Aus-Kiwi wrote:

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Yes you would think a section of boxed steel in the right area would prevent this ! It doesnt happen to wagons etc . I doubt bolting a section of angle iron inside chassis rail would be considered a body modification ?

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 In the event of an accident you will change designed rate of compression of chassis, as would drilling chassis rails. This modification would certainly defect vehicle possibly to un-repairable write off.

Evernew98 wrote:

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iana wrote:

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Its all about "Moments", not weight, weight is only part of the formula. Wish people learnt physic's at school.

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 Wish people learnt how to use apostrophes correctly at school.

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 Its all about "Moments", not weight. Weight is only part of the formula. Wish people learnt physics at school. Apostrophe removed.

oldbloke wrote:

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And for every aToyota out there i reckon there would be 4 Tritons.

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 Perhaps that's because it takes 4 Tritons to do what a single LC79 can do? And can you explain why there is a 6 month waiting list to buy an LC79? The mines use predominantly LC79s,as do the police in the outback,although they sometimes use an LC78 to carry the bad fellas! Why is it that an LC79 holds its value so well,whilst the Triton is worth $10 after 10 years,and why are people paying MORE  than new price for a 79,just so they can get one? .After talking to me,a fellow member decided that he would like to have a test drive in a 79,but after driving a long distance,and being given the run around by the dealer,he gave up in disgust.Tritons are a good family car,very comfortable,ultra reliable,almost  enough power,but not much chop when it comes to towing,or carrying heavy loads.It is good to see that you are happy with your car,but dare I say that the reason there are so many around is that they're cheap? Unfortunately for some,in this world you get what you pay for.Happy travels.Cheers

Greg 1 wrote:

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Dual cabs are fine provided you use your brains.

1. dont overload the tray and place all heavy items at the front of the tray.

2. if you are towing make sure that you are within all the required weight limitations of the vehicle and trailer.

3. If the road is undulating, corrugated and rough, dont drive like you are trying to win the next world rally championship. slow the speed to cope with conditions.

4. if on dirt drop the tyre pressures as mentioned in previous posts.

5. Dont get tempted to use airbags on leaf sprung vehicles.

Obey the basics and you wont get into trouble with your dual cab.

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 Agree 100%

Nobody buys Toyota's because its like buying a 10T truck load of spuds when you want enough for a feed of snags and 3 veg. Just not required and not cost effective. And towing a van is not mining. Its towing a van. People buy whats appropriate for thr task at hand.

Next I will be told I should buy a fish and chip shop to cook 1 trout. Lol

And that is why Triton out number Toyota's by at least 4 to 1 on the road.

Oh, BTW, the reason there is a wait is because Toyota stopped importing them because the arse fell out of their market. Why you ask? Too expensive and not cost effective so everyone stopped buying them in preference for utes like Triton.