6 wheel cruiser

Hi Midge, can I ask why you want to do this ?

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Midge,

Wide Bay Motor Bodies

Darkside Conversions

I had my Cruiser converted by Darkside in Victoria, they engineered it for NSW and then I had no issues getting it changed over to QLD.

Cheers Kev

Midge

My experience with lazy axle is getting 'hung up' crossing humps. i.e. the lazy axle lifts the rear drive wheels off the ground and you lose traction at the drive wheels. Solution is ensure you cross at an angle so that one wheel is on the ground. Another, engage front wheel drive.

Here's a piccy of my beast .... (which I want to sell. What's it worth?).


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Malcolm

Midge have a look here...6x6 Aust

Matt.

Hows your 6x6 cruiser on sharp hairpins......like a nissan 4x4? :)

Hi Midge,
I have a 6 wheeler (lazy axle) based on a Toyota Landcruiser 1988 Hj61 Turbo diesel. It was one of only 2 conversions of this model done by Dalby Workshops. (I think this guy has retired now and doesnt do them any longer).
I have found it a great vehicle - but there are pros and cons.
As stated above you can lose traction temporarily in certain conditions. I have not had a problem with speed bumps but in some off road conditions like a dip in track - the lazy axle takes the weight in turn and drive wheels lose traction momentarily. If you are in 4x4 its not a problem.
Benefits are considerable - lot higher legal load capacity - 4500Kg GVM. and better stability cornering and in rough conditions with dual rear load sharing axles.
I have spoken to the owner of a 6 whell drive troop carrier who was also very happy with unit but pointed out that turning in soft sand or mud was difficult - 4 rear wheels driving wanted to push vehicle straight ahead and front wheels were over ruled by 4 rear ones.
So its a matter of what you want to do with the vehicle. Obviously 6x6 isn a lot more expensive to convert than 6x4 but would give overall better off raod capability.

Here is a piccy of my BEAST:

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Mine is NOT for sale.....lol


Cheers,
GPM

Have a look at this Midge and let me know if you are interested.

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/TOYOTA/LANDCRUISER/details.aspx?R=6618365&__Dx=mode+matchany&__Ntk=CarRego&State=All%20States&__Nne=20®o=777jxs&__D=777jxs&seot=0&silo=1003&__Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&__sid=11EE9E4919CB&state_id=0&__N=0+1216+834+285+257&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCount_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&distance=25&Cr=0&__Ntt=777jxs&trecs=1

Or go to carsales and look up using my Reggo # 777JXS

Cheers

Chris