When you talk as much 4wd and I do, you can often get bogged down in Landcruiser this, Nissan that. Quite easily can you forget the wonderful and vast range of off-road vehicles available. It’s refreshing to speak to people Like Jon Chilton, who’s terrific Terracan is a fine example of the choices we off-roaders have.

Now the Hyundai Terracan is not everyones cup of tea, but you’d really struggle to find a better value for money 7-seater 4WD. Slip on a new set of rubber, a suspension kit, a few custom mods, and you’ve got a value for money truck, that can take it right up to the big boys. Jon Chilton tells us more about his Terrain Taming Terry…

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Owner Profile

Name: Jon Chilton
Nickname: OGJON
Place you call home: Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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The Rig

• Make: Hyundai
• Model: Terracan SLX V6
Year: 2005
• Color: Maroon

The Mods

• 80 Series 16×7 6 stud alloys
• 32” Wrangler RTS A/Ts
• Custom rock sliders
• Nudge bar
• Nite Stalker spotties
• Custom guards
• 2” Ironman suspension lift
• Integrated rear view mirror/ reverse camera
• Custom draw system

How did the project begin?

My wife and I wanted to get some more clearance for off road and we also wanted to set the 4wd up for touring.

How long has the project taken?

We’ve only had the Terracan for 6 months, but it didn’t take long for the mods to start.

What’s been the mod that’s make the biggest difference?

The bigger tyres gives us good boost in clearance and the rock sliders helped protect the doors and sills. Prior to the sliders we had silly little alloy steps that I destroyed very quickly.

What was your biggest challenge

Saving for the mods (both my wife and I are on a pension) and hunting down a company that did a full suspension kit.

What was your build budget?

We don’t don’t have a specific budget for the mods. If we find we need to do some thing to the 4wd we’ll save for it and get it done.

What’s next?

• Bull bar
• Custom snorkel
• UHF
• Arb air locker up front
• Finish my rock crawler…

Who have you got to thank for the build?

Big thanks to Grant @ TJM Newcatle for tracking down a suspension kit and giving heaps of good advice.

Thanks Jon for taking the time to tell us all about your terry.

7 Responses to “Readers Rigs: Terrain Taming Terry”

• October 19th, 2008 Shayne:

  Thanks Jon for Telling us about your Terry. I’ll look forward to hearing more about this Suzi hybrid too!

• October 19th, 2008 Mudbasher:

  Thanks for the article — hey Jon how how you found the power (torque) of the V6 petrol. I know the Diesel on the 2005 terry was excellent, but I’ve not spoken with an owner of the petrol.

• October 19th, 2008 John:

  Thanks for story Shayne and Jon. And your right — trucks like the terry are often forgotten, but they are seriously picking their act up over the last 5 years.

• October 19th, 2008 wyworry:

  Ahh something to read on a Sunday night with NOTHING on the TV (okay Nascars aside). Cool picks Jon — how hard did you have to look for that aftermarket suspension mod?

• October 19th, 2008 Graham:

  Nice job with the terry. Comfy touring now thats something i wouldnt mind!

• October 19th, 2008 Shayne:

  Lol Graham — me too — the ride in the old 60 series can feel like you’ve gone a few rounds with Ali

• October 20th, 2008 ozkahuna:

  Hi Jon,

  Keep on keeping on, that’s all I can say.
  Like your rig, mine is almost identical, just CRDi (couldn’t help myself, putting in the bit about the diesel,hahaha…sorry!)

  ozkahuna

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