[Short Y60]

Thanks Peter, as always, a very detailed answer. Much appreciated.

 

[OldMav]

A sad Day my rig doesn't get priority in my own workshop it has been downgraded to the car parking. Replacing my parking spot is this Duramax 6.6 HD thing out of the ARK.

In its new Park looking sad.

 

[russmuss]

So what is install for the dura max Pete??

 

[OldMav]

So what is install for the dura max Pete??

Mining special service stuff mate something different more flash, Rops etc in built part of the new tray all DOT crap and mines spec.. As you would expect the mines have adopted full safety codes like cars nowdays, Mines spec Toyota doesn't cut it anymore hence service companies have to look to this sort of rig..to carry the loads required.

 

[parscheese]

Assume that's been converted to RHD then?

Lot of expense to get the right vehicle but if that's what it takes, that's what it takes.

Cheers

Justin

 

[I4WDU]

on the plus side it may mean some cheaper duramaxs coming up in a few years after the mines have thrashed them

 

[OldMav]

There is a long way to go yet before the mines except this sort of rig. Remember its a chev there is nothing new on this thing its built exactly the same as they were in the 60's. Everything is mussy, just doesn't seem right or strong, but it probably is, its just not what we Australians expect from a tough work horse. Engine and trans is nice different but nice, the power of the engine is ok nothing flash in near STD form but feels powerful due to mass torque in this heavy frame. This rig comes with a wopper 4 inch exhaust and a few engine mods for reliability. The conversion is outstanding nothing out of place all looks like its ment to be..I think the idea of the trial is to make it look like a flash well thoughtout setup, different so the enphasis is on nice car like features with function, not toyota tough drive it into the ground sort of thing. Maybe it will work, but i can assure you these things are not tough so there has to be a different approach. One good thing if they go ahead is there will be some cheap duramax engines/trans about in a couple of years.

 

[klappers]

Bump

 

[Pineapple man]

Any updates on this immaculate power house

 

[geeyoutoo]

It's a goer and it's registered apparently, still a lot to do though from reports, I haven't seen it for a couple of months but caught up with him the other day.

 

[Jacket_1985]

i thought a gq ute was lighter than that....

 

[bundy4tom]

awesome build

 

[Gqtitroll]

Bumps any updates ? Awesome build great read

 

[Gqtitroll]

Bump awesome build great read any updates ?

 

[OldMav]

A little teaser for you..

 

[russmuss]

Triangular 4 link?

 

[Crate]

I am sure I have read this build thread a few times, never realized it had a triangulated rear end! And airbags look great, would be really interested on how you are setting up the airbag system, ride height sensors or manual adjustment or both? Whatever it is I am sure it is all top end gear.

Craig

 

[OldMav]

Triangular 4 link?

Yep hence the wheels point in the right direction even at 425+mm of travel the front has exactly the same travel and -1 degree axle steer.

 

[OldMav]

I am sure I have read this build thread a few times, never realized it had a triangulated rear end! And airbags look great, would be really interested on how you are setting up the airbag system, ride height sensors or manual adjustment or both? Whatever it is I am sure it is all top end gear.

Craig

Full Accuair system with modified travel sensors for the travel. Oh its all new sort of..

 

[Pineapple man]

How'd the suspension turn out? anything else new or improved?