And so it starts.....my new T5 LWB Motion

**Pricey88** · 03-08-2019, 01:07 AM

Nice build thread Markee.

Electrical is very tidy, yes definitely can tell you're a sparky.

Re: Suspension/Wheels setup summarising your specs:
Tyres: 245/65 17 Toyo Open Country A/T II Light Truck version with a 117 load rating
Rims: Dynamic Wheel Company Sunraysia 17x7.5in ET30 5x120 in black, load rated to 1200kgs so perfect for me, centre bore mounted for the perfect fit.
Springs: Raised King Springs
Shocks: ?

Re: Ride quality. I'm looking at Seikel Desert suspension but the reviews I've seen sound like its a pretty stiff ride (they say potholes are death with the Seikel Desert).

I'll be 80% onroad/20% offroad. I want something not too racy or stiff, but still confident at speed. Can you tell a little more about the ride? Is it still pretty "commercial van-like", or does it feel more like a regular modern car, or is it more towards Toyko drift stiffness levels?

**Markee** · 03-08-2019, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by Pricey88

Nice build thread Markee.

Electrical is very tidy, yes definitely can tell you're a sparky.

Re: Suspension/Wheels setup summarising your specs:
Tyres: 245/65 17 Toyo Open Country A/T II Light Truck version with a 117 load rating
Rims: Dynamic Wheel Company Sunraysia 17x7.5in ET30 5x120 in black, load rated to 1200kgs so perfect for me, centre bore mounted for the perfect fit.
Springs: Raised King Springs
Shocks: ?

Re: Ride quality. I'm looking at Seikel Desert suspension but the reviews I've seen sound like its a pretty stiff ride (they say potholes are death with the Seikel Desert).

I'll be 80% onroad/20% offroad. I want something not too racy or stiff, but still confident at speed. Can you tell a little more about the ride? Is it still pretty "commercial van-like", or does it feel more like a regular modern car, or is it more towards Toyko drift stiffness levels?

Cheers mate.

Shocks are are currently standard but are due for an update shortly.

As for ride quality, I come from a 20 year back ground of lowered cars aka ‘Tokyo drift spec levels’ so the van as it sits now is like a limo!
I have the Standard Raised King Springs in the rear but I also carry a fair amount of stock and tools around for work so they’re the perfect fit.
At 40psi tyre pressure the ride is very car like and I drop down to 25psi when off road, sometimes lower.
It still does handle extremely well compared to a lowered sports car and I’m certainly never worried about grip levels, over or under steer.
Hope this provides some answers.

**Transporter** · 04-08-2019, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by Pricey88

Re: Ride quality. I'm looking at Seikel Desert suspension but the reviews I've seen sound like its a pretty stiff ride (they say potholes are death with the Seikel Desert).

I'll be 80% onroad/20% offroad. I want something not too racy or stiff, but still confident at speed.

I’ve had MY05 4motion for 11 years. I can’t comment on 65 profile tyres only on std size 235/55/17. I’ve had set of tyres which were LT construction they were Goodyear Cargo, only bought them because someone in the forum said they lasted long time. They’re stiff like hell, very noisy and the ride was really bad. The comment about the Seikel is probably valid if you use their supplied tyres as well.

The bottom line if you drive on the road 80% of time, I would recommend the LT tyres. You won’t be able to fix the harshness even if you significantly deflate them. I couldn’t wait to take the GY Cargo tyres off and at the end they didn’t have much longer life than Hankook RA23.

**Pricey88** · 04-08-2019, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Markee

Shocks are are currently standard but are due for an update shortly.

As for ride quality, I come from a 20 year back ground of lowered cars aka ‘Tokyo drift spec levels’ so the van as it sits now is like a limo!

Yeah thats perfect, thanks. Any thoughts re: shocks, or will you just get your mate to sus something for you when the time comes? Curious to know what you're looking at.

Originally Posted by Transporter

The comment about the Seikel is probably valid if you use their supplied tyres as well.

Thanks, yeah I can imagine. Considering the Continental CrossContact AT (LT version) or the Cooper Discoverer AT3 (LT Version). Aiming to run a higher aspect. I'm guessing their still quite stiff with so many ply, hopefully not!

**Markee** · 04-08-2019, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pricey88

Yeah thats perfect, thanks. Any thoughts re: shocks, or will you just get your mate to sus something for you when the time comes? Curious to know what you're looking at.

Probably Monroe to match springs but would also go with whatever my mate can get or recommend as well, I’ll do the install myself too.

**Markee** · 12-09-2019, 09:24 PM

Another update for you all.

I finally got away on our first short stay camping trip using the new awning and a few other recently purchased goodies - 200W solar blanket, fire pit, LED light strip, screen cover and front bunk for our daughter. Photos below.

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**Transporter** · 13-09-2019, 07:16 AM

Great pictures. It’s good to see some are using their van to its potential.

**Markee** · 14-09-2019, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Transporter

Great pictures. It’s good to see some are using their van to its potential.

Thanks mate. The hardest part is managing it as a dual purpose vehicle. I’d love to have the cash to buy another for work and convert this to a full camper to have for the ‘weekends’

**formatview321** · 22-09-2019, 04:56 PM

Hey mate, nice pics. Glad to see you are getting the most out of the van. Your info on the light bar really helped me get mine in. I just went with a 20" slimline bar from kings. Their wiring harness was piss easy to put in.