Thread: Suspension Budget

Not much to add to what's already been said really. However, suggest you spend as much as you can on shocks Koni 80 or 90 series perhaps (depending on weight) and less on underbody protection - sand in the Simpson (or anywhere come to think of it) isn't that hard so protection shouldn't be at the top of the list, whereas if you skimp on shocks, you will kill them on the corrugations and be left needing.

From memory you should have 100mm between axle ad bottom of bump stop on rear axle and 75mm on front.

Don't overlook steering damper also.

Double check all steering and suspension bushes have no play in them before you go and that you regularly check the air filter for clogging when your traveling and you should be right.

Most of all, preparation beforehand is the key to a successful trip. Have fun & enjoy the sand and vast skies

J

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Thanks guys for all your advice, time digest and do some shopping.

will post some photos of any new stuff I get of course.

I am still waiting on my BFG KM2 they were on back order but should be arriving this week at the local tyre place, then I can finally get my new wheels on.

On another note, any idea what size of fridge is a 'good size' I will probably have a slider, drop down or not I am not sure yet. it needs to be able to slide out the back door and still leave usable room I think, but not be to small, I need to have some cold drinks and food for 2, I probably wont be taking food for a month with me and will shop in places when i can, they are just such an expense again you dont want to get it wrong and either end up with something to small and useless or too big and an obstacle.

thanks again for your advice.

Engel 40L. steel one, not plastic.

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Originally Posted by Yorkshire_Jon

Engel 40L. steel one, not plastic.

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x2. Top fridge.

Allan

Originally Posted by Allan

x2. Top fridge.

Allan

X 3

Make sure you have a long bit of fencing wire or similar to get under the truck to pull out bits of spinifex grass etc. When you stop. There is lots of vegetation out that way after all the rain and it will help prevent a fire.

Cheers

Originally Posted by strangy

X 3

X 4

Yes go the Engel, top fridge

Cheers
Natt

x5 on the Engel and you will need to check for grass build up. Just got back from a trip out west and its not a desert anymore, its a prairie.

X 6 on the 40L Engle. Get the top basket and 6 pack drink holders, makes it easy to organise the bottom 2/3rd's for food.

Anything larger than the 40L will take up to much of the available door space.

Speak to your butcher about cyrovacing you meat in meal sized portions. Cyrovaced meat will last for 4-6 weeks at below 5c.