Outer Limits 4x4 Board

what do you guys also think about the jeep grand cherokee.. just found out they also are 3500kg tow rated.. hmm disco so far seem to be at the top of the list (with exception of parts etc) then lancruiser 4.2 (td if possible) hmm a bit concerned at the ability of the 2.5L td5 to tow a 3000kg trailer ...

do they achieve this by running higher boost ? has the td5 got electronic ECU controlled boost control? I'd be surprised as not even the nissan 200sx i had has that technology, and all the $1k-$2k electronic boost controls were fairly poor.. if they dont run higher boost i cant see how ypu would get ...

had a look at the navara as well.. its built much stronger then the hilux..
has 3000kg towing capacity!! so does the new pathfinder..
pitty cant get them in the 2nd hand market for the 30k mark :(

hmm just noticed.. the landcruiser has a 4.2TD.. is the partrol 4.2 non turbo? hmm

is there much noticable difference between the new 3.0TD and 4.2TD in terms of drivability? and power on road? in consumption it seems the diff from about 10L / 100km to 15L/100km which seems considerbale.. so am thinking on sticking with the 3Ltd having said that.. another thought would be the 3LTD ...

hi all, as you may know or not, am looking at getting a large 4wd to replace the suzuki gv with a 3000+kg towing ability.. Before i make my mind up, can owners of the landcruiser, patrol and disco owners post their fuel usages? probably looking for above 200o year model.. i also want to see the ...

but how are the td5's for parts.. servicing ? i dont know to much about td5's.. but am guessing you are speaking about the 2.5L td ? how reliable are they? thee soesnt seem to be that many around, so guessing cant find parts at wreckers if needed.. since they come from uk.. amd guessing spares would ...

looking at buying a bigger boat.. but that will meen we need to get rid of the suzuki gv.. (still deciding if we will go through with this as it will be lotza $$.. anyway boat/trailer will weigh in at approx 3000kg.. so looking at a 4wd to suit.. main options are a patrol or landcruiser, both with ...

hmm so looks like may keep he zook...
give it a 2" lift.. will keep tyres as are for now (have grandtrek's on it)
give it a difflock..
see how we go from there..

hmm so any comments on the diffloks that suzisports sell for the 350-400 mark?

i was not going to change the diameter of the tyres, as this throws your speedo out of whack (spelt more speeding fines), and also how does insurance deal with it? Is there a "cog" you can change to adjust the speedo's or how do you guys live with the speedo out of whack? Anyone used suzisport parts ...

Hi all, been a lurker for a while, but have decided to post since I cant make up my mind.. I currently have a 1999 LWB grand vitara 2.5L v6 manual. Its got about 115,000km on the clock.. I have done some light 4wd'ing.. frazer island .. blue mountains, jenolovan caves, koziosko, etc. Also I tow a 20 ...