Another CHCH Newbie

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Hi All

I am another CHCH 4wd newbie...must be something in the water

I have an 80 series which I brought to tow the caravan and some friends talked me in to joining a 4wd club. The first thing I have realised is that 4 wheel drives are not that suitable for 4 wheel driving! You need to do a whole heap of modifications.

I have a question for the experts. Because I want to tow a 6.5metre caravan as well as some easy family type off roading, I was looking at installing Rancho 9000 shocks so I can adjusted between the two modes. I have looked on forums and spoken to a few people and the feedback swings between "they are gimmicks" to "they would be the best solution for me" What does the forum reckon? Do they last? Are they a waste of time/money?

Also if I go for a 2" lift, is it advisable to also install new castors? Is there any other component I would need to install?

Cheers
Paul

[KIWI_TERRANO]

I had adjustable ranchos in my solid axle surf, were freaken awesome, hardest was idea for road needed no front sway bay for cert and soft was even better off road! Traveled awesome