Extra weight on Hilux bakkie for softer ride ?
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Extra weight on Hilux bakkie for softer ride ?
Hi, has anyone put some extra weight in the form of maybe a cement bag on your Hilux to make the ride softer ? Does it actually work ? What is a good weight to put in the back ? Please help
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Re: Extra weight on Hilux bakkie for softer ride ?
Which model Hilux do you have? Some sand bags in the back does help but most of your ride comfort is in the front suspension.
You could look at slightly softer shocks or a suspension modification. If you're driving an old SFA model, there's not a whole lot that can be done cheaply. It would need a suspension upgrade that is typically softer than the hard standard one.
You could look at slightly softer shocks or a suspension modification. If you're driving an old SFA model, there's not a whole lot that can be done cheaply. It would need a suspension upgrade that is typically softer than the hard standard one.
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Re: Extra weight on Hilux bakkie for softer ride ?
Hi, i have the new hilux, i dont use the back much, so i thought a 50kg sand bag would be fine on the back, any thoughts? Not keen on spending a lot of money
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Re: Extra weight on Hilux bakkie for softer ride ?
Welkom op ons forum Eben
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Re: Extra weight on Hilux bakkie for softer ride ?
The old SFA Hilux does not have a soft ride; weight in the back does help, the heavier the better but the down side is increased fuel consumption. Reducing try pressure makes a difference; try 1,2 bars + 100kg.
The make and size of tyre you are using my also be a factor?
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The make and size of tyre you are using my also be a factor?
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Re: Extra weight on Hilux bakkie for softer ride ?
Take tyre pressure down & put sandbag on back, or
Kit vehicle out which will increase weight and ride comfort.
Kit vehicle out which will increase weight and ride comfort.
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Re: Extra weight on Hilux bakkie for softer ride ?
Thanx for the feedback guys, ek sal n sak sand gooi, klink vir my na die plan