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Is that right? I inquired about why trans fluid is said to discolor when it used to stay red in old cars until the seals were burning or whatnot. The common answer was that the newer type of fluids do seem to discolor. I don't understand why and would think if they really are more synthetic...

My BT50 has gone over 100,000km now and due for the 2nd transmission service. Should I get them to change the transfer case oil as it may be synthetic like in the auto and discolors? You hear stories of it not being clean and metal-free when blokes change it. They said my trans fluid was...

I am still undecided if I will fit the modded set of springs and I have to check out the specks on those Tough dog comfort springs. Sounds like they are the option when you run with SFA extra weight for most of the time like I do. I assume they are not a +500kg spring, is that right? Then as...

Yeah, with ideal-sized tyres, I was going to go 20 next time but will do 18 and see if this sand traction thing is OK when you get used to it. I crawled under the BT50 before spraying 500ml of Inox and it looks fine, will just keep cleaning the crap out of it after beach driving. Still not keen...

I think the idea came from blokes on the ranger forum and some did lots of miles without failures. Facebook is a different story and they would argue "which way is up" for 10 pages including 2 pages of blokes abusing each other. I looked but can't find the photos I took of the springs but they...

Will take note of the Tough dog comfort springs as I thought everything bar the std springs would ride like a truck. When 98% of my driving is with next to no real weight in the back, there is no point springing it for the 2% when I might fill the tub with fresh redgum logs. The hardtop means I...

I did my front suspension with Toughdog springs and adjustable shocks after fitting a beefy Max bar. The rear of the 2016 BT50 sat a few inches higher and I was wary of losing the compliant ride of std suspension so I left it be. I did score a near new set of Ranger shocks and springs and did...

Yeah, just beach driving with no creeks scares me for rust, going to Inox the chassis today. Regarding the tyre pressures "Seek Outdoors or Adventures" does a great newbe guide on Youtube. He states 3 main pressure ranges and the middle one of 14 to 18psi is the normal beach driving range. The...

Yeah, the modern BT50 is more capable than me with so much torque that it never struggles. I just put it in high 4x4 and turn the stability control off and go. Next time, I will go 18psi and see how slow I can do it all. With the lower air, hopefully, I can just use the gas when needed and...

I only used enough speed that I thought would keep the momentum but with no real experience, it's just baby steps. It may be deceiving and with low pressure, maybe I can get away with less speed, it does feel suss though for losing grip. What sort of speeds or gears in the 6 speed auto are we...

I carry a Thumper that is pretty quick, just not keen on getting stuck and doing recoveries. I avoid bog holes where possible but this sand feels like it wouldn't take much to get bogged. I was thinking 20 will be the next try and air up before the tar.

Is there a risk of rolling a tyre off the rim with all the tight turns on a sand track like that? I have no experience but felt giving it some was the safest way to not lose momentum. Are any of the Stockton entrances quiet or short as I don't like the risk of a head-on with an idiot? I also...

Hey all I only ever did a few hundred meters of beach driving and now that my 2016 BT50 is not as new, I wanted in on the fun. The only place in Shitney is where the sand dunes used to be at Kurnell but no more dunes, just a small beach, $40 fee and a strict speed limit of 20km. The ranger...

The trouble is, can the Maccas mansion generation get back up again after they lose their houses? The overpopulation and development booms in Shitney and other places only helped the developers, not the kids that have now been locked out of much chance of home ownership, seems they can no...

I was amazed how the far more aggressive Falken ATs outperformed the Dunlop Hwy tyres that came std on the BT50 in every way on road. Blokes said the Dunlops were crap but I thought they had enough grip in the wet but had to run them hard or get a mushy steering response. If they were not so...

That thing about lost grip with age before the tread wears down is a problem with some cheap brands. I have heard a few bad things about BFG like losing tyres to punctures but having no trouble with other brands. I stay away from them as it's not good enough for exy tyres and owner reports are...

Yeah, could be Mexico for all I care. It's all the same, just somewhere that can make the components and cars as cheap as possible.

I went the Falkens after the yank reviews of great grip on everything apart from mud as well as good wear. They only cost me $160 each after shopping around and risking a FB sale but they are fantastic and have better-wet road grip than Hwy tyres. The price was before covid tax and they have no...

Yeah, jap cars were never as good as aussie cars, but the BT is so sub-standard that it shouldn't be allowed. They would have told the Korians that people don't look under so just make sure the chassis makes the boat trip before it rusts.

I tested them and Duracell's rated low compared to Energizers and use nothing else apart from those bigger-sized rechargeables in little torches. Also when I got a trail cam that takes about 10 AAs, the seller said don't use Duracells as you get problems, Energizes only. Not seeing any energizes...