Thread: checklist for Fraser Trip

Originally Posted by jon3950

You won't need a snorkel on Fraser. A stock standard D3 is perfectly capable of going everywhere you will want to go.

I would be putting the effort into solving your suspension problem. Once you've got that fixed you won't need anything else, except common sense.

Also, I wouldn't start throwing (expensive) parts at it until you have a better idea of what the problem is. Others around here more knowledgeable than I may have a better idea, but try getting the fault codes read as a first step.

Cheers,
Jon

Absolutely agree with that. Fraser really doesn't need any mods for a decent 4x4 with reasonable clearance I have been all over Fraser in a Stock standard 1993 Suzuki Vitara equipped only with a snatch strap. You will need a snatch strap and rated shackles. After that GOE rods or Llams would be my first mod for sand along with a compressor which you already have and then maxtrax which you also already have.

Did you get your mechanic to check your fault codes?

Originally Posted by AnD3rew

Absolutely agree with that. Fraser really doesn't need any mods for a decent 4x4 with reasonable clearance I have been all over Fraser in a Stock standard 1993 Suzuki Vitara equipped only with a snatch strap. You will need a snatch strap and rated shackles. After that GOE rods or Llams would be my first mod for sand along with a compressor which you already have and then maxtrax which you also already have.

Did you get your mechanic to check your fault codes?

Hi Andrew, as mentioned i dont get any fault codes, everything seems good. Gonna have a service done and have asked to check the compressor standards. I got everything u have mentioned above, GOE rods and Emergency Air Kit on the way, snatch strap, shakles, on board compressor and maxtrax.

Sounds like you are just about sorted..... you will love Fraser - awesome place.

thank you all guys...pretty confident that i made the right decision with all your advises....

Originally Posted by 4evershiva

Hi Andrew, as mentioned i dont get any fault codes, everything seems good. Gonna have a service done and have asked to check the compressor standards. I got everything u have mentioned above, GOE rods and Emergency Air Kit on the way, snatch strap, shakles, on board compressor and maxtrax.

One thing,a long handled shovel will come in handy,even if you have maxtrax.

Good luck,it is a fantastic place,low tyre pressures are also the go.

Don't forget DSC off and enjoy. It's on my list of places to visit.

One thing to be mindful of is that sometimes the creeks crossing the beach are not easily seen and you can come to grief if you hit them too fast. There is, or was when I visited, an 80 kph speed limit on the beach which is an official road and you can be booked for speeding. Agree with the others, it's a fantastic place, you'll love it.