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Well I have done the front shocks and springs. It looks a bit funny now as the front is about 100mm higher than the back. I will do the rear next Saturday.
Thanks Mudrunner once I released the brake line, removed the stabiliser and dropped the diff the springs just fell out. No need to use the spring compressors.
cheers
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I'm replacing my rear springs on the weekend so I will have four springs that I'm going to throw out.
I think they are the originals so 22 years old. So from a 92 GQ TI 4.2L Petrol. Auto. 260,000 kms.
If anyone needs them they're yours just pay freight. Probably worthless but I thought I'd ask.
image.jpegAll suspension replaced and I didn't kill anyone!
However when I had my pink slip last done I was knocked back because the exhaust was too close to the LPG tank.
They moved it but I have now seen the exhaust has been rubbing on the old shock since. I have had to bend the exhaust to fit the new shock.
Do you think I should be able to go back to the guys that did the exhaust and ask them to fix it for nothing?
Last edited by clivelm; 12th April 2014 at 01:51 PM.
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Yes maybe. Did they just bend it or make a new bit? Show them the old shock and tell them you done want the same damage to the brand new shock and see if they will look after you.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever. WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
Thanks MudRunner.
It looks like they made a new section. I'm only worried now because it could burn the dust cover on the new one. (which I split while trying to fit it so will need replacing)
Also I haven't really bent the exhaust more than pull it round at the back. The only thing stopping it springing back is the clamp that goes around the box near the rear which is held with a rubber thing. I have run it to hot and the dust cover shows no sign of burning yet but when I go off road anything could happen.
Yeah not ideal. I can assure you that it will become a Rattle within a few months on idle and drive you nuts!
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever. WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
I spoke with the guys that did the exhaust previously. They asked me to bring it in on Thursday and will fix it no questions asked.
They don't even need to see the receipt which is good as I've lost it.
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
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