adgrant3 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi All Just wondering if anyone else is has the 79 series ute as a tow vehicle and would you be interested in sharing your modifications you have done to your ute. We just pick our up, so far we are very impressed how it drives, however, we did try and hook our van up only to find the WDS we currently have is not compatable with the ute because of the lift it has, so we are having to purchase a longer hitch and heavy WDS to accomodate the height of the truck. We are fitting the new hitch this week and then hopefully (fingers crossed) we can see how the cruiser will perform towing. Would love to hear what modifications people have done to make their vehicle more comfortable and compatable for towing. Our list so far: Dual battery system12000lb winchrear heavy duty air bag suspensionon board compressor4 in lift3" exhaustlooks like we have a oil cooler fitted for the gear box ?? not sure but thats what it looks likeClearview mirrors Thanks Tony HCab roof RackLight bars and HID spottiesHID upgrade to headlights6 start Electronic rust preventionelectric brakesRoof consoleUHF radio Soon to add Remote Central LockingReversing CameraPyro and boost gaugesIn cab air controller for airbagsMaybe, change the passenger seat from 3/4 to BucketCanopyFridge slides for 2 40L engelscanopy battery and solar setup for charging and a partridge in a pear tree....... Look forward to hearing your feedback. Regards Andy & Di Grant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hi Andy & Di,We have a 79 single cab GXL & a XC3. We travelled around the Top End for six months last year and certainly had problems with both vehicle & van.Please contact me 0400332499 , I would be happy to offer our experience.Regards Clive & Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny and Sue Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hello Andy & Di..we towed our atv with a GXL for a couple of years. I spent quite a bit of $$ to it to make it a good tow vehicle but it never was all that good. used to run all over the road on roads that were not perfect.anthing over 90KPH was a bit dangerous. found it very cramped in the cab with very little leg/foot room.best thing i ever did was sell it & bought the chev.cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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