Update...
Took it back today, they removed and re-fitted all tyres (flipped them around and lined up the dot with the valve stem), re-balanced and did another wheel alignment - Left 1.2 Right 1.0...
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Update...
Took it back today, they removed and re-fitted all tyres (flipped them around and lined up the dot with the valve stem), re-balanced and did another wheel alignment - Left 1.2 Right 1.0...
Thanks for the suggestions guys. It's going back in the morning, I'll get the alignment done again and raise the number of weights and see what they say. If there's no joy after that it'll be off to...
Swapped it and taken for a drive - no difference.
Yeah I can swap it with the spare and see if it makes a difference. I'll give it a go this-arvo...
The manager did say there is only 1 adjustment they can make, and that's all they can do without adding a drag link(?) to give it more adjustment. My counter argument was if it drove straight...
This is my 4th set of D697s (2 sets on a prado, 1 set on a hilux and now the patrol). Never had an issue before so stuck with them.
There was no charge in the end for the alignment - just paid for the tyres. Although I'm thinking of hitting them up to replace at least the front tyres and set back to within spec alignment and see...
Just thinking - the front left has no weights on it and is the odd one out it seems. Is it possible it missed being balanced? Or is balance only for up/down wobble? Not side pull?
Cheers,
Shane
Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll try to answer all the queries to help clarify...
I wasn't sure if the numbers were absolute or relative to the vehicle data selected in the machine (thanks for...
Hi all,
Hoping for some wheel alignment / tyre help here.
Backstory
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2016 GU Y61 Legend Edition Patrol, 55,500k's on original Bridgestone D693 AT with no issues. At approx 20,000k's...
Ended up drilling a small hole, then poking wire through to make sure nothing was there before screwing, all good.
I've run the rear one up the front now. Just deciding whether to run front 3 or...
Thanks, getting into it now.
Hi all,
Looking to attach diff breather bracket to the firewall. I grabbed a photo off the web - see section circled in red below, is this OK to drill into (self tappers)?
It's a 2016 GU...
Thanks John - I was the one who got your last set by the sounds of it.
Will install them tonight :)
I just went to the local bolt shop and asked for grade 8 M14 x 1.5 bolts to attach the recovery points. They sold me Metric 8.8 marked bolts which i now see are actually grade 5 bolts. Should i go...
Yeah or even worse - have something there that 'almost' does the job! That's even worse... like the hook front and loop rear.
As for the cape - keep an eye out, we'll be pretty easy to recognise....
Thanks for the photos - they look nice and neat / minimal size which is great.
I have sent an email as per PM.
Thanks for the help guys - slowly getting the GU ready for the cape :smile:
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Much appreciated, but only if you think he would be ok with it, don't want to be a nuisance.
Hi all,
Looking to replace the front GU "hook" with recovery points (front). Read a fair bit on here and sent threedogs a PM. Does anyone know if he is still doing these?
If not, for a 2016 GU...
Finally got the OME +200kg kit installed today.
Pic below:
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So far so good, seems to handle ok and the ride feels fine.
Had a chat about airbags for the rear. Will wait and see how...
Thanks for the info guys, I've got a good compressor and the tyres only have 14k on them. Sounds like they'll be OK, we don't intend doing the hard sections on any track.
Lucky buggars with your...
Sweet, that'll save me some money lol
First time up there for us - and looking forward to it!
Hi all,
Planning a trip to the cape mid june/july, have 2 questions regarding wheels and tyres:
1. Has anyone taken the OEM D693 tyres to the cape and were they ok? They seem to be a less...
Finally got to measure up stock and loaded up. Stock the rear wheel arch sits at 915mm from the ground, loaded up (camping gear + tinnie + full tanks and kids in the back) it dropped to 850mm. So a...
Thanks for the pics - looks good loaded up.