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Post by 88SJ » Sun Sep 08, 2013 6:24 pm

Been to collect a bull bar today - £10 off ebay...good times

The guy has a couple of SJs...one he is breaking and one he is building in to an off-roader. He has some Llama Add-A-Leaf lift springs available.

Had a quick look at old threads here but interested in what you guys think about the product

I run 235/75 15s on Daihatsu 7" alloys that just catch a bit on full lock so a lift would suit my set up

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Paul
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Post by Jordi » Sun Sep 08, 2013 6:28 pm

Long story short don't bother, not recommended.
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Post by Jay18 » Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:07 pm

yep i agree with jordi, they will do more harm than good, if i was you id keep that the way it is, looks really smart, simple, but very clean and tidy..
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Re: ADD-A-LEAF

Post by Edweird » Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:22 pm

If they're rubbing on lock a lift won't make a difference. You want to either limit the steering lock if they're rubbing on the springs or maybe do a little bit of chopping if it's rubbing on the bumper or the arch.
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Post by turbo-tom » Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:39 pm

They kill springs, but Twiss still has? i think? add a leaf on the back or he had them on the front and they only snapped about 6 months ago and he said he got about 5 years out of them and they was second hand. i think?
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Re: ADD-A-LEAF

Post by 88SJ » Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:59 pm

Nice one Jordi...plain talking - keep it simple and say it how it is...thanks

The front tyres rub on the cross member/bumper support. I have got the grinder to it but still rubs a bit. I figured a lift would give clearance??

What do you boys suggest?

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Re: ADD-A-LEAF

Post by Edweird » Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:13 pm

88SJ wrote:The front tyres rub on the cross member/bumper support. I have got the grinder to it but still rubs a bit. I figured a lift would give clearance??

What do you boys suggest?
Chop that crossmember down a bit:
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And then get or make a bumper that bolts onto the ends of the chassis rails.

I think these would do it.

http://www.rhinorays.co.uk/bumpers.htm

http://www.offroad-armory.com/store/ind ... uct_id=242
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Post by ScottieJ » Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:19 pm

What I was going to do on Karis's old SJ was to move the original bumper mounts further inboard on both the cross member and bumper so it looks standard but has the small amount of extra clearance needed.
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Post by ROBBIE » Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:48 pm

ive Been running add a leaf for a couple of years and it is a harsh ride
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Re: ADD-A-LEAF

Post by Henry » Mon Sep 09, 2013 6:44 pm

Stiff but I never broke any springs... They are cheap for a reason, and certainly not to be dismissed instantly
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