Holden Man's Landcruiser 200 series VX

[bigcol]

rear wheel carrier was $1770 (if we do end up getting it)

you might want to have a look on faceache for my mate, XLR8 Fabrications
have a look at the rear bars he builds,
tell him I sent you, for a good price

 

[bigcol]

I have polyair bags as well and have fitted a pillar pod showing the pressure in each bag, as well as control valves up front so I can adjust the pressure up or down on the fly.

Came from air bag man in Queensland.

I didnt quite go as in-depth as you @Bellbirdweb - I have a triple pod, which is full
when I hook up, I always adjust the tyre pressures with the big compressor, so I adjust the air bags as well if required at the same time

an on board compressor & air tank are on the list of mods to the car
for pumping tyres & running front air locker

finding room for them is the major hurdle at the moment

 

[dagree]

We have old man emu suspension fitted and I fitted air bags and we don't use a wdh .
It tows great and knowing we have esc fitted is an extra benefit

Same here but we have HD Lovell's suspension fitted and the Expanda sits perfectly behind the Prado

the best part about the air bags (in my humble opinion)
is that you can add as much air as you want to help level the load you are towing

then drop the air out (min is 5PSI I think) when not needed

Thanks for the reminder..... Going out to let some air out!!!!!!! Leaving the bags pumped up to 26psi makes going over bumps a bit harsh when the van isn't hooked up

 

[Smirke]

you might want to have a look on faceache for my mate, XLR8 Fabrications
have a look at the rear bars he builds,
tell him I sent you, for a good price

Thanks. Will keep it in mind. Hopefully the "good price" would be good for me, not him.

 

[bigcol]

Thanks. Will keep it in mind. Hopefully the "good price" would be good for me, not him.

thats why he is in WA - and not all over Australia -

people always want something for nothing - until its them that have to give

I could tell you stories

but

you BOTH should do alright out of it

 

[G Daddy]

Got a price for those interested in price comparisons on fitting Airbags, was quoted $750 for Firestone with the protection covers. Seems reasonable.

I paid $162.00 including freight from USA for Firestone HD for raised suspension, and fitted myself with wire braided protection hose over the plastic tubes. I teed mine at the tow bar because I didn't like the idea of one side springing a leak. Have had no problems yet ( 2.5 years ). I run 15Psi to 20Psi with van on, the higher pressure when cruiser is loaded to max+.

 

[DRW]

you would want to hope its in the boat not on the boat (or at Fiji)

wasn't your playdo black?? geez thoses boys of yours must love washing cars, lucky they are getting taller I guess lol

 

[Smirke]

@Holden_man , any news on your cruiser yet??
Mine's had the wiring for the towing done and also the new shoes put on. Tomorrow it gets lifted and the hd suspension happens. Hoping to have it Wednesday at the latest so we can get the rest done.

Van must be getting close too.

 

[Holden_man]

Hi @Smirke,
Yep collect the big black truck tomorrow afternoon, very excited, and the Lotus on Monday, so big week for us.
I read your is about to arrive, you must be excited.

Jas

 

[Smirke]

Hi @Smirke,
Yep collect the big black truck tomorrow afternoon, very excited, and the Lotus on Monday, so big week for us.
I read your is about to arrive, you must be excited.

Jas

We could have got ours tomorrow, but some silly states had their public holiday today so the money couldn't be transferred.
Can't wait to see your pics. Going to be an exiting week for you guys for sure!!

 

[Drover]

I'm going to have to unfollow this thread @Holden_man as you will surely bombard us with pics to make us all envious and just downright jealous, actually have to unfollow @Smirke for the same reason...............

 

[Smirke]

I drool over all your trips and mods @Drover , so I guess that's fair.

Have you got your car yet @Holden_man ? It is nearly 11 over there. Can't wait to see it.

 

[Holden_man]

I drool over all your trips and mods @Drover , so I guess that's fair.

Have you got your car yet @Holden_man ? It is nearly 11 over there. Can't wait to see it.

4pm.....not long now, we are on normal time like you guys, no Daylight savings here, fades the curtains too much.

 

[Drover]

Oh please bombard us with pics, I've changed my mind, I'm am sick to death at looking at houses..................I need proper envy in my system.

 

[Smergen]

4pm.....not long now, we are on normal time like you guys, no Daylight savings here, fades the curtains too much.

You do know it's like... 8.30pm now...

 

[chartrock]

You do know it's like... 8.30pm now...

But only 7:30 up here.

 

[Holden_man]

hi folks, some initial pics, got home in the dark after the handover, so not many photos

.....one word....Awesome!!

 

[peterg]

can I have another new one? Mines filled with red dust!!!

 

[DRW]

flash as a pig with a gold tooth there mate, hope it fits in the garage

 

[Drover]

Oh the polishing and constant watching of the BoM site for rain.........................................lol,lol,lol............parking in the street at Coles......