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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6
A lifted dual cab or 4wd is not going to be as forgiving dynamically, especially when combined with lift kits and the potential to roll over with little provocation. And don't forget about the drum brakes most of the dual cabs come fitted with, combined with heavy weight, they won't have the braking capacity of a Falcon or Commodore.
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There was a lot of pontification by Wheels, Modern Motor, ABC Torque, et al during the 1980's about suspension and braking setups. At one time the target was the leaf springs in the XC and XD Falcon, and the snap roll steer in the Watt's linkage rear setup in the XE. Another time it was against the drum brakes, dangerous understeer followed by roll oversteer of the Holden HJ. Then there was a massive push by the motoring journalists towards sedans (e.g. Commodore and Falcon) having independent rear suspension. Journalists also whinged that engines too had to have more power and more refinement.
Yet, here we are four decades later. And the public has clearly voted with their wallets. Leaf spring rears, rear drum brakes (on selected models), high centre-of-gravity, slippery tyres, gutless and clattery diesels. And, as others have pointed out, policing that seems to turn a blind eye to clearly illegal vehicle mods (as long as it is a banged up 4WD). Fortunately, the various electronic systems keep some of dynamics in check.
But ... still ... Peter Wherrett and Bill Tuckey must roll in their graves at times.