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Frank Miller

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  1. I have done 220,000K's but only about 40,000 with the air bags and no problems. I am going to change the suspension fluid very shortly. My caravan tow ball weight is 200Kg's and this is acceptable with 2 persons on board for the suspension, but this drops to 185Kg's with any more people on board. I still tend to use 10 PSI even with just the 2 of us as I believe that it does help the suspension out, particularly on rough and undulating roads where bouncing up and down can put tremendous weight on the tow ball.
  2. Cannot comment on how the suspension will stand up to corrugations but I have installed "in spring" air bags to cater for excessive ball weight when towing my 2.5 tonne caravan. Got them from truck Springs in USA at half the price (posted) that they wanted for them here. I only need to use about 10 PSI when towing and they advise to keep at least 5 PSI at all other times. Can still use all the height controls and suspension options. Happ to answer any other questions.
  3. Hi All, New to this club and look forward to taking part in future discussions where I can be of help or am seeking advice. Prior to getting the Lexus last year in August I was a Nissan Patrol person. 3 in a row with the last being a 4.5 TI on Induction LPG that did 90% of its 370,000 K's on Gas. The 470 had 138,000 on the clock when I got it and I converted to LPG Parnell Injection system straight away. Runs like a dream on gas and I am getting the same fuel consumption as I did on Petrol - 14-15 ltrs per 100K's (I live in the country - Latrobe Valley, Victoria) Not wanting to spoil the look of my new pride and joy, I decided not to go for the spare wheel carrier on the back, instead I injected the tyres with some of the automatic puncture repair goo and also invested in a couple of pressure pack repair cans and a good 12 volt compressor. Have done 154,000 now and have not had a failure yet!!!! Only time will tell. I pull a 2.5 tonne full size caravan and it handles it so much better than the nissan patrol. When I go on any extended trips the spare tyre in the back of the 470 or in the caravan. I am in the process of fitting HID's into the low beam projector headlights as I find the halogon globes to be inadequate. I am also a member of the LCOOL forum and the US IH8Mud forum. Both very good sites for info and advice. Regards Frank Miller
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