Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I hav found a link on auszookers to the code of practice for light vehicles and mods


http://www.dotars.gov.au/transport/safety/road/bulletin/pdf/NCOP10_Section_LO_ADRS_ICVs_3Feb2006.pdf

113 pages

and heres a link to a heap of other codes

http://www.dotars.gov.au/roads/safety/bulletin/vsb_ncop ...

suzukiboy wrote:Copy I found is 72 pages long.

Did u find it on the web?

This is the brochure i got it from
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/LTASinfo.nsf/ReferenceLookup/Modification_Jan05v2.pdf/$file/Modification_Jan05v2.pdf
i can also pay for a copy of the code at GOPRINT.

U maybe right about" make the part acceptable to failure '
This could be there reason but it ...

Ok thanks for your fast answers.
It all sounds good.So where can i get this CODE
And did u import your 3" kit or did u get it in Aus somewhere?

Ok i have just found this in the vehicle modifications booklet i downloaded a little while ago.

"The welding, chrome plating, heating or bending of
axles, suspension or steering components, as a method
of repair or alteration, is not permitted."

So does this mean this kit is illegal or can it be ...

suzukiboy i c that u r in QLD.
Is the kit legal in qld.and does it require a mod plate?
or is it only illegal if u get caught?

http://xs110.xs.to/xs110/06492/editshockbracket.JPG
Also please excuse my ignorance
A. What is the reason for modding the mount?
B. is this part of a diff guard?
If so ...

is this the 3" kit they do?
do u know how much that kit costs?
And is it legal in qld to fit this kit?

Thanks 4 that site! it gave me some answers but also some more questions.It just means more R&D
I did a search and found the following.
Thought i would post em up 4 every one else.

Front diff drop and a arm brackets: (with pics)
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=111.0

Front diff drop ...

I hav read a bit about lifting ur vit to much can cause probs
coz of angles with ur cv's ect... So u need to do a diff drop.

But i hav been unable to find any pics of the brackets/mounts
Can anyone post one up 4 me? Or a web site that has em.

I could probly work it out 4 my self if i had a vit to ...

Also look into maybe getting your rear diff strengthened with extra bracing.

Mate what do u mean by extra bracing on the rear diff? do u mean reinforcing the diff housing tube section to stop it cracking?I think i read somewhere about someone snapping there diff across the tube section up the ...

a mate gave me an old 4wd monthly and someone asked what they should take up the cape with em in there 4runner.
The reply was
diff breathers
snorkel
lsd or locker would be good
Spare tyre with repair kit
Spare hoses
proprietary radiator and tank repair kit
Metal putty
Gaffa and duct tape
spare bolts ...

Dam double post
Sorry

Thanks for the advice
I will be going the telegraph track with a large group of cars.
Will i need more than 4" lift over standard for this trip?
Also r lockers a must.
A few of u hav said spares,What spares r u meaning other than tyres.

I am looking at going to the cape in june/july 08 in a mid 90's vitara lwb.
I am interested in who has done it in one and what mods they had done.
Also any problems they encounted and the mod they wish they had.

I dont hav a vitara yet but i'm doin the R&D on it.
So far i think i will do a 2" body ...