Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 17:48
I have had my 96 NH GLX since new and quite happy with it.
Mainly touring, and use around SE Qld.
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In regard to doing more on the Pajero, first question is the use.
Are you intending to do more touring, or more serious off road use?
If touring, you are looking at carrying more load.
If mainly off road, such as serious tracks etc, you still need to keep the
suspension supple for articulation.
Slightly different mods for each.
I have set up for touring, so have variable rate king springs in the rear (30% heavier) and a 2" lift. Front is still stock height with negative camber for better steering on roads and tracks. More than 2" rear lift and stock front may affect the camber in the front.
I have also gone for 32" OD 10 ply AT tyres for more clearance and durability out west. Havn't got a front winch.
I have lost some articulation with this set up. But I can carry 100 litres of water, 150 to 200litres of fuel, a roof rack with tent etc, a 2nd spare and 2 weeks worth of food without the rear end bottoming out on every bump. Have 2nd battery in front, fridge in rear etc.
If you want more off road capability, you may want to look at front bull bar and winch, and slightly heavier front torsion bars. You can get a 1 to 2 " lift in adjusting the front torsion bars.
Maybe set up a 2nd set of tyres being MT tyres for a quick fix for more grip. Bigger dia tyres help with that clearance under the front sump guard.
Can also get a 2" to 3" lift out of the rear. Might want to look at a front locking diff of some type, the front end lifts a wheel pretty easily. Maybe crawler gears to lower low ratio.
If going for lift, standard shocks will work for now with up to 2" lift.
But be careful going for shocks with too much bump resistance, look for more rebound control. The 4wd shops always want to sell you the 'tough stuff', real he-man stuff. It doesn't always work for want you want to do! Stiffer
suspension puts more load into the mounting points and chassis.
There are a lot of accessories out there. Some useful, some just look good.
So have a think about what you want to do and how many people and what gear you need to carry in which situation, and option to suit.
Maybe hasten slowly, adding a little now and then and testing it out before going the next stage?
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Follow Up By: bungeeboy - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 18:30
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 18:30
Thanks very much for the advice, greatly appiciated. I am leaning more towards touring however its really helpful to know what options i have. Thanks again.
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