I have a recently acquired defer 97' 130 cab chassis. It now has a tare weight of 2380 with the addition of a steel tipper tray. It is still running original shocks, springs, rims and Michelin XZL 7.50 tyres. Our ute will function as a work/farm truck , will be loaded up to the GVM often and will regularly travel dirt roads. I have had a bit of a look at the addition of air bags but I don't think I am keen on this. Now for the questions and a big thanks in advance!
  1. Does anyone know the difference b/w a 130 300tdi and a Td5 130 that allowed the GVM to go up to 4000kg?
  2. I am looking at moving to heavy duty springs, sway bar and a good set of shock absorbers (Koni's transformed our 110, I am thinking they would do the same for the 130?)
  3. Any ideas/ suggestions of what would work well for my situation? What is the deal with getting my 300 TDI 130 tipper GVM up to 4000 kg with the RTA, what axle, suspension, tyre upgrades will achieve this? I know there is a thread somewhere on this but I can't find it.
Matt