with the different types of mods out there. I'll do some of mine for starters, nothing too special here, just a 2" lift and 2" longer shocks. I'm getting about 20cm difference across the front and 40cm at the rear (I moved up the gravel as far as possible until the wheels span, rear sway disconnect and front connected).

Therefore I have ample evidence to convince the missus to release the funds for a front diff lock or some Superflex arms....I do don't I ??!! LOL

[nowoolies]

last photo looks like you have lost the right hand rear wheel
lol
have to try mine out on the weekend

[gec]

No idea of the measurements but I think she does OK

Front

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k452/BeniMan_08/2008_08230062.jpg

Back

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k452/BeniMan_08/2008_11080002.jpg

All with sway bars still connected

[YNOT]

Snake racing mega lift springs and shocks, 2Dextreme drop arms, rear sway bar connected with extended links, front sway bar removed. 30cm front travel, 1/2 metre rear travel measured from guard to wheel rim.

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/tonyh01/100_0580.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/tonyh01/100_0578Medium-1.jpg

The same suspension is fitted to my current GU but with drop boxes fitted and front sway bar connected.

Tony

[Finly Owner]

Snake racing mega lift springs and shocks, 2Dextreme drop arms, rear sway bar connected with extended links, front sway bar removed. 30cm front travel, 1/2 metre rear travel measured from guard to wheel rim.

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/tonyh01/100_0580.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/tonyh01/100_0578Medium-1.jpg

The same suspension is fitted to my current GU but with drop boxes fitted and front sway bar connected.

Tony
That's extreme

[Clunk]

Thats some mad flexing goin on there guys, thanks for the photos

[Bigrig]

No idea of the measurements but I think she does OK

Front

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k452/BeniMan_08/2008_08230062.jpg

Back

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k452/BeniMan_08/2008_11080002.jpg

All with sway bars still connected

Love your rig!!

[Bigrig]

Mine - 4" dobinson coils, 3" EFS shocks - swaybars connected. Can't drop off the rear swaybar as the upper control arm hits the fuel tank, but tested with front disconnected and get about another 50-70mm in the front end. Sorta, kinda happy with it, but would love to get more as always ...

http://184.72.239.143/mu/3aaa2afc-9544-7b54.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/3aaa2afc-9561-f977.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/3aaa2afc-957e-982a.jpg

Will have more from next weekend no doubt!!!

[YNOT]

Number plates Scott.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Number plates Scott.

Tony

What the? Didn't think you could see them - just had another gander and I can only make out the first three numbers in the second shot??

[Finly Owner]

Thought i had better flex some muscle here

[Finly Owner]

not bad for standard leaf???????

[boggy2006]

some great flexin' there, keep'em coming!

[YNOT]

not bad for standard leaf???????

Factory leaf springs were never the best for flex so that's about as good as you could expect.

Tony

[Clunk]

not bad for standard leaf???????

not bad mate, not bad at all

[Finly Owner]

Factory leaf springs were never the best for flex so that's about as good as you could expect.

Tony
I was P!ssan myself with laughter puting this up, you do realise?

Down powerlines today just to find possie to do this.

Gee I do some stupid stuff just to feel like I'm 4wding

[MudRunnerTD]

3" OME Comp springs and shocks, Drop Boxes, rear sway bar connected, front sway bar removed. Love it. Perfect setup for me.


http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/GU%20IV/DSC_5056_2.jpg?t=1294144494

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/GU%20IV/62125_436108629925_544284925_5373034_6153796_n.jpg ?t=1294144494

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/GU%20IV/DSC_5048_2.jpg?t=1294144494

[Bigrig]

Any others? Great thread - love seeing the trucks flex up ... c'mon lads, you must have 1 photo?? If not, straight to the nearest wheelchair ramp near your joint in the morning and up you go, a few happy snaps and you're on your way - no harm, no foul!!! LOL

DISCLAIMER: do not climb wheelchair ramps in your patrols you clowns!!!! If ever a time I was joking, it was about that.

But I'm sure you'd find a few at the local retirement village if you were to look .... ROFLMFAO!!!!!

[Clunk]

Any others? Great thread - love seeing the trucks flex up ... c'mon lads, you must have 1 photo?? If not, straight to the nearest wheelchair ramp near your joint in the morning and up you go, a few happy snaps and you're on your way - no harm, no foul!!! LOL

DISCLAIMER: do not climb wheelchair ramps in your patrols you clowns!!!! If ever a time I was joking, it was about that.

But I'm sure you'd find a few at the local retirement village if you were to look .... ROFLMFAO!!!!!


Might have something floating around on the other puter, if not will have to go out and get some................ not sure how much flex you get out of stock springs and shocks.................... any excuse to get back off road again lmao

[Bigrig]

any excuse to get back off road again lmao

Too right!!!

[Clunk]

reckon I might be able to get away with it too seeing as her in doors is out on the terps tonight

[aiKzo6]

Pedders shocks, standard springs, standard swaybars...haha.. Should probably get some gear in soon!
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/aiKzo6/29082010123.jpg
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/aiKzo6/29082010122.jpg

[Finly Owner]

Pedders shocks, standard springs, standard swaybars...haha.. Should probably get some gear in soon!
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/aiKzo6/29082010123.jpg
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/aiKzo6/29082010122.jpg
Should probably hide plates in photos to stop the unwanted attention both law enforcement and the low life type.

Tim

[aiKzo6]

Thanks Tim. I dont have any editing software on this laptop that im on and theres dozens of other photos on the net of my cars anyway. Cheers for the headsup though ;)

[Finly Owner]

No probs, but you can do it in paint if you need.
Your choice my man.

Tim

[Clunk]

Thanks Tim. I dont have any editing software on this laptop that im on and theres dozens of other photos on the net of my cars anyway. Cheers for the headsup though ;)

some nice photos there mate, love it.... mud 'n' flex all in one shot lol

[aiKzo6]

haha..cheers mate. actually got stuck around there. tyres clogged up and not enough clearance!

[Ben-e-boy]

Here is mine with the old 2'inch lift, the shocks extend to about 600mm she goes alright

[big_fletch]

Pedders shocks, standard springs, standard swaybars...haha.. Should probably get some gear in soon!
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/aiKzo6/29082010123.jpg
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/aiKzo6/29082010122.jpg

That's a awesome looking troll mate, looks tough as in the pics

[Bigrig]

Here's mine at the workshop today - trying to work out the best approach for fixing the upper control arms hitting the fuel tank (reshape the tank, SE bent control arm ... new suspension! I wish!! LOL)

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[Clunk]

just gotta love those flex shots, nice one lads

[Ben-e-boy]

Here's mine at the workshop today - trying to work out the best approach for fixing the upper control arms hitting the fuel tank (reshape the tank, SE bent control arm ... new suspension! I wish!! LOL)

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Bend it yourself!! I dare say that you would have a suitable hammer for the job lol

[YNOT]

Here's mine at the workshop today - trying to work out the best approach for fixing the upper control arms hitting the fuel tank (reshape the tank, SE bent control arm ... new suspension! I wish!! LOL)

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Reshaping the tank does work (I had it done to my last GQ) but the S.E. bent upper arm has to be the easiest solution.

Tony

[aiKzo6]

That's a awesome looking troll mate, looks tough as in the pics
Cheers fletch ;)


Here's mine at the workshop today - trying to work out the best approach for fixing the upper control arms hitting the fuel tank (reshape the tank, SE bent control arm ... new suspension! I wish!! LOL)

...i want a forklift! :p

[Finly Owner]

Here is mine with the old 2'inch lift, the shocks extend to about 600mm she goes alright

Now that's awesome, well done

[Bigrig]

Reshaping the tank does work (I had it done to my last GQ) but the S.E. bent upper arm has to be the easiest solution.

Tony

Agreed mate - too much stuffing around with the petrol tank!

[Bigrig]

Bend it yourself!! I dare say that you would have a suitable hammer for the job lol

LOL!! Too right mate ... Might end up a bit short and shonky, but that's what DIY is all about ... isn't it?? LOL!!!

[Ben-e-boy]

big rig if you want to try bending up an upper control arm I have the old ones (standard) I also have 3 lower control arms

[YNOT]

The finished length of the bent arm needs to be the same length as a standard straight arm, bending a standard upper arm wont work, it will end up too short. Scott just needs to pull his finger out and order the part. If he orders it through Suspension Stuff it will save him a few hours driving.

Tony

[Ben-e-boy]

The finished length of the bent arm needs to be the same length as a standard straight arm, bending a standard upper arm wont work, it will end up too short. Scott just needs to pull his finger out and order the part. If he orders it through Suspension Stuff it will save him a few hours driving.

Tony

Yes But you cut it , sleeve it and bend it

[Bigrig]

The finished length of the bent arm needs to be the same length as a standard straight arm, bending a standard upper arm wont work, it will end up too short. Scott just needs to pull his finger out and order the part. If he orders it through Suspension Stuff it will save him a few hours driving.

Tony

Pull my finger out hey?? LOL .. best I get onto that then!!!

[Bigrig]

Yes But you cut it , sleeve it and bend it

I'm just going to get one mate - one of those, "just get the standard" things ... thanks for the offer though!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Who really cares about "Axle Articulation" "Flex" whatever 1 shall call it. I don't care what lift is in and how much flex i might have, if i don't pick the right line I'm still likely to stuff up and get stuck on the same track that the standard patrol just nailed with ease. As some 1 said "DRIVE HARD OR GO HOME" *L*

[YNOT]

Who really cares about "Axle Articulation" "Flex" whatever 1 shall call it. I don't care what lift is in and how much flex i might have, if i don't pick the right line I'm still likely to stuff up and get stuck on the same track that the standard patrol just nailed with ease. As some 1 said "DRIVE HARD OR GO HOME" *L*

Very true, a good driver in a standard car will likely get further than a standard driver in a good car.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Very true, a good driver in a standard car will likely get further than a standard driver in a good car.

Tony

But a good driver in a good car will go further than both!! ;)

[NissanGQ4.2]

Very true, a good driver in a standard car will likely get further than a standard driver in a good car.

Tony

Well I am a below standard driver in a standard patrol, but yeh still made it up some tracks when the modified 4x4 struggled up *L*

[YNOT]

But a good driver in a good car will go further than both!! ;)

Correct.

Tony

[NissanGQ4.2]

But a good driver in a good car will go further than both!! ;)

Depends on how drunk / hang over the good driver is *LMAO*

[Bigrig]

Depends on how drunk / hang over the good driver is *LMAO*

Even further then!! Until he breaks it!!!

[YNOT]

Someone else must have flex pics?

Tony

[big_fletch]

Even further then!! Until he breaks it!!!

And then sit down at end of day with a stubble thinking about what a great day you had lol

[big_fletch]

I should take some flex pics, haven't tested the flex yet with the new lift

[Bigrig]

I should take some flex pics, haven't tested the flex yet with the new lift

Got a forklift?? LMFAO!!!

[big_fletch]

Got a forklift?? LMFAO!!!

Haha actually yes I do at work.. I know what I'm doing tommorrow lol

[Bigrig]

Haha actually yes I do at work.. I know what I'm doing tommorrow lol

Make sure you do a measurement with shocks, without shocks, with swaybar (with shocks on), without swaybars (with shocks on) ... bottom of wheel rim to the top edge of the arch. And some awsome shots to boot!!! LOL

[big_fletch]

Make sure you do a measurement with shocks, without shocks, with swaybar (with shocks on), without swaybars (with shocks on) ... bottom of wheel rim to the top edge of the arch. And some awsome shots to boot!!! LOL

Sounds like a lot of work there Scott, but ill see what I can do though Haha.. Interesting to see the flex as it is atm, running no swaybars

[Bigrig]

Sounds like a lot of work there Scott, but ill see what I can do though Haha..

Over a few coldies of course!!! LOL

[NissanGQ4.2]

Someone else must have flex pics?

Tony

Does this count Tony???

Pic of my flex shot but having a bad day

[Bigrig]

Does this count Tony???

Pic of my flex shot but having a bad day

LOL!!!! Classic ... but what's the story on that pointy thing in the front of the reg grundy's?? LMFAO!!!

[big_fletch]

Over a few coldies of course!!! LOL

Haha of course mate, wouldn't wanna get de-hydrated now lol

[Bigrig]

Haha of course mate, wouldn't wanna get de-hydrated now lol

Good lad!! LOL

[Finly Owner]

Very true, a good driver in a standard car will likely get further than a standard driver in a good car.

Tony
Ah hah Me & Finly have it nailed then!!!!!!!!!!

[Bigrig]

Ah hah Me & Finly have it nailed then!!!!!!!!!!

Repeat after me ... "good driver" ... LOL!!!

[Finly Owner]

Repeat after me ... "good driver" ... LOL!!!
Don't judge me yet?!

[Bigrig]

Don't judge me yet?!

Ok boss ... I'll give you the benefit of the doubt!! lol

[Finly Owner]

Ok boss ... I'll give you the benefit of the doubt!! lol

For under this cloak of imbosilism is a "surprise act"

[Bigrig]

For under this cloak of imbosilism is a "surprise act"

We look forward to seeing it in all it's glory mate.

[Finly Owner]

Finishing track by sliding to last part on roof LOL touchwood that don't happen!

[Bigrig]

Finishing track by sliding to last part on roof LOL touchwood that don't happen!

We'll make sure it won't happen.

[madk1w1]

Here's a couple of the ute, need to do something with front end and longer shocks on rear,
only OME 2inch lift front sway bar now removed and factory disconnect to be fitted to rear
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/madk1w1/Leonora040.jpg
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/madk1w1/Leonora039-1-1.jpg

[big_fletch]

Thought i take some flex shots thismorning with the trusty forklift at work
3" lift with no swaybars

[Bigrig]

Thought i take some flex shots thismorning with the trusty forklift at work
3" lift with no swaybars

Bloody lovely mate!!!

[big_fletch]

I reckon the second pic looks tough as lol.. Fully extended from bottom of rim to top of guard was close to 1.1m.. I reckon that cant be to bad

[Bigrig]

I reckon the second pic looks tough as lol.. Fully extended from bottom of rim to top of guard was close to 1.1m.. I reckon that cant be to bad

Agreed - looks awesome!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

I reckon the second pic looks tough as lol.. Fully extended from bottom of rim to top of guard was close to 1.1m.. I reckon that cant be to bad

I reckon you should change ur user name 2 big-flex!, nice shots mate, I would be happy with that

[Bigrig]

I reckon the second pic looks tough as lol.. Fully extended from bottom of rim to top of guard was close to 1.1m.. I reckon that cant be to bad

I was at 1035mm with the rear sway bar connected, and the GU's have larger arches, however for a 3" inch, that's awesome travel !!!

[big_fletch]

I reckon you should change ur user name 2 big-flex!, nice shots mate, I would be happy with that

Haha yer maybe... i am actually looking at in the nearish future moving up to a 4 " lift with dropped arms or maybe even superflex arms..
Then combine that with 35's haha

[big_fletch]

I was at 1035mm with the rear sway bar connected, and the GU's have larger arches, however for a 3" inch, that's awesome travel !!!

With swaybars thats not bad travel at all.. What about with no swaybars haha

[NissanGQ4.2]

Haha yer maybe... i am actually looking at in the nearish future moving up to a 4 " lift with dropped arms or maybe even superflex arms..
Then combine that with 35's haha

I've just got back from looking at my 4inch lift............................. yep there still there sitting in the garage lookin very unhappy, maybe its just me that's unhappy lookin at them *L*

[big_fletch]

I've just got back from looking at my 4inch lift............................. yep there still there sitting in the garage lookin very unhappy, maybe its just me that's unhappy lookin at them *L*

Haha i think your unhappy looking at them, why do you torment yourself so lol...
Any reason why not under the vehicle or just havent got around to it yet

[Ben-e-boy]

Here is mine with the 4 inch lift and temporary shocks while the hoops are being made

[big_fletch]

Awesome flex there mate, that's a damn good effort

[Ben-e-boy]

Awesome flex there mate, that's a damn good effort

Cheers fletch
Thats what u get with superflex arms, superior long arm kit. the shock that are in there now suit a 6 inch lift I had the raise the bump stop on the rear 70mm

[big_fletch]

Cheers fletch
Thats what u get with superflex arms, superior long arm kit. the shock that are in there now suit a 6 inch lift I had the raise the bump stop on the rear 70mm

Haha looks like I gotta spend some more money now, gotta get me some of those superflex arms

[Ben-e-boy]

They are worth it

[growler2058]

not max flex but the only shots of her flexin i got

[aiKzo6]

Thought i take some flex shots thismorning with the trusty forklift at work
3" lift with no swaybars

Awesome shots mate!! Wicked flex!!

[Sean]

great pics and nice rigs

[Clunk]

Ok finally found some of mine........ think she does alright seeing as she's all standard.

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l570/clunk71/Flex.jpg

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l570/clunk71/flex2.jpg

[Bob]

Ok finally found some of mine........ think she does alright seeing as she's all standard.

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l570/clunk71/Flex.jpg

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l570/clunk71/flex2.jpg

None of the Patrols I have had over the years have had a Lift and I managed to go most places in Victoria's High Country

[Bigrig]

None of the Patrols I have had over the years have had a Lift and I managed to go most places in Victoria's High Country

Agree with you Bob - learn to drive first and a standard box will take you a long way - lifts and lockers and such should be done once you get to the next stage of capability ... and then learn the vehicle all over again!! lol

[Scotts]

here is one of me dominating a dirt pile at home, ha ha its a 17 year old aftermarket leaf setup, maybe not too bad for what it is?

[YNOT]

Your front suspension travel is comparable to a coil sprung Patrol (that means it's pretty good for a leaf spring set up)

Tony

[Bigrig]

here is one of me dominating a dirt pile at home, ha ha its a 17 year old aftermarket leaf setup, maybe not too bad for what it is?

The front flexes alright mate - looks like a project in the making!!! LOL. Soooooo ... what would you like us to spend your money on first?? lmfao!!

[growler2058]

None of the Patrols I have had over the years have had a Lift and I managed to go most places in Victoria's High Country

Nice shots of yer troll strutting her stuff in standard trim mate

[growler2058]

here is one of me dominating a dirt pile at home, ha ha its a 17 year old aftermarket leaf setup, maybe not too bad for what it is?

No arthritis in the ol girl mate she's flexn well for 17 ye old setup

[Scotts]

ha ha at least your not knocking it too hard. actually looking at millweld snorkel and airbox seeing as the old man talked me out of a chassis swap.

[Ben-e-boy]

Your front suspension travel is comparable to a coil sprung Patrol (that means it's pretty good for a leaf spring set up)

Tony

x2 That impressive flex in the front... some climax shackles and long travel shocks in the rear will give it 'coil spirng like' flex too.

[Ben-e-boy]

here is some more of mine

[Finly Owner]

Holey Crap!

[gec]

Ok finally found some of mine........ think she does alright seeing as she's all standard.

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l570/clunk71/Flex.jpg

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l570/clunk71/flex2.jpg

That guy in the passenger seat in the second photo has a funny lookin head

[Bigrig]

here is some more of mine

As per Tim's comments - holy crap indeed!!!! lol

I've seen it first hand, but those tyres with that flex just looks BIG!!