Distance from hub to guard

[abw]

Well standard is 555mm for front and 560mm back for a GU1 to 3. Mine (2" lift) is 610 up front and 620 back. But mine's a new lift (6 months old).

[MB]

Well standard is 555mm for front and 560mm back for a GU1 to 3. Mine (2" lift) is 610 up front and 720 back. But mine's a new lift (6 months old).

Cheers ABW,
If that's the Patrol gospel then I think you've helped confirm for me we've bolted on too much steel after ours were installed. At a guess I'd say could be up to 500kg and admittadly does feel a bit boat like on corners. What brand, hardness did you get mate and what sort of additional weight you got fruited up on your beast? As mentioned, I'm no mechanic so keen also to get this right and safe being the Mrs & kids daily driver!
Cheers MB

[abw]

MB, I'm not sure what coils the installer put in. Just gave him a list of the gear I have, he talked to Dobinsons who supplied the coils. The front was easy...steel bar and winch, so height went up pretty much spot on 2". Rear (wheel carrier, fridge etc), it took 2 goes to get it right. First time the rear sagged 20mm, so took it back, but Dobinson went longer coils (rather than heavier). Now it's spot on, and I've retained plenty of flex..very happy with the result.

I'd recommend sitting down and listing all the gear you have (including steps and rack), then have yack to Dobinsons (or whoever). Be as accurate as you can with weights. A lot of suspension/accessory shops will just veer on the side of caution, and go heavier. Or get the front and rear axles weighed.

A guy I know went to this mob who just did just this..as a result the ride's crap and his truck has bugger all flex.

Yeah, it sounds like your front's sagging pretty bad (not great for handling and braking).

[MB]

Awesome advice, thanks heaps ABW ;-) !!

[MB]

Ok, I've been shocked into action here, time to load up the Visa again! Family wagon is urgently booked in for assessment this Friday. My foolish love of chunky steel accessories I have learnt here now was no doubt detrimental to their safety for the last few months. I'm really starting to reassess my choices made now and also considering final legal GVM if we ever manage to fully load up for a descent country crossing. You're a Lifesaver ABW, we thank you for opening my eyes here mate!!
Cheers MB

[MB]

Bugger me, quick stop off check, back to the drawing board :-(



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[Rossco]

Bugger me, quick stop off check, back to the drawing board :-(



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Is that the scrap metal place next to pinch a part?? Need to go there soon my scrap metal pile is rapidly growing out of control. . .

[MB]

Yeah mate, they're certified, but if you're really nice a quick drive in/out may be negotiable ;-)

[Rossco]

Was thinking coldstream tip would be a good one too to go over the scales. Might have to do it one day, be interested to see how much the camper is too.

[MB]

Not sure if I'd trust their scales mate. Maybe better these days but years ago on multiple daily ute loads the difference was quite confusing to me!