What’s the point of an XU4?

[vanman]

I spoke to guy the other day that says he has evidence that Sandmans were delivered without full length headlining's..
He said some were ordered that way as they were used for commercial purposes.
maybe they could be deleted from the order ?..I will try find out what documentation he is referring to..

[ozbox]

not that I am aware of. I believe it was just to do with the tyres. All the springs where the same? except for the tonners. From what I am aware of.

ive wrecked a few sandmans over the years and most have had lighter rear springs...

[wbute]

Well.......... do you reckon if you optioned the heavier spring pack on a Sandman that you had to have the heavier duty tyres and then it went from XX7 to XU3(thats the other Sandman number I hope:o) and it wasnt the the different tyres at all, it was the spring set?
Makes sense to me as the tyres wont carry the load as the springs have to be uprated as well. Not much point in having a big load and having the arse dragging on the ground.

[ozbox]

regarding the springs...byron is coming over late next week to take some pics and info for his sandman book from the hz sandman i bought...i shall throw this at him and see what he says...

[Absinth]

Shock absorber - regular - panelvan, utility, cab chassis

Rear springs - heavy duty 6 leaf - panelvan, utility, cab chassis

Rear springs - regular 4 leaf - panelvan, utility

Sandmans mostly had softer springs and passenger car tyres for a softer more car like ride and slightly improved handling of the passenger car tyres.

XU3 option was available on Sandman for owners who wanted a sporty van or ute that could still carry a full load.

XU4 option was available for owners needing a ute or van for carrying light loads but wanted more car like comfort.

[agr071]

regarding the springs...byron is coming over late next week to take some pics and info for his sandman book from the hz sandman i bought...i shall throw this at him and see what he says...

When does it arrive???