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CSMonkey
Joined: 05 Feb 2014 Posts: 377 Location: Exmouth
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:34 Post subject: Delica Lean |
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Not the fuel mix, but a bit of a lean to the passenger's side when parked on a flat surface.
I've read about springs and torsion bars, but where would be the 1st place to start when trying to level a Delica. I've got matching tyres on all corners, and checked the pressures are equal.
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16298 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:44 Post subject: |
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Don't forget to take into account anything you have inside the Deli that is packed on the passenger side.
Remember to include the weight of the fuel in the tank, so it's best to do it when the tank is full and have someone sat in the drivers seat, when checking the level.
First thing to do if it is sagging to the left is replace the worn rear coil springs, then recalibrate the torsion bars, afterwards.
NB: After doing springs and bars ensure you have the wheels realigned at a place that can do 4x4 alignment, as recalibrating the Torsion bars will affect camber, caster and toe-in.
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 17:49 Post subject: |
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I take it you have checked for broken coil springs (rear) If they break in the spring cups, it is not always easy to see. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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CSMonkey
Joined: 05 Feb 2014 Posts: 377 Location: Exmouth
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 21:45 Post subject: |
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Not yet Andy, waiting for some dry weather to have a better look underneath.
You both mention rear springs, are they more prone to failure than the front springs?
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 23:15 Post subject: |
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I've never known a torsion bar break, or even sag, whereas coil springs in general are known to break, those on the L400, like many, - sag. Try jacking it up by the rear diff. If it is then level side to side, it's your rear springs at fault. I wouldn't know where to jack the front of a L400 centrally to check the other way. I don't suppose the front diff is suitable, due to the front end weight. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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jgupte
Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 133 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:30 Post subject: |
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For jacking up the front there is a round pad in the centre of the cross member just behind the engine. _________________ The Pirate Bus
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16298 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:36 Post subject: |
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CSMonkey wrote: |
You both mention rear springs, are they more prone to failure than the front springs? |
The front end has Torsion Bars, not springs.
Some come with Heavy Duty ones as standard.
Although the Bars rarely break, the adjuster, at the back, can collapse. Especially if wound up too far. Hence my advice of recalibrating them. _________________
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