SWB/LWB

[Grover-98]

Hey guys i have been chasing a SWB Series III for a fair while now but it has become apparent he is going to die with it (he has had it since new) so i have decided to look else where for now... But then i have been told a good idea would be to get the 2A...So the search began. There is a LWB 1970 2A for sale just a couple blocks from here and i had a look this arvo (no pics so we will have to pretend i didn't) :P...But after looking over it i noticed it was in very good condition! few extras

winch
Bull Bar
UHF
Spotties

And it was the 186 with 53,000 Miles on the clock. Now this all looked great, but i am much keener on the SWB!!! i want this to be a offroad no compramise vehicle and i feel the SWB would be a more capable truck. What are your comments on the SWB/LWB discussion?

Kind Regards James.

[HBWC]

the swb will get you thurther due to the rampover angle but is more likely roll and get you into troble that is where thelwb exels its more stable can carry more of your gear
it all depends where you want to go if you play ground is only a day trip go the swb but if you want to travel and camp go the lwb

[Grover-98]

the swb will get you thurther due to the rampover angle but is more likely roll and get you into troble that is where thelwb exels its more stable can carry more of your gear
it all depends where you want to go if you play ground is only a day trip go the swb but if you want to travel and camp go the lwb

Cheers!

I was liking the SWB due to the ramp over and departure angle being better! ...But when i was looking at the LWB i was imagining how awesome it would be for camping with the empty rear and roof rack! ...Normally i would like to just play for a day in mud water rocks...But i am starting to like the idea of being able to go somewhere and happily sleep in the back on an actual mattress ...

As for the LWB being more stable? how so...they have the same track width? are you referring to on a steep climb? If you wouldn't mind explaining this i would highly appreciate it!

Kind regards! James.

[HBWC]

its all to do with the lenght the swb will go on its side easyer due to waight distrubution on will flip end to to like you said
you just have to look at zooks to see it and why the lwbs are sorght after in them. you drop say a front wheel in in a hole in a swb due to the waight beeing put to the ground and the angles on the diagnal wheels being grater it will tip quicker but dont let that put you of a swb
i now i have 2a swb (ive want one for a while) i also had a swb patrol for fun (i have sold her to fund the landy) it was grate but i have a ute set up for camping and touring
what im trying to say what about two vehical one for touring and one for fun

[Grover-98]

its all to do with the lenght the swb will go on its side easyer due to waight distrubution on will flip end to to like you said
you just have to look at zooks to see it and why the lwbs are sorght after in them. you drop say a front wheel in in a hole in a swb due to the waight beeing put to the ground and the angles on the diagnal wheels being grater it will tip quicker but dont let that put you of a swb
i now i have 2a swb (ive want one for a while) i also had a swb patrol for fun (i have sold her to fund the landy) it was grate but i have a ute set up for camping and touring
what im trying to say what about two vehicles one for touring and one for fun

I can see where your coming from now... Yeah i would love it to of been a SWB but the long has its advantages but to the cost of a little off road capabilities... But i would imagine it to still be a great off roader!

[B92 8NW]

How much do you anticipate spending?

[isuzurover]

IME a LWB series is more capable offroad than a SWB series (or can be made so with very little effort).

The 88" has better rampover angle, better departure angle, better turning circle, is lighter, and comes standard with softer springs, but the advantages end there.

The 109" is much more stable and controlled when climbing or descending steep hills, able to drive through holes which would see an 88" stuck/cross axled, and is much more comfortable to drive.

Shorties are more prone to the rear trying to overtake the front when descending steep (slippery) hills. There are also quite a few instances when a shorty has rolled end-over-end when climbing or descending steep hills.

Finally, a salisbury will bolt straight into a 109" IIA, and you can carry at least twice the load a shorty can (size and mass).

EDIT - have a look at any serious competition 4x4 - they are almost all 100-120"

[Grover-98]

How much do you anticipate spending?

Not a lot i already have a Disco so the series will be a toy only...so 2K?

[digger]

IME a LWB series is more capable offroad than a LWB series "

**scratches head**

"ke?"

[Blknight.aus]

makes sense to me...

the only thing more capable than a LWB series is another LWB series.