Clinometer angle meter

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I put one of these on for fun and I was wondering what angle should I really be watching out for? What is the break over point assuming you aren't going too fast, turning and hitting bumps etc?

How much does a lift and not having sway bars change that you think?

Oh yeah, bonus points for pictures and a story for those that went too far!
 
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disco4x4

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do they make them for LRs? i know jeeps have one...not sure if they're made specifically with the jeep in mind or anything?
 
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I'm talking about one of these things, sold all over.

I also found this on line:
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES- Factory Specification
Ground clearance
Under differential: 8.2 in. (208 mm)
Under frame: 10.0 in. (254 mm)
Angle of approach: 31 degrees
Angle of departure: 21 degrees (25 degrees with SLS in High Mode)
Ramp breakover angle: 27 degrees (excluded angle)
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disco4x4

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nice...you should go out and test it and then let us know if those are right.

i wanted a clinometer like the jeep ones with a few gauges on it that could mount on top of the dash.
 
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gil stevens

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a clinometer measures side angle.. or if you mount on the side of the truck, i.e. over a door pillar it will measure front to back angle.. which one of those specs you posted is measuring side angle?
 
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barefoot

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gil, are you referring to roll over angle? if so, there is nothing posted in those specs. i think ppl confuse it with break over which is the angle at which you will "bottom out" or get hung on. at least, im purtty sure...??
 
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gil stevens

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your right, and thats was what i meant.. isnt he talking about roll over angle which really isnt measurable on a standardized basis.. none of the posted specs refers to rollover angle. break over is not roll over..
 
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You need to be careful when actually driving at any angle above about 20. Yes, our Rovers will go further, personally, I've been to 30 or a bit more. But if you are actually moving, that 20 degrees quickly becomes dangerous with the addition of inertia.
 
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barefoot

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right, rollover depends on a lot of things including lift. i tried to go around some deep ruts which involved going around on a steep slope (prob 25 deg) to the side of the ruts. the drivers side tires slid into the rut anyway and i was left sitting at about 40 deg....with shit stains in my droors! finally worked up the nerve and drove out 50 teeth clenching ft (very carefully) without issue. this was a stock d1. ever since...the rollover angles dont scare me much. just take er easy....;)

also, if you start to roll...turn into the roll and give it a little gas!

enjoy!
 
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Oh, I thought that break over angle was the one. My one or two near 30° experiences were pretty positive, felt secure as long as I didn't plow into a rock and bump it or something.
 
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p m said:
In some places, that'll take you down a 1000-ft drop...
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hopefully (an i stress hopefully) people will have enough sense not to turn into a giant drop off and hit the gas. use some discretion guys ;)

then again, putting yourself in an off-camber situation that tilts you down towards a 1000 ft drop isnt......."well thought out"! :bigok:

enjoy!
 
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land rover publishes the side tilt angle at something close to 40° its in every discovery 1 owners manual I've ever seen.
 
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scottjal said:
Whats really funny is those spotter lines, really how much difference is one persons weight going to make when the truck starts going over?
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You mean when people tie a rope, strap or other to a vehicle to keep it from going over? Rather than standing on sliders...etc.

Actually one person CAN save a roll over as long as you catch it quickly and the vehicle doesn't keep movement on the roll path. However a few people is much more effective and I have seen this prevent roll overs many times.
 
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