New Jeep Owner -2011 WK2

[CRDSTU]

Congrats on the purchase they're an amazing vehicle on and off road for stock.

I'm itching to buy one myself but will restrain until the CRD Laredo becomes available. Laredo spec is awesome value for money on the road. I'll be getting a coil sprung one for sure - 3" lift here we come

Oh and I tried fitting a 17" AEV Pintler on one the other day but there is almost no gap between the caliper and wheel. It needs more offset for 17"s but then that puts the tyre and rim outside the edge of the guard too much.

I'm about to do one up for a dealership here in Brisbane. I'll post some pics when I'm done with it. I maybe also using it on my display stand at the April 4x4 Show here in Brisbane at the RNA show grounds. I'll have 3 Jeeps on Display incl the Brute

[Chumby]

Be great to see the pics Stu,

Cheers
Chumby

[pmac]

Originally Posted by Marlin

It's been discussed elsewhere, and confirmed in the engineer chat, that its due to the "all up" weight of the vehicle. 4x4 is simply a bit heavier itself, slightly reducing the towing capacity.

That doesn't make sense. By that reckoning, a Nissan Micra would be allowed to
tow more than a Patrol.

I thought the heavier the vehicle, the more it was allowed to tow!

[sege]

Originally Posted by pmac

That doesn't make sense. By that reckoning, a Nissan Micra would be allowed to
tow more than a Patrol.

I thought the heavier the vehicle, the more it was allowed to tow!

Yes, but within the specified safety Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) allowed for a specific vehicle. Made up of tare weight, fuel, passengers etc. That is why I think the current Diesel Prado or maybe V8 Diesel cruiser doesn't have the reserve fuel tank and 7 seats as it would exceed the GVM.

[Aus Patriot]

We looked at one on the weekend as had an invite from the stealer.
The 1st thing that jumped into my mind is how freaking low is it?

Also those stupid front mud flaps are about 1.5-2inches from the ground if that.

There was an mk sitting next to it and I swear the Patriot had more ground clearance from it. But I suppose that's not true when looking at the figures in black and white.

It looked very strange this one.

[sege]

Originally Posted by Aus Patriot

We looked at one on the weekend as had an invite from the stealer.
The 1st thing that jumped into my mind is how freaking low is it?

Also those stupid front mud flaps are about 1.5-2inches from the ground if that.

There was an mk sitting next to it and I swear the Patriot had more ground clearance from it. But I suppose that's not true when looking at the figures in black and white.

It looked very strange this one.

Did that have the air suspension set on the lowest park position maybe??

[Aus Patriot]

Good question mate.

Sorry do not know that.

Is the air suspension standard on these beasts?
This was a Laredo.