One Tonner Differences

[willg]

Hi guys,

I'm in the market for a XR6 BF ute, and a couple of one tonner versions have popped up.

I will be making a custom flat tray eventually for whichever version I buy - so the one tonner makes sense in the way that I won't need to store a big bulky style-side tub anywhere!

Just wondering what actual differences there are in the way of the XR6 one tonner versus the standard XR6?

Cheers

Will

[FiftyOne]

Could be wrong but I thought it was the alloy tray, and maybe the rear leafs?

[Wilko16]

Tyres

[bupalooga]

Wheels, tyres & rear suspension is all One tonne rated is all the differences as far as I know.

Light truck tyres come in 15 & 16" wheels to get the one ton rating but you can get a 17" or 18" that's still got a decent load rating if your doing regular heavy loads. XR6 can come with either 1/2(sports), 3/4(regular)or 1 tonne optional leaf suspension I think. If the one you get aint enough, suspension places can put an extra leaf or 2 in for you to raise it back up a bit. If your not carrying any weight the 1tonne leaves can be a bit hard.

Plus you can sell the tub for a few hundred.

[willg]

Cheers for the help guys!

So I assume if it has 1 tonne leafs and I find them a bit harsh, it would be suitable to put in standard leafs? They mount up with the exact same points etc?

[bupalooga]

Yep all the same mounting points. You can buy a whole new sports/regular leaf set from King springs or get local shop to remove or reset the existing leaves

[willg]

Brilliant. Cheers for your help!

[PhilMeUp]

If you're replacing the leaf springs then you might as well put new shackle bushes in while you're at it. The part number is XT5781A and it needs 8 of them (4 each side). Check eBay for pricing - do a search for the part number.

Ford has used the same shackle bush in every wagon and ute Falcon since the 1968 XT, so they're rather common.

[willg]

Great tip. Thanks for that!
I'm checking the ute out tomorrow - fingers crossed its in mechanical and cosmetic condition as the ad states.

Then the fun begins... new flat tray, wide wheels, lows - ahhhh why do we do it to ourselves!