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Rocky 2.8 Turbo Diesel Good for towing

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:02 pm
by slpdesign99
Hey Guy I am a noob to offroading and a nood to rocky's although I am a mad Daihatsu Nut having owned over 10 Charades in 4 years (Sick I Know)

anyway my question is I have a G100 Daihatsu Charade GTti (twin cam 3cyl turbo) Rally car that is just abouth finish and I am looking for something small to use as a second car and that is capable of towing my Charade to the track :?:

1. Car weight 800kg (no interior or sound deading but has cage)
2. Single axel trailer 3-400kg (better for my small backyard and eaier to move/Ligher)
3. Spare Wheels, tools Ect 100-200kg
= around 1500kg

What are the Rockys like as runarounds / occasional offroading (getting fire wood, parts hauler a few runs through anglesea in VIC ect) :?:

and once loaded what do they tow like, Fuel econamy :?:

and not to mention how good it would look pulling up to an event towing a daihatsu with a Daihatsu all stickered up :lol:

any info would be great. Oh buy the way the charde is claimed to make 170fw/HP on 30psi with antilag :twisted:

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:43 pm
by jav
would have no problems at all, used to tow a mini with a na 2.8 diesel scat. turbo rocky would do it no worries.

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:02 pm
by AZZA'S HJ47
yea there great i towed a landcruiser on a car trailer no worrys used a bit of fuel but handlet it well

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:36 am
by HotFourOk
The turbo 2.8 is a powerhouse down low and tows just about anything no worries.

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:57 pm
by rocky ballboah
keep an eye on your rear shaft nuts and yolks. i had the front joint explode on mine towing a trailer with large boat.

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:18 pm
by RockyF75
Need a new shaft? :D

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:04 am
by rocky ballboah
will do at some point. dogged it up good for now. u got one to get rid of? wots the bux on a shaft?

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:50 pm
by RockyF75
I'm parting out a few Rocky's. Maybe even mine :cry:

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:17 pm
by rocky ballboah
that is super handy to know. may also need idler arms. not sure. my old man is the mechanic i just break em... hahaha