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    So I heard but it wasn't ladies. Sounded like runts with scales, if you get my drift

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    It appears the LR site specs have now been changed. The weight is now specified from xxxx.
    The EEC weight includes tools, spare, fluids, and 75kg driver; sorry I read that as a full tank of fuel. As for a 75kg driver I am over that but SWMBO certainly fits that with plenty to spare.

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    It's been a while since I've checked the LR Australia site, but if they still quote tare as EEC kerb weight, that includes 75kg for the driver plus a full tank of fuel.

    Cheers

    Gordon

    PS actually it's calculated as 90% fuel load

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    Quote Originally Posted by Didge
    So I heard but it wasn't ladies. Sounded like runts with scales, if you get my drift
    I put it politely.
    Brett...

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    I disappoint myself when I'm so slow om the uptake

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    Quote Originally Posted by Plane Fixer View Post
    Terry O
    The EEC weight includes tools, spare, fluids, and 75kg driver; sorry I read that as a full tank of fuel. .
    the term 'Fluids' means fuel tank also.
    Its a shame is only half a driver tho

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    I was on a tag along tour last year and in our group there was a guy with a 200 cruiser with bull bar, winch, rear wheel carrier (dual), long range tank roof rack and awning, rear draws.
    There was a discussion about vehicle weights at the camp fire and he mentioned that all this put the vehicle over the original GVM, he said it was very easy to do on the 200, he mentioned that he had an engineering place recertify the GVM?

    Is this possible? It did have a lift kit, springs and shock upgrade

    Regards

    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by Duke4
    I was on a tag along tour last year and in our group there was a guy with a 200 cruiser with bull bar, winch, rear wheel carrier (dual), long range tank roof rack and awning, rear draws.
    There was a discussion about vehicle weights at the camp fire and he mentioned that all this put the vehicle over the original GVM, he said it was very easy to do on the 200, he mentioned that he had an engineering place recertify the GVM?

    Is this possible? It did have a lift kit, springs and shock upgrade

    Regards

    Paul
    GVM upgrades are available for the 200. Not sure what it consists of, but I do know the springs are changed. Ultimate 4wd in WA do it, so I suppose it's available all over OZ.

    Brett.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by discotwinturbo View Post
    GVM upgrades are available for the 200. Not sure what it consists of, but I do know the springs are changed. Ultimate 4wd in WA do it, so I suppose it's available all over OZ.

    Brett.....
    for me it was a toss up between a LC200 or D4. The only reason I looked at the LC200 was because of the upgrade.
    ARB does one with Old Man Emu kit, and theres another couple too, but a mental blank who.
    Basically, they are just a suspension upgrade, usually with a 40-50mm lift. Arb was about $2500 for another 300kg, and one of the others $3300 for about 400kg (IIRC). No change to rims, axles, brakes etc. No change to CVM.
    Prices are for installation before first registration. If getting done afterwards, it suddenly gets a lot harder with engineering tests and potentially huge cost (even with the same components).

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    Those who read my posts will know that I regularly bang on about travelling light!!! If you read the Tom Shepherd book "Vehicle Dependant Expedition Guide" will also see how he also bangs on about it...

    I'm right behind you with looking at this weight thing seriously, the D4 is a very heavy vehicle to begin with!! Shed as much weight as you can and pack light... Remove the 2nd & 3rd row seats and if you have a winch & bar, ditch those too (use a hand winch).

    M

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