Thread: Overland Rim/ Suspension Setup

Originally Posted by DamosDefender

is there any information you can pass on about your travels anything would be greatly appreciated??

Thank you

Sure no problem lived in both Tanzania and Zambia travelled extensively.

Originally Posted by n plus one

I'd strongly encourage you to look into your spares arrangements, diagnostic equipment/capabilities and fuel filtering arrangements - there a quite a few options to replace/augment/upgrade the existing fuel filter system - plenty of info on this forum.

Not trying to derail your thread but I think this will be more valuable than spending too much of your focus on wheels/tyres/suspension.

My (MY09) truck is set up for long distance remote touring (though not the extremes of cold you are likely to experience) and will hopefully do a lap of South America one day - PM if you'd like to chat about other mods.

n plus one thank you for the awesome reply!

thank you for making me aware about the fuel filter situation i was made slightly aware of it a couple of months ago but couldn't get my head fully around it.. i will definitely be in contact with you in the future.

i cant find any diagnostic tools (over ride) to connect to the ECU 2.2 15MY am i right in saying there isn't one yet?

Originally Posted by DamosDefender

so the verdict for suspension is wait and see what is carrying fully loaded! can you recommended any try and tested brands?

is the wolf rim the only option? what is the likely hood of popping a bead?? or is the same as how longs a piece of string??

As others have said, weight and see.... Don't discount a heavier duty stock LR spring, with new shocks. The stock spring does really well under load.

The wolf can be had tubed or tubeless. The tubeless has the bead area for better sealing. I think the most common size tire is the best choice... Something like a 235 or 265. Anything bigger may be harder to get remotely.

As to the likelihood.... Just think it may happen at the most inopportune time. Have the tools and know-how to deal with it. Don't be afraid.

Damo, your link in the other thread you have going has some really good info in it too. All relevant to you of course.
You should get yourself a "build thread" going so we can follow your proceedings
Our car , 110 Crew Cab, is slowly being set up as a tourer, which theoretically shouldn't really be doing the "bush bashing" type stuff, so we have left everything pretty much standard. Defenders are a very capable vehicle to start with, straight out of the box. So with the thoughts of, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", the only part I struggle with is what size/tread pattern tyre to get. I do have a set of off-set rims I can use too, but I'm just not sure.

Fortunately, we have so many really good minds, and lots and lots of experience here on this forum, so I'm sure you'll get all the answers you want/need.

Originally Posted by DamosDefender

thank you for all the replies guys

so the verdict for suspension is wait and see what is carrying fully loaded! can you recommended any try and tested brands?

is the wolf rim the only option? what is the likely hood of popping a bead?? or is the same as how longs a piece of string??

Damian

Discovery 1 steel rims are quite strong and relatively easy to find.

Originally Posted by DamosDefender

is there any information you can pass on about your travels anything would be greatly appreciated??

Thank you

The best piece of advice I can offer is to just go... Sure you can have triple fuel filters and such but in reality you really don't need them, most people the world over are happy to help and unless you are incredibly remote most is just a nice to have, know your vehicle and just enjoy the journey, we travelled all over East and Southern Africa no sat phone, and quite the standard Camel 110, a smile and a few kind words go a long way. The money you spend on all the essentials would be better spent spending longer on the road.... You will be amazed at what you will see people traversing the world in, bikes, VW,s 50 year old jeeps you name it, all cobbled together and loving every minute.

Plenty of trips catalogued on Africa Overland Network...

Hi Damo

The guys here are bang on as usual - wait until you've got your vehicle pretty much sorted and then do your suspension as the last thing.

Rather than try to select the bits I researched, I went with Daniel's advice and took Monty to the The Australian Ultimate Suspension and sat down with Brendan to go through the weight, what I'd be using the car for, terrain and so on.

Then they came up with a solution. Australian made products too (King Springs, Custom shocks and airbags).

If you're feeling like there's too much choice and parting with all that cash for a gamble on some shocks you've heard are good is not your cup of tea, give them a call.

As for your wheels, I sold my alloys and got steelies for hammer-based bush repairs....which I've had to do more than once! I went for King Wheels Terra.

When are you guys heading off on this adventure?

Originally Posted by The Cone of Silence

As for your wheels, I sold my alloys and got steelies for hammer-based bush repairs....which I've had to do more than once! I went for King Wheels Terra.

Thats likely the very reason you needed the Hammer...