gq swb wheelbase extension

[swb_ute]

Can anyone please post some pics of a swb wheelbase extension thats has been done just want to see all the mounts that have been moved?
and can it be passed in QLD?

Cheers
Ben

[money_killer]

can i ask why u want to extend it, and by how much ?

[swb_ute]

To make it a bit more stable and better departure angle. Want to move it back by about 300mm.

[ozy1]

do you plan on keeping the cab or are you converting t a ute at the same time?

[swb_ute]

Going to put a ute cab on

[AFeral]

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic110367.php

[swb_ute]

Good link but dont want to chop the chassis as i have been told its harder to get mod plate for a chassis extension over moving the mounts back is this right?

[ozy1]

i think the better way to do this is to move the coil mounts back on the chassis and fit longer links, might as well go 4 link at the same time, or worst case fit a new panhard mont, fit a new shock brace and relocated fuel tank,

its the way i did mine, but im in NSW,

[swb_ute]

i think the better way to do this is to move the coil mounts back on the chassis and fit longer links, might as well go 4 link at the same time, or worst case fit a new panhard mont, fit a new shock brace and relocated fuel tank,

its the way i did mine, but im in NSW,

Hey ozzy1 would i be able to get some closeup pics of your extension please would really like to see how you braced the coil mounts?

Cheers
Benny

[ozy1]

ill look for some, and if i cant find them ill take some tomorrow,

[swb_ute]

Thanks very much ozy1

[65Mog]

I've seen this done both ways and cutting the chassis in the middle and adding a piece in is the best and neatest way to do it. If it's done properly the join will be the strongest part of the chassis.

[ozy1]

I've seen this done both ways and cutting the chassis in the middle and adding a piece in is the best and neatest way to do it. If it's done properly the join will be the strongest part of the chassis.

what makes you think its the neatest? please explain,

i will admit, we left the original coil mounts in place, so we can always run a standard shorty wheel base, which we will never do again, a bit longer is absolutely awesome,

plus, chopping the chassis and adding a section really does nothing for his depature angle now does it?

[ELF_83]

im almost finished doing my shortyjust have to weld in the shock mounts and make a new rear floor pan, so you can come have alook at one in the flesh if you want. I get back to town on moday morning and go back to work friday arve so anytime this week is ok.

[ELF_83]

also my opinion only 12 inches is too mush you might as well go buy a wagon chassis and just trim the back off behind the panhard mount. When you get into it a small amount makes a big difference.

[swb_ute]

how much did you do on yours?

[Yom]

also my opinion only 12 inches is too mush you might as well go buy a wagon chassis and just trim the back off behind the panhard mount. When you get into it a small amount makes a big difference.

Except for someone who's been wheeling with the shorty for a while, the LWB will be too much of a barge.

That is assuming they dont want to add a teaspoon of concrete to their morning cuppa of course.

[ozy1]

here ya go mate, pics of my setup, i went back 16" which took the wheel base out to 110" up from 94" i found this to be an awesome improvement,

[nastytroll]

I was goin to go to 112" wb. I have driven 102" and its too short.

[swb_ute]

Thanks heaps for going to the trouble of taking those pics ozy1 they are a great help.

Cheers
Ben

[ozy1]

not a problem, if you have anything specific you want pics or details on just ask,

just so you know my lower links are 1050long with an A Fame, longest ranchos i could source, with coils retained top and bottom,

[65Mog]

I've seen this done both ways and cutting the chassis in the middle and adding a piece in is the best and neatest way to do it. If it's done properly the join will be the strongest part of the chassis.

what makes you think its the neatest? please explain,

i will admit, we left the original coil mounts in place, so we can always run a standard shorty wheel base, which we will never do again, a bit longer is absolutely awesome,

plus, chopping the chassis and adding a section really does nothing for his depature angle now does it?

It's neater because if it's done right 90% of people would never pick it, that's what I was trying to say. In my opinion adding a piece in the middle is the better way to do it. Your opinion is different to mine, but this guy asked a question and I gave him my opinion just like you did.

[lolergram]

not a problem, if you have anything specific you want pics or details on just ask,

just so you know my lower links are 1050long with an A Fame, longest ranchos i could source, with coils retained top and bottom,

Ozy, just out of interest, which chassis did you cut them coil mount sections out of?

They fit quite nicely and look very neat!

[swb_ute]

I've seen this done both ways and cutting the chassis in the middle and adding a piece in is the best and neatest way to do it. If it's done properly the join will be the strongest part of the chassis.

what makes you think its the neatest? please explain,

i will admit, we left the original coil mounts in place, so we can always run a standard shorty wheel base, which we will never do again, a bit longer is absolutely awesome,

plus, chopping the chassis and adding a section really does nothing for his depature angle now does it?

It's neater because if it's done right 90% of people would never pick it, that's what I was trying to say. In my opinion adding a piece in the middle is the better way to do it. Your opinion is different to mine, but this guy asked a question and I gave him my opinion just like you did.

Would you be able to show some pics of this done and the process on how to do it right??

[ozy1]

not a problem, if you have anything specific you want pics or details on just ask,

just so you know my lower links are 1050long with an A Fame, longest ranchos i could source, with coils retained top and bottom,

Ozy, just out of interest, which chassis did you cut them coil mount sections out of?

They fit quite nicely and look very neat!

the coil mounts are GQ, i picked up some 6mm, RHS, and cut one side out of it to get the chassis level, the engineer though it was a good idea when i told him about the plan,

[65Mog]

I've seen this done both ways and cutting the chassis in the middle and adding a piece in is the best and neatest way to do it. If it's done properly the join will be the strongest part of the chassis.

what makes you think its the neatest? please explain,

i will admit, we left the original coil mounts in place, so we can always run a standard shorty wheel base, which we will never do again, a bit longer is absolutely awesome,

plus, chopping the chassis and adding a section really does nothing for his depature angle now does it?

It's neater because if it's done right 90% of people would never pick it, that's what I was trying to say. In my opinion adding a piece in the middle is the better way to do it. Your opinion is different to mine, but this guy asked a question and I gave him my opinion just like you did.

Would you be able to show some pics of this done and the process on how to do it right??

Sorry I don't have any close pictures of it actually being done, but I've sent you a PM with some pictures of the patrol in question.