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30th September 2012, 01:51 PM
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Castor correction
Just put a 3" lift into my GU yesterday and was wondering about the castor correction bushes that came with the kit I bought, what exactly are they for and should I change them before I get a wheel alignment done? Still a bit new to all this so any help is appreciated
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30th September 2012 01:51 PM
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30th September 2012, 02:38 PM
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30th September 2012, 03:16 PM
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I'll probably just put them in for now and do the drop boxes later, i'm guessing it wouldn't be wise to take it off road until they're in and a wheel alignment is done?
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30th September 2012, 03:30 PM
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30th September 2012, 04:46 PM
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The thing is you need standard control arm bushes with drop boxes.
So you will end up doing bushes twice if ya go ahead with correction bushes before boxes.
Easyer to do the boxes and enjoy the better ride and handling.
Correction bushes dont support/flex as well as std bush and flog out quicker also.
If you own a press your sweet for labour $.
Pay twice for fitting bushes is expensive and possibly if not more expensive as just fitting the drop boxes in the first place.
And wheel alignments add $$$.
ebay about $360 delivered ( IN AUS ) for boxes.
make sure you get boxes that DO NOT require you to cut your chassie
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Last edited by Robo; 30th September 2012 at 10:45 PM.
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30th September 2012, 09:25 PM
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Would it be harmful with just everyday driving like to and from work until i can get it sorted or is it something that should really be done beforehand?
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30th September 2012, 09:58 PM
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You will be fine driving to and from work mate. Just beware that your car will be pretty sketchy in the steering and you will be inclined to get vibration and speed wobbles.
Drop boxes off eBay are a winner mate. Non cut type as stated.
Put up with it and wait for the drop boxes. Sell your correction bushes on ebay when you have the drop boxes.
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Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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1st October 2012, 12:30 AM
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Here is the link to the ebay Drop Boxes i have on my GUIV
NISSAN-PATROL-GQ-GU-FORD-MAVERICK-DROP-BOXES-3-6-INCH
They are Awesome and easy to fit
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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1st October 2012, 01:09 AM
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So i'm guessing that means im better off waiting to do the alignment too?
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1st October 2012, 02:50 AM
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Gabe
So i'm guessing that means im better off waiting to do the alignment too?
Yep...... You won't get a good one anyway with the castor out
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