Big red brumby

Rumbl1n · Post by **Rumbl1n** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:11 pm

Hey guys i also had the same concern but after discussions with my dad (qualified body builder) this method seemed alot stronger than using 140mm long bolts keeping in mind i have done 100mm lift not 50mm lift i will be keeping a close eye on it when i take it off road but given the wieght of the car i really dont see it being an issue and if it does become an issue i will weld some metal plate in the c channel as cross bracing.

I havnt see the SJR lift ill do some research but i am interested in how much they are worth so far the rear cost me $20 in bolts the c channel was scrap and had some paint sitting around the house so im quiet happy with that

Lucky67 · Post by **Lucky67** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:21 pm

Good looking job so far.
Just a question, if I may please.
I see you were running 14's before the lift install and they looked to clear everything OK.

What size tyres did you use?

I have a couple of different sets of 14 inch rim available to me (alloy & steel) and I am wondering what size 14 inch tyres will fit under a 92 Brumby without a lift kit.

A quick question here might save some issues at the tyre shop if I select poorly.

Rumbl1n · Post by **Rumbl1n** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 2:03 pm

hey sorry for the late reply i have 195x75x14 and i had no clearance issues it has rubbed once or twice but nothing major hope that helps

Rumbl1n · Post by **Rumbl1n** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:26 pm

hey here are some photos of the front lift the only issue i have left is i have the 4wd selector disconected because i cant get into reverse it gets in the way i really dont want to cut the floor pan so i may just leave it until i do my ej conversion for now you have to reach down and select 4wd lol

Post by **TOONGA** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:34 pm

Rumbl1n wrote:

thats an interesting way to deal with positive and negative camber how thick is the slotted plate?

TOONGA

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:52 am

I'm not overly concerned with the C channel flexing although it's not something I'd use to attach suspension to the body. What alarms me is the torsion bar spacers aren't joined. If you welded some material between the two spacers on each side, say a 3mm plate, it would assist in stopping the blocks from rolling between the torsion bar and the body (frame/chassis/monocoque...call it whatever). Be a lot stronger and a lot safer. As it is now, the captive nuts in the body will likely tear out.

What did you do with the radius plate spacers? Got any pics?

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Rumbl1n · Post by **Rumbl1n** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:26 pm

The plate on the top of the strut is 6mm thick

Not sure what you mean by radius plate spacer

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:43 pm

Rumbl1n wrote:The plate on the top of the strut is 6mm thick

That should be fine. The difficult part will be stopping your camber adjustment bolts from moving.

Not sure what you mean by radius plate spacer

The Radius Plate is the bracket that one end of the Radius Rod attaches to. It attaches to the body with three 10 or 12mm bolts (can't remember which).

I was serious about the torsion bar spacers as well. I wouldn't drive out of sight with it like that.

Carashan · Post by **Carashan** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:25 pm

They are the smallest pieces of chanel in the whole job. I was hoping we could do those 2 in 1 piece but the offset made it to hard but welding something between them is a good idea I should of thought of it a piece of 75mm flat bar welded in will solve any issues

Rumbl1n · Post by **Rumbl1n** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:12 pm

I'll be welding some plate in there asap i will take some photos under the front of the car tomorrow in the daylight... I took her for a wrap up at kwinana really pushed it kept a very close eye on everything no loose bots an nothing bent but i will still be welding a plate about the torsion bar even tho i had no issues.

Rumbl1n · Post by **Rumbl1n** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:15 pm

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:46 am

^looks great

taza · Post by **taza** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:13 pm

Nice, looks awesome lifted!

Rumbl1n · Post by **Rumbl1n** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:15 pm

Thanx guys can't believe how much lifting it changed the over all appearance of the car and all for about $200 happy as Larry few small mods to strengthen the lift to be safe and it's done

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:07 pm

They do look better lifted and the higher the better. It's just a shame about our strict roadworthy laws.

Rumbl1n · Post by **Rumbl1n** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:57 pm

[quote="brumbyrunner"]
What did you do with the radius plate spacers? Got any pics?

Rumbl1n · Post by **Rumbl1n** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:00 pm

Loking at this pic today really makes me think the lift kit i built is adequate i really dont like the long bolts in this kit

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:06 pm

just need some off road tyres now and then it will look even better!

Brumby Kid · Post by **Brumby Kid** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:10 pm

Where is that pic from? One for sale?

Rumbl1n · Post by **Rumbl1n** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:10 pm

found this the other day almost exactly the same just lazer cut (i will be joining me torsion bar spacers like in this kit will make things much stronger