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Offline Bush Tucker Man

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« on: October 22, 2007, 15:09:35 »
Just been browsing the 'defender50th' forum & foundthis 90

A bit low, wouldn't you say??
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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2007, 17:21:06 »
I would think the handling might be .... err...... interesting  :shock:  :lol:
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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2007, 17:51:37 »
I've never ever managed to sit my 130 on the bumpstops - despite having over two tonne in once or twice (not on public roads though  :roll: )
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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2007, 20:32:52 »
Had my 90 on the bump-stops a few months ago when I was picking up ballast and yes, they do handle a little strange like that! Been very close many times but only actually done it once.

It is fitted with HD springs but I got so used to loading it up that I went over my usual amount by a considerable quantity and it was only when I noticed that I wasn't having to lift the stuff so high to get it into the back that I took a peak underneath. Sure enough it was on the stops (usually I leave myself an inch or so of travel!) so I removed a little weight but then drove it home more concerned about over-loading the axle than anything else.
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