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I believe that Northside 4x4 at North Lakes will be importing a range of bars and sidesteps to suit a range of vehicles including the Freestyle BT-50.
Their web address is http://www.northside4x4.com.au

Iain from Morayfield Qld.
Mazda BT-50, details are in my signature.

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For those of you in SE Qld, Northside 4x4 at Caboolture also do a kit for the BT-50.
They fitted a larger intercooler, exhaust, K & N filter and snorkel to mine and the difference was amazing.
Heaps more power.
You can see the kit here

Hi Greg.

Yeah I am interested.
Send me the details and price.

Cheers
Iain

I have fitted Diff Breather extensions to my BT-50.
I got them from Billet Race Craft http://www.billetracecraft.com.au/
The kit comes with the correct adapters.
You can order over the phone (08 8532-4977) using a credit card, or send them an email at sales@billetracecraft.com.au
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Hi mate,

Sand was soft as in spots, and lots of trees, got a few scratches now :(

Thats life! Sliders getting made but dont know who for sure yet. Let you know when i do if you like.

Sadiq

Hey Sadiq.

Did you ever get the Sliders fitted?
I want to get sliders but I don't want brackets welded ...

blackmav wrote:

spottydog. wrote:.
I may be totally wrong here, but my understanding is that you can "wind" the front torsion bar suspension up around 50mm.
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Cheers

Dont they have a coil?

Nope.
Torsion Bar.
This from the Mazda website:

Independent double wishbone with torsion bar and double acting shock absorbers.

When I bought my BT-50, one of the mods that was done was an upgrade to the suspension.
I may be totally wrong here, but my understanding is that you can "wind" the front torsion bar suspension up around 50mm.
The rear being leaf spring suspension can be raised to suit the weight you are carrying ...

Casa wrote:I Just brought a Bt-50 and put the chip in stright away, the best thing i have every done. the difference is unbelieveable.

Hi Casa.

Can you give details on specifics?
Like horsepower and torque before and after?
What effect did it have on fuel economy?

Cheers

It seems strange that it has gotten higher over time because suspension will usually sag over time as it settles in and loosens up.
Have you approached whoever fitted it and asked them?

Well I am no expert, but as I understand it, being torsion bar front suspension limits what you can do on the front end. You can wind it up a bit but only a little.
Sounds like they have raised the rear more than 50mm.
Did you measure the height before and after the mod?
How was it done? Heavy duty ...

iv just got me a bt-50cab chass
2wd. can anyone help me with mods for more power?
k&n dont do a air filter for the 2.5 or 3.0l yet
and i dont wnt to up the boost as its only got 18km on the clock
and have just been told thay are pron for blowing heads is this true?
i dont wnt to void the warrant ...

I have the freestyle cab, auto, c/w ARB canopy, roof rack, roller drawers chocka block full and I get 12ltr/100km.
Mind you I also have a bigger intercooler and an exhaust upgrade, so that probably contributes to better fuel economy as well as more power.
When it was brand new it was up at 14ltr ...

just wondering if anyone has done a body lift on a mazda bt50 or ranger, as i no you cant get any more then a 2inch suspension lift without spending big bucks, im doing a trip up the cape next year and i want a bit of lift and some tyres,

if someone has done a bodylift or no of a website or post ...

btdav wrote:buy the bt50 in manual if worried about fuel usage my
single cab returns 12l/100km

I have the freestyle cab, auto, c/w ARB canopy, roof rack, roller drawers chocka block full and I still get 12ltr/100km.