Waka's GU8 build up

[Waka]

After a very patient wait, my new GU8 Patrol has been delivered to the local dealer. Unfortunately though, not all is going to plan! There is a delay of a few months for the ARB bulbar and alloy roof basket which means the winch and driving lights can’t be fitted either…No point putting it into ARB just for the snorkel so that will have to wait too. I requested Nissan fit a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Radial ATZ 4-Rib LT285/70R17 and yep you guessed it, they won’t fit them because they are too big and would not pass rego! I still don’t get how so many other 4x4 in Sydney run 33s and get away with it??? Also ARB tell me there’s a long wait on dual battery kits as well. Once Nissan fit the two bar, cargo barrier and a few other odd bods I’ll take delivery next week without all the ARB extras.



I keep you posted on my progress

[Tweakedoffroad]

Cool looking rig mate let us no how you go with all the other gear

[Maxhead]

Have you considered the TJM alternative?

[f40]

Are you not allowed to run a tyre 50mm larger than standard? Here in Victoria we can and that is what i plan on doing! Without getting engineers involved we can lift a car a total of 75mm (thats including suspension and tyres).

[AB]

Pretty sure max for us is 2" lift and 33" tyres mate.

Great looking Patrol mate, keep us informed of the build!

[Waka]

Have you considered the TJM alternative?

i should and i'm sure it's as good but i just like the ARB gear.

[Waka]

[QUOTE=AB;212243]Pretty sure max for us is 2" lift and 33" tyres mate.

yeah, i have done some research and you are spot on. thanks.

[BearGUST]

Technically the vehicle needs to be delivered with the original tyres, it can then be driven straight back into the workshop and have them changed.
It's one of those funny regulations that a lot of dealerships ignore. Same story with exhausts etc, even though they are a legal modification the vehicle needs to be delivered to the customer as standard.

[teno45]

Waka, I ordered my ARB bar about two weeks ago, was told it would be two months for delivery, turned up on Friday!

Got told some story about a mining company somewhere bought over two hundred ARB bars. Apparently thats the reason for the back log. But that was meant to have happened late last year or early January.

Anyway, the wait might not be as long as initially quoted! Looks good so far!

[Waka]

I hope you are right Teno

[Waka]

Picked up my new GU8 today! going shopping at the 4wd and caravan show tomorrow. a few more accessories to come. I will post photos as the build-up happens.

[Waka]

Well I must have got caught up in the excitement of the 4wd show and ended up spending a small fortune however I did get a good price on a full suspension upgrade and a dual battery plus some more recovery gear.

The list of accessories is now as follows;

Nissan Extras fitted prior to delivery
Towbar
Rear protection Tray
Cargo Barrier
Rear Park Assist
Weathershields - L & R

ARB extras purchased but still waiting on supply
Safari Snorkel
ARB Deluxe Bullbar
Fog Light kit
IPF Driving Light
ARB Alloy Full Length Roof Rack
Dual Battery kit
Warn winch
OME 2” lift

Tyres once the lift is done
5 x Mickey Thompson Baja Radial ATZ 4-Rib LT285/70R17 (33s)

I also bought some more ARB recovery gear for the winch. Tree trunk protector snatch block etc.

I'm loving the new bus already....It drives very nice and the changes from the GU7 are only minor but are all positive.

Hopefully some of the gear I’m waiting on will come next week.

Waka

[Waka]

here's some pics after it's maiden voyage plus one of the few trout caught over the weekend. so far the only mods are the dual battery and window tint. Suspension lift and snorkel are booked in for the 2nd week of May.

[gowalkabout.com.au]

Good looking trout. Oh and the rig looks good to. Will look good when all fitted out

[Waka]

I just ordered the Mickey Ts...whoa! $440 each x 5 I'd...rather not do the math.

[Maxhead]

I just ordered the Mickey Ts...whoa! $440 each x 5 I'd...rather not do the math.

What size did you go for? 33's?

[Waka]

yep 33s ATZ 4-Rib LT285/70R17

[Waka]

hi all,

just an update. the snorkel and 2" OME suspension lift was installed yesterday. I'm really happy with the ride and handling so far but wife's not too happy with the height though. I don't dare tell her there's another inch to go in tyres tomorrow...

I'll post up some pics tomorrow

[gowalkabout.com.au]

My OME lift went in yesterday as well but still havnt seen it but should get it back today. What kg springs did you get in the rear?

[gregs]

Waka, mate my missus wasn't too happy either when I did it to the old patrol, with her comment being that looks terrible.....then I went and got mtz's on black steel rims...and then her comment was thats f$%#ing ugly then stormed inside.....but now she knows what it can do and where it has taken us and she has changed her mind and I would go so far to say that if I did it any other way with this new one I would be getting served my own cajones on a dinner plate hahahaha

Greg

[Waka]

My OME lift went in yesterday as well but still havnt seen it but should get it back today. What kg springs did you get in the rear?

Good to hear. you will love it. i was thinking that question myself...I have no idea what Kg they are. i just told them what extras i have/will have on it and what sort of driving i'll be doing. they're not too stiff however don't have the body roll that the OE suspension had. I'll look on the reciept and see. i can't wait for the tyres to go on tomorrow! mate I saw your photos last night, it looks unreal.

Waka

[Waka]

Waka, mate my missus wasn't too happy either when I did it to the old patrol, with her comment being that looks terrible.....then I went and got mtz's on black steel rims...and then her comment was thats f$%#ing ugly then stormed inside.....but now she knows what it can do and where it has taken us and she has changed her mind and I would go so far to say that if I did it any other way with this new one I would be getting served my own cajones on a dinner plate hahahaha

Greg

thanks Greg. glad to hear i'm not alone there...her biggest issue is she won't be able to reach the fridge. So it sounds like i'll be doing all the pouring of her wine and the cooking??? i might have to look at a fridge slide but i can't justify the $300+ for it.

Waka

Waka

[gregs]

Waka, mate a fridge slide is worth its weight in gold. Try opening the lid when it is tied into the back on top of a set of drawers!! We have a waeco fridge slide that I have built a timber box around so I can pack the back of the patrol and still have access to the fridge. Yeah they are worth a few bob but well worth it in my opinion. I want to get a platinum drop down slide for the back of the new patrol as it is hard for me to access the fridge (wheelchair and artificial legs) and both the missus and I and our daughter have to climb up on the back step to get into it. I just have to convince the better half to fund it as these things aren't cheap.

Greg

[Waka]

thanks Greg. We're planing a Simpson crossing next year so i might invest in a set of black widow draws and a slide before that trip. so i can wait till then, maybe. spent too much money already...

[Waka]

finally took some pics to post.

[gregs]

Waka, how do find the atz's on and offroad manners?

cheers

Greg

[gowalkabout.com.au]

Waka, how do find the atz's on and offroad manners?

cheers

Greg

X2

Looking good

[Waka]

Geez boys, only got them on Saturday and yesterday was mum's day so I'm yet to use them off road. they do feel great on road though. a tad bit loud but not too bad. I'm heading down to Renmark in SA this weekend so I'll see what they are like over the long drive. I won't have a chance to take them off road for a few weeks yet. hopefully i'll have my bar and winch etc before i do. I've now been waiting over a month! C'mon ARB, I want my Bar, winch, spotties and roof rack!

Waka

[Waka]

I forgot to mention. I needed a spacer to fit the spare ($55 fitted ARB) and had to take the front mud flaps off as they were rubbing at full lock!

[gregs]

Cheers mate, I have a second set of tyres from the old patrol (mtzs on steel rims) that will need replacing in the not too distant future and the right front tyre scrubs on the mudflap on full lock and its only a LT265/75 R16. I'm thinking it was because of the 2" susp lift and when the muddies were on you could see that the wheels were pushed over. Maybe it needed a panhard rod to bring it back over!


Greg

[Waka]

I've been working in Renmark this week and staying in a cabin at the local caravan park (much better than a motel room for mine) and the crew from "What's Up Downunder" are staying in the cabins near me. they spotted my Patrol as i drove in tonight and they asked if they can interview me on camera tomorrow morning! The show is sponsored by Nissan of course. I agreed and now i'm packing it...never been on tele before.

[maxblack]

Good luck, post up when it will air on the box, I'm sure a lot of us would like to watch.

[Maxhead]

I've been working in Renmark this week and staying in a cabin at the local caravan park (much better than a motel room for mine) and the crew from "What's Up Downunder" are staying in the cabins near me. they spotted my Patrol as i drove in tonight and they asked if they can interview me on camera tomorrow morning! The show is sponsored by Nissan of course. I agreed and now i'm packing it...never been on tele before.

Yeah! another celebrity on the forum...hahah
Good luck with it all and hope all goes well...

[Waka]

all done..but I was awful. but at least the boss will be happy because I got to plug our brand. They are sending me a DVD prior to airing so if it's too bad I'm not telling anyone about it. otherwise I'll let you all know when it's on.

Waka

[Waka]

Gave the new GU8 its first real test off road today. Hit the power lines track up behind the Zig Zag railway, which is chopped up serverly at the moment. With the lift, 33s and factory locker it walked up pretty easy despite the massive holes and mud. i was extremely impressed with the locker, wow, what a differnce it makes. Sorry no pics...the missus won't get out to take photos of the car...

Waka

[Maxhead]

Gave the new GU8 its first real test off road today. Hit the power lines track up behind the Zig Zag railway, which is chopped up serverly at the moment. With the lift, 33s and factory locker it walked up pretty easy despite the massive holes and mud. i was extremely impressed with the locker, wow, what a differnce it makes. Sorry no pics...the missus won't get out to take photos of the car...

Waka


Sounds like you had a great day out but maaaaaaaate, find another missus who will take pics of the Patrol in its finest form.......sorry mate, couldn't resist..hahahahah

[Alben]

Good to hear its getting used as its sposed to be.

[Waka]

a couple of pics. not too much action.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/582414_3769897098574_200744615_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389370_3769897858593_534645724_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538309_3769899818642_1170349830_n.jpg

[aussiemale]

Next time tell the missus that you need the pics for proof otherwise some may think all you do is park on the lawn LMAO

[Waka]

she got out at the top of the power lines track where it relatively lame and took the above pics. But the first section of this track is pretty full on with deep ruts and a few exposed rocks. My mate in his GU went up first then we followed in mine. Unfortunatley my mate in his Prado only made it a quarter of the way and had to reverse back down and take the chicken track. On our way out we went to go back this way but the track was blocked by a brokendown ute. It was getting dark and there was no one around. It appears the ute owner had gone for help. so we had to tack the chicken track.
We saw a dingo on the road on the way home. A bit of a treat to see one especially running along the Bells Line of Road.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/600253_3769902098699_1654073037_n.jpg

[aussiemale]

Can't see the pics mate, unless I've had one too many LOL

[Waka]

sorry I'm hopeless at posting pics...I had several attemps and got the sh!ts with it.

[aussiemale]

lmao, welcome to my world
go to this website
http://photobucket.com/
then sign up, once you're registered you can upload pics from your computer, click on the photo (or hold down Ctrl and then click for multiple pics) and it will upload to the website.
While on that website, click on "direct link" and it should make it all blue..copy that link then come back to this website
The square thingie between the movie clip and the world thingie is what you now need to click on
should say insert image
paste in there
click enter
click "end" key then enter
your pic is now in the message

I think..LOL

[DX grunt]

Congrats on your build up. More importantly....how did the trout taste? lol I love fresh water fish.

[gowalkabout.com.au]

looks fun, great to see you out there getting the new toy a bit dirty

[Waka]

try again with the pics

[aussiemale]

Nice pics mate

[MEGOMONSTER]

Great pics buddy.
Love the entrance photo

[Waka]

Congrats on your build up. More importantly....how did the trout taste? lol I love fresh water fish.

I didn't keep that one, we thought we'd catch more in the arvo for entree but no joy. My mate had cooked Osso Bucco in the campoven and we washed it down with a Barossa Shiraz in front of a roaring fire. not a bad way to spend a weekend.

[Waka]

Tomorrow i finally get my Bull bar, winch and spotties fitted. I went for the bushranger winch with the synthetic rope over the warn. hopefully i've made the right decision??? Next weekend i'll install the UHF and jthen i ust need the roof rack to arrive and then I'm done spending money for a while. we have another day trip planned for the Watagans for the 7th of July, I suspect we'll be needing the winch on that trip...MUD MUD MUD in that part of the world.

Waka

[gowalkabout.com.au]

Will be looking great with the new gear on it. The bushranger will be fine ( I hope so I got the same in 12000lb with rope :) )

[Waka]

Thanks mate, I’m looking forward to picking it up this arvo. I’ll take some pics on the weekend and post them up for all to see. I’m slowly catching you in the accessories department…have you fitted your new tyres yet?

[gowalkabout.com.au]

No new tyres yet but am hopping to get them before we head off on our trip into the centre in 4 weeks. Then besides a few small things like where to put the inverter and gps etc. I think I'll be done for awhile lol

[Waka]

Finally had the bar, lights and winch fitted and installed my UHF. Took the family up to Jenolan caves and did the River Cave tour. It was amazing! We timed it perfect for a bit of a snow chase around the Oberon Plateau after the cave tour and we managed to find plenty!

enjoy the pics.

[gowalkabout.com.au]

Looking good.
Also very cold

[Waka]

We thought we'd check out the watagans for some mud driving...and yep we found some.

had to use the winch 3 times to get out of this mess.

[gowalkabout.com.au]

Looks like fun.

[Waka]

Roof rack fitted today..finally

also got some dynamica rope fitted to the winch.

[Steve4wdin]

Waka, Very nice rig ol mate, good to see it being used.where did you install your uhf.What model??

[Waka]

Thanks Steve. yeah, I've always got straight into getting all of my 4wds off road...got to get over that "new car too precious" stage as soon as possible. the uhf is just old GME unit and i just use those 3m type double sided slide thingys. i have attached a pic for you however it's from my previous GU. same set up though.

[Waka]

G’day,

Last weekend I managed to jag a weekend away with the 4wd Action crew for an upcoming article in the mag. 10 trucks in all 2 of each brand, old versus new is the article which comes out in Feb. I won’t give too much away but hopefully there will be plenty of pics of my Patrol and none of my ugly mug! All in all an awesome weekend, good bunch of blokes and all passionate 4wders.

Waka

[Stropp]

good stuff mate will keep an eye out for the mag.

[Waka]

Been a while since I posted up a pic. I haven't tried with the iPad before so excuse me if I stuff it up...if my locker was working I would have gone further up this mound! It's fixed now and we are heading up to Jenolan SF in a couple of weeks to take my nephew out in his new jeep wrangler for some driver training. Hopefully it will be ok. Btw, ARB replaced the busted fog light under warranty.

Waka

[Waka]

Some more pics. These were in the high country back in January. awesome part of the world...can't wait to do it again, maybe during the cooler months next time.

[Timmo]

nice rig bro

[Waka]

56101Step brothers!

[Waka]

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A couple of shots from our high country trip 3weeks ago. Saturday night the temp got down to minus 8!
Coldest night ever in the swag.

[Roess]

Hi Waka!

Nice thread :) i have a question. did you buy this car new from a Nissan dealer this year so this is an 2015 model? Here in Norway you cant get a new patrol. they stopped selling these years ago (think it was in 2008) :( so i thought the production of this car stopped.

[Waka]

G'day Roesen, i Bought it new from a dealer in 2012 mate. They are still available here but I've heard that won't be the case for too much longer. I'm updating early next year and I'm not sure if I'll get another GU and I can't afford the Y62 so it might mean a switch to another manufacturer. I'm looking at maybe a FJ cruiser.

Waka

[Bradie]

Awesome Patrol mate. It's great how much you get out there :bowdown:. I have a similar plan with a new wagon, light mods, pack the family in there and bugger off somewhere. Looks like you've had loads of fun.

What happened to your locker?

[Waka]

Thanks Bradie. Good luck with your new car and mods. My locker stopped working a while back due to a stick or something ripped the vacuum hose out. No big drama and easy fix.

[Waka]

Check out my new look

[Clunk]

Like it mate, powder coated or sprayed?

[Waka]

Sprayed on with Foliatec glossy black

[Bradie]

Sprayed on with Foliatec glossy black

Looks awesome!

[Waka]

Thanks Bradie.

I ordered some new TJM steps this week. $150 bucks off on special. Hopefully they'll arrive in a week or so. A bit of mucking around to fit with the rear air con pipes. Hopefully it's not too much trouble.

[Waka]

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Fitted my new TJM side steps today. Wasn't easy but got there in the end. I will plasti dip the tops black next weekend. The look a bit bright otherwise

[Maxhead]

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Fitted my new TJM side steps today. Wasn't easy but got there in the end. I will plasti dip the tops black next weekend. The look a bit bright otherwise

How much clearance did you have between the step mount(left side)and air con pipes?? When mine were fitted they left no clearance and eventually the vibration cut through the air con pipes when I was at the Cape. Spewing!

[Waka]

Mate it's pretty well hard up against it. I'm gonna put some thick hose in between the bracket and the AC pipe when I get time. No trips planned ATM and it should be ok on the road. The bloke at TJM said it would be fine with some hose.... They are a pain in the bum to fit with all the bits and pieces running along the chassis.

Did you get your AC fixed? If so, what have you done to prevent it happening again?

[Maxhead]

Did you get your AC fixed? If so, what have you done to prevent it happening again?


Yeah, they cut off the pipe before the step and at the end of the side step and run flexi pipe on the other side of the chassis. re gassed the system and all good again. They did a pretty good job actually and no chance of it happening again...

pipe sort of like this
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=60016&stc=1

[Waka]

Good solution. I might look into it. It's not something I'd attempt in the driveway so I wonder where I'd get it done professionally?

[Maxhead]

Good solution. I might look into it. It's not something I'd attempt in the driveway so I wonder where I'd get it done professionally?

TJM took it to a air con specialist to get it fixed so yeah, I reckon any air con mobs would do it

[Waka]

Awesome, thanks

[Waka]

Had a few hours spare today so I gave her a bit of love. Most detailed clean she's had for ages. I've just got to maintain that standard now until it goes on the market in a month or so. Probably won't see any more dirt, with me anyway.

That 4 years has flown!

[threedogs]

So whats the plan ,,,a later model????
Looks like someone is getting a very nice Patrol

[Waka]

G'day threedogs, I'm still laughing at that far side comic, it's a ripper!
my lease ends soon so I'll sell the Patrol and I'm seriously considering an FJ cruiser for something smaller and an auto petrol would be a nice change after many years of manual diesel trucks.

Yep, someone will score a very nice & well set up Patrol that's for sure. I think I'll have trouble parting with it...it's easily the best car/4wd I've owned so far.

[BigRAWesty]

G'day threedogs, I'm still laughing at that far side comic, it's a ripper!
my lease ends soon so I'll sell the Patrol and I'm seriously considering an FJ cruiser for something smaller and an auto petrol would be a nice change after many years of manual diesel trucks.

Yep, someone will score a very nice & well set up Patrol that's for sure. I think I'll have trouble parting with it...it's easily the best car/4wd I've owned so far.
Then why downgrade??

[Waka]

I have ordered the FJ with plenty of extras and can't wait for delivery. Nothing beats that new car feeling.

After 3 Nissans it will feel strange to have the other badge especially after bagging out my Toyota driving mates.

Time to put the Patrol on the market. Anyone interested?

[Waka]

Sold the Patrol today, I will be sad to see it go. Nice knowing ya! Off to join the Toyota weirdos now.

[growler2058]

Why??????


Sent from my iPhone using My thumbs

[threedogs]

A friend of mine has an awesome FJcruiser not bad off road either
Big rubber ,,,big lift

[Rossco]

A friend of mine has an awesome FJcruiser not bad off road either
Big rubber ,,,big lift
Awsome and fj cruiser in the same sentence ??? . . .

[hi-psi-patrol]

Lol i like your comment ☺