[kd883]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if anyone has engineered a rig similar to this in NSW?

31" muddies, 2" OME springs, extended shackles, 4.9 reduction gears...

Not my rig exactly but what I am looking at as a possibility... Or possibly the same type thing but in a coily.

Any info greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

KD

[SierraDan]

extended shackles are a big no no.

[jdk81]

SierraDan wrote:

extended shackles are a big no no.

+1
As I said in this thread a week ago

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=30837&p=564078#p564078

[kd883]

Cheers guys. So what if I changed the shackles back to standard then?

[jdk81]

I believe there is a change happening in NSW as to how engineering is done.
The only correct advice I can give you is to call/email an engineer and ask.

[kd883]

Thanks jdk. I might just do that.

Before I do though, has anyone actually got their 31" tyres and lift engineered?

[SierraDan]

31zook has his SWB sierra with 31's engineered i believe.

[kd883]

Cheers SierraDan. I'll PM him.

[abclarke]

I was quoted $880 just to "engineer" a body lift... Dunno if the guy thought i was an idiot but no way i was paying that. God knows what theyd charge for 31s and 2"s of lift.

[dono1]

They charge the sane for an engineers certificate nowhere what's done to it.

[abclarke]

Is that certificate per modification or everything all up?

[dono1]

When I got my patrol done it was everything altogether (rear seats, lift,,turbo and rims).

[mnemonix]

The engineering process is currently changing so most likely any information you recieve here will be irrelevant.
Contact the RTA to find a local engineer in your area.

[DarkHorse]

Certificate cost the same, inspections to get it varied depending on how much needs looking at.

Not up on the new system coming in, need to find out soon though.

FWIW (and it's not much, I know...) I have a Vitara engineered for 31s, 3" of suspension and 2" body lift.

[BlueSuzy]

31's on zooks, you might be lucky, but i doubt they will like it.

Ring an engineer. End of story.

[Daz7]

BlueSuzy wrote:

31's on zooks, you might be lucky, but i doubt they will like it.

Ring an engineer. End of story.

Been doing some research and talking to a few engineers under the new scheme.

Its doable, but you might have to pass a lane change and brake test at a cost of around $1000.00.

[barney7779]

Got mine engineered in august last year


93 SWB
31's
2 inch springs
2 inch body lift
1.6 Vit motor

Cost me $800 for the lot


build thread here
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=19145&p=457554&hilit=barney#p457554

[abclarke]

Whered ya go out of curiousity barney?

[barney7779]

abclarke wrote:

Whered ya go out of curiousity barney?

i went through John at consulmotive in peakhurst

[abclarke]

Haha i think thats the same place my dad told me to go to if i had any dramas getting my pink slip

[got_bar_work]

He's good my mate got his lux done there last year before they change the rules
He even specified what type of steel he wanted the steering arm mAde from so u know he's doing his job aNd not just passing anything
He was happy to allow 35 on a lux with brake up grade
So u might be able to get 31 if u put vit lwb brakes on the front
That way he has something to show the rta y he's let u have the upgrade in tire size

[Daz7]

barney7779 wrote:

abclarke wrote:

Whered ya go out of curiousity barney?

i went through John at consulmotive in peakhurst

Call him, but talking with him last week he was exceptionally nervous about what he engineered as he's now personally liable under the new scheme. He was the one who suggested a lane change and brake test before he'd even look at a Zook on 31's with a SPOA.

[barney7779]

Daz7 wrote:

barney7779 wrote:

abclarke wrote:

Whered ya go out of curiousity barney?

i went through John at consulmotive in peakhurst

Call him, but talking with him last week he was exceptionally nervous about what he engineered as he's now personally liable under the new scheme. He was the one who suggested a lane change and brake test before he'd even look at a Zook on 31's with a SPOA.

Mine is still SPUA and he was fine with that, i would say you would get a different response from him if you were going SPUA and not SPOA

[DarkHorse]

He did mine. Very thorough and knows what he's looking for, but at the same time happy to sign off if he sees that things are done properly.

He's given me provisional go-ahead for 175kW of SR20DET

[Daz7]

DarkHorse wrote:

He did mine. Very thorough and knows what he's looking for, but at the same time happy to sign off if he sees that things are done properly.

He's given me provisional go-ahead for 175kW of SR20DET

When did he give you that go ahead?

[DarkHorse]

End of last year. Before the new system kicked in, but he knew it was coming. Wasn't an official approval by any means, but the technicalities were workable - brake upgrades, strengthening drive-train, weight was enough to qualify for 2.0l turbo 4cyl somehow...