Suspension question re troopy.

Hi Dave

Based on the accessories you are fitting it may very well benefit from a suspension upgrade, but maybe wait until all is fitted and you’ll be in a better position to make an informed decision as to whether it needs it.
Sounds like it will be a great set-up....

Cheers, The Landy

Beer O'Clock in Sydney...good weekend to all...

I have a similar set up and have upgraded the leaf springs and also have bellows installed. Although, do it last as The Landy said, after everything is on.

Michael A

Hi Dave. I also went down the same path when I bought my new Troopy back in 05. I ended up having to upgradesuspension due to all the weight. I wish I had more critically examined the need over the weight impost as the arb roof rack is now stored in the shed in favor of Rhino roof racks, and the winch only ever helps others, the drawers are ok but weigh too much, etc etc. If you can total all the weights of accessories, full tanks, driver/passenger and static gear you may find it helpful in working out what you really want or need. My prado in comparison does not have one accessory and I couldn't be happier. Enjoy that V8! Cheers.

Hi Dave

I have a 2003 HDJ78R Troopy with a lot of equipment on it. This is my experience after doing it once.

Work on saving weight with everything you plan to do. It is so easy to end up with an overweight vehicle with not enough payload.

The full length TJM steel Roof Rack I purchased probably weighs 80kg. Far too heavy. It has been removed and a TJM alloy rack installed.

I have a Hydraulic Winch which I have never had to use in anger and I probably would not install one again.

I have the Kaymar Twin wheel carrier. It is very strong and very heavy, my estimate is 130kg with the two spares, but my experience is that the heavy rear bar plus two spare wheels plus 180 litre aux tank behind the rear axle is just too much for good balance. I am now looking at moving one spare at least to a position further forward.

I have the Black Widow Tradie drawers, beautifully made but too heavy, probably about 90kg. If I was doing it again I would buy professionally made wooden draws.

My Troopy weighs about 3200kg before I load it. I have a GVM increase to 3,700kg from TJM and TJM XGS suspension. Rear springs are 600kg rated and I also have Polyair bags installed.

Hope my comments are of some help to you.