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7th January 2024, 08:24 PM
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New Member with a botched GQ
Hi all!
Last year I got myself a GQ that I knew needed a LOT of work.
The first issue I tackled was a death wobble, turns out the previous owners were complete morons! What's the solution to a slipping bearing? Loctite of course! 
It essentially welded itself together and we took to it with a grinder just to see if we could get it off (pic attached)
In the end, I decided to let the rego expire to save myself from the urge to risk it in a death trap, I already refused to let anyone else drive it or even ride in it. I now have a list from the pit inspection (including removing the 5-6" of combined lift 
) and now myself and the old man will be getting it to "non-death-trap-but-still-a-beast" status!
Look forward to chatting with people and sharing my love for these monsters with you all!
Cheers
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Last edited by JCMTButcher; 7th January 2024 at 08:24 PM.
Reason: Wrote the same thing twice
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7th January 2024 08:24 PM
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7th January 2024, 10:04 PM
#2
Welcome on board. What year and vehicle specs is the beast? Lots of practical knowledge within this group.
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8th January 2024, 01:22 PM
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1992 with a TD42 n/a
Not sure what other specs you're interested in but happy to answer anything 
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8th January 2024, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by
JCMTButcher
1992 with a TD42 n/a
Not sure what other specs you're interested in but happy to answer anything
All good, just lets the group where the help might be best delivered.
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8th January 2024, 04:52 PM
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Welcome mate.
NA TD would really struggle pushing those big tires.
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8th January 2024, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by
mudski
Welcome mate.
NA TD would really struggle pushing those big tires.
It isn't as gutless as I thought it would be, but definitely still want to turbo it down the track. Just means I have to struggle with finding something reliable that won't leave me in tears looking at my bank!
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9th January 2024, 04:45 PM
#7
Administrator
New Member with a botched GQ
Originally Posted by
JCMTButcher
It isn't as gutless as I thought it would be, but definitely still want to turbo it down the track. Just means I have to struggle with finding something reliable that won't leave me in tears looking at my bank!
To be honest, just the standard HT18 turbo used on these would be fine for you and you could find a good second hand one with all the crossover pipes and manifold ready to go pretty cheap.
A heap of blokes upgrade there turbos from the ht18
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9th January 2024, 06:52 PM
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Patrol God
Welcome to the forum mate.
In the words of a Dhuck "QUACK".
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12th January 2024, 08:14 PM
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[QUOTE=AB;843186]To be honest, just the standard HT18 turbo used on these would be fine for you and you could find a good second hand one with all the crossover pipes and manifold ready to go pretty cheap.
Awesome, will definitely keep an eye out. My plan for right now is to not go crazy buying all the bells and whistles, I just want to get on the road as quickly as possible and have some fun. Can upgrade over time but definitely not in a rush
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