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The back stays used to have the requirment of being welded. I have seen vehicles knocked back with removable back stays.

In a dual cab I believe you can have the back stays on the rear cage in/on the tray instead of inside the cab. I currently have Dual cab GQ with CCDA cage bu the back stays are ...

Some figyres I have had over the years as an average when touring and 4wding unless stated otherwise;

2006 4.2TD wagon (4.1 diffs) 13-14lt / 100 kms, (standard except for 3"exhaust) (Also 18lts/100kms towing TVAN across the Simpson)
2002 4.2TD wagon (3.9 diffs) 16-18lt / 100kms (boosted and tuned ...

Britswed wrote:Second outright sensational

Highly agree with you there Mal,

Fantastic job Darren & Wayne.

Jason

I was lead to believe the following was correct.

GU 4.2's were/are generally 3.9 for the factory turbo wagons. (have owned a 1999, 2002 and 2006)

GU 4.2 naturally asperted wagons may have been 4.1.

GU 4.2 factory turbo utes were 4.1 (owned a 2004)

GU 4.2 naturally asperated utes were 4.3 or 4.6 ...

There area number of varying factors that can influence different results.

East to west or west to east crossing?
vehicle gross weight
tyre pressures,
right foot etc.

4.2 TD's GENERALLY use 16-20lt /100, depending on the above factors,

Average fuel usage of a 'normal' crossing is around 96lt ...

It depends on what you want follow link to ours;


http://www.offroadimages.com.au/4x4even ... 131&page=1

looks like Krim & wayne ended up with 5th overall
& 1st in class !!
well done gentlemen !!!
grouse effort !! :D :armsup: :D

been readjusted from earlier !!
6th overall !!! :? :?

Either way, 6th overall is a fantastic effort by the guys.

Congratulations Darren & Wayne, a great effort for your ...

Daren and Wayne,

All the best at the Safari, remember Riles is only a dairy farmer!

Jason & Steph

Good luck to all..

Jason & Steph

99 4.2TD, I had some changed a few years ago for around $150

Regards,
Jason

There are two main advantages from larger tyres,

1. lifts the diff's and also the approach, departure and ramp over angels of the vehicle,
2. larger tyres can be better on some outback trips as they are more inclinded to roll over imperfections in the roads made by trucks than smaller tyres i.e ...

What about the agricultural folk? And commercial and government use? Plenty use the patrol as a solid platform, are they going to keep a GU style ute like Toyota has with in 70-75-78 series??

Landcruiser will be the flagship of Australia for good, if this hunk of shit arives. :x

That is why ...

I have had the following vehciles;

99 GU 4.2TD Wagon stock, 3 years 140K+ kms
02 GU 4.2TD Wagon (Boost/3"dump exhaust/pump timing etc) 1 year 40k kms
05 GU 4.2TD intercooled Ute (stock) 25k kms &
01 Gu 4.5 LPG (2.5" exhaust / extractors / snorkle) (current)

I bought the 4.5 GU becasue it was ...

i have a cage question for those ppl in the know.

I have heard that the CAMS and CCDA cages are different and each wont accept the other.

i saw also that a couple of guys (sandy bowman may have been one) did the condo 750 this year.

so am i hearing wrong or has CCDA allowed aproved CAMS cages ...

Jas,
I think the problem with most of the GPS's this year at the OBC, was due to the owners putting to much mapping on them at once. They would have done better with having a NTH and STH map set.
As Juzza's FX was slow as shit. But it had most of Aust on one region. We had places where it locked up ...

Whats the best GPS setup for competition i know the magellan fx324 but they dont make them any more and im struggling to find one, i dont want to do the laptop thing.
what els is there without spending massive $$$

RE: Laptop, Very good but very bulky for restriced conditions, bouncing of rocks ...

Take note of Darin's advice, it is a good quality.

1. Set yourself a REALISTIC budget and stick to it,
2. Use as many off the shelf parts in the first instance, they are easier to get and cheaper replace (also easier to source of other competitors in events like OBC),
3. Look at what you intend to ...

except i got one for $150 off ebay, brand new, instead of the 300 from BBM. they look like they would be harsh, eg not much padding?

Steph and I use a similar seat (see link)

http://www.racetech.co.nz/products.php?name=Seats/RTJETSPRINT.htm

Though these were not $150 ea.... they are FIA/CAMS ...

You don't NEED one....... but I suppose you could put one on?

Jason

Mudzuki wrote:

The_Wazza wrote:Twin Motor Lowmount .... See it on the OBC dvd. Looks like he's driving instead of winching.

Who was running this setup at outback? I don't recall seeing it.

Norm Walters in the fishing truck...

Jason

For those brands its comparative prices.

Good quality storage systems in VIC for a GU wagon can be sourced cheaper (around $2500) for full customn system far better design than Outback.

Opposite klock have the best value rear bar for GU, normally under $2,000. They are lighter than Kaymar becasue ...

bazzle wrote:Any one know if these are available commercially?
ie to reinforce rear top spring towers?

Bazzle

Aaron Carlton at ATOC 03 9754 2751 in Belgrave South Vic sells kits to reinforce the spring caps.

Jason

the tow hitch is much higher! :( You need a drop tounge, I gotta get one soon..
The corners are bout the same but overall the kaymar is much better, although fwkin heavier to the point you may need to change springs.

x2

I also had an opposite lock bar on a previos GU, I preferreed that design ...

I'm not making the trip up this year so goodluck to all those competing, marshalling, spectating etc ;)

For those like myself who are staying home and rely on Outers for updates I'll be getting reports from a couple of sources and will be posting them up here as I have in the past so stay tuned ...

Were leaving early Thursday morn and plan to arrive sometime Friday as we dunno if Lil Sofie will handle the 11 hr trip so may stay on The Murray at Hattah NP.
Ossie are you taking the littlen? and what property are you at?
Jonesy

G'day Jonesy,

Yes we are taking Isabel, and we are at Viewmont ...

So what day is everyone arriving ???

Steph and I won't get there until early Sat. morning, (Steph is working Friday) though we are marshalling this year, so we don't have to worry about the stress of preparation and the cost of damage :D .

On a side note, I may be able to pick things up Friday ...

crazie wrote:Hi Guys

I rang Shayrn and pulled out today, car #45. Adam and AL. My dad had a stroke on Thursday and I am now looking after him. He is doing well and recovering.
I hope everyone has a ball.

Adam

Sorry to hear Ad's , was hoping to catch up with you there...

All the best
Jason & Steph

Why donn't you log onto ebay and search completed listings?

Jason

so in that case do the back stays "have" to go to the chassis or is there a way around this?

Cheers,

Welchy

Back Stays do not have to be chassis mounted. Under CAMS the tray is considered the body, but the regs on plates and attaching stand.

Same as within the Cab, cage is only attached to the ...

but does this still apply for the tray mounted bars in a ute?

i have seen Extreme winch challenge cars with bent rear stays but was wondering if this is strictly legal.

Extreme winch challenge is not a ccda event.

Back stays have to be straight

If you have backstays inside the cab, you don't ...