G'day, afew newbie questions.

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Thinking about buying a new prado glx 6speed. just afew questions.

*I know theres a minimum of 3-4months wait on the turbo diesal, is it really worth the wait? Bearing in mind i want to tow a car trailer.Its that the missess dosen't want to wait.

*Is the transfer case chain or gear driven?

*When the transfer case is 'locked' in high or low range is it a constent split of torque 50/50 front and rear?

*Whats the highest suspenion lift you can go with the IFS before you start running into problem? (knowing a proper wheel alinement is needed afterwards).

Cheers

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Re: G'day, afew newbie questions.

MY two bobs worth... traded a VYII HSV Clubsport for a GXL Diesel Auto and i am blown away by the engine. Torque Rules! THe D4D gets off the line soooo efffortlessly, and tows like theres nothing there... and as quiet as a petrol. I tow a Camper and soon as i got delivery blasted off to Kakadu. Dont miss the Clubbie at all.. ESPECIALLY at the bowser... average 10litres/100k. Hunt around and find a diesel.

Thinking about buying a new prado glx 6speed. just afew questions.

*I know theres a minimum of 3-4months wait on the turbo diesal, is it really worth the wait? Bearing in mind i want to tow a car trailer.Its that the missess dosen't want to wait.

*Is the transfer case chain or gear driven?

*When the transfer case is 'locked' in high or low range is it a constent split of torque 50/50 front and rear?

*Whats the highest suspenion lift you can go with the IFS before you start running into problem? (knowing a proper wheel alinement is needed afterwards).

Cheers

[dhr29 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dhr29]

Diesel is the only way to go for towing in any car low down torque is unbetable you won't even know your towing a car trailer.

Transfer case would be gears for sure.

Don't know about the others

There are some diesels about for imediate delivery just ring around.

[MickL Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close MickL]

Is the transfer case chain or gear driven?

Yes. Planetary gears for the reduction and a chain drive.

When the transfer case is 'locked' in high or low range is it a constent split of torque 50/50 front and rear?

Yes, with the center diff locked it is a 50/50 split. Unlocked in straight line driving it is set at 40/60. The Torsen LSD center diff changes this more in favour of the rear as required (eg; accelerating out of a turn)

Whats the highest suspenion lift you can go with the IFS before you start running into problem?

Most off the shelf suspension kits are around the 2 inch mark (depends on your kerb weight/accessories fitted) With a little custom work (packers/spacers) you can sqeeze a little more out of it but not much.

I've seen pictures of one with about a 4-5in lift (on here I think) so I guess if you have enough money to throw at it the sky's the limit. This would require some major engineering work I would think.

I wonder when we are going to see a live axle conversion done?? :shock:


Mick