2.8 litre Hilux auto or manual

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Is the Hilux 2.8 on coil springs or is it still using the suspension off a cart?

Proper diff in the thing must be near essential. I'm surprised they don't have them front and back to be honest given virtually all pickups have 200+ plus generally tootling through the axles, it would help their road manners and stability a lot, let alone in 4wd off road.

Cart springs, think the GR on coils but doesn't qualify for VAT as can't carry a tonne


TBH coming from Landrovers on air suspension I thought cart springs were a big step backwards.

But for dragging trailer loads of cattle about cart springs are a lot better and it makes for a far more stable tow vehicle. can’t speak for Toyota but the Ranger isnt bad on long trips unladen either.

I dont think the Hilux rides quite as well as Ranger but 2006 D40 rode the best and handled the best IMO. Pity with the chassis problem!