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bob_oz
Joined: Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:13 am Posts: 95
Vehicle: MY13 2.4 SWB GV (02 Paj Io)
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 Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:15 pm |
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Hi Guys,
Has anyone messed around with lowering the low-range ratio in the MY13 GV?
I'm moving from a highly modified pajero io SWB to a SWB MY13GV and the low range final drive is the first place i want to improve.
Does anyone offroad the newer GV's here - only serious builds i've seen so far have been Russian or Greek
Cheers
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fordem
Joined: Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 2656 Location: Georgetown, Guyana
Vehicle: APK416, A6G415, A6N415
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:59 pm |
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Hey Bob - welcome - I think you may find the GV to be a bit of a disappointment - there are a number of severe design limitations that make modifying it challenging, especially when it comes to the suspension.
I'm not aware of anyone having made changes to the transfer case ratios.
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bob_oz
Joined: Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:13 am Posts: 95
Vehicle: MY13 2.4 SWB GV (02 Paj Io)
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:05 am |
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fordem wrote: Hey Bob - welcome - I think you may find the GV to be a bit of a disappointment - there are a number of severe design limitations that make modifying it challenging, especially when it comes to the suspension.
I'm not aware of anyone having made changes to the transfer case ratios. My thoughts exactly, however the Io was described in a similar way back in 2008 when I bought mine  Lots of suspension modifications overseas and innovative replacement lower arm mounts to correct the excess pivoting of the rear bush.
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fordem
Joined: Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 2656 Location: Georgetown, Guyana
Vehicle: APK416, A6G415, A6N415
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:51 am |
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Just the way I see it - the iO has a fairly conventional (in other words - tried & proven) suspension design, but, most likely because it was not that popular, there were not a lot of "off the shelf" options available for it - the NGV's front suspension design, which is also fairly conventional is quite common on front wheel drive sedans, and not at all suited to an SUV - I haven't seen anything with a similar rear end, but, it's also not the best for a vehicle intended for use off of the paved road.
Do you have any links to those innovative replacement lower arm mounts? The only thing I've seen is the SuperPro poly bushes which have a somewhat questionable life span.
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bob_oz
Joined: Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:13 am Posts: 95
Vehicle: MY13 2.4 SWB GV (02 Paj Io)
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:12 am |
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Gwagensteve
Joined: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 13007 Location: Melbourne
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:51 am |
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From what I’ve seen, the bigger problem is slack traction control and difficulty of sourcing lockers. (Although I know one is available for the rear)
If you have to run at everything with momentum there’s little need for a lower low range.
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HamiHarr
Joined: Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:42 pm Posts: 32
Vehicle: 2010 NGV
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:34 pm |
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I take my NGV offroad a fair bit, but wouldn't have a 'serious build', just lightly modded. As far as gearing goes, I have found 1st low to be a bit too tall when wanting to use it for engine breaking on descents (this is an auto). In other words, I can see why you might want to look at it. I have looked at the FTS site before. I maybe overlooking it, but I don't see the front arm replacement Quote: the bigger problem is slack traction control and difficulty of sourcing lockers. (Although I know one is available for the rear) I haven't felt the TC be too troublesome. Is this the locker you are referring to? https://www.harrop.com.au/shop/4x4-performance/elocker/elocker-suzuki-vitara-rear
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bob_oz
Joined: Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:13 am Posts: 95
Vehicle: MY13 2.4 SWB GV (02 Paj Io)
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2018 7:08 am |
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FTS sell quite a few products not listed on the website, re-engineered front and rear arms etc.
Harrop e-locker would be the way to go
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