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    SUSPENSION EXPLAINED

    Jan 13, 2021 5 minutes
    Words GLENN MARSHALL
    Pics GLENN MARSHALL, IRONMAN 4X4, CAMPER AUSTRALIA

    How many times have you seen a 4WD with a nice-looking lift towing a camper trailer with its nose in the air and rear end almost scraping the bitumen? What about the opposite, where the front of the 4WD is lifted, the rear end is dragging, and the camper is at a bizarre angle? If this is you, we hope to help you with this guide to suspension for your 4WD and your camper with some great insights from Ironman 4x4 suspension specialist, Kristian Ristell.

    IS YOUR SUSPENSION SUITABLE FOR OFFROAD TOWING?

    The OE suspension on most 4WD vehicles is designed to suit all conditions but is heavily biased towards offering great performance and handling on-road, with a smidge for the offroad stuff. This is why

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