Suspension and tires for 2004 Rodeo

Dao, ive just bought a new rodeo as well. i have 31x10.5 r 15 same diameter as 245/75R16. no problems at standard ride height . ive wound up front torsion bars 35 mm with no alignment problems with extension shackles in back till i get new springs most probably dobinson $450, as arb etc a lot dearer about the same as an add a leaf and reset. polyairbags would help keep standard ride height while towing while new springs should give 4omm plus increase over standard.
check out http://www.aussiesupersprings.com/ the principle seems ok to me but i have no first hand knowledge.

regards peter

Have just fitted 32 x 11.5 Cooper STT's to our rodeo, on 15 x 8 40 series cruiser offset rims, which needed a slight fender pump, and a little trimming, there is also a couple of options re the rodeo suspension wise, with a 40mm lift easily achievable, but the correct shock sure goes a long way to controlling the suspension correctly, and the rear 2 stage spring we have remodelled, to make for better ride, but carry same weight.

I have fitted Polyairs to the rear of my RA Rodeo and so far are quite satisfied. I fitted them myself, took about 50 minutes to do the first side, and then probably about 35 minutes to do the second side.
Currently the two air bags are independent of each other, however on the drawing board is to fit a cross connection between the two sides with a shut off valve so that I can have them equalised or independent of each other. I'd also like to plumb in a gauge so that I can see what I am pumping in or deflating too as otherwise you either have to take the chuck off, or stop deflating to put a tyre gauge on to see where the pressures are.
The primary reason for me going with polyairs is that I am satisfied (generally) with the ride and height of the rear, but when he boat plus load in the back is put on, the rear height at the towbar could drop nearly two inches, with the polyairs fully inflated with no load, I can increase the rear height by about 4".
Polyairs would be great for the front if they were available to 'temporary' increase overall ground clearance when out 4bying.
Using the oboard ARB compressor (fitted for front airlocker) it doesn't take a lot to pump them up. Another jhandy method of pumping them up is to use one of those pump stations at the service station where you can dial in the preset pressure and it then cuts out at that preset pressure.

Cheers,

Dion.

Dao,
the 31x10.5s dont rub on mine, my alloy rims have a thick centre plate which pushes the wheel out about 5 mm outside flare these are "navara" offset. fitted 265's on ra original rims these are same width as 31's but tuck in nicely. will have to trim and sort some of the front plastic mud flap as 265,s get close on lock. same as on old rodeo no problem after trim. look good as fills the arch and another 15mm clearance
havent been offroad yet will wait and see how the gearing goes also my first diesel.
trying to do a package on front locker, snorkel and springs, suppliers havnt sharpened their pencils enough.
regards peter

I thought you couldn't lift the front of the new Rodeo's (unlike the old) because they have now gone to a rack and pinion steering?

I would recommend Enforcer springs over getting your rear leaves reset. I had reset leaves and it gave me a very hard ride and felt the extra $200 wasn't worth it at the time. The reset leaves were great when I had a huge load but I was empty most of the time. My mate put in the Enforcers and was very happy. The spring is a lot more progressive and you also get 40mm of lift.
I would also check out airbags instead of polly airs. I have seen these on leaf spring rears and they look more durable.

Leroy