Hi all, I'll post a proper intro on the appropriate board later when I've got my rig, but I've got a 2022 sr5 currently on order. I've come from an MN Triton which, apart from 2 x engine replacements under warranty, has been awsome! I've done the Simmo, Cape York, OTT and a few other iconic tracks and the Triton did it great! Only problem, even though tuned, only putting out 410nm of torque, and we will be on occasions towing a 2.1T semi offroad van. So I thought it was time to upgrade to my next 10 year car and the Hilux seems to be the go now that it has increased power and torque.
Hilux is going to be kitted out with mainly ARB stuff. I'm researching at present suspension and was wondering if anyone has a setup similar to what I will have weight and use wise.
Apart from Sahara bullbar and winch, and more importantly for calculations, I will be carrying around the following constantly;
Ascent canopy 100kg
Titan drawers 50kg
Fridge empty 30kg
Tools,spares, other stuff 20kg
Battery 15kg
TOTAL: 215kg
Add to that extra 60kg in fuel from an ARB Frontier LR Tank.
When loaded for a trip I suspect I could add a further 80kg in gear, food, water etc.
Now I could deal with calculating all that, but the tricky thing is on occasions we will want to be adding an extra 180-200kg of tow ball weight (van is 2057 ATM) The trick is going to be finding something that is not too bouncy in the rear when driving around unloaded, but something that can handle the extra weight of the van and other load.
I will be needing some sort of GVM upgrade I know. I also want a lift up to 50mm. Will be running 265/70R17s.
I have been considering a GVM upgrade 3050 to 3180 which should cover things, but this is only available at ARB in a 300kg constant rear load, and I'm concerned that it will be a little under done when loaded.
Has anyone else got a similar setup/needs as I do and if so what suspension did you use and how does it go?
I like to do a bit of offroad but it will only be 5% of the time in reality.
Cheers all