Thread: Coopers LTZ - anyone tried them??

Hi all as in my introductions post just fitted the LTZs last week - all great so far, The big test will be Birdsville trip end of July from the Gold Coast towing the off road camper. Will be fully loaded and carrying 2 big 18yr olds as well. See attached photos in 3 new TDV6 D3s to Birdsville - suggestions/tips please
Cheers
Rob

You'll need a 'Mitch Hitch' for that thrip then.

Rob4play,

I agree with CaverD3, fit the Mitchell Bros hitch. If nothing else you wont have the OEM hitch dangling down below the rear bumper just waiting for an unsuspecting rock to clout.

Good luck with the trip. Will be interested in seeing how the LTZs go across that country. Am thinking about a trip from Perth to Bris next year via the centre. Last time I did that country I was running Cooper STs on a LC.

Cheers

Hi Goys - thanks for the input and I guess you mean one of these - see pic. Nearly did not trade the 2004 D2 TD5 till I found these were available as could not see how I could tow the off road camper trailor with the OEM fit. First mod that went on never even tried fitting the original.
Has anyone tried the Mitchell - off air solution, pretty expensive but technically great solution as long as it does not interfere with warranty I guess?
Cheers
Rob

flat rob, or only way it would fit ?

Like any aftermarket mod the air lift kit could affect warranty if they can prove it was the cause of the failure. The kit is designed so the actuators are removable via 'quick fit' connectors in the event of any suspension issues.
The kit also gives an air outlet off the tank for pumping up the tyres, which can be removed if there isa suspension issue but needs to ne unscrewed.

Originally Posted by gps-au

flat rob, or only way it would fit ?

All the reports and posts state cannot fit the spare unless deflated so I was perepared for that. As it took approx 2.5 hours for fitting, balancing of all wheels then wheel alignment and it was going to be a tight and fiddly fit I suggested to the Tyre Dealer we deflate totally. This weekend I aim to drop it and experiment with how much air it can take and still fit. Not ready for a rear wheel carrier at this stage.
Just means I need to carry the air compressor all the time. For this trip I will most likely bung in the trailor or modify the trailer to mount opposite the trailor spare see pic - D2 was pretty new then no bullbar.

Originally Posted by CaverD3

Like any aftermarket mod the air lift kit could affect warranty if they can prove it was the cause of the failure. The kit is designed so the actuators are removable via 'quick fit' connectors in the event of any suspension issues.
The kit also gives an air outlet off the tank for pumping up the tyres, which can be removed if there isa suspension issue but needs to ne unscrewed.

Thanks Caver - found out today one of the other guys going on the trip has ordered the Mitch off air kit. I had disconted as it showed as $1280 now $330. Must have had an error on their web site and I should have rung up. Might have to sell the ARB to my son who has the D2V8 later on and go for the Mitch. Did not see any mention of the lift kit though. Have seen plenty of posts on that and not a bad idea for me with the LTZs and the trailor. Do you run it?
Cheers
Rob