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My new springs were around $750.00 from "Dobinsons Springs". These have more set and are 30mm longer from centre bolt back so the shackles hang further back, this gives more clearance on the bump stops and because the shackle hangs back slightly it doesn't take a hard hit to the chassis as if it...

Hi Ben, We did the trip to the Cape last year up the OTL and it was a ball, your Canter is more than capable to tackle this trip. Take the usual spares (fan belts ,hoses, fuel - oil - air filter, duct tape, fencing wire [might need to tie stuff up] 2 spares tyres even if the second...

I can't speak about comparison to " ATW parabolics " but if you read my thread " http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/81539-We-Canter-ed-to-the-tip " it tells what I did to my suspension and it really improved the ride. But the tyres make the package come together. Dan. This is...

So what you are saying is that we (the members) need to cough up for a big fridge and you will buy the boat to suit. Dan.

Sorry to hear that, I was sort of hoping that we might have meet some where along the road out there but you are going the wrong way at the time being. Have a safe trip and call the boat "Canter" so you can keep posting on this forum to let all out here know that you are still living a dream...

This is mine FG637 2000 model , Front axle allowed 2360 kg , Rear axle allowed 3300 kg , GCM 7500 kg , these are vehicle specs. The vehicle now has a GVM 4495 kg . Alans wheels being at 1800 kg each make 3600kg per axle well above what I need even for the rear. When my GVM was 5500 kg...

Just gone through derating my Canter in QLD it's now at 4,495.00 kg. Front and rear capacity are still at factory settings , you can't go over 4,495 GVM total which allows you to go to max on the front or rear then only to new max GVM. on the other axle. So tyre rating would still have to allow...

As Alan said there is a picture on my thread of the difference in size between 750/16 and 315/75 -16. The difference in ride is unreal , tyre balance I did with stainless tyre beads still very happy with them. I wouldn't even run 750s without balancing Only had one flat and that was a stone...

I know I use mine all the time while on the road. A lot of trucks seem to want to go faster than I'm traveling so communicating with them to get them past, makes them happy and they don't complain as much. I also find it good to know what lies ahead along the road. Of road and traveling with...

Shovels and blocks of wood are good but for me I wouldn't go of road without a winch. Tyres with suitable tread have a lot to add to the equation of not getting stuck as well as experience. You can use ground anchors or trees to tie of to, even your trip partners vehicle if you have to. And yes...

At this stage I've only done 7,500 Klm. but most of this is on dirt roads and tracks. They are 9 way adjustable, easy to change if you want so you can get it set to what you want ( also available is an in cab setup so you can do it on the move ). I ran the standard shocks when I first lifted it...

They sure do. Dan.

I fitted Rancho RS9000XL to my 2000 model FG637 which is lifted 50mm ( 2" ) . I like that they are adjustable for ride. This web site gives you shock measurements etc. http://www.4wd1.com/rancho-rs9000xl-shock-absorbers-specifications.htm Hope this helps, Dan.

Thanks for the reply. I had already thought about wrapping the bottom of the manifold and U-bend but we will keep collecting info. Dan.

C'mon fellas I thought we were going to get a bit more info and comments coming as Looks like we may take this on as a project. I've seen pictures where the turbo has been fitted to a set of headers, the pipe work being 400 to 500 long that is why my previous question as to the distance to the...

Quite a few gt2860 turbos available on Ebay a lot are water and oil cooled. I take it that the oil line has a restricter built in to keep oil pressure up. I had a look at my Canter and I believe that it would be possible to use a U-bend from the bottom where the pipe runs from, back to the top...

Looks like they used an original manifold to make the plug for the casting. Lets say we can modify our manifold, oil lines can be made, 3" exhaust can be made. Can someone with knowledge tell us what turbo we need as the variety out there is unbelievable. Then do we have to adjust our fuel pump...

I believe the pictures I saw of the Superior Turbo setup had the airlines running around the back of the engine. A kit for $2,600, how much for a 3 inch exhaust, any warranty. I'm more than capable of fitting a kit myself but I would hate to have problems with it. Dan

The price I got only a couple of weeks ago was $5,500 fully fitted including 3 inch exhaust from Superior Turbos in Toowoomba. This was for a 4D33. I couldn't find any one that could supply a kit. Dan.

Just a short video of one of the stream crossing up along the track. Taken by my niece with her I-pod, looks like it was held sideways- but it's here. .