More Traction Needed in my Hilux

[beefa125]

Hi Guys,

Im having issues with traction in the rear of my hilux

Basically it feels super light in the back and short of taking a leaf out im unsure of what to do

Its is a 2000 Model Signle Cab weld back

Running BFG AT tyres: I have been told these arent the best..opinions???

Rancho 9000 adujsutables, what setting should I used for maximum traction ? Super Soft ?

Greaseable Shackles have been fitted also

Any help much appreciated

Cheers

Heath

[benhl]

Hi Heath, SC style sides are notoriously light. Tyres wont make much difference unless it is the grip surface that is worn. A few tips from a fellow SCaber.

Looowwww rear tyre pressure, like 8 psi. Beadlock if necessary.
run tyres with a soft/flexy sidewall to allow maximum bagging out of tyre when at low psi or when the weight of the vehicle is on it.
Remove a leaf - beware if you carry load for work etc. Install a traction bar to reduce axle wrap.
Shocks again wont do much except control rebound. Make sure they're long enough is crutial to flex.
Extended shackles give more flex meaning less chance of a wheel getting "light" when flexing.
LOCKERS. Do it! Front first if too pricey, then rear. Take my advice do both at once. Then even if you only have 1 wheel with traction you still have go fwd.

Other options a little more drastic:
carry more weight when out. i carry spare, heaps of tools, jacks both bottle and HL, recovery gear etc etc etc all over rear
Loose the style side and make up a heavy steel tray/rollbar set up (i have 3mm x 4" steel rollbar 4 legged job). ARB Steel rear bars are heavy too

Just a few tips - hope it helps

[beefa125]

Cheers Mate

[Turbo Tonka]

having owned a single cab before my dualcab now i know exactly what you mean. remove a leaf as said,just try to soften up the rear and getting it to flex.carry a bit of weight wherever possible and yeah you can get away with running your rear tyres alot lower once you get on the trails. i had 2 spare 32" muddies mounted in the tub on the floor to assist a bit,plus a fullsize toolbox and 3"rollbar. A/T's arent a great tyre but even a chunky tyre isnt gonna help if its just sitting on top of the surface not biting in.by the way,get a locker and while your there buy me one to. Goodluck