Pajero Subframe drop.

[Stumpy]

Has anyone installed their own subframe drop and UCA’s.

any tips or tricks you might have, mainly concerned with the front subframe, I have the radiator and power steering drop brackets as well but I think I might have problems with the engine intake hose contacting the TJM snorkel ducting.

Would anyone know who would stock a good selection on silicone hoses that I could replace the standard intake with?

I think I won’t need to do a wheel alignment with the forward UCAs as there is nothing adjustable there but the rear control arms will definitely need it. Has anyone done their own rear wheel alignment on their paj?

will be tackling this next weekend just trying to get everything ready

thank you

[Frederic]

You’re the Pajero Master @Stumpy Paj ! Have a look at the Australian Pajero forums, I noticed they had some articles about it. 

[Stumpy]

Subframe drop done 👍, took a day and a half to install but well worth it I think. Did a f+ drive with @Ale Vallecchi on Sunday to test and suspension seams to move a lot better with the new UCAs and trailing arms. Didn’t lift wheels anywhere as much as previously. 
 

bit of a full on job to install yourself in the Dubai summer 🥵 but thanks to @Bravoechofor your help. (Only had to get the angle grinder out for one old mount bolt 😂, and to modify the air filter housing)

 comparison photo to a standard SWB added

 

[Bravoecho]

5 hours ago, Stumpy Paj said:

Subframe drop done 👍, took a day and a half to install but well worth it I think. Did a f+ drive with @Ale Vallecchi on Sunday to test and suspension seams to move a lot better with the new UCAs and trailing arms. Didn’t lift wheels anywhere as much as previously. 
 

bit of a full on job to install yourself in the Dubai summer 🥵 but thanks to @Bravoechofor your help. (Only had to get the angle grinder out for one old mount bolt 😂, and to modify the air filter housing)

 comparison photo to a standard SWB added

 

It moves a lot better and it’s performance is stronger now that the Paj has the DNA of a Y61 but you knew I was going to say that 😜.

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Oh wow @Stumpy Paj looks awesome. 

[Benjamin]

This looks awesome @Stumpy Paj! Your pajero has made a massive change since we started driving together in Newbie 😂 have you got that fuel tank fixed yet? 
 

also I’m interested in your subframe drop would this be categorized under chassis modification? I only really thought about it because I was looking at the new black points law because I’m looking to put the stickers back on my jeep

long story short apparently you need permission for engine modification and chassis modifications (alongside stickers and paint) 

[Stumpy]

14 hours ago, Benjamin said:

This looks awesome @Stumpy Paj! Your pajero has made a massive change since we started driving together in Newbie 😂 have you got that fuel tank fixed yet? 
 

also I’m interested in your subframe drop would this be categorized under chassis modification? I only really thought about it because I was looking at the new black points law because I’m looking to put the stickers back on my jeep

long story short apparently you need permission for engine modification and chassis modifications (alongside stickers and paint) 

Hi mate, nope same old dented fuel tank, it’s on the list 🤣( very long list)

as for approval I am trying to get it sorted as want to make sure it’s all above board. Took it to the inspection station and the inspector said no need for suspension upgrade but not convinced that’s right so still chasing it.

by the rules you need approval for everything non standard, we would all fail 😂

 

[Benjamin]

47 minutes ago, Stumpy Paj said:

Hi mate, nope same old dented fuel tank, it’s on the list 🤣( very long list)

as for approval I am trying to get it sorted as want to make sure it’s all above board. Took it to the inspection station and the inspector said no need for suspension upgrade but not convinced that’s right so still chasing it.

by the rules you need approval for everything non standard, we would all fail 😂

 

😂 yup I agree! Was just chasing CID officer myself this morning apparently all ‘clear’ 

[Stumpy]

1000km down and all is well so far, had to  install 10mm spacers under the transmission mount as there was a bit of vibration from the tail shaft at higher speeds. Easy job just took me a few days to find something suitable. 
 

car drives the same, body roll and handling hasn’t changed, if anything it’s a bit better due to the new UCAs and trailing arm bushes.

👍👍👍👍

[Gaurav]

Nice job, looks like all settled down after the 1K test.

How about the front diff, have u found a way to lower it too?

As in my Gen 2.5, if I lift more than 2 inches, my CV starts giving up.