As above... any pointers / pitfalls / pearls of wisdom?
Car is a 2011 SWB Pajero 3.8L with 2’ TJM XGS Gold Series kit, all new camber and toe adjusters fitted... initial experience is good, on road its fine, maybe feels a little high in the stroke over uneven roads but it’s the standard kit, not the HD one so maybe just need to get used to it. Off-road it is good, tested it at the weekend with a mixed overlanding and technical day’s driving, much better than stock.
I have lowered cars before up to 60mm (my first car and Euro Style Vauxhall Corsa ) and sold many suspension kits as a student working in the motor factors come accessory shop... relatively new to the off-road scene though (5yrs with Pajero, some dune bashing... mostly out on the bikes instead ) so looking for some pointers. OK with the basics of car suspension (mechanical engineer to trade) and got a good handle on two wheeled suspension on and off-road... 4x4 stuff still learning.
Alignment was set ok, steering not 100% but I think it’s a toe and centering issue which can be tweaked out. Will verify this week. From the homework I’ve done, 2” lift on most cars is ok including independent suspension cars like the Pajero. There is ample adjustment in the adjusters to accommodate the changes.
Steering castor also not a real cause for concern at 2” lift I believe?
Thanks for your advice.
Car is a 2011 SWB Pajero 3.8L with 2’ TJM XGS Gold Series kit, all new camber and toe adjusters fitted... initial experience is good, on road its fine, maybe feels a little high in the stroke over uneven roads but it’s the standard kit, not the HD one so maybe just need to get used to it. Off-road it is good, tested it at the weekend with a mixed overlanding and technical day’s driving, much better than stock.
I have lowered cars before up to 60mm (my first car and Euro Style Vauxhall Corsa ) and sold many suspension kits as a student working in the motor factors come accessory shop... relatively new to the off-road scene though (5yrs with Pajero, some dune bashing... mostly out on the bikes instead ) so looking for some pointers. OK with the basics of car suspension (mechanical engineer to trade) and got a good handle on two wheeled suspension on and off-road... 4x4 stuff still learning.
Alignment was set ok, steering not 100% but I think it’s a toe and centering issue which can be tweaked out. Will verify this week. From the homework I’ve done, 2” lift on most cars is ok including independent suspension cars like the Pajero. There is ample adjustment in the adjusters to accommodate the changes.
Steering castor also not a real cause for concern at 2” lift I believe?
Thanks for your advice.
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