Tub to Hilux Bolt on Canopy

[Rob_D40_2011]

Hey Guys, got hold of a bolt on canopy off a Hilux, it’s 1800 long and I know the tub on my D40 is 1600. Are there any known issues with bolting this on? Has anyone done something similar before?
Cheers

 

[MANNING]

Hey Guys, Are there any known issues with bolting this on?

Other than the tub being 200mm short..

Unless you needed something yesterday, I would hunt around and find something more fitting.

Throw up a photo or two of your Nav and the proposed canopy

 

[Rob_D40_2011]

Other than the tub being 200mm short..

Unless you needed something yesterday, I would hunt around and find something more fitting.

Throw up a photo or two of your Nav and the proposed canopy

Will have to get photos later as the Nav is sitting at Rocky airport. I’m at home in NSW.

I was enquiring more about issues coming from adding 200 to the back end once I remove the current tub and fibreglass canopy, and bolt on the Hilux canopy. Will there be weight or other issues stemming from this?

 

[Rob_D40_2011]

Will have to get photos later as the Nav is sitting at Rocky airport. I’m at home in NSW.

I was enquiring more about issues coming from adding 200 to the back end once I remove the current tub and fibreglass canopy, and bolt on the Hilux canopy. Will there be weight or other issues stemming from this?

 

[MANNING]

We've seen it previously where trays and canopies have been extended out past the original point of build.
Not a major until they start getting loaded up - the weight is put further rear of the fulcrum point (suspension/ rear wheels) creating a bigger lever - again not always going to be a major unless with the same heavy weighted vehicle, go off road or hit a big pothole.

With a longer canopy fitted and if you have a towbar the ball will end up under the canopy. Don't recommend the installation of an extended tounge.

I wouldn't be against fitting it mate.
Just things to be mindful of.

Rather have a Nav with a smaller tub than a broken one

 

[Old.Tony]

^ That. 100%.

If you don't overload the very rear of the canopy it'll work okay, but really reconsider towing stuff. The issue is where the weight sits behind the rear axle. To visualise it yourself, go measure from rear-axle-centre on a Pathfinder to the towball then repeat on the Navara.

 

[Rob_D40_2011]

Thanks for the advice Guys. As this was being put on too support the dynamic weight of a 100kg roof top tent and being set up to go to Fraser Island for a few weeks, I may have to rethink putting it on.
Cheers

 

[Old.Tony]

Your rooftop tent and contents (including the inhabitants) will push down fairly evenly on the back. Your chassis is at risk when moving, and MOSTLY when the rear suddenly drops and rises again (like when you go through causeways).

If that's what your intention is, it's probably going to be fine!

We've seen people loading 300kg+ on the towball. THAT causes issues. Your canopy - if you're not doing lots more than that (and if you do, put the heavy stuff at the front) should be just fine.