Mudski GU Build Thread

[mudski]

As this Patrol was a ZD, it has a heat switch on the dash which puts the revs up on the motor when at idle. Now not used for the TD42. I did have a small rocker switch in the dash I was using as a manual override for the thermo fans for when the kettle boils. I’m now using the defunct heat switch for the thermal override function.
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[mudski]

So I have the ARB twin compressor motor feed wires to the AUX battery. I noticed the wires have a lot of the green patina running up the copper.
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So this needs to go. Also thinking the compressor motor feed should be from the Cranker battery so it’s getting full voltage when running. As I noticed the voltage drops on the aux battery to 12v and sometimes a little under when I’m using it. Even with the engine running.


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[mudski]

Got all new sway bar link rod ends too as the old ones were flogged out. Just gotta find a way to stop the dirt from getting in...
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[Bloggsy]

Roadsafe do a dust boot that may suit

https://www.4x4andcamping.com.au/pro...t-swaybar-link

[mudski]

Roadsafe do a dust boot that may suit

https://www.4x4andcamping.com.au/pro...t-swaybar-link

Perfect. Thanks! I saw these on Patrol a Parts website with their link kits but not for sale separately. Im sure Quikazz is just an offshoot of Patrol a Part. I'll ring them tomorrow.

[Bloggsy]

These are the GU ones

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Roadsafe...-/323858690444

[mudski]

These are the GU ones

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Roadsafe...-/323858690444

Dunno how they are different. The GQ ones are the correct boots for both GQ and GU. Those look like tie rod boots to me.
https://patrolapart.com.au/product/n...d-swaybar-link

[Bloggsy]

Yup now you mention it, they definitely look tie rod boots.

[mudski]

Managed to squeeze in five minutes on the Patrol this weekend. Got the rear links done.
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A bit sceptical how well these boots will work. I can easily move the boot to expose the ball of the joint. Better than nothing I suppose.
The fronts are a different story. I run a heavier aftermarket sway bar and the bolt size is much bigger.
So I will pretty much destroy the boots as soon as I tighten it all up. As the spacers that are normally used with these joint are not used on the fronts.
Hard to explain why. These boots need the spacers so they don’t get squashed when you tighten the retaining bolt up.


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[mudski]

And also replaced the red tie rod boot and the the drag link boot. Now both sides are done. Sorry @AB. I’ve used my spares.


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