STANDARD CLASS

These Specifications must be read in conjunction with those relating to All Classes

1. TYRES

Tyre sizes shall be limited to those originally specified by the vehicle manufacturer..

2. WHEELS

Wheels shall be limited to the same size and offset as those originally specified by the vehicle manufacturer for the vehicle.

Bead locks are not allowed.

3. AXLES

Axle housings shall be original but may be protected.

Axle internal components shall be original and extension breathers may be fitted.

4. BRAKES

The original braking system shall be retained unmodified except for the composition of the brake pads/linings.

The handbrake shall be as originally fitted and shall be operational.

5. DIFFERENTIALS

The original differential system shall be retained unmodified.

Differential ratios shall not be changed.

Should differential locks be fitted to the vehicle as original equipment the vehicle shall not be eligible to compete in this class but may be eligible to compete in any class above this vehicle class.

6. GEARBOX

The original gearbox shall be retained unmodified.

7. TRANSFER CASE

The original transfer case system shall be retained unmodified.

Transfer case ratios shall be available for that vehicle make

The transfer case and differentials shall be operative and capable of driving all four wheels.

8. STEERING

Original steering boxes shall be retained in the original location and shall be unmodified.

Original steering linkages and components shall be retained unmodified but may have protection fitted to them.

9. SUSPENSION

Shock absorbers and bushes shall be retained unmodified and the original number and location shall be retained.

The original spring design shall be retained unmodified. Original suspension linkages/pins shall be retained unmodified.

10. ENGINE

The original engine shall be retained unmodified.

Snorkels and aftermarket air filters are free.

Oil filters are free except the original method of attachment shall be retained.

11. ELECTRICAL

Alternators shall be retained unmodified.

Headlight inserts and globes are free.

Tail lights, stop lights and reversing lights shall be retained unmodified.

12. EXHAUST SYSTEMS

The original exhaust system shall be retained unmodified except for normal service replacement with non-genuine parts.

13. CHASSIS

The original chassis shall be retained unmodified.

Protection plates may be added for protection but not for strengthening purposes.

14. BODY

The original body shall be retained unmodified except that additional mud flaps, door sills and flares may be added for protection.

15. LIGHTS

Vehicles may be fitted with up to four driving lights in addition to the original headlights and driving lights.

Driving lights shall be mounted at the front of the vehicle and shall operate with the high/low beam switch in conjunction with the headlights.

It is strongly recommended that a dust lamp be fitted to the rear of the vehicle.

16. FUEL

The original fuel system shall be retained and shall be in a sound condition with all fittings tightly fastened.