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4th January 2015, 05:23 PM
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New member with a 1995 GQ TB42 RX - 7
G'day All,
Just joined the Forum as I have just bought my daughters 1995 GQ TB42 RX - 7. Essentially a family car which goes to the beach occasionally. Not an 'off roader'.
It has paint damage to the roof and a bit on the bonnet but the rest of the exterior is good.
The motor & gear box, transfer case & hubs all seem fine but the suspension is pretty flat. When he (Nev) sits in the driveway I can see from the rear that the body is almost sitting on the rubber bump stops on the axel housing and from driving it I can tell you it gives a pretty ordinary ride on the local bitumen roads - very bumpy. Not so bad once you get on the open road or a freeway.
I don't know much about the GQ's except that they are regarded as a bit of a cult like Nissan 4X4 - similar to the 80 series Cruiser, as I have read.
Anyway - if any of you have advise on how to improve Nev's suspension - relatively cheaply - then I would certainly appreciate it.
Cheers
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4th January 2015 05:23 PM
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4th January 2015, 05:32 PM
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4th January 2015, 05:33 PM
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Legendary
Welcome to the forum mate. Nothings cheap on a 4x4, but some inexpensive ideas will come through.
2005 GU IV ST 3.0. Snorkel. Roof rack. Awning. Spots. Welded I/C. Dual batteries & VSR. UHF. Barn door hinge extension. Roof top spot lights. Rear drawers. 2" lift. NADS. EGT and boost gauges. Trans temp and water temp gauges. Provent 200 catch can. Rear ladder
And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time. And lost in space... and meaning.
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4th January 2015, 05:38 PM
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Thanks very much for the quick reply's.
I paid for some work to be done on the steering while my daughter owned it - 'panards' was one thing I can remember plus others I can't remember and that did do a lot for the steering.
So now I guess it's shocks n springs.
Thanks again - I'll let you know how It goes.
Cheers
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4th January 2015, 05:42 PM
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Administrator
Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions.
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4th January 2015, 09:23 PM
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BIG & BALD
Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net. If you need it, you can get it, if you want to know it, just ask it.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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4th January 2015, 09:56 PM
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4th January 2015, 11:19 PM
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Patrol Freak
G'day mate welcome to the forum.
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4th January 2015, 11:53 PM
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Patrol God
Hello and welcome to the forum, gq is a great vehicle mate and yes 2" lifted springs and shocks.
2003 gu3 td42tdi sold 😞 bloody gvm towing crap. Bt50 3500kg gvm.
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5th January 2015, 08:01 AM
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Patrol God
Welcome.
I agree with above. It's time to replace so why not upgrade.
A simple 2" lift is a simple install. Just springs and shocks is it.
But yes. They need replacing.
If anyone is a little savvy on the tools it's quite an easy thing to do. Simply some spanners and good jack.
Anyway feel free to jump in and ask questions as needed.
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