another bent dual cab.......

[Dion]

having been in an accident as a teen in an old chev and mate grabbing reverse and driving off, I'll take the old chev still thanks.

So you didn't watch the video?  You'd be dead in the Chev. The only place you'd be driving off in is a morgue van.

[Bird]

So you didn't watch the video?  You'd be dead in the Chev. The only place you'd be driving off in is a morgue van.

I've seen it before, there are others using BMW's... the issue is the same damage would have happened to the newer car if it hit a toy poodle. Im not a believer in crimplezones nad Shit.. it just costs us money and makes manufacturers a ****in fortune.

[achjimmy]

I'd say truly an improvement on its looks. 

Can't improve on Perfect lost.

[Dion]

I've seen it before, there are others using BMW's... the issue is the same damage would have happened to the newer car if it hit a toy poodle. Im not a believer in crimplezones nad ****.. it just costs us money and makes manufacturers a ****in fortune.

Are you serious?  You don't believe in crumplezones and think it's just a conspiracy?  Wow ...

[Red Dog 4x4]

Don't need to be overweight or on the beach for it to happen.

Oops.



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There was a thread on Pirate 4x4 about it, it's from the states it was a fault with the tundra chassis rusting from the in side out, so when a lot come in for a replacement chassis ( all under warranty )  they would fold like this one has.

[toeball]

I may be bias but I think Isuzu make a dual cab which is near enough indestructible





















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[DaveR]

I was sort of kind of considering buying a twin cab ute.
Wont be now.
Googled bent chassis, a lot of responses.
http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=99859
http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=119057
http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=99859&start=195
And that is just on one forum that is open to public, there seems to be a lot more out there.

[Sawed-Off]

I was sort of kind of considering buying a twin cab ute.
Wont be now.

One of the reasons I bought this.

[Joff]

One of the reasons I bought this.

I have been toying with doing that to my 105. There's no way I'd do it without a chassis stretch though. I reckon you're just asking for it with that much overhang. Even if the chassis don't bend, the load distribution between axles would be terrible.

[achjimmy]

Was reading a report on the ex army 6 wheelers being sold. Have to be the ultimate tray back if you could put up with the max speed and noise. The GVM was insane and included 6 full jerries as well iirc.

[weeds]

Was reading a report on the ex army 6 wheelers being sold. Have to be the ultimate tray back if you could put up with the max speed and noise. The GVM was insane and included 6 full jerries as well iirc.

a couple of problems, you cannot drive them on a car licence and i believe rego is somewhere between $1500 and $2000....once you get over that hump max.

speed is around 105km/hr +/- 5km/hr, with a bit of tweeking you can get this to 120km/hr which makes the whole rig more drivable

noise, seriously this rigs are noisey, once i got over 80km/hr i wore ear muffs

flat to the boards at GMV mine used around 20L-22L/100km which isn't too bad..cruise at 90km/hr much better on fuel

 

[Bird]

I have been toying with doing that to my 105. There's no way I'd do it without a chassis stretch though. I reckon you're just asking for it with that much overhang. Even if the chassis don't bend, the load distribution between axles would be terrible.

imagine drivin that fully loaded?? Talk about power steering!!!

[Swannie]

Damn Myswag I really wanted a ute!!!!

[achjimmy]

Damn Myswag I really wanted a ute!!!!

Swannie if you want one buy one. You are now forewarned and just load it accordingly and drive sensible. This is largely a beat up. Are there more dual cabs bent than say 3 litre patrols that have shat themselves? Or Cruzas that use oil. As above Holden one toners used to bend chassis. I wouldn't worry about it to be honest.

[Joff]

imagine drivin that fully loaded?? Talk about power steering!!!

And no brakes 

[noel_w]

Damn Myswag I really wanted a ute!!!!

Here ya go Swannie, this one shouldn't bend

[achjimmy]

a couple of problems, you cannot drive them on a car licence and i believe rego is somewhere between $1500 and $2000....once you get over that hump max.

speed is around 105km/hr +/- 5km/hr, with a bit of tweeking you can get this to 120km/hr which makes the whole rig more drivable

noise, seriously this rigs are noisey, once i got over 80km/hr i wore ear muffs

flat to the boards at GMV mine used around 20L-22L/100km which isn't too bad..cruise at 90km/hr much better on fuel

Got keyless start too 

[Bird]

And no brakes 

gives new meaning to bumpstop.. everytime you hit a bump while braking ... the wheels come back down and

[Swannie]

Here ya go Swannie, this one shouldn't bend

Love it

[Dion]

Damn Myswag I really wanted a ute!!!!

Just buy one and load it sensibly.  They are perfectly fine if you understand they are not a heavy haulage carrier.

[bushbandit]

We were aware of the chasis dilema from the Triton Forum but didnt worry us as we purchased an Alloy CT which i always weigh at the bridge once loaded for each trip and thats everything we want  it never exceeds 750kgs and the rear of the ute only takes minimal weight.I didnt put airbags but placed Ironman Helper Springs just to compensate for slight sag and i am very wary of speed over corrugations,hopefully this will help with the bent chasis happening. If it does happen ill be certainly trying to make a claim as im well under all there specs.

[speewa158]

Here ya go Swannie, this one shouldn't bend

Buy it Swannie  you will be king of the kids when you pick them up from school  

[Sawed-Off]

I have been toying with doing that to my 105. There's no way I'd do it without a chassis stretch though. I reckon you're just asking for it with that much overhang. Even if the chassis don't bend, the load distribution between axles would be terrible.

Those stretched conversions are far too long for real bush work. I think of mine as the short wheel base version.

That photo makes the tray look longer than it is. I'm not worried about the chassis or load distribution, even though I don't personally need to load it to the max. Late 80 series are rated to tow 3500kg with a 350kg ball weight. I trust those specs on the 80 more than I do for the same ratings on the new trucks we're seeing bend. A quick viewing of the two will soon show why. 

[Joff]

Those stretched conversions are far too long for real bush work. I think of mine as the short wheel base version.

That photo makes the tray look longer than it is. I'm not worried about the chassis or load distribution, even though I don't personally need to load it to the max. Late 80 series are rated to tow 3500kg with a 350kg ball weight. I trust those specs on the 80 more than I do for the same ratings on the new trucks we're seeing bend. A quick viewing of the two will soon show why. 

What does that mean 'real bush work'? I couldn't drive a stretched 105 between the trees in my back yard but I could take it up the CSR 

[doc evil]

Just buy one and load it sensibly.  They are perfectly fine if you understand they are not a heavy haulage carrier.

But that's NOT what the companies and advertising agencies tell us..................

Oh, and Joff, you've seen my rig, just do it..........