How Capable Is A Space Cab Hilux Offroad - ?????  

vomit

I really didnt think the wheel bases would be too different between single cab and extra cab.

Why would a "longer body pose any problems when going down in small gullys and up steep hills"?????

Hilux is a top ute and a top 4x4, id buy one, and if i did i would go extra cab too.

Geoff

Its the same car as a dual cab or single cab mate.

T4ZZ

My Xtra cab hilux is great off road but people complain about the back seats being to small, but it might be fixed in later models.

ycr11

same approach, ramp over and departure angles, the little bit of extra wight will give more suspension flex and better traction

toyota4x4

extra cab has a different wheelbase to dual and single cab hiluxs.

Twist

If you're worried about the rear of the tray, chop it.


And a 4wd is as capable as you make it and how you drive it.

vomit

Some models. I Believe some are the same.

Geoff

I dont see how heavier = better flex? It just equala flogged out saggy and bouncy springs.

A better suspension setup is worth its weight in gold (which is about what it can cost sometimes)

^^^

That is the single most important part, its about knowing your vehicle and driving to suit the terrain AND the setup of the car. Which is why when twist stops being a faggot and keeps the 80, and i eventually go wheeling with him.....i will keep up with him.


And snatch his shitty heavy toyota out of everything.

gotta_b_a_lux

88-97 shape extra cabs have a larger wheel base than the single and dual cabs, i did measure it one day an its quite a bit bigger than a surf wheelbase aswell

Twist

If I keep it, it'll be getting 37's

hlx4b

mate there is nothing wrong with the space cab's personally the rear seats are useless but for 1 person its ok cause they can put there feet accross the seats also another upside is the aftermarket parts available for hilux's are huge..


far enough this isnt close to standard but they have potential. Just for comparison sake the wheelbase is 125" which is longer than a 80 series or patrol the only time i have found it bad is when turning but i find it to be very stable and goes just as far as everyone else.

Mxdude

How do you find leaf's over springs ??

booflux

Gen 3 space cabs will mostly be IFS also, Live axle ones do exist but they are extremely rare and I have only heard of one. I have never actually seen one.

So to answer your question about as capable as an IFS dual or single cab, the single and dual cabs have the same wheelbase around 115" the space cabs are around 117" from memory. 80 series cruisers are 112" and the gen 3 runners are 104 or 108" wheelbase.

My sassed 4th gen was 119" and it was good for climbing but could be a pita for tight twisty tracks. Hiluxs have a huge aftermarket range for them and if you need a ute imo they are the best in a ute. If you dont need a ute then there are other vehicles for similiar money that are worth a look also imo.

hlx4b

currently running trailgear springs front and rear and for the price i dont think they can be beat for flex and ride quality, they have worn in now and easily acheive 12" of travel the only down side is they are a softer spring so you feel a few more bumps.