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    Made the move to the dark side....

    Hi guys,

    After not owning a 4x4 for quite a few years, I developed a burning desire that needed to be quenched.
    I have owned several cruisers and hilux's and swore allegiance to the toyota gods many years ago.

    That was, until a week ago.

    I just so happened to stumble upon a GUIII 4.8 in great condition and at the right price.
    It's only a weekend car, so fuel economy isnt an issue for me, plus I love the grunt.

    I have grand plans for it (dont we all start off like that?) but we will see how much life gets in the way.
    Ive already pulled some of the stickers off, fit a pair of lights and installed a stereo in the first few days of ownership.
    Next on the list is a dual battery system/tyres/lift.

    Nice to meet you all.

    Trent

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    Welcome CB.
    Very neat Gu there..
    Be sure to do up a thread in the members ride section so everyone can follow your build
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    Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions.

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    welcome to the forum Trent

    looks like a nice pickup for sure
    Tidy Whitey - 99 GU TD42Ti - Diesel Gas, (GUIV Turbo & Intercooler 8Lb boost), 33" Micky T's Baja MTZ's, Dual Batt's, Cargo Barrier, rear draws, HID Super Oscars, winch, Grinch & witch attached and more goodies to come

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    gday mate and welcome theres just something about grunt that's undeniable
    07 crd,,bridgestone 697lt, 2.75 buedesert ex, SOLD theres a lot of my blood, sweat and money in that troll.


    92 gq ti tb42efi my brothers gq extractors dual batteries brake controller uhf alloy bullbar SOLD with a heavy heart but gone to a nice young fella


    13 y62 the beast that burbles

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    Welcome to the forum mate
    In the words of a Dhuck "QUACK".

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    Hello Trent and welcome.
    I AM NOT STUBBORN.........I prefer the term, Singlemindedly independent !

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    Welcome aboard Trent. Made the Toyoda<>Trol switch myself back in 2005 and have never looked back. Several blown diffs & axles pre 2005 and not a single hiccup to date :-) You'll love em !!!

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    Being a HD and LV mechanic that's worked in mining all over the Pilbara, I've always stayed away from nissans due to the navaras being no where near as durable as the hilux. You don't really see a lot of patrols on sites either, so is hard to make a good comparison with the cruiser.

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    If you get a chance to line a cruiser and patrol up side by side get underneath and compare chassis section, drive train and diff sizes. That's what nailed it for me 9 years ago.

    Welcome to the forum mate.

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