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The Loaded4X4 Forty20 Suspension Kit For MQ And MR Tritons

If you don't want to weigh your Triton down with tonnes of gear for work, or set it up as the consummate, and equally heavy 'ultimate tourer', but you would like to upgrade the suspension to improve ride comfort and control, handling, ground-clearance and off-road-ability, all without having it's arse poking towards the sky, then...

TREV The MQ Triton

There isn't a week that goes by that doesn't involve communicating with someone that hasn't been touched by TREV, which sounds weird, and a little dirty even, but it's not. This 'light is right' build has struck a chord with a surprising number of Triton owners, and they gravitate towards this store because a...

Mitsubishi MR Triton GSR Build

Whoa there stud! If you came into this article looking for a mega-dollar, 6-inch suspension and 2-inch body lifted MR Triton with twin stainos, a fox tale, Longhorn sticker, big lips and its own Insta page, then you’re going to be sorely disappointed. However, if you’re looking to improve your MR Triton or even...

MQ-MR Triton DIY Suspension Fitting Guide

This fitting guide covers the Mitsubishi MQ and MR Tritons specifically, but could easily be used as a DIY suspension fitting guide for the front and rear of the ML and MN Tritons and also for QE and QF Pajero Sport front suspension (not rear).

Buying Used: The Ultimate Mitsubishi MQ-MR Triton 4X4 Buyer's Guide

If you’re in the market for either of these Tritons, read on, because they’re good things, with a handful of caveats. Mitsubishi debuted the MQ in 2015, at the time, replacing the mostly forgettable and trouble-plagued MN Triton. While they are based on what is essentially the same platform, the MQ is a massive...

Amarok Core Custom 4X4

A lot of people were surprised when I first bought the Amarok. In the past, my 4X4 vehicles of choice have been Japanese brands, and going Euro wasn’t an easy decision. But, I have always liked the look of the Amarok and, working as I do with vehicle suspension systems, appreciated its amazing ride...

Amarok DIY Suspension Fitting Guide

If you plan on touring, towing, need more clearance or would just like a better driving and handling 4X4, then you’ll be wanting to upgrade its suspension, sooner rather than later, and there are plenty of aftermarket options available for the popular 4X4 makes and models. But what about fitting it yourself and saving...

Colorado – D-MAX – LDV T60 DIY Suspension Fitting Guide

Note: This fitting guide covers the Holden Colorado RG (05/2012 onwards), the Isuzu D-MAX (05/2012 onwards) and the LDV T60 (2016 onwards). If you plan on touring, towing, need more clearance or would just like a better driving and handling 4X4, then you’ll be wanting to upgrade its suspension, sooner rather than later, and...

Ranger and BT-50 DIY Suspension Fitting Guide

In this DIY series, we’re going to take a look at fitting new suspension to popular late-model 4X4s at home, on the ground and with a minimum of fuss. Or in other words, we’re going to pass on some of our model specific fitting tricks, to save you time and keep your frustration levels...

GVM – the rules concerning Gross Vehicle Mass

GVM is the three-letter acronym striking fear into fleet operators, four-wheel drivers and caravanners alike. While there has been a lot of talk about vehicle capacities, there is still a lot of confusion over what the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) means and how it affects vehicle owners. The GVM is simply the maximum amount...