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Title: will it tow
Post by: laf on March 01, 2013, 07:03:05 PM

hi new here,
i have a 98 longreach ute, replaced all brakes, fitted elect brakes,  I want to toe a ct 980kg on axels, 102 on tow ball
loaded, ready to go. Question is will it tow or do i need a auto cooler, it is auto but will drive in 3rd or whatever depending on terian
thankfull for any help / advice
cheers
laf   ???

Title: Re: will it tow
Post by: Bird on March 01, 2013, 07:08:09 PM

An auto cooler is ALWAYS good insurance.
They arent much $, but a gearbox rebuild usually is :)

Title: Re: will it tow
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 01, 2013, 07:28:16 PM

One of them cheapie coolers on the front will make a huge difference to the auto temp.

Title: Re: will it tow
Post by: sol on March 01, 2013, 07:47:53 PM

Quote from: Lost on March 01, 2013, 07:08:09 PM

An auto cooler is ALWAYS good insurance.
They arent much $, but a gearbox rebuild usually is :)

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Title: Re: will it tow
Post by: Turbojohn on March 01, 2013, 07:54:21 PM

Welcome :cheers:
Like lost has already said. For the cost of a cooler its worthwhile for trouble free towing.  Auto boxes build up a serious amount of heat whilst towing, so the cooler you can keep it the better.

Title: Re: will it tow
Post by: l0ckym on March 01, 2013, 08:00:19 PM

Some of the Longreach series had an auto cooler standard...The Outback and the 1 tonner version I think..

Mine is a an XH Gli with 1-tonne leaf pack and auto cooler - but it isn't the '1 tonner'....go figure..could have been  dealer option or something...

It'll be down the front, infront of the radiator, drivers side of centre, down low.

Title: Re: will it tow
Post by: laf on March 01, 2013, 08:55:14 PM

thanks 4for that i will check tomorrow i may fluke one installed
cheers

Title: Re: will it tow
Post by: Black Diamond on March 01, 2013, 09:04:18 PM

Like others have said definitely the trans cooler, and I'd be throwing an extra leaf on the rear too :cheers:

Title: Re: will it tow
Post by: laf on March 01, 2013, 09:23:11 PM

thanks for that, with 102 kg on ball it drops 25mm which i thought would tie the rear down, mind you i have the elect brakes set on 28% boost to the ct which keeps all lined up even when braking HARD. am i on the right track or should i do as you suggest
thanks for you comment  ;D

Title: Re: will it tow
Post by: Black Diamond on March 01, 2013, 10:35:37 PM

Might only drop 25mm when stationery, but when your at speed your suspension will travel way too much and you will find you will loose front end stability, that's why an upgrade is a must :cheers:

BD

Title: Re: will it tow
Post by: laf on March 02, 2013, 12:13:53 PM

thanks 4 that , will do
cheers