A key component of any touring 4x4 build is a suspension upgrade. Some might ask why this is necessary when the OEM engineers have spent countless man-hours and millions of dollars developing the suspension for the vehicle, so why would you ever need to replace it?
The answer is simple. Like most everything on a production car, the suspension is a compromise. It has to meet acceptable standards for body control, handling, ride quality and load carrying ability, all while meeting a cost per unit to meet the manufacturer’s targets. They are built to a price and that price is the lowest possible one while achieving the desired performance. Some manufacturers invest more in the suspension of their vehicles than others do and it shows when you drive them.
This compromise is amplified in a double cab 4x4 ute, as these vehicles are the biggest compromise themselves. They are marketed to be family vehicles that are capable off road, able to carry a one-tonne
