How did Misubishi Pajero nm-NX towing capacity increase?
We are able to increase the ball weight from 180kgs to 300kgs of “down weight” at the higher tow capacity, this is done by increasing the rate of the suspension components including the addition of air bags.
What should the torque be on a Pajero nm?
Carefully remove the jack stand, and lower the car. tight the wheel nuts. Tighten the control arm to the frame (the 22mm bolts) when the car is on the ground. The recommended torque is 147NM (+-10). My name is Saar. I own a Pajero NM after more than 10 years with a Jeep Cherokee.
What was the problem with the Mitsubishi Pajero?
Box-shaped Pajeros suffered mainly from transmission problems, which were largely rectified in V6 and turbo diesel models from 1988, with the introduction of a new five-speed. Mitsubishi engines were very reliable, but there were servicing tricks, such as the need to adjust the balance shaft drive chain on four-cylinder donks.
What’s the towing limit on a Mitsubishi Pajero?
The Mitsubishi Pajero has a tow restriction for the ball weight of 180kgs when towing up to 3000kgs. This is due to the inadequate factory fitted suspension and affects most dual axle caravan towing applications.
We are able to increase the ball weight from 180kgs to 300kgs of “down weight” at the higher tow capacity, this is done by increasing the rate of the suspension components including the addition of air bags.
How much can you tow with a Pajero?
Not sure what the ball weight was. We know we can only have a maximum of 2500 with a ball weight between 180-250 with the pajero but the caravan dealer says he can reduce the ball weight by putting tanks and battery at the back which would bring it to about 160. Does this sound okay or is far to heavy .
How big is the van behind a Pajero?
We have towed our 21ft van behind our 2012 Pajero for 2 years, total weight 2360 kg and ball weight 240kg tows beautiful ! Iwas at Bourke 1 month ago and was surrounded by Pajeros all the vans had very similar weights and not 1 grizzle at all .At happy hour it was felt that too many folk work on theory rather than practicality.
Carefully remove the jack stand, and lower the car. tight the wheel nuts. Tighten the control arm to the frame (the 22mm bolts) when the car is on the ground. The recommended torque is 147NM (+-10). My name is Saar. I own a Pajero NM after more than 10 years with a Jeep Cherokee.