I wondered if anyone can comment on crossing the Simpson with standard suspension. I have done lots of desert highways (GRR, Great Central, Savannah Way, Plenty, Donahue, Cape Leveque) with a laden offroad trailer no problem/discomfort. I am not intending to tow trailer through the desert.
If it is not advisable to do so, what is the basic set up I should go for. I don't know much about this. Is there any advantage of raising the car without raising the axles - I presume the only way to do that is to have higher tyres and a lift kit.
Car is 4.0L GXL Petrol 2003 with a bullbar, no dual battery. 2 adults, 2kids. Pop-up tents. Extra spare tyre on roof rack. I don't wish to embark on a career of hardcore 4W driving, and I don't need to drive fast either, but I do need to not use all my fuel ploughing sand. I want to keep it safe and legal as well.
Would appreciate advice. Especially if people have gone on the standard kit (never again?, got bogged heaps?, it was a bit slow? Had to do a few recoveries?) I understand conditions can change due to prior seasons rainfall etc. I am aiming for July this year.
Thanks
If it is not advisable to do so, what is the basic set up I should go for. I don't know much about this. Is there any advantage of raising the car without raising the axles - I presume the only way to do that is to have higher tyres and a lift kit.
Car is 4.0L GXL Petrol 2003 with a bullbar, no dual battery. 2 adults, 2kids. Pop-up tents. Extra spare tyre on roof rack. I don't wish to embark on a career of hardcore 4W driving, and I don't need to drive fast either, but I do need to not use all my fuel ploughing sand. I want to keep it safe and legal as well.
Would appreciate advice. Especially if people have gone on the standard kit (never again?, got bogged heaps?, it was a bit slow? Had to do a few recoveries?) I understand conditions can change due to prior seasons rainfall etc. I am aiming for July this year.
Thanks
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