Cape York 2015
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Aussie Iron
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Quite agree 2 weeks is not long to be up there and as I have said you are more than welcome to stay up there longer and side track around. We have been up the track to the Cape twice before (along the track) and looked at the place so this is more to accompany anyone else in the harder parts that wants to do the run up the there. The tracks are narrow in places but we have had no trouble getting through even the first year when we had the slide-on camper on the back. Nice stuck you have there - it wouldn't back out of there ?
The Landrover looks to be having trouble at Palm Creek heading south and may need a bit of a pull to get him out of the road.
Not sure on weight of my rig but yes it has modified front springs (been lengthened 25mm from centre bolt back and more set). Same deal with the rear and I have left the helper but it shouldn't really sit on them. There are a lot of different ways to try and improve the Canter ride, I see you have gone for air bags in the front and coil assist in the rear with traction rods ?? Dirt -- you have seen nothing yet, mine is no different as it is a vehicle that I use and not sit in the driveway to admire.
Dan.
The Landrover looks to be having trouble at Palm Creek heading south and may need a bit of a pull to get him out of the road.
Not sure on weight of my rig but yes it has modified front springs (been lengthened 25mm from centre bolt back and more set). Same deal with the rear and I have left the helper but it shouldn't really sit on them. There are a lot of different ways to try and improve the Canter ride, I see you have gone for air bags in the front and coil assist in the rear with traction rods ?? Dirt -- you have seen nothing yet, mine is no different as it is a vehicle that I use and not sit in the driveway to admire.
Dan.
Aussie Iron
Explorer
Well this is to bring it back to the top and do an up date.
Front ends been all rebuilt haven't had a chance to try the front diff centre out in anger but that will come.
The offer to come along is still open even if it's not in your Canter. I'm sure we could get your Commodore through - well at least your bumper.
Dan.
Front ends been all rebuilt haven't had a chance to try the front diff centre out in anger but that will come.
The offer to come along is still open even if it's not in your Canter. I'm sure we could get your Commodore through - well at least your bumper.
Dan.
Scott H Murray
Adventure Photog
Looking good, I am heading off 1st August for the month.
Aussie Iron
Explorer
I'm getting there as well still a bit more to do. Scott- Hope to see you up there.
Scott H Murray
Adventure Photog
I will keep an eye out for you.
Aussie Iron
Explorer
I usually run a couple of vehicle mounted video cameras, but also take hand held and normal camera. So we can only hope that we get something worthwhile.
Dan.
Aussie Iron
Explorer
Still working on getting things done. Fitting new tyres, I have been running Kuhmo KL71 and had a new set sent up from Melbourne. But when I was in at our local tyre dealer picking up truck tyres we got to talking about our trip and he asked if I would be interested in running a newly available tyre to try out. So he has made available for the right price a set of 6 Goodride SL386 tyres in 315/75x16 127Q rated. They are a little lighter in weight being 30Kg instead of 32Kg and look good.
Dan.
Dan.
Aussie Iron
Explorer
Aussie Iron
Explorer
Well the day is here. My sister (Candy) turned up this afternoon and we are of to Townsville tomorrow and will be leaving there on Monday the 10th to head to the top. All going well we will do a trip report in 5 or 6 weeks.
Dan.
Dan.
Scott H Murray
Adventure Photog
Have a great trip, I had to postpone mine due to the accident.