The Fortuner is taking shape

[Rockspider]

AS promised before, some pics of the Fortuner; most of which taken in the Central Kalahari last week. Next project, front locker and air suspension in the back before the end of this month ... then it is just purrrrrfect.

[swartvark]

Wow...nice looking van!!! Those rims and bumper makes her look lekka mean!

[Mud Dog]

Looking good!

[0000DS]

And by the way.......... happy birthday for today.

[ThysdJ]

amazing!! very nice ride indeed

[OOOOMS]

Must say, pretty impressive!

[whizza]

Sjoe! dis Mooooooiiii!

[OOOOMS]

Leon, what seize tyres do youhave there?

[Rockspider]

265 x 16 x 75 profile, standard is 70 profile. Slightly too big, had to remove the front mudflaps, now not catching even under articulation. Would however not work with standard bumper but fine with steel bumper.

[Uys]

265 x 16 x 75 profile, standard is 70 profile. Slightly too big, had to remove the front mudflaps, now not catching even under articulation. Would however not work with standard bumper but fine with steel bumper.

I had them on mine with the standard bumper and without a lift. Just adjust the castor to move the wheels a bit more forward in the arches.


Jy het nie die probleem gekry met jou lift nie? http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... anhard+rod

[Bloues]

Stunning = awesome !!!!!

[Rockspider]

Fascinating blog about the lift, thank you.

There is some serious food for thought. Mine is a standard OME lift, total lift was about 70mm.

I have not experienced any swaying, as a matter of fact, I find the Tuner to be MUCH more stable now with the OME's. But then ... the only long trip I have done so far with the new suspension was when the vehicle was loaded and the lift effectively cancelled out.

Normal driving, like I said, it feels MUCH better than standard but then it has a wider track now , stiffer springs, better dampening in the shocks and the 3 ply sidewalls of the Mickey Thompsons probably also helps.

I will certainly follow that link and check it out for myself. The solution sounds fairly simple though. I am surprised that the wheel alignment company did not mention anything about a misalignment.

I am a bit confused and will make some work of it.

[Traveler]

Fortuner lyk baie nice!! Dit moet lang lys ekstras neem om so mooi Fortuner te maak.

[Uys]

I will certainly follow that link and check it out for myself. The solution sounds fairly simple though. I am surprised that the wheel alignment company did not mention anything about a misalignment.

I am a bit confused and will make some work of it.

Take a tape and measure it - with a 70mm lift your axle will be more or less 11mm to the right of the vehicle. Measure from the rim to the chassis. I am ordering brackets to drop the Panhardt rod and correct this next week.

The reason why the wheel alignment company didn't say anything is because nothing is adjustable at the rear of the Fortuners' suspension! There is nothing they can do about it.

[Suidwes1]

Leon
Ek glo dit is die mooiste Tuner wat ek nog gesien het.
Ons praat weer, nog besig met jou goed.
Groete

[Rockspider]

Hello Nico

Het 'n foto reg van agter geneem en gaan al die afmetings vir jou gee wat hopelik jou taal sal vergemaklik. "n vriend van my wil dieselfde doen so kry jou prys en kwaliteit reg!

Vir die res, Nico is besig om vir my 'n drawer system te bou.

[diafine]

Wow, that looks fantastic What wheels have you got on there, they are very nice

[Rockspider]

Mickey Thompson 265/75 16" Mud Terrain MTZ on Mickey Thompson 8J neg offset Aluminium rims that I powder coated black

[Rockspider]

I can happily report that the Fortuner project is done! Front locker is in and it performs like crazy!! Air suspension is in and levels the ass very nicely.

The drawer system and the rest of the packing system is in and works really well.

All ready .. and nowhere to go!!!! Its called leave of absence deficiency!

But, we are going to Lesotho over the long weekend and to Mozambique for the Rock festival in september. Counting the sleeps.

[Traveler]

A Fortuner with front lockers as well should be nearly unstoppable.

After all, it is riding on a Hilux chassis. And is in principle a SWB Hilux with full time 4WD.