Challenger Hubs
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2003 at 10:41
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Fredo
Can the auto hubs of the Challenger be changed to manual hubs??? Will manual hubs from an IFS Triton fit the Challenger. Is the auto hubs of the Challenger better than the auto hubs of the Toyota Hilux's/Surfs and are they prone to unreliability??? I changed the auto hubs on my Surf with AISIN manual hubs to stop the 24/7 spinning of the front diff and to save the CV's - will this do the same if I changed the same on the Challenger???
Also - Perhaps a question for Scotti in WA. Have you done your
suspension upgrade yet on your Challenger??? Would like to know how much height gain you achieved.
Reply By: Fredo - Wednesday, Apr 09, 2003 at 11:09
Wednesday, Apr 09, 2003 at 11:09
DC - You are right... I also think the Challenger is under-rated. I currently have a 94 model 3lt Turbo Diesel Surf/4Runner and really do love it but I do spend some time on the hwy on hollies and was looking for something with a bit more grunt - and in this case something that uses less fuel. I currently get around 12.5-13lt/100km from a pidly 55lt tank some 400km from the tank is about it's limit.
I always been a Toyota man and know them inside-out but want to experience something new and different. I really love the look and style of the Challenger as it's around the same size of the 4Runner.
Whats mileage are you getting from yours???
Can you give me any more details - does it have a trip computer??? I am looking at a 98 model, black over gold with 69K and $23500, auto with towbar, sidesteps, cruise, LSD and looks to be immaculate with full service history.
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Reply By: Member - Scotti - Wednesday, Apr 09, 2003 at 22:14
Wednesday, Apr 09, 2003 at 22:14
G,day Fredo,
Firstly I have to say I agree with dc.
No havent yet upgraded
suspension but have looked into it in detail.
I did manage to raise front by approx. 20-25mm by simply adjusting torsion bar.
The rear however needs to have either springs reset with another spring added(approx. $200 - $250) or can buy new springs from ARB($220 each side plus fit).In both cases I have been informed that will gain about 1 inch extra lift.
I am leaning towards new springs(ARB) because adding extra spring will really stiffen rear end.
I am also looking at body lift which I've seen on a Triton.
Currently have 31x10.5 pirrelli tyres and when due for renew will go for 33x11.5 pirrelli to get more lift again.
All in all if I can gain about 3 inch from these I think thats plenty enough for me.
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: Fredo - Thursday, Apr 10, 2003 at 11:49
Thursday, Apr 10, 2003 at 11:49
Scotti or DC,
Can you give me your mileage figures (both hwy/city cycles).
From what I can gather the Challenger's engine is one of the best and very fuel efficient.
Can you guys follow up on this???
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Follow Up By: Member - Scotti - Thursday, Apr 10, 2003 at 22:19
Thursday, Apr 10, 2003 at 22:19
Hi Fredo
Manufacturer milage stats:
9.5 L/100km h/way
12.5 L/100km city
November last year our family of six(we got another bench
seat in rear when bought car) went east on holiday fully loaded and towing a Jayco pop up. Our average fuel consumption was around 16.5 L/100km.Way better than we expected.
Generally on a full tank of 74 litres we can do around 450km on a 4wdriving day trip.
Hope this helps.
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Follow Up By: colin - Thursday, Apr 10, 2003 at 23:09
Thursday, Apr 10, 2003 at 23:09
wow Scotti your fuel figures surprise me, i have a 92 diesal patrol super charged and for 75 Litres i can get 550 ks and thats for a 2 & half tonne vehicle on a 4wd day trip, giving it stick. Col
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