The "Tank" - Big, Grey and Ugly ..

[Bigrig]

And I just love it!!! A before and after shot for the new suspension done today - Dobinson 4", EFS 3" shocks, SE adjustable panhard on front, stealth panhard on rear, extended link pins, SE steering arm, SE adjustable drag link, SE lower controlling arms on rear
Goes back on Friday for a 2-3 degree caster correction kit. Snorkel to follow very soon!!

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[Woof]

Very nice, we likey..

[Maxhead]

Very tidy looking truck mate, much better with the lift too:smiley_thumbs_up:

[YNOT]

It looks better with the lift and sits at a good height, not too high. Where did you get the suspension from?

Tony

[Bigrig]

Redlands 4WD ... bloody good price too as they had heaps of problems with the aftermarket fuel tank - did a bit of customising also ($2685 total) ... much happier with the height - that's about all I want now ... just all the other toys to go in it ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Very nice Bigrig, just makes me want to go out into the shed and put my Dobinson 4" suspension lift back in :(

[Bigrig]

Very nice Bigrig, just makes me want to go out into the shed and put my Dobinson 4" suspension lift back in :(

Thanks mate - been unhappy with the previous setup for a while - whoever had it before me put variable rate springs in the front in the they were virtually collapsed .. shocks were dead set stuffed all round, and they hadn't changed the original arms, link pins etc, so everything was strained to the buggery ... nice old ride now.

[wildgu6]

Nice one big fella, Very tidy lookin beast, much better with the lift though.
Now you need to get it dirty...

Cheers Pete

[Bigrig]

Nice one big fella, Very tidy lookin beast, much better with the lift though.
Now you need to get it dirty...

Cheers Pete

Couldn't agree more!!! Heading up to Beerburrum State Forest next week, so should have some new happy snaps to post showing some serious flex, and some serious mud!!

[Bloggsy]

Nice GQ BigRig

Love that grey colour, reminds me of the GQ I had

[AB]

It's amazing how much of a difference it makes....Looks a treat now mate!

[YNOT]

Love that grey colour, reminds me of the GQ I had

Me to!

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/tonyh01/GQ_Patrol_90000DMedium.jpg

Tony

[Bigrig]

Excellent work BigRig. She looks great mate!

What sort of 4x4ing do you do most? Beach work or bush?

G'day mate - I sort of do pretty close to a 50/50 of both - being I live in the Bayside suburbs of Brisbane, Moreton, Stradbroke and Bribie Island are all relatively easy day trips (although Moreton ferry is a bit expensive for a day) and I do a fair bit of beach work, however, the whole family loves camping so we try to get out to parks relatively often as well (was at Janowen Hills 4wd park last weekend for 3 days). A mate of mine lives literally right on the doorstep of Beerburrum State Forest and there are some seriously wild tracks up there, so do that a bit also (twice in last 10-12 weeks). A good mix to keep it interesting and depends on what we want to do - I wouldn't say I'm an overly advanced driver (far from it compared to some), but the rig hasn't missed a beat with doing what I've asked of it to date ... truck looks a treat at the moment as it had heaps of lantana scratches etc on it, so gave it a cut and polish and got the duco done for stone chips and deepers scratches - hence the shine (they acid washed the rims also, which bought them back to life too).

Thanks for the comments on the rig - he's thirsty, not too fast, and not the most comfortable truck on the road, but we love it to death ... nothing (and I mean nothing IMHO) beats hitting the beach or bush somewhere, setting up camp, lighting a fire and just kicking back whilst looking at the surrounds - I wear a suit and tie to work nearly every day, and I would give up 10 nights in a Hilton, for 3 nights camping on a beautiful beach somewhere with a rod (fishing of course LOL) in one hand and a tinny in the other.

[patch697]

I just read your title & shame on your for calling such a beautiful piece of engineering excellence ugly.....lolololol


Bloody nice Rig mate & the best way to get out & do what it is we all love doing in our Patrols....who rear

[Bigrig]

Ripped the side steps off today - getting new brackets (they were just about all seized), sanding back the pipework, priming and repainting (gloss black - killrust) - polishing the alloy treads, etc, etc ... another shot of the tank without the steps on also - looks tough, but unfortunately, my 3" legs have a hard time getting my in the drivers seat!!! LOL

Condition when I took them off:
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Priming post sanding first side (3 coats):
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Second Top Coat on first side (3 coats going on also):
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Tank without steps - tough looking, but I need a ladder to get in!!:
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[YNOT]

If you come 4WDing with me you'll soon be taking off the factory steps to fit sliders!!!
I gave the factory steps off my first GQ (in the photo above) to my Dad. They were the perfect length for his R50 Pathfinder.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Funny that - was thinking (not the the piping is strong enough, but should be for what I do) of binning the alloy treads and whacking some checkplate on there ... as said, the piping is not meant for rock crawling, but would definitely take "a bit" of punishment in the interim ...

[Russell1974]

good lookin bus there mate

[Bigrig]

Side steps back on now ... no photos of the treads (let's face it, they're alloy treads) as all the work was in sanding back the bars and coating them with primer and acrylic ... new brackets/bolts etc all round also ... you know how hard it is to get automotive equivalent bolts and nuts for a GQ Patrol? Bloody hard!!!

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[NissanGQ4.2]

you know how hard it is to get automotive equivalent bolts and nuts for a GQ Patrol? Bloody hard!!!


Hey Scotty, if you ever need nuts / bolts and know what thread it is, just PM me mate, use to work for a nut, bolt, fasteners company and still get stuff through them at mates rates.

[Bigrig]

Bootiful mate, thanks ... will the postage send me broke though?? lol

[NissanGQ4.2]

Bootiful mate, thanks ... will the postage send me broke though?? lol

Postage is cheap only 1000 bucks per nut / bolt you order, I have to pay for my mods somehow *L*

If you really get stuck, i'm sure postage would be worth it. Its not that dear anyway,

Why did you find it so hard to get the bolts and nuts for it anyway??? does no one specialise in nuts and bolts in sunny QLD

[Woof]

Postage is cheap only 1000 bucks per nut / bolt you order, I have to pay for my mods somehow *L*

If you really get stuck, i'm sure postage would be worth it. Its not that dear anyway,

Why did you find it so hard to get the bolts and nuts for it anyway??? does no one specialise in nuts and bolts in sunny QLD

They're all Special Nutters up there Todd..................sorry, just could not resist.....rolflmao

[Bigrig]

Special Nutters maybe ... actually, more than likely ... but all the bolt places (certainly near me) do bugger all automotive bolts/nuts .. bit of a joke really ... and for the 30 odd that I needed in total (around $9 worth of normal bolts) I figured it wasn't really worth the drive across the city to find someone that does ... let's just call the assembly somewhat retro-fitted!!!!! lol

[DX grunt]

Nice one. Don't forget the 'flex' shot'...even if it's on a house brick. lol
Seriously, you got a nice truck.

[Bigrig]

Flex shots coming mate - going to beerburrum next weekend, so should have some crackers from there.

[Bigrig]

Not the best setup for flex shots, but got bored this morning so drove the Tank up a small stone at our joint ... kids loved it, but just made me want to p!ss off quick and go 4wd'ing!!! Doesn't look it in the shots, but the wall is just over 1m tall, so I'm reasonably happy with the new setup - still pretty stiff though as it's only a week old, so hopefully it'll soften up a bit more.

Going to Beerburrum on Sunday the 19th now, so will have some better ones - anyone up for a day out that day??

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[Bigrig]

Bugger - forgot to block out the plates ... AB, Doggy? Someone ... please help ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Bugger - forgot to block out the plates ... AB, Doggy? Someone ... please help ...

To late now Scotty, welcome to your new home GQ, I'm sure you will love your new home next 2 another GQ *LMAO*

Love the use of the bush rocks as a travel ramp

My GQ use to look as nice as yours, then i bought it and it went down hill from there *L*

[Bigrig]

To late now Scotty, welcome to your new home GQ, I'm sure you will love your new home next 2 another GQ *LMAO*

Love the use of the bush rocks as a travel ramp

My GQ use to look as nice as yours, then i bought it and it went down hill from there *L*

It would drive home to me ... like a pidgeon ...
Only thing I could find around the house to drive over ... well ... those and the staircase, but couldn't get the patrol through the front door!! lol
Mine was a bucket when I bought it, bit by bit, I am recovering its former glory.

[NissanGQ4.2]

you obviously wasn't trying hard enough, isn't that what the bull bar is for?

yeh i need to restore mine back to its former glory, it will get there one day :)

[YNOT]

Bugger - forgot to block out the plates ... AB, Doggy? Someone ... please help ...

It took me about a dozen goes, and some help from my wife, but number plates edited out.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Tony - you're a star old mate!! I feel safe to once again leave the car parked on the driveway overnight, with the windows down, and the key in the ignition!!! lololol

[MudRunnerTD]

Looks very tidy Bigrig. love the colour mate. very nice. Did you get the Snorkel fitted yet?

[Bigrig]

Thanks for the comments mate. Snorkel is booked in for Tuesday 7th December ... they have to do some jigging with the air box to rip out the original and replace with a retro-fitted one from a VN commodore (mine is cracked from LPG backfire) ... not overly difficult, just fidgety ... probably getting the remote console UHF fitted the same day - under the passengers seat with the handset beside the auto gear lever (mounted on the woodgrain rubbish). I'm going to get them to extend the rear diff breather also so it sits up the front guard with the other diff, gearbox and transfer case - could do it myself, but while they got it they can use the hoist for easier access (only sits in the factory position currently just above the rear cross member - still not protected enough). I'll throw up some more pics when the snorkel is done - not much of a change, but they definitely 'add' to the look of the car as well as the other obvious benefits.

[Woof]

Oh we have woodgrain do we..............very flash matehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

[MudRunnerTD]

Good stuff, if you are getting them to fit the radio then get them to put the base unit up under the dash mate on top of the transmission tunnel up out of the way, there is room there. If you fit it under the seat then you will wreck it quickly the first time you get water in your car, and you likely will. It a little more difficult to fit there but they are fitting it so it aint your problem ;)

The VN airbox will be interesting to see mate, get some before and after pics and post them up. It will save you a fortune on Air Filters running cheap Holden ones. Bonus!! What size is the inlet and outlet pipes on the VN box?? you really want to make sure that your getting at least 3' in and out or it will starve you of power.

I agree that the diff breather extensions are easier to fit on the hoist for sure but make sure they aren't robbing you for the kit mate?? at the end of the day for you to do it it will cost you less than $40 for bits but they may sell you an packaged "breather extension kit" for more than $100 and charge you another $60 to run the hoses. ask them for an idea on the cost of that little mod cause its easy as to do yourself as you say and could save you more than $100 for less than an hour of your time in the driveway.??

Looking good mate

[Finly Owner]

Just open your photo in paint shop or similat and erase the plate and save photo as its original path.1 eg;

Say photo is bigrig photo1, save edited version as bigrig photo1.1

Then post new photo replacing old one.

[MudRunnerTD]

Oh we have woodgrain do we..............very flash matehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

LOL your just jealous Dogman!!! and the woodgrain produced by nissan in the 90's was sooooo? um? .......um?.....i got nuffin ;)

[Bigrig]

Oh we have woodgrain do we..............very flash matehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

What? The woodgrain, topless waitress, and free beer were all standard items on my Ti ... LMFAO ...

[Bigrig]

Good stuff, if you are getting them to fit the radio then get them to put the base unit up under the dash mate on top of the transmission tunnel up out of the way, there is room there. If you fit it under the seat then you will wreck it quickly the first time you get water in your car, and you likely will. It a little more difficult to fit there but they are fitting it so it aint your problem ;)

The VN airbox will be interesting to see mate, get some before and after pics and post them up. It will save you a fortune on Air Filters running cheap Holden ones. Bonus!! What size is the inlet and outlet pipes on the VN box?? you really want to make sure that your getting at least 3' in and out or it will starve you of power.

I agree that the diff breather extensions are easier to fit on the hoist for sure but make sure they aren't robbing you for the kit mate?? at the end of the day for you to do it it will cost you less than $40 for bits but they may sell you an packaged "breather extension kit" for more than $100 and charge you another $60 to run the hoses. ask them for an idea on the cost of that little mod cause its easy as to do yourself as you say and could save you more than $100 for less than an hour of your time in the driveway.??

Looking good mate

Good stuff, if you are getting them to fit the radio then get them to put the base unit up under the dash mate on top of the transmission tunnel up out of the way, there is room there. If you fit it under the seat then you will wreck it quickly the first time you get water in your car, and you likely will. It a little more difficult to fit there but they are fitting it so it aint your problem ;) - good call mate and will definitely look into it.

The VN airbox will be interesting to see mate, get some before and after pics and post them up. It will save you a fortune on Air Filters running cheap Holden ones. Bonus!! What size is the inlet and outlet pipes on the VN box?? you really want to make sure that your getting at least 3' in and out or it will starve you of power. - Will do on posting pics, it is apparently pretty common and I already have the details of the fitout - inlet and outlet are run from the GQ original pipes (95mm from memory) as that is defiinitely a problem - moreso on the inlet as the commo one is a smaller, rectangular inlet which will get covered and sealed.

I agree that the diff breather extensions are easier to fit on the hoist for sure but make sure they aren't robbing you for the kit mate?? at the end of the day for you to do it it will cost you less than $40 for bits but they may sell you an packaged "breather extension kit" for more than $100 and charge you another $60 to run the hoses. ask them for an idea on the cost of that little mod cause its easy as to do yourself as you say and could save you more than $100 for less than an hour of your time in the driveway.?? They're doing it for free whilst they have it (there's no such thing as a free meal, I know ... its in the pricing somewhere!!) - good bunch of blokes though, and I have had a fair bit done there already, with a bit to go, so no drama there mate.

[Bigrig]

LOL your just jealous Dogman!!! and the woodgrain produced by nissan in the 90's was sooooo? um? .......um?.....i got nuffin ;)

I think I can finish that ... "soooo .... plastic???" lol

[NissanGQ4.2]

What? The woodgrain, topless waitress, and free beer were all standard items on my Ti ... LMFAO ...

Dame, i didn't get the topless waitress, and free beer with my Ti, going to trade mine in 2morrow............. hopefully the new one comes with those standard items :)

[Bigrig]

Dame, i didn't get the topless waitress, and free beer with my Ti, going to trade mine in 2morrow............. hopefully the new one comes with those standard items :)

Don't trade it in just yet ... I may have embelished just a little!!! lol

[Bigrig]

Special thanks to Clubsta for sorting these for me (left the 'THE' out of the front one - too bulky looking) - have another one 'BigRig' to go on also. How about the one on the back AB????

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[NissanGQ4.2]

Will have to can that meet up Scotty, Your rig looks so much loved compared to my beaten up piece of SH*T. It's lookin sweet mate

[Bigrig]

Will have to can that meet up Scotty, Your rig looks so much loved compared to my beaten up piece of SH*T. It's lookin sweet mate

Couldn't care what your house, missus, dog, kids, neighbours, workmates, family members, and/or truck look like mate ... so long as the beer is cold and flowing, my comparisons end there!!! lolol

[Bigrig]

Forgot to cover plates again ... sorry AB ... was just excited ... and everything ... could you please blank them out once everyone has had a chance to write them down for future reference!!! lmfao ...

They're going anyway ... no second prize for guessing what they are changing to!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Forgot to cover plates again ... sorry AB ... was just excited ... and everything ... could you please blank them out once everyone has had a chance to write them down for future reference!!! lmfao ...

They're going anyway ... no second prize for guessing what they are changing to!!

Why is everyone paranoid bout blockin out the number plates??????? I'm sure a few thousand people daily see my numbers plates as they drive past my 4b *L*

So what dates are you comin to Sydney Scotty?

[Bigrig]

Why is everyone paranoid bout blockin out the number plates??????? I'm sure a few thousand people daily see my numbers plates as they drive past my 4b *L*

So what dates are you comin to Sydney Scotty?

Not sure why the drama with the plates to be honest ...
Fly in Monday 20th and back out Friday 24th - Tuesday or Wednesday would be best to catch up.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Not sure why the drama with the plates to be honest ...
Fly in Monday 20th and back out Friday 24th - Tuesday or Wednesday would be best to catch up.
Cool, prolly be the Tuesday in arvo sometime after 3pm, the missus works Wednesday and i have to pick the kids up from the grandparents, so wed is pretty much out 4 me.

[Bigrig]

Lock it in Eddie!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Lock it in Eddie!!!

Sure u don't want 2 phone a friend instead?????

Do use Facebook @ all mate???

[Bigrig]

Not me old mate ... not a facebook kind of person - 1 forum at a time is enough for me ... we could use the, ummmm ... let me think ... what's it called again ... thats it!!! The phone!!!! lololol

[NissanGQ4.2]

Not me old mate ... not a facebook kind of person - 1 forum at a time is enough for me ... we could use the, ummmm ... let me think ... what's it called again ... thats it!!! The phone!!!! lololol

whats that thing u call a phone?????

not a facebook kind of person either, use to be. But then i seen the light "www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums" *L*

I shall PM you my mobile number soon

[Bigrig]

Too easy mate.

[AB]

Special thanks to Clubsta for sorting these for me (left the 'THE' out of the front one - too bulky looking) - have another one 'BigRig' to go on also. How about the one on the back AB????

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Very nice Scotty!!!

Thanks for the sticker, You chose the perfect font for the "TANK" sticker too...lol

[Bigrig]

Thanks mate - all credit goes to Clubsta for that!!! Can you block out the plates if you get the chance please ... yes ... I've done it again!!!!

[AB]

Thanks mate - all credit goes to Clubsta for that!!! Can you block out the plates if you get the chance please ... yes ... I've done it again!!!!

Done mate, no probs!

[Bigrig]

Thankyou sir

[Finly Owner]

nice rig scott

[Bigrig]

Thanks mate - it's getting there - snorkel goes on this Tuesday coming, so a bit excited about that ... with this rain, should be some decent water traps up at Beerburrum when we go up in two week time!!

[Finly Owner]

doing snorkel yourself?

[Bigrig]

Was thinking about giving it a crack, but need that air box retro fitted from the VN Commodore - got the concept, but not confident of sealing up the new box properly (steel plates and 10kg's of sikaflex is my idea of sealing things!! lol) etc so leaving it to an installer.

[Dark 1]

That's one pretty looking tank "Bigrig". I thought tanks where supposed to be mean & ugly , not "pretty". lol.
Ah jokes mate looks good. Have to get some action shots up.
Kelvin

[Bigrig]

It's not that pretty up close and personal!! lol You'll see in the vid below part of the reason for getting the snorkel this Tuesday - there were deeper sections of both the dam and the creeks, but wasn't willing to risk it (especially with a badly split air box) ... Don't have too many vids of my outings be honest, so put together a few a mate did when we were out and about .. we have a digital video now and will be taking that everywhere from now on (Beerburrum State Forest on the 19th - should be plenty of mud up there with all the rain we've had!!!).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHDiek26FIY

[Dark 1]

Top stuff mate. You'll need that snorkel for the cape next year.

[Bigrig]

Too right mate ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Great Vid Scotty, loved the sound track 2 :)

[Woof]

Great vid there Scotty, looks like my sort of play ground..

[Bigrig]

Thanks lads - two more sleeps and santa brings me my snorkel ... early!!!!

[AB]

Keep the vids coming mate that was fun to watch. The music makes it!

[Finly Owner]

Looks like a nice learner area.

[Bigrig]

Looks like a nice learner area.

Good area for learning no doubt, but heaps of advanced and extreme stuff also ... Janowen is good in that the main road around the property is 'easy' with all the advanced tracks running off it (some areas of the easy tracks are a bit beyond that at times though - note the photo in the video of my mates car with the rear wheel off the ground - that's going out the driveway to the campsite!!). I did a couple of the level 3 - hard tracks (Easy, Medium, Hard, and Extreme) and only after they had dried out from the little bit of rain we had ... no chance in the wet!!!! For me anyway ...

[Finly Owner]

I'm getting anxious to do something like this.

[Bigrig]

I'm getting anxious to do something like this.

Well, best we lock something in Eddie!!!

[Bigrig]

The snorkel's being fit .. ted, the snorkel's being fit .. ted - come on lads, join in with me, you know the tune!!!!! lolololol

Will throw up some new pics tonight.

Next on the toy list - Lightforce 210 HID's on the front (will keep the outside two spots also), Chiller box in the back, rear wheel spacer with twin spotlight mounts, and then onto the major project of a custom built offroad, camping (not camper) trailer with dog compartment, tradie's box, gas bottle and jerry holder, fresh water tank (hot water shower attachment also), 2.4m Ironman awning, storage boxes, side benches, slide out fridge, slide out kitchenette, and anything else I can cram into an 8x5 trailer!!!! lolol ... could be a dead set cock up as BigRig is going to have a lash at doing a lot of it himself (I talk about myself in the third person when it comes to this stuff, so when it goes to sh!t, I can lay blame on him ... and not me!!! LMFAO!!!!)

[Dark 1]

I swear mate i think your a little LOONEY!!!!
Sounds like an amazing Camping trailer there biggy ,the third.

Kelvin.

[Woof]

Oh the Major Project should be great for a laugh or two, we would all like a day by day update with photos of this Scotty.
But I'm sure that it will turn out just like the BBQ mate..........bloody brilliant.

[Woof]

I swear mate i think your a little LOONEY!!!!
Sounds like an amazing Camping trailer there biggy ,the third.

Kelvin.

Hey Kelvin, I am beginning to think that there is something in those Alexandra Hills that Scotty is keeping to himself...

[Dark 1]

Hey Kelvin, I am beginning to think that there is something in those Alexandra Hills that Scotty is keeping to himself...

Know what you mean Dogman, he's very worrying. Those hills might have some smoky stuff hiding up there or even some of the shine, i don't know but it seems very fishy.

Kelvin.

[NissanGQ4.2]

and then onto the major project of a custom built offroad, camping (not camper) trailer with dog compartment, tradie's box, gas bottle and jerry holder, fresh water tank (hot water shower attachment also), 2.4m Ironman awning, storage boxes, side benches, slide out fridge, slide out kitchenette, and anything else I can cram into an 8x5 trailer!!!! lolol ... could be a dead set cock up as BigRig is going to have a lash at doing a lot of it himself (I talk about myself in the third person when it comes to this stuff, so when it goes to sh!t, I can lay blame on him ... and not me!!! LMFAO!!!!)

x2 Scotty, i will gladly test ur workmanship skills out for you :)

[Bigrig]

Not looney boys ... I'm fat like like Santa, so aren't I meant to be jolly?? lolol ... and trust me, if I find where they are growing the stuff up in these here hills, then we DEFINITELY have a new location for the 2012 forum bash!!!! lmfao .. Don't know that much driving will take place, but I reckon we'll eat the local bakery out of lamingtons!!!!

Can't wait to start on the trailer ... you remember the car from the start of the Beverly Hillbillies?? That's what the trailer will look like I reckon!!! lololol ...

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[AB]

I swear mate i think your a little LOONEY!!!!
Sounds like an amazing Camping trailer there biggy ,the third.

Kelvin.

Yep, him and his "friend" fit right into this place...lol

[Woof]

Yep, him and his "friend" fit right into this place...lol

Yep I agree AB, just between you and me there are a few of us here:049::049:

[Finly Owner]

The snorkel's being fit .. ted, the snorkel's being fit .. ted - come on lads, join in with me, you know the tune!!!!! lolololol

Will throw up some new pics tonight.

Next on the toy list - Lightforce 210 HID's on the front (will keep the outside two spots also), Chiller box in the back, rear wheel spacer with twin spotlight mounts, and then onto the major project of a custom built offroad, camping (not camper) trailer with dog compartment, tradie's box, gas bottle and jerry holder, fresh water tank (hot water shower attachment also), 2.4m Ironman awning, storage boxes, side benches, slide out fridge, slide out kitchenette, and anything else I can cram into an 8x5 trailer!!!! lolol ... could be a dead set cock up as BigRig is going to have a lash at doing a lot of it himself (I talk about myself in the third person when it comes to this stuff, so when it goes to sh!t, I can lay blame on him ... and not me!!! LMFAO!!!!)

XXXX is known to kill brain cells and cause multiple personalities in what seemed like decent folks.
ROFLMAO

[Bigrig]

XXXX is known to kill brain cells and cause multiple personalities in what seemed like decent folks.
ROFLMAO

That's not quite true mate ... hang on a sec would you ... "quiet you lot, I'm typing!!!" ... bloody voices ... anyway, as I was saying .... lolol

[Bigrig]

One Snorkel, and unbeknownst to me, my missus organised the UHF to be fitted whilst there ... she's a keeper!!! Nice neat job on the UHF too - tucked under the passenger seat with a remote hand unit on a two metre extension to bring it around and under the left side of the steering wheel. Top job Redlands 4WD!!!

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[Dark 1]

Hey mate, that snorkel she looks prrrretty.

Kelvin.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Very nice Scotty, I would love a snorkel, more for the looks than anything *L*

Why the UHF under the seat???? You wouldn't want to do any deep river crossings. How do you know what channel you are on????

I mounted mine under the steering column and have troubles knowing what channel I'm on when I'm on the fly, now regret mounting it there.

Not knocking your placement, if your happy with it that's all that matters

[Woof]

Looks bloody great Scotty, I do like the color of your Patrol mate, a lot better than the boring white that I have..

[YNOT]

Nothing wrong with white cars, especially on hot days.

Tony

[AB]

Looks bloody great Scotty, I do like the color of your Patrol mate, a lot better than the boring white that I have..

Nah Doggy, I love the whiteys....I'm hoping to get a white one myself!

Doesnt show up the dust and like what Tony says on hot days!

Go the whiteys....We may need to poll up a colour thread...lol

[Baileys]

Nice "tank"...the lift is a perfect hight in my opinion. I'm planning something like that!
Nice job.

[Bigrig]

Hey mate, that snorkel she looks prrrretty.

Kelvin.

Just like the driver old mate .. lolol

[Bigrig]

Very nice Scotty, I would love a snorkel, more for the looks than anything *L*

Why the UHF under the seat???? You wouldn't want to do any deep river crossings. How do you know what channel you are on????

I mounted mine under the steering column and have troubles knowing what channel I'm on when I'm on the fly, now regret mounting it there.

Not knocking your placement, if your happy with it that's all that matters

No room in the console mate - putting in a 6.2" Sat Nav with all the bells and whistles, and didn't want to mount it straight to the top of the dash - should be right, and so long as I don't get caught up in anything too deep, it'll hopefully stay dry ... it's got a remote LED handset, so no need to mess with the bas unit at all ... and you can knock the placement all you like champion, it's not going to get any response to move it though!! lmfao ...

[Bigrig]

Looks bloody great Scotty, I do like the color of your Patrol mate, a lot better than the boring white that I have..

I love the whitey's too mate ... but pretty happy with the colour of mine though, not too many of them out there the same colour that I have seen to date.

[NissanGQ4.2]

No room in the console mate - putting in a 6.2" Sat Nav with all the bells and whistles, and didn't want to mount it straight to the top of the dash - should be right, and so long as I don't get caught up in anything too deep, it'll hopefully stay dry ... it's got a remote LED handset, so no need to mess with the bas unit at all ... and you can knock the placement all you like champion, it's not going to get any response to move it though!! lmfao ...

What Brand of SatNav are u going with????

[Bigrig]

What Brand of SatNav are u going with????

Not sure - of the 84 million brands available, I was thinking the most technical looking one with the best looking LED panel!!! lololol ... any suggestions (be nice) are more than welcome, as I don't really have a preference - basically want a 6.2" screen (7" housing) for a neat/no gap installation, GPS, Bluetooth, MP3 (be great to have a drive inbuilt to load onto) ... and as said, lots of lights ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Not sure - of the 84 million brands available, I was thinking the most technical looking one with the best looking LED panel!!! lololol ... any suggestions (be nice) are more than welcome, as I don't really have a preference - basically want a 6.2" screen (7" housing) for a neat/no gap installation, GPS, Bluetooth, MP3 (be great to have a drive inbuilt to load onto) ... and as said, lots of lights ...

Sorry mate, no suggestions yet. as u say 84 million brands.

Also make sure you can hook up a Reversing Camera, just in case u want 2 down the track

[Bigrig]

Good idea - thanks mate. Forgot all about that.

[Bigrig]

Forgot how basic it was and was just looking through some of the original snaps - even the tinting was that light bronze looking gear as opposed to the ultra dark job on it now .. plenty more to happen to Tank - stay tuned ...

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[NissanGQ4.2]

Scotty, are you after a double din Sat Nav mounted in the console or a portable one mounted to the windscreen????

Have a look at the mirror type gps as well have not seen one in real life, but have seen them advertised and i think they would be better than both the other type.

this is one type, this is more a reverse camera mirror but you can hook a gps up 2 it

http://www.astralelectronics.com.au/InfoData/AMS42S2MM.pdf


Cheers

Todd

[Bigrig]

Thanks mate - they look a treat ... sounds really practical, as you could clip off the monitor when out bush etc, so it doesn't constantly go to the camera. The GPS/stereo I was thinking of are just the ones advertised in the parts section on the front page of NissanPatrol.com.au - link below:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280599318580

Can't see any reason these wouldn't do the trick - not out to rock the world as it were, and they have all been finishing around the mid $500's to $600 on each of the bids - the cheapest one I can find in Northfield etc are at least double that price ... decisions, decisions ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

I was looking at one of those as well, I don't like the postition of having 1 in the centre thought. If i was parked and looking up an address on the gps or searching for music, i think the auto gear stick would get in the way and be annoying. Dont think its a great spot for a dvd / tv player for same resons.

Guess I wouldn't really know untill i seen one in a patrol, maybe it would be ok

[mudtrolluk]

Very nice, but prior to looking at the pictures I did wonder how you change channel etc with it under the passenger’s seat,
:oops:, long time since I used a CB or radio.
All the work looks way cool, however what I really do envy the terrain you’re driving in your video, nice and thanks for posting.
phil.
P.s. yes it’s got controls on the mike I see in pic’s. No need for any help, honestly I’ll get there (I drive a patrol).

[Bigrig]

Very nice, but prior to looking at the pictures I did wonder how you change channel etc with it under the passenger’s seat,
:oops:, long time since I used a CB or radio.
All the work looks way cool, however what I really do envy the terrain you’re driving in your video, nice and thanks for posting.
phil.
P.s. yes it’s got controls on the mike I see in pic’s. No need for any help, honestly I’ll get there (I drive a patrol).

Thanks mate - pretty pleased with it, and it's nearly where I want it ... the remote handset is great, as you don't need to take focus off the road to change channels, squelch etc ... more vids to come after the next few weeks as I've got a bush trip to Beerburrum next weekend (plenty of mud as it has been bucketing down here), another trip to Janowen, and more than likely another trip to Moreton Island (sand etc) for 4 days camping ...

[Bigrig]

I was looking at one of those as well, I don't like the postition of having 1 in the centre thought. If i was parked and looking up an address on the gps or searching for music, i think the auto gear stick would get in the way and be annoying. Dont think its a great spot for a dvd / tv player for same resons.

Guess I wouldn't really know untill i seen one in a patrol, maybe it would be ok

Yeah - pr!ck of a spot for them, but what can you do - they do come with a steering wheel mount also, so you can change stations, CD's, MP3's etc from the wheel without touching the head unit ... trial and error, but I am ging for it - should be fitted in the next week or so ... and as it turns out, the missus is getting a Rubicon on Thursday so I can rip the extra row of seats out of the back of mine - sooooooo .... out comes the magic toolbox, in go custom drawers (going to try myslef - eeekkk...), dual battery system and maybe, just maybe a fridge (thinking not at this point - would prefer a small chiller box and put the fridge in the trailer) ... lucky I left the poly bags in the springs when I got them swapped over - will ensure the springs don't sag too much with the weight ... and the last thing I'll be looking at is diff locks ... but that is 2011's problem and not convinced I need them yet ...

[Bigrig]

Well, it took some effort for the boys who installed it, but still worked out heaps cheaper than getting one through Nissan and as per the photos, whilst it looks like Frankenstein, it's probably stronger!! lolol ...

You can see where they blocked up the outlet on the top to rejoin the stock Nissan one, and same goes for the rectangular inlet on the bottom (plated up) and moved to the front. Nothing you can't do with a a bit of zincanneal and a kilo of sikaflex!! lolol ... They also removed the hose/line mounts etc from the old box and pop rivetted onto the retro fitted one to keep it clean ...

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You can see the balance pipe on the inlet below for LPG/Snorkel setup (5/8 connection/pipe) from the top of the inlet to the back of the mixer.
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The one below where they blocked up the rectangular inlet from the VN to move it to the front ...
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[NissanGQ4.2]

and the last thing I'll be looking at is diff locks ... but that is 2011's problem and not convinced I need them yet ...

Scotty mate, you should know by now a 1992 GQ TB42e Ti might need a fuelk tanker to follow on a trip but will never reqiure diff locks.

The Airbox mod looks good mate

[Bigrig]

Scotty mate, you should know by now a 1992 GQ TB42e Ti might need a fuelk tanker to follow on a trip but will never reqiure diff locks.

The Airbox mod looks good mate

Mate - you've just convinced me ... the money for the lockers can be spent elsewhere!! God, I'm simple to please ... and certainly not a follower!! lolol ... Love the air box mod - one of those "necessity breeds innovation" moments for my rig ... from what I can find on the net, mine is about the 3rd one of these in Australia ... and watching the work that went into, I know why!!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

... and watching the work that went into, I know why!!!!

So you will have no troubles making one up for me then?????

[Bigrig]

So you will have no troubles making one up for me then?????

ummmm ... how many days are we catching up the week after next?? Starting to think I'll be camping at your joint to see in 2011 if you're expecting me to knock one up!!! lololol ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

ummmm ... how many days are we catching up the week after next?? Starting to think I'll be camping at your joint to see in 2011 if you're expecting me to knock one up!!! lololol ...

hahahahaha, sounds like a plan 2 me mate *LMAO*

But i might not have a house to live in by then, oh well Sh*t happens :trink13:

[Bigrig]

.... But i might not have a house to live in by then, oh well Sh*t happens :trink13:

Then the stars will be my ceiling,
the trees my walls,
the moon is my light,
and more than likely ...
your pillow my crapper!!!! lolololol ....

Never was good at poetry!!

[Finly Owner]

Asl long as his fridge in truck is full of coldies aye Scott?

[Bigrig]

Asl long as his fridge in truck is full of coldies aye Scott?

Well ... it would certainly help smooth the deal over ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Then the stars will be my ceiling,
the trees my walls,
the moon is my light,
and more than likely ...
your pillow my crapper!!!! lolololol ....

Never was good at poetry!!

Sounded good 2 me mate, lucky 4 me i don't use a pillow :)

[DX grunt]

Roses are red,
Violets are blue
I'll always be able
to hitch up your GQ.

lololol

[NissanGQ4.2]

Sorry Scotty, Rossco is winning the comp so far *L*

[Bigrig]

Roses are red,
Violets are blue
I'll always be able
to hitch up your GQ.

lololol

Oh Rossco ... you silver tongue you!!! lmfao ...

Yep - you win no doubt ... poetry (clean stuff anyway) was never a strong point of mine!!!!

[DX grunt]

Oh Rossco ... you silver tongue you!!! lmfao ...

Yep - you win no doubt ... poetry (clean stuff anyway) was never a strong point of mine!!!!

Sorry bloke. It just flowed naturally, in this case. lololol

[Bigrig]

Not a patrol no, but at least she is serious about off roading!!! Front and rear lockers, sway bar disconnects (electronic), 12,000lb winch, BFG MT's, and all the other bells and whistles these things come with. Must say, nice to drive, however I did also say that they were "right for a woman" ... just couldn't imagine myself being a manly man, doing manly things with one of these, feels too much like a normal car ... lolol ...

Let the games begin!!! lolol ...

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[zuluwoffle]

One tidy lookin truck Bigrig. You gonna do a trip in it to Cape York? The troll that is lol

[Bigrig]

One tidy lookin truck Bigrig. You gonna do a trip in it to Cape York? The troll that is lol

Planning one for 2011 as it turns out mate - keep telling the missus that the Rubicon comes standard with lockers coz it needs them!! lolol ... The cape will sort the men from the ... well ... women I gues?? *lmfao*

[Finly Owner]

Hers is blacker than yours. Wait till all the blokes see her long legs steppin out that shiny black 4B, then you'll have some fights.

Tim

[Bigrig]

Hers is blacker than yours. Wait till all the blokes see her long legs steppin out that shiny black 4B, then you'll have some fights.

Tim

With her more than likely!!! She used to be a kick boxer (no joke)!!!! The first woof whistle will be a kodak moment no doubt *lmfao*

Getting a set of Lightforce Genesis (210's I think) fitted on Monday ... can't wait!!

[Finly Owner]

on yours or hers?????????



heheheeee....

[Bigrig]

Mine champion!! Wash your mouth out!! lolol ...

She is actually getting 4 spotties on a rollbar that wraps around the windscreen (2 spots, and 2 spread beams on top of the roof line) ... honestly, talk about competitive ...

[Finly Owner]

how where's the post about our meet?

[Bigrig]

how where's the post about our meet?

You took the photos old mate!!!! Did you get one of my wild action on your dirt driveway?? *lmfao* ...

[Finly Owner]

You took the photos old mate!!!! Did you get one of my wild action on your dirt driveway?? *lmfao* ...
yeah but where are the posts from the other night to place the photos too.

[Bigrig]

Not with you ? lololol ... am I losing the plot (finally)??? ...

[Finly Owner]

don't worry i found them, and fixed it all. go back to drinking and banging away.


LOL

[Bigrig]

Done!!! lolol ...

[Bigrig]

Well, they are on ... locked down, looking the goods and all I have to do now is find a long, straight and dark road to set them ... interior gets steam cleaned tomorrow to see if I can't get rid of the stench, the fluid and the mould!! Was a GREAT trip out to Beerburrum!!!

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[Bigrig]

Lightforce even - mispelt it above ... oh well ...

[Bigrig]

Oh, and got a set of Narva crystal lens (or something like that) driving lights with blue lights in them also to get rid of the God awful sealed beams that were in it ..

[NissanGQ4.2]

Oh, and got a set of Narva crystal lens (or something like that) driving lights with blue lights in them also to get rid of the God awful sealed beams that were in it ..

Nothing wrong with sealed beams Scotty, they handle water crossing better. I changed mine from sealed 2 H4 and every time i done a river crossing, blew a light, ended up changing back 2 the god awful sealed ones :)

[Woof]

Looks great Scotty, one thing though mate...... you forgot to blank out your plates.

[NissanGQ4.2]

you forgot to blank out your plates.


thats all right there stolen ones anyway *L*

[Dhuck]

Looks great Scotty, one thing though mate...... you forgot to blank out your plates.

Seems to be becoming a bad habit of his.

But the lights do look good. When I come over I will replace them for you to the Iron Man ones in my garage (Free of charge).

[AB]

This thread may be the biggest Members Ride thread Scotty...lol

Love your work big fella!!!

[Bigrig]

Nothing wrong with sealed beams Scotty, they handle water crossing better. I changed mine from sealed 2 H4 and every time i done a river crossing, blew a light, ended up changing back 2 the god awful sealed ones :)

Fully understood and agreed - but for the sake of carrying a couple of bulbs, I can't go past the light they throw out ... awesome. I have just come back from setting all the lights down at Mt Cotton - unbelievable.

[Bigrig]

Looks great Scotty, one thing though mate...... you forgot to blank out your plates.

I know mate - but there again, my plates are all over the videos I have posted (don't know how to blank them for vids) and will be all over the one I post tomorrow night from the outing on Sunday ... and the fact that I'm hopeless!!! lol

[patch697]

This thread may be the biggest Members Ride thread Scotty...lol

Love your work big fella!!!

LOL ...Agreed .......lol

Scotty you do have a flair for this sort of thing.......Top marks.

[Bigrig]

Seems to be becoming a bad habit of his.

But the lights do look good. When I come over I will replace them for you to the Iron Man ones in my garage (Free of charge).

See you tomorrow old mate!!! Free of Charge? Does that mean no coldies either? You BEAUTY!!!! lmfao ..

[Bigrig]

Just to keep the number of posts up on my thread (LOL), I got the small spotties that I had on the car orginally replaced this morning (kept them when I put the Genesis 210's on) with a set of LightForce 170 Strikers ... Nice!!!! Glad to know I'll be slow roasting small animals at night as I go past!! *LMFAO*.

[NissanGQ4.2]

cmon, where are the pics???

[NissanGQ4.2]

i'm not really interested in pics Scotty, but i thought i better keep my post up as i don't think i will be on for the 2 weeks I'm away *LMAO*

[Bigrig]

i'm not really interested in pics Scotty, but i thought i better keep my post up as i don't think i will be on for the 2 weeks I'm away *LMAO*

Don't blame ya mate!!! LOL ... but the pics are coming regardless!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Don't blame ya mate!!! LOL ... but the pics are coming regardless!!

sitting here with bourbon in hand :trink13:, waiting for them

[Bigrig]

And here they be ... nothing special, but lets face it, you never can have too much light!!!

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[NissanGQ4.2]

And here they be ... nothing special, but lets face it, you never can have too much light!!!

I use lots of candles, does that count as "you can never have too much light"????

[Bigrig]

[QUOTE=Bigrig;26754]And here they be ... nothing special, but lets face it, you never can have too much light!!!

I use lots of candles, does that count as "you can never have too much light"????

Do they stay lit when you start moving?? *LMFAO*

[NissanGQ4.2]

[QUOTE=toddrhind;26759]

Do they stay lit when you start moving?? *LMFAO*

yes!!!! i use those trick burf-day candles that you can't blow out *LMAO*

[Sir Roofy]

thats a really nice truck there ,you wouldnt take that in the bush you,d get to many scraches on it and not get them out aye
maybe with a cut and polish and lots of elbow grease
cheers roofy

[NissanGQ4.2]

thats a really nice truck there ,you wouldnt take that in the bush you,d get to many scraches on it and not get them out aye
maybe with a cut and polish and lots of elbow grease
cheers roofy

Whats the point of a 4b if you don't take it bush roofy, who cares about scratches???? I would rather scratch mine out in the bush, than some PR*** denting a panel in a shopping centre car park, that's for sure

[Sir Roofy]

looks like you enjoy a puddle or 2 ,just looking at the pics ,it hasnt seen to much scrub lately,not like mine

roofy

[Dhuck]

looks like you enjoy a puddle or 2 ,just looking at the pics ,it hasnt seen to much scrub lately,not like mine

roofy

This truck does see the scrub. He was clearing the way on our last Beerburrum trip. Looking good Scotty. Mine has 4 new lights with a possible 2 more very shortly.

[Bigrig]

This truck does see the scrub. He was clearing the way on our last Beerburrum trip. Looking good Scotty. Mine has 4 new lights with a possible 2 more very shortly.

Bootiful mate - throw up some pics when you get the chance ... just came back from German Church Road to set the lights - "my goodness me" is my polite way of saying "holy f#ck they're bright"!!! LOL

Seen plenty of scrub roofy - I'm just one of those anal puppies who come back and actually clean and repair their cars!!! LOL ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Seen plenty of scrub roofy - I'm just one of those anal puppies who come back and actually clean and repair their cars!!! LOL ...


Mine will be sitting here waiting for u Scotty, just don't give the old girl a wash and polish, she wouldn't know what hit here, and probable would venture 2 Patrol heaven *L*

[Bigrig]

Mine will be sitting here waiting for u Scotty, just don't give the old girl a wash and polish, she wouldn't know what hit here, and probable would venture 2 Patrol heaven *L*

Paint the only thing holding her together mate?? LOL ..

[NissanGQ4.2]

Paint the only thing holding her together mate?? LOL ..

no the oil holds it together *LMAO*

[Finly Owner]

Hey Scott, thought you were going to use straight rd. German church ain't that straight, oh, you were talking the dirt part weren't you?

If you were thinking of buying Finly a belated chrissie present those small lights would do nicely. LMAO :-)

[Dhuck]

Christ! I aint been to German Church Rd in years.

[Finly Owner]

Christ! I aint been to German Church Rd in years.

They have closed 1/2 it now.

[Sir Roofy]

nice to hear that take care of the bod as well it dosnt repair as well

cheers roofy

[Bigrig]

Hey Scott, thought you were going to use straight rd. German church ain't that straight, oh, you were talking the dirt part weren't you?

If you were thinking of buying Finly a belated chrissie present those small lights would do nicely. LMAO :-)

Nah mate - the road off the T junction on GC road ... pretty straight and slight dip, but does the trick - West Mt Cotton Road has some alright sections for it also, but usually have to do it late as it sees a bit of traffic and they can't see much with the high beam and 4 x Lightforce's punching down the road at them!!! LOL

And as for the small lights mate - you want em, they're yours!!! I'll organise a time for dropoff/pickup with you in the coming week.

[Bigrig]

nice to hear that take care of the bod as well it dosnt repair as well

cheers roofy

You'll be happy to know I don't treat Tank's body the way I treat my own!!! *LMFAO*

[Bigrig]

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait ... I'm so excited (like the song!!) - not looking for well wishes, but today is my birthday ... wife bought me an ABR air compressor with 8 metre lead, terminal connectors, 12 volt anderson setup for the back (I think that's what they're called) AND has priced up the storage system for the back (I've already pulled the dicky seats out as I wanted this anyway) which should be going in next week or the week after .. but wait, there's more .. for a limited time only, she decided to throw in a dual battery setup AND a new set of extractors and 2.75" exhaust !!!! No steak knives though ... strange??

I must say, I am dead set in love ... oh ... and the missus is good value too!!! *LMFAO*

[Bigrig]

What a woman!! You must feel like a kid let loose in a lolly shop!!

Yes sir!!!! I do ... starting to run out of things I want to put on it ... time to get that camper trailer!!!

[YNOT]

Lockers!

Tony

[Bigrig]

Lockers!

Tony

Oh Tony, you sweet talker you ... lockers are a definite - probably in the next couple of months, as are the rock crawling gears ... anything else you can think of?? Just remember, you suggest it, you have to pay half the cost!!!! LMFAO ...

[Bigrig]

I was thinking something more like this myself ... replace the horses with Patrols of course (plenty of horse power either way!! boom boom!! LOL)...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6dm9rN6oTs

[Bigrig]

oh ... was meant to be the fart scene from Blazing Saddles but is blocked for some reason ... how disappointment!!! Moderators ... oh, Moderators ... could you possibly rectify this for me? You are too kind!!! lol ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Happy Burf-day Scottie, If u come 2 Stockton Beach I will buy 2 a :bday: :cheers:

[Bigrig]

Happy Burf-day Scottie, If u come 2 Stockton Beach I will buy 2 a :bday: :cheers:

Missus has just gone to get another carton ... bless her!!! So as tempting as a 10 hour drive is for one beer (I assume you meant 2 beers being one for you and one for me?? lol), I'll pass just this once!!! *LOL*

[NissanGQ4.2]

Missus has just gone to get another carton ... bless her!!! So as tempting as a 10 hour drive is for one beer (I assume you meant 2 beers being one for you and one for me?? lol), I'll pass just this once!!! *LOL*

yeh i wouln't drive 10hrs 4 a beer either, 4 a bourbon I would drive 4 days but beer......nah


Pressies 4 TANK, another case of beer, I hope when we met up that ur missus is there, so she can teach my missus a few things!!!

[Bigrig]

yeh i wouln't drive 10hrs 4 a beer either, 4 a bourbon I would drive 4 days but beer......nah


Pressies 4 TANK, another case of beer, I hope when we met up that ur missus is there, so she can teach my missus a few things!!!

We are a team mate - she'll be there for the lessons no doubt!!!!

[Dhuck]

Happy b'day Scotty. I must have known and had drinks for you last night.

[Bigrig]

Happy b'day Scotty. I must have known and had drinks for you last night.

Top job mate - thought you were a bit quiet today!!! lol

[Dhuck]

Was feeling a tad shall I say still drunk.

[Finly Owner]

Nah mate - the road off the T junction on GC road ... pretty straight and slight dip, but does the trick - West Mt Cotton Road has some alright sections for it also, but usually have to do it late as it sees a bit of traffic and they can't see much with the high beam and 4 x Lightforce's punching down the road at them!!! LOL

And as for the small lights mate - you want em, they're yours!!! I'll organise a time for dropoff/pickup with you in the coming week.

Thanks Scott. I'll put them to use have sent PM

[Finly Owner]

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait ... I'm so excited (like the song!!) - not looking for well wishes, but today is my birthday ... wife bought me an ABR air compressor with 8 metre lead, terminal connectors, 12 volt anderson setup for the back (I think that's what they're called) AND has priced up the storage system for the back (I've already pulled the dicky seats out as I wanted this anyway) which should be going in next week or the week after .. but wait, there's more .. for a limited time only, she decided to throw in a dual battery setup AND a new set of extractors and 2.75" exhaust !!!! No steak knives though ... strange??


I must say, I am dead set in love ... oh ... and the missus is good value too!!! *LMFAO*

Spoilt aren't you?

[Finly Owner]

By the way old bast-rd happy birthday

Tim

[Dark 1]

Happy b'day Scotty ,ya old fart!!!!!!!

Kelvin.

[Bigrig]

Woohoo ... Pacemaker Extractors and 2.75" Mandrel Bent Exhaust being fitted on Wednesday!!! Can't wait ...

[Woof]

Woohoo ... Pacemaker Extractors and 2.75" Mandrel Bent Exhaust being fitted on Wednesday!!! Can't wait ...

Your way too spoilt Scotty...lol

[Bigrig]

Spoiling myself this time brother!!!

[Woof]

Spoiling myself this time brother!!!

Well done then mate, we all need our toys.

[Finly Owner]

Yeah Scott said today he's going to buy a cheap locker to try and then if he likes them, he's going to sell me that one at half price and buy a top brand one for Tank.






Dave you heard him Hey?






ROFPML

[Dhuck]

Yeah Scott said today he's going to buy a cheap locker to try and then if he likes them, he's going to sell me that one at half price and buy a top brand one for Tank.






Dave you heard him Hey?






ROFPML


Dunno mate. No such thing as a cheap locker. But keep at him. He gave you lights. He is a generous man. Show him some man love. ROFL

Show him enough you might even get those mods for Finly as to get that flex happening.

[Bigrig]

No man love on offer here lads I'm afraid!!! LOL ... and as for Tim's desire for me to "test" the water with a cheap locker for the supposed on sell back to him - to quote The Castle - "tell him he's dreaming" ... LOL

[Finly Owner]

Ok so how about throwing me your coils when you upgrade. I think you left when we spoke of some options I have.


ME: budget builder, or some people would call it on the bludge always..........LOLOL

[Bigrig]

8 more hours to go ... pickup time for Tank ... I wonder if he's missing me with all those strange people poking and prodding around his insides!! lol

[Dhuck]

what mods you end up getting?

[Bigrig]

Just the exhaust and extractors this time around - the crawling gears and the lockers will be a month or two away yet ... but it's getting there ... let's face it, I can't have you taking honours every time we go out!!!! LOL

[Dhuck]

Lol. I won't take all the credit every time. My mummy taught me to share.

[Bigrig]

Lol. I won't take all the credit every time. My mummy taught me to share.

LOL - well your mummy better start throwing some cash my way so I can compete!!!!

[Bigrig]

Forgot to mention, have started talking to Derek about an engine rebuild also (not till later this year) - whilst doing it, looking at doing the usual things people have suggested (porting the heads etc) and throwing in a small super charger - yeehah - but any recommendations/suggestions from anyone on this would be most welcome - didn't want to put the super charger on in it's current form. even though the engine runs well, it is getting long in the tooth (270K's now) and I am worried about throwing it in and 'breaking' stuff .. so thought it appropriate to look at as part of an overall engine rebuild ... basically looking for more power to accomodate the additional weight it will eventually have on board (roof top cargo carrier with touratop tent possibly, storage system and all the goodies I'll be throwing in it, new front bar and winch, custom rear bar with twin tyre carrier, me as I continue to expand, etc, etc) ...

[Dhuck]

Damn you are getting competitive.

[YNOT]

Forgot to mention, have started talking to Derek about an engine rebuild also (not till later this year) - whilst doing it, looking at doing the usual things people have suggested (porting the heads etc) and throwing in a small super charger - yeehah - but any recommendations/suggestions from anyone on this would be most welcome - didn't want to put the super charger on in it's current form. even though the engine runs well, it is getting long in the tooth (270K's now) and I am worried about throwing it in and 'breaking' stuff .. so thought it appropriate to look at as part of an overall engine rebuild ... basically looking for more power to accomodate the additional weight it will eventually have on board (roof top cargo carrier with touratop tent possibly, storage system and all the goodies I'll be throwing in it, new front bar and winch, custom rear bar with twin tyre carrier, me as I continue to expand, etc, etc) ...

What is your budget for engine mods?

Tony

[Bigrig]

What is your budget for engine mods?

Tony

That's the first question really!!! LOL ... was of the understanding that the rebuild would be around $4K and the super charger the same - so $8K is probably the magic figure ... maximum!!! lol

[YNOT]

That's the first question really!!! LOL ... was of the understanding that the rebuild would be around $4K and the super charger the same - so $8K is probably the magic figure ... maximum!!! lol

I'm thinking LS1 conversion................

Tony

[Dhuck]

I think it's time to lock this thread. It's getting to bloody big. Scotty needs to start a new one. He already has the record for longest members ride thread and many others.

[Bigrig]

I think it's time to lock this thread. It's getting to bloody big. Scotty needs to start a new one. He already has the record for longest members ride thread and many others.

You all love a long ride!!!

[Bigrig]

I'm thinking LS1 conversion................

Tony

Thought about that - wasn't sure I'd get it in the budget though as I'd still like to keep dual fuel also???

[Bigrig]

Well, the exhaust and extractors are a hit ... fantastic 'note' from the rig now, definitely a bit more toe off the mark, but the biggest difference (apart from the noise ... did I mention the noise?? Love it!!!!) is the torque - never realised that it would 'affect' it that much as such, but seems to hold speed really well now up hills without dropping back a gear, and generally picks up speed heaps better ... will be interested to see on the next decent highway run if I am getting any reduction in consumption ...

[patch697]

Well, the exhaust and extractors are a hit ... fantastic 'note' from the rig now, definitely a bit more toe off the mark, but the biggest difference (apart from the noise ... did I mention the noise?? Love it!!!!) is the torque - never realised that it would 'affect' it that much as such, but seems to hold speed really well now up hills without dropping back a gear, and generally picks up speed heaps better ... will be interested to see on the next decent highway run if I am getting any reduction in consumption ...

Mine dropped between 2 & 3 lts per 100ks on Gas when I had mine done, not much I know but it all adds up mate.

Who & BTW I to am a sucker for the note thay get once thay can breath...lol

[Bigrig]

Just because I know you all love hearing about my additions!! LOL!!!

Dhuck helped me install a new head unit into the rig - GPS, USB, SDRam slot, DVD, and all the sh!t, and it's a cracker!!! Ryan saw it last night and he too is sold on it - I'll post some photos, but if you are looking for a new unit, these are hard to pass up. Yep, from China, but what isn't these days - cost me zero for the install and the unit was delivered with preloaded maps for $288!! Similar units through Northfield and the likes START at about $1000 without maps, so pretty stoked with old eScab on this one!!

Installed a new steering wheel yesterday (thanks again to dhuck for the recommendation - it's a beauty) and according to the badge, it's a MoMo ... delivered with boss kit for $90 or thereabouts ... don't quite think MoMo know about this particular model (lol), but it does the trick anyway!!! Pics to come.

Next on the list - wheel spacer with dual mounts for reverse lights - custom made and going on in about 2 weeks ... God I love this stuff!!!!!!

Looks like the kids are singing for their supper again this month!! lmfao

[Bigrig]

Can't have this thread slow down!!! Tank would never forgive me!!! LOL

Got new rubber going on Friday - Mickey Thompson MTZ's - 305/70R16's so should toughen him up a bit. Also got 43% reduction gears going in next week and should also be picking up the rear spacer bar with twin light mounts - hope so anyway, as the new spare tyre won't fit on the back!!

Will throw up some snaps once done - can't wait!!!!

[Woof]

Hey Scotty, I would be very wary of putting that size spare on the back mate, it just maybe too much for the rear door to handle.

[Bigrig]

Hey Scotty, I would be very wary of putting that size spare on the back mate, it just maybe too much for the rear door to handle.

Yeah thanks mate. I thought that also, but they reckon it will be ok - it's still 33" but 20mm wider than what I have one now, so wasn't expecting a massive weight difference - that said, is there anyway I can "reinforce" the barn door hinges to make it stronger??

[Bigrig]

Sooooo ... hopefully before next weekend for the trip ...

1. Maxxis 305/70R16's all round - decided to go for these over the Mickey Thomson's - about $65 per tyre cheaper fully fitted, and let's face it, with all the hype around, I thought I'd give them a go.

2. 85% reduction gears in the transfer case - decided on this over the 43% ones. Figured it's a small price to pay to have to change out of 4H and 4L for cruising around on slower tracks - this one I can't wait for - took priority (bigtime) over a front locker.

3. Rear custom tyre spacer with twin spottie mount tube bar (follows the line of the barn door window around to the top - twin lights then sit above that window - using slimline LED's attached to the reverse light, but with an isolator switch so I don't blind people when reversing at the local shops!!!).

The storage/shelve system might have to wait - after all this expense, I want to save some spondoolies to get the engine done in the next 3 or 4 months.

Now a question!!

The suspension - I've read other threads regarding spring spacers, but I'm thinking of putting 30mm spacers in. What are the pros (apart from lifting the guts off the ground) and cons. I have heard it makes the ride "coarser" and more rigid because it's actually compressing the springs a bit, but is that correct? Does it affect the flex? How? Etc.

Thanks a million in advance people!!

[Dhuck]

Now I have to watch out for you as well. 85% reduction. Your becoming a mad man. But lovin it. Just be aware more mods more damage to Tank and Tank is pretty. lol

[Bigrig]

Now I have to watch out for you as well. 85% reduction. Your becoming a mad man. But lovin it. Just be aware more mods more damage to Tank and Tank is pretty. lol

It ain't that pretty brother, and you've seen first hand what I'll put him through, so I think he deserves some treats to make it easier for him!!! LOL

Spacers? You're mates at the shop would have to know a fair bit about them?

[Dhuck]

Mate they would. Imho yes they will lift the truck. Cant really see them compressing the springs. But that said I know nothing about them.

[nowoolies]

g`day bigrig
did you have to have the caster kit installed because of the lift ????
after the lift and wheel align on my bus the steering wheel is a couple of degrees off to the right
the guys at the wheel aligners say thats common and one has to put up with it as there is no way i can have a caster kit installed in the G U
??????????????
YOUR RIG LOOKS GREAT HAY!!!

[Bigrig]

g`day bigrig
did you have to have the caster kit installed because of the lift ????
after the lift and wheel align on my bus the steering wheel is a couple of degrees off to the right
the guys at the wheel aligners say thats common and one has to put up with it as there is no way i can have a caster kit installed in the G U
??????????????
YOUR RIG LOOKS GREAT HAY!!!

Thanks mate - yep, 3 degree caster correction installed as it was a whale after the lift. Worried about this also with putting spacers in as it will only push the radius arms further down (car up) and they'll be even closer to the rear guard also. But I am intending to get dropboxes put in to offset that.

[YNOT]

Now a question!!

The suspension - I've read other threads regarding spring spacers, but I'm thinking of putting 30mm spacers in. What are the pros (apart from lifting the guts off the ground) and cons. I have heard it makes the ride "coarser" and more rigid because it's actually compressing the springs a bit, but is that correct? Does it affect the flex? How? Etc.

Thanks a million in advance people!!

All spring spacers will do is lift your Patrol. You're not adding weight fitting them so they won't compress the springs.
In your case your shock absorbers are already to short for the lift you have so you risk loosing an inch of suspension travel on compression.
I would be fitting a Superior bent upper arm before you do any other suspension modifications.

Tony

[YNOT]

after the lift and wheel align on my bus the steering wheel is a couple of degrees off to the right
the guys at the wheel aligners say thats common and one has to put up with it as there is no way i can have a caster kit installed in the G U
??????????????


Your wheel alignment bloke doesn't know enough about modifying Patrols.
it is important to correct the castor after fitting a suspension lift as castor is what gives your steering self centering while your driving, but it won't straighten the steering wheel.
To straighten the steering wheel after doing a suspension lift you need to remove the fixed length factory drag link (the steering arm in front of the diff that runs between the steering box and the LH steering knuckle) and replace it with an aftermarket adjustable arm. Get a heavy duty arm as being in front of the diff they are prone to damage.

Tony

[Bigrig]

All spring spacers will do is lift your Patrol. You're not adding weight fitting them so they won't compress the springs.
In your case your shock absorbers are already to short for the lift you have so you risk loosing an inch of suspension travel on compression.
I would be fitting a Superior bent upper arm before you do any other suspension modifications.

Tony

Thanks mate - happy to swap the shocks if needs be, but didn't want to tinker with anything else as it were. As per what we discussed, I need to get upper arm sorted at some stage so I don't hit the tank.

[Bigrig]

All spring spacers will do is lift your Patrol. You're not adding weight fitting them so they won't compress the springs.
In your case your shock absorbers are already to short for the lift you have so you risk loosing an inch of suspension travel on compression.
I would be fitting a Superior bent upper arm before you do any other suspension modifications.

Tony

Sorry mate - another quick one - would this also affect the panhards etc? i.e. putting the diffs out of centre? The front one is adjustable, but the rear is rigid. Same goes for the link pins on the swaybars.

I guess the question is - are spacers worth fitting? want some extra clearance, but don't know if it's worth the effort.

Thanks in advance.

[YNOT]

It will affect the diff centering, you won't notice it so much on the front because you've already adjusted it back to centre (and can again), but the rear will be further out.

Sway bar link pins from memory you have extended pins on the front which are too long for your current lift so they will be fine. Can't remember what link pins you have in the back but look at the angle of the sway bar ends, if they're pointing up they need to be extended.

I don't know that I would be fitting the spacers on their own, it would be better to reasses your suspension needs and look at it as a total package.

Tony

[Bigrig]

it would be better to reasses your suspension needs and look at it as a total package.

Tony

eeeeekkkkkk ... that would be expensive ... did I mention, eeeeeekkkkkkkk ... LOL!!! Thanks again mate ... food for thought for later (possibly much later!!).

[YNOT]

You could still get an adjustable rear panhard at any time, it will work with the lift you have now and any lift you do in future. The bent upper arm would be a good to fit now but I'm not sure if Superior do an adjustable bent arm that could be adjusted to suit future suspension lifts.

Tony

[Bigrig]

You could still get an adjustable rear panhard at any time, it will work with the lift you have now and any lift you do in future. The bent upper arm would be a good to fit now but I'm not sure if Superior do an adjustable bent arm that could be adjusted to suit future suspension lifts.

Tony

The rear panhard is rigid, but is a Stealth rod that was installed when I did the lift, so the diff centres in the back are all good also - if I go the bent arm from SE, swap the shocks and extend the rear pins (they are slightly extended now but not as much as the front), then you reckon a 30mm spring spacer installation is worth it?? I'd prefer that than stuff around with a new installation all round. I figure all that would see me about $8-900 out of pocket with a 30mm height increase ... and from the measurements done, that would see the car sitting about 145mm above standard (nearly 6") ...

[nowoolies]

Your wheel alignment bloke doesn't know enough about modifying Patrols.
it is important to correct the castor after fitting a suspension lift as castor is what gives your steering self centering while your driving, but it won't straighten the steering wheel.
To straighten the steering wheel after doing a suspension lift you need to remove the fixed length factory drag link (the steering arm in front of the diff that runs between the steering box and the LH steering knuckle) and replace it with an aftermarket adjustable arm. Get a heavy duty arm as being in front of the diff they are prone to damage.

Tony
thanks Tony
well gunna have to face the cook again lol more money on the bus
still the better the ride the better the trip
cheers mate
Paul

[YNOT]

The rear panhard is rigid, but is a Stealth rod that was installed when I did the lift, so the diff centres in the back are all good also - if I go the bent arm from SE, swap the shocks and extend the rear pins (they are slightly extended now but not as much as the front), then you reckon a 30mm spring spacer installation is worth it?? I'd prefer that than stuff around with a new installation all round. I figure all that would see me about $8-900 out of pocket with a 30mm height increase ... and from the measurements done, that would see the car sitting about 145mm above standard (nearly 6") ...

OK all good with the extended rear panhard, 30mm lift won't make much difference in that case.

Extend the rear link pins and fit a bent upper arm and you should be OK to fit the spacers.

Choose your shock absorber lengths carefully and do it after you've done the mods above. I don't know who you normally deal with to get your suspension components (Redlands 4X4?) but you need to put your Patrol on a wheel travel ramp with the shocks disconnected so you can measure the required shock lengths and order from those measurements.

Depending on what shocks you need you may also need longer bump stops.

Tony

[Bigrig]

OK all good with the extended rear panhard, 30mm lift won't make much difference in that case.

Extend the rear link pins and fit a bent upper arm and you should be OK to fit the spacers.

Choose your shock absorber lengths carefully and do it after you've done the mods above. I don't know who you normally deal with to get your suspension components (Redlands 4X4?) but you need to put your Patrol on a wheel travel ramp with the shocks disconnected so you can measure the required shock lengths and order from those measurements.

Depending on what shocks you need you may also need longer bump stops.

Tony

Now we're cooking!!! Yep - Redlands4WD (Pete Kitchen) - he has a patrol, as does half his staff, so I will sort it with them ... thanks again for the input mate.

[Dark 1]

AB can't we cap this thread, it'll be as big as the general banter thread soon.

[growler2058]

nice truck mate, nuthin uguly about that

[Bigrig]

AB can't we cap this thread, it'll be as big as the general banter thread soon.

Boohoo ... you should be happy, all those mods are now on the backburner coz I bought your camper!!! Can I list a camper as a mod?? LOL!!!

[AB]

AB can't we cap this thread, it'll be as big as the general banter thread soon.

haha, It's certainly turning into a monster!!!

[nowoolies]

AB can't we cap this thread, it'll be as big as the general banter thread soon.

im learning a sh*t load about my suspension from this ..................KEEP IT GOING

[Bigrig]

im learning a sh*t load about my suspension from this ..................KEEP IT GOING

Glad to hear it mate - I know the thread is long, but figured it's like a reference document on the mods - trying to keep them in one place and then others can use it also (so there Kelvin!! LOL). Getting Tuf42's (Kelvin) camper is a bonus also - saves me throwing things like the second battery and solar shower setup into the car - keeps the weight etc on the trailer which I can obviously disconnect at location and drive Tank around merrily without worrying of gear coming away from mounts etc.

[nowoolies]

we got all the camping gear one could want ................BUT ..... would love a camper will be sooooooooo much easier
if i spend any more on the bus this century im dead hung drawn and quartered so says the cook lmao
was putting the avenger winch on the bus yesterday, WAS............ it dont fit into a NISSAN bull bar made by ARB
so instead of spending $1150.00 on the winch i ended up with a Warn 9000 at $2040.00.
the cook dont know just yet
when she finds out ill proberly be off line for a while............. lmao

[Bigrig]

we got all the camping gear one could want ................BUT ..... would love a camper will be sooooooooo much easier
if i spend any more on the bus this century im dead hung drawn and quartered so says the cook lmao
was putting the avenger winch on the bus yesterday, WAS............ it dont fit into a NISSAN bull bar made by ARB
so instead of spending $1150.00 on the winch i ended up with a Warn 9000 at $2040.00.
the cook dont know just yet
when she finds out ill proberly be off line for a while............. lmao

ROFLMFAO!!!! So this is goodbye then for when she finds out??? LOL!!!!

[nowoolies]

roses .....i like roses
nothing fancy just a small plot by the river is all i ask
im not scared of her .........she`s still asleep lmao

[Bigrig]

roses .....i like roses
nothing fancy just a small plot by the river is all i ask
im not scared of her .........she`s still asleep lmao

LOL!! good luck!

[Dark 1]

Can I list a camper as a mod?? LOL!!!

Why not mate !

[Finly Owner]

roses .....i like roses
nothing fancy just a small plot by the river is all i ask
im not scared of her .........she`s still asleep lmao
Next forum meet is sadly a funeral of a missed member.........PML

[nowoolies]

QUOTE=Finly Owner;44530]Next forum meet is sadly a funeral of a missed member.........PML[/QUOTE]

thanks mate just what i need to hear lol
she still hasnt seen the bill :blowup:

[NissanGQ4.2]

hey Scotty come back and have another drink. U comin over on sunday> will get TANK dirty 4 ya!!!, nice 2 meet u mate finally :) was a pleasure :)

[Finly Owner]

Did keep padlock on fridge while he was there?

[Bigrig]

hey Scotty come back and have another drink. U comin over on sunday> will get TANK dirty 4 ya!!!, nice 2 meet u mate finally :) was a pleasure :)

Yeah, top dollar meeting you too mate - thanks for the hospitality. Well ... I think I should come over again on Sunday as we really didn't get enough time to fiddle with the ECU software ... oh ... and another drink would be ok too!!! LOL

[NissanGQ4.2]

Yeah, top dollar meeting you too mate - thanks for the hospitality. Well ... I think I should come over again on Sunday as we really didn't get enough time to fiddle with the ECU software ... oh ... and another drink would be ok too!!! LOL

Always welcome mate, just send me a text, will need 2 restock the shelf, don't know what happened, I awoke this morning 2 an empty bottle

[NissanGQ4.2]

Did keep padlock on fridge while he was there?

Scotty had 2 drive so i new i was safe

[Bigrig]

Just when you thought this thread had died!!! Rear custom made spacer bar with twin light mounts goes on today - got a couple of LED camping lights from a mate that are going on the mounts so should throw heaps of light. An interior LED worklight going in the rear also. Will throw up some pics later tonight to show the output.

Not sure if we're getting away this weekend, so if not, going to have a lash at the rear drawers and start that project - fingers firmly crossed ... not sure I saw 'sticky tape' as one of the required tools to use, but no doubt my effort will be very 'Macgyver' style!!!! LOL ... how much Mr Magoo Glue and how many paddle pop sticks you reckon it'll take!! LMFAO