SAS into hilux - engineered

[oldskool_d]

hey guys,
just wondering if anyone has done a SAS swap into a 90's model lux and got it engineered in queensland. Im looking at using a 3inch loctup4x4 kit, and i figure there is no point in doing it unless i can get it legal. It would be great if someone has done one and used an engineer that i can contact so that he already knows what im talking about cheers.
Dave

[woodbutcher]

If you have rear leaf and fitting front leaf it should not be a problem I am doing a coil SAS on the smurf and so far the engineer is happy and has no problems

[oldskool_d]

cheers mate for the encouragement. your truck looks like a weapon i'll have to stop being lazy and post a pic of my truck i just finished a twin turbo 1J conversion on my 1st gen 4runner.
Ive got an extra cab lined up to buy but i need to make sure from an engineer that they ok it. Could you give the contact number for your engineer? and what kit are you using?

[YN67highlux]

you can get it engineered all you want as far as im aware it still wont be legal.
someone please prove me wrong

[YN67highlux]

thought id better elaborate a little.

to do suspension mods like coil conversions, solid axle conversions you need to apply with one of these babys http://www.support.transport.qld.gov.au ... 54_es.pdfs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

the locktup kit has extended shackles (illegal in qld)
3-4'' lift (illegal in qld)
drop front hanger you get the point... not to mention that in the disclaimer all this gear is for off road use only. none of it is adr approved to say it complies with current regs ect. so good luck with that.
unless you can find a blueplater that may be able to do it throu a heavy vehicle code or something for the shock hoops ect get it engineered then take it to them but i doubt it. heres a list of codes



LIGHT VEHICLE CODES
LA1 Engine Substitution LH6 Individual and Low Volume
Vehicles (Construction)
LA3 Turbocharger and Supercharger Installation LH7 Panel Van to Utility Conversion
LB1 Transmission Substitution LH8 Roll Bar and Roll Cage Installation
LD1 Rear Axle Replacement LK1 Seating Cpaacity Alteration and
Seat Belt Installation
LD2 Differential Substitution LK6 Child restraint Anchorage Installation
LG2 Brake System Substitution (Modification) LK7 Motorcycle Seating Cpacity Alteration
LH2 Cpnvertible and Cabriolet Conversion (Modification) LM1 Fuel Tank Alteration
LH4 Passenger Vehicle Extended Wheelbase
Conversion (Modification) LS2 Steering Conversion (Modification)



HEAVY VEHICLE CODES
A1 Engine Substitution H2 Wheelbase Reduction Less than First Manufacturers Option
A2 Air Cleaner Substitution or Additional Fitting H3 Wheelbase Alterations within First manufacturers Option
A4 Exhaust System Alteration H4 Chassis Frame Alteration
A5 Road Speed Limiter H5 Trailer Chassis Frame Modification
B1 Transmission Substitution or Additional Fitting J1 Body Mounting
C1 Tail shaft Alterations K1 Seating Capacity Alteration and Seat Belt Installation
D1 Rear Axle(s) installation K3 Cabin Conversion
D2 Differential Substitution K5 Wheelchair Occupant Restraint System Installation
E1 Front Axle(s) Installation K6 Child Restraint Anchorage Installation
F1 Suspension Substitution M1 Fuel System Alteration
F2 Trailer Suspension Modification P1 Tow Coupling Installation Vehicles Over 4.5 Tonne GVM
G1 Relocation of Air Brake Components P2 Fifth Wheel and King Pin Installation
G2 Installation of trailer Braking Controls – Air Brakes Q1 Installation of Truck Mounted Lifting Systems - Slewing
G3 Trailer Brake System Upgrading R1 Goods Loading Device Installation
G4 Brake System Certification R2 Wheelchair Loader Installation
G5 Auxiliary Brakes Engine, Exhaust or Retarder Type S1 GVM & GCM rating to S2 or S3 Approved Design or within Manufacturers Specification


G6 Air Operated Accessories S7 ATM Mass Rating to S12 Approved Design or within Manufactures Specification


G7 Brake System Substitution or Wheelbase Extension Powered Vehicles S8 Road Train Prime Mover Rating
H1 Wheelbase Extension Outside the First Manufacturers Option T1 Construction of Tow Trucks


as said above you can get it engineered but that doesnt mean anything with out a blueplate which you need a code for. otherwise it has to go through dot.
good luck id be interested if there was a way around it..

[oldskool_d]

Thanks for your input mate. Im in the same boat as you i know that these mods are technically illegal in QLD. Im just trying to find out what people have done in Queensland and see what ways there might be of getting around it. Ive seen a few trucks around with it done so there must be few getting around under the radar. Cheers for your help.