Michael's V8Y62

[V8Y62]

I haven’t reset my economy reading for about 6 months and it sits at 15.6l/100. This is probably over 50% around town driving too. Your 14.1l/100 figure is around what I get mostly highway driving.

I do some stop start driving but not alot, most of my driving is steady speed from 40-100kmh and gentle acceleration.

Will be interested to hear what you choose with regards to front and rear suspension for added loads. I chose heavier progressive-rate springs in my Y61 due to my personal belief of having the springs work harder, not the chassis, but the Y62 is an entirely different suspension setup so I haven’t done anything to the factory setup yet (I also haven’t modified or loaded this one as much as the Y61).

To a certain extent I agree with your feelings about setting up a suspension and yes the Y62 is a totaly differnt beast compared to a GU/GQ (or live axle Toyotas like my 75 series Troopy). For the rears I think I'll save up for airbags with automatic ride height adjustments. After doing some reading after my last post I don't know what I'm going to do with the front apart from more research.

I installed an Opposite Lock bullbar on my Y62 and although it has not exceeded maximum permitted loading to the front end, it noticeably affected the performance of the front suspension through corners. It’s a fantastic bullbar however and I’m happy with its aesthetics and protection and will be interested in your front end upgrades and feedback.

It will take some planning, I also want to fit a winch and don't want to go through this twice. I'll keep posting my thoughts and look forward to your input.