Custom boat loader and suspension upgrade

Josh,

We used to have an 80 series, that ended up with Black Widow drawers, cargo barrier, ARB roof rack(sometimes), single rear wheel carrier and rear 166L after market fuel tank. Fitted standard height H/D springs front and rear, and they stood up pretty well, though the rear would sag a little when the tanks were full, and 3 kids on board, with all our gear. May have been a bit better with raised coils, but at the time didn't feel we needed them. Tried 2 brands of airbags with little success!

On a work vehicle we had, a 100 series made into dual cab, with 500mm extension in the chassis, we eventually fitted extra H/D raised rear springs, and it was better then. Used to cart at least 2 bikes, drum of Avgas and other stuff when we were mustering, and it often bottomed-out with only H/D springs all round. Got the extra H/D rears from TJM.......they are made by King Springs, in Brisbane.

Bob

here is a thread from long ago about weights and alterations to a 100 ser Is well worth reading with authoritative replies about limits etc

http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/84837/Upgrading_GVM_or_GCM.aspx


I just put a set of King progressive springs in mine

G`day,

Have a look in the Blogs for "Scrubby`s Boat Loader". A very cheap and simple method of loading a tinny.
If you do not have a winch fitted, a small 12 volt winch with synthetic rope, fitted to a portable bracket mounted on the bull bar will do the trick very easily.

Worth a look anyway.

Scrubby.