Vehicle Engineers reports, 4WD Modification rules, whats allowed, what not...

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What lift do you have? Any idea what they will sting you? I was considering getting my turbo & intercooler engineered.

4inch lift Chappy. 4x4 Obession is $1600, for both lift and mods to the motor. As I did a conversion from ZD to TD, I don't need a cert for that, its because of the power output. Enkleman wanted $2500 for just the lift! I also asked Brett at 4x4 Obsession the fail rate of Patrols for getting the lift certified. He said he hasn't seen one fail, but he does do a pre inspection, before the engineer comes along and tortures your car, just to make sure and tell you what needs to be done for it to pass.
I spoke with Automotive Performance solutions in Thomastown. This guy was not interested at all. He said even a Patrol with a 2inch lift and 33's needs to be engied. And, he added, that it WILL fail. He also said, I'm more than happy to take your money if you want to go ahead with it. Lol. Crossed him off the list.
Theres one guy, another local, whom I have been directed to by multiple engineers, I have rang on multiple occassions, and emailed, but I never get a call back or response. Bummer, as he's real close to me, and from what I have been told by other engineers, he's thorough, and is well priced. So yeah. Looks Like 4x4 Obsession I am going too.

Hey mate, I saw on FB that Adam from ADM Motors in Caulfield South helped get a blokes 35's + 4" lift GQ LWB engineered through Engleman with stock diffs. Might be worth a phone call, might be a waste of time but figured I'd let you know.

I spoke direct with Enklemen. They flat out said NO for 35's. Unless you have Portal axles fitted by Marks. I may ring this Adam bloke and hear what he has to say.

So, after reading through, plenty of info for you southerners, what about QLD?
35's? Couple of inches in altitude, minor basic mods, no huge bottle-fed blown big-blocks?

This is why I started this thread so others who know the laws in other states could add to this sticky. The more info here the better.

No offense to Throbbinhood, but what we hear or see on the internet isn't worth its pinch in salt when it comes to issues like this. But thank you for the input, I will contact this guy and see what he says.
Last thing we want is someone to go by hear say. Spend their hard earned only to find out they've gone the wrong way about it. Thats why I spoke direct with the engineers and have links for all the info I can find.

Also Brett at 4x4 Obsession also said that a 4inch lift is the highest they will cert a Patrol too. Just for reference.