Chasis Extension
Submitted: Thursday, Oct 02, 2003 at 20:22
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Tusker
Have been contemplating purchasing a 2001 3.0 LTturbo Hi-Lux Dual Cab and extending the chasis 300mm to distribute weight more evenly and to increase tray size from 1500mm to 1800mm in length. I realise that this has the potential to reduce the turning circle and affect the 4WD capabilities of the vehicle. From research to date, 300mm extension is conservative as some of the conversion companies will extend up to 600mm. I personally think that this is going a bit to far but would like to hear from anyone who has been down the same path. My only other option is to change to a LR Defender TD5 Dual Cab. Would appreciate any comment on either option.
Reply By: Wheelerdog - Friday, Oct 03, 2003 at 11:13
Friday, Oct 03, 2003 at 11:13
My father in law has done a landcruiser ute and a F100 into a dual cab, i think he went 600 or there abouts so he could use the front tailshaft out of a hilux to extend the driveline, biggest problem he had was getting the centre bearing sorted out. the extra length of tray he got was very useful and the ride was improved out of site. Extra chasis lenghth also allowed him to fit a 220l fuel tank under the tray, he could carry about 290l of fuel.
Also you have the cost of engineers cerificate.
However impossible to u-turn in a normal street and ramp over angle was reduced however the ride on rough roads at speed was excellent with the longer wheel base
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Reply By: Tuco69 - Sunday, Oct 05, 2003 at 14:05
Sunday, Oct 05, 2003 at 14:05
G'day Tusker - not sure which state you are in, but from personal experience here in Queensland - there are limitations regarding body/chassis mods.
The bottom line is that the rear overhang can not be more that HALF of the wheelbase. In other words, centre of rear wheel to the most extreme rear part of the vehicle (tailgate, bumper, rear mounted spare OR towbar) must not exceed HALF the distance from centre of front wheel to centre of rear wheel.
So if you are looking to extend the tray by 300mm, then I bet you will need to extend the chassis by about 600mm, to stay within the basic design rules.
Tuco
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