Couple of quick Q's about the GQ

[GQPorkroll]

Ok, so first off, Did a 3" lift.

1. The handbrake light stays on constantly. Was going to cut the wire but decided its probably a desirable feature to have, is there any adjustment or any way to make the light go off?

2. Drop boxes or camber plates? I have heard arguments for and against both, however a local 4WD mechanic has said that he has the same setup as me and runs camber plates with no problems. I have both and will sell the one I don't use, so is there anything one way or another that is a real definite reason to use the other?

3. Creaking/clunking/knocking from the drivers footwell area, I'm assuming the body mount blocks. Is there any way to fix it? Is it a case of put up and shut up? If its not a risk of cracking or tearing anything, I can deal with it, however if there is an easy fix, or it leads to further problems, I'll fix it.

Thanks guys!

[NissanGQ4.2]

What did the 3 inch lift involve? all suspension, body and suspension???

Without knowing that I would go

Q1 - Did you adjusted the bracket for the Brake Proportioning Valve to suit the 3inch lift? , Have you check your brake fluid lately?

Q2 - drop boxes ........ not that I know anything about camber plates

Q3 - I have the same do problem .....do you have a body lift at all or are the the original mounts?

[GQPorkroll]

Suspension lift was only springs, no body lift. Valve was adjusted. Brake fluid was changed a few months ago and checked at the recent service, and is Ok. Is there a separate reservoir for the handbrake?

[taslucas]

Hi Mate.

Q2- I think the drop boxes are better as they help re-align the diff. Not %100 though, hopefully someone with a bit more knowledge will be along soon...

[GQPorkroll]

No drama, I thought the same.
The way I thought was that the drop box will lower the end of the radius rod to its original position, where as the camber plates will leave the rear of the radius rod in the same position and drop the front further. Personally I'd rather use the drop boxes, however this is all new territory to me as my last car had a torsion bar setup.

[nissannewby]

drop boxes if you cant afford dropped arms. as you said your radius arm will be closer to level with drop boxes which in theory should make it feel better on the road

[nissannewby]

Q3- Could be the mushroom style bushes on your radius arms are shot which is causing meteal to metal contact where they are mounted on the chassis

[Ade]

Q1: If brake fluid and hand brake switch are ok, there is vacuum switch on the left hand side of the alternator (TD42) with. Small vac. hose attached to it from the vac. pump at the back of the alternator, check the hose for cracking or the switch itself might be faulty..

Ade

[GQPorkroll]

Newby, that was the other reason I wanted to fit drop boxes, I have 2 sets of new bushes for the radius rod/chassis (genuine) so planned to replace them and fit drop boxes. The diff rubbers were recently replaced so planned to leave well enough alone.

I can't justify spending $1200 on the dropped arms. The truck is my daily driver first and off roader second. If it was only for off road, I would do it, but as its driven more on road than off, it's not worth the extra expense if I can get a similar result for. 1/4 of the price.

[GQPorkroll]

Ade it's a petrol 4.2 dude. It's only done it since it was lifted, so I'll drag myself under it tomorrow and see if the cable may br snagged somewhere.