Two things - Shocks and GPS
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 11, 2010 at 16:32
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Member - Aaron L (NSW)
Hi All, getting the 80 series ready for a outback trip.
Issue 1. Currently running OME shocks, but looking for something a bit better, the OME have done about 15K and have faded more than expected. Have heard reports that Bilstein are a good quality shock. after opinions on these. The 80series currently has 400Kg rated HD springs in rear, may go to 600Kg though as carrys a bit of weight, Draws, 2 fridges, 80ltr
water tank, 220ltr fuel tank etc etc.
Issue 2. The Haicom USB GPS used to connect to the netbook for oziexplorer has died after 5-6years of reliable service. I have seen a few tourers running white Garmin Dome (mushroom) style GPS antennas mounted on the bullbar. What are these and are they better than reg USB mouse style GPS
thanks in advance
cheers Aaron
Reply By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Sunday, Apr 11, 2010 at 18:50
Sunday, Apr 11, 2010 at 18:50
Hi Aaron,
Issue 1. Tell me when you find out - I'm also looking to replace my OMEs.
Issue 2.
The BU353 is a good GPS. I think this site is selling them pretty cheap.
Mine works
well in the thickest Karri forest in the SW of WA, even when its wet forest. Has a magnetic base for the roof, etc. Easy to unclip when parked so that low-lifes don't nick it.
Only criticism is that it could use a longer usb cable, tho an extension is easy to get.
Gerry
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Reply By: ian - Sunday, Apr 11, 2010 at 19:45
Sunday, Apr 11, 2010 at 19:45
Aaron
I have an 80 with 2" lift.
Its the holiday truck - use it just for desert (corrigations!) and high county. I also carry a lot of weight. Often tow trailer as
well.
4x4 workshop I use told me Koni are best, bilstein are next best. I put on Koni.
Had one front rebuilt at around 75,000 kms as it was misting a little (cost $100 or so to rebuild), other 3 are still fine at 100,000 kms. Koni have updated with a better stronger model now, but I still have the old ones. No need for me to change at this stage.
ian
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