my patol!

[ashleylipus]

hey guys some of you may have seen this in the intro section, someone on the thread mentiond i should post it up in here aswell.. got a few pics.


i drive a white 1996 GQ patrol LWB. its a DX version of the manual 6 cyl 2.8 litre turbo diesel.
i purchased the wagon from a dealer in bendigo in immaculate condition with only 160,000 klm on the clock.
the 4wd was purchased as a very stock standard vehicle with only a few minor accesories including
small driving lights, nudge bar, cargo barrier, roof rack, dual battery system a very old uhf radio and an electronic brake kit.

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since purchasing the 4wd i have fitted:
red arc battery isolator
new century hybrid marine battery as my secondary battery
gauge pod
autron boost and egt gauge and dual battery monitor gauge
alpine head unit
black duck canvas seat covers
tinted windows
boost controller
2.75 inch beaudeasert exhaust system no muffler
4-5 inch superior engineering SUFERFLEX suspension kit
15x8 inch black steel rims
33x12.50x15 cooper discover stt's

i install all of these accessories myself and do most of the modifications myself not only to save money but because i really enjoy it. and the money i do save on installation means i can buy much better bits.

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i will also be building my own front bar, side steps and hopefully rear bar as i am a welder by trade and can save a lot of money by building these vital accessories myself.

i want to build this 4wd more as a tourer rather than a bush basher. i have many many future plans for this truck the list is far to long to mention but first off ill be putting a snorkel, compressor and at least a front locker.. plus some camping and storage accessories.

hope you have enjoiyed reading my into thread and look forward to your feedback and seeing you out on the tracks..

here is a photo of what my 4wd looks like at the moment
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[MudRunnerTD]

Looking good Ash, nice ride mate

[taslucas]

Very clean looking unit. I like the way it sits with that lift:)

[Brendan56]

God i hope my mav looks that good once i've done it up a bit! haha.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Great looking unit buddy

[ashleylipus]

thanks guys! will start on my sliders and tube bar in the next few weeks.. i will post up pics in the diy thread soon as i start

[ashleylipus]

for those of you who may be wondering and i know it gets asked a lot. I'm running cooper discover stt's 33X12.50X15 with -23 offset rims. i purchases 75mm flexi flares from roadrunner offroads ebay store and my tires don't stick out past the flares.. i have about 10-15 mm clearance.. i haven't had the suspension flexing enough to know if it rubs anywhere but while driving on the road it certainly does not and it looks as though there is plenty of clearance but i will update you soon as i test it out!

[Sir Roofy]

like it mate nice clean unit

[nissannewby]

It will rub somewhere mate I have a superflex arm in my GQ with 5" lift and she rubs on the chassis at the front with neg22 rims.

[ashleylipus]

It will rub somewhere mate I have a superflex arm in my GQ with 5" lift and she rubs on the chassis at the front with neg22 rims.

what tires you running??

[nissannewby]

35x10.5x15 simex centipedes

[Simmoevo]

Looks nice and clean. Good find

[Winnie]

Very clean mate, and a nice list of mods too, great job.

[ashleylipus]

35x10.5x15 simex centipedes

mine r slightly smaller so maybe ill get away with it.. ill have to test it out
maybe if the weather holds up today ill find somewhere to get some flex

[threedogs]

Can'y you space the front axle forward say 25mm on a GQ???

[Winnie]

Yep you can.

Tappa tappa

[threedogs]

Seems like a sensible mod if you run 33"s or bigger

[Winnie]

My brother in law has just done it so he can run 35s. Would that increase your turning circle?

Tappa tappa

[nissannewby]

The superior radius arms actually push the diff forward about 25mm im pretty sure so it should be right in that department.

[threedogs]

Turning circle would remain the same, but you can make it smaller with those steering lock bolt on the swivle hubs. Dont think it would be by much though, then it might rub elsewhere

[ashleylipus]

Yeah radius arms space forward and also rotate diff to correct castor angle

[ashleylipus]

bit of an update since my last post ive added a bull bar which i got of ebay dirt cheap. a roof top tent by uptop campers that i scored of a mate for 350 brand new (thanks owen). a patrol docta airbox and bolted up my tigerz11 10,000lbs high speed winch that i had from my previous 4wd and re wired my gme uhf antenna

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[King_ady1]

Great looking rig mate. Lot of hard work pays off. Hope to keep up with all the great mods u can do with it. Good work.

[ashleylipus]

Thanks mate! It does pay off. Nothing like the satisfaction of doing everything yourself ither!

[77gze]

NIce gq matey

[ashleylipus]

couple more additions to the gq

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[Ben89]

I'm doing exactly the same to mine with the front end

[ashleylipus]

I'm doing exactly the same to mine with the front end

you wont regret it mate!

[ashleylipus]

love this!

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[ashleylipus]

did some work on the patrol after work today..

went out on sunday tot he strathbogie ranges with the wandein 4 wheelers fwd club,

while we were out on the tracks i noticed a strange noise everytime the front drivers side wheel would flex downwards.. got home and noticed there wasnt much clearance between the front drive shaft and the gearbox crossmember because of the lift.. and because of the amount of flex the front end has from the superflex arms the shaft was fouling on the crossmember..

quick email to superior engineering and the sent me the link with the mods needed..

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[ashleylipus]

Snorkel today!! Finally.

[Bigrig]

Photos boss!!! We love piccies!!! lol

[ashleylipus]

Photos boss!!! We love piccies!!! lol

Lol alright alright! Only just picked it up now

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[The BigFella]

nice ride Ash, have to say you have one of the cleanest looking gq's around mate, well done!

[ashleylipus]

nice ride Ash, have to say you have one of the cleanest looking gq's around mate, well done!

Thanks big fella I appreciate it.. I am very happy with the way my rig is coming together!


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[ashleylipus]

Starting to run power to the rear of the gq. Ive got cables fuse block and all the connections ill need. Plus i have a led light strip that came with my rear door shelf from dcm 4x4 customs which ill be sticking up the top of the boot and using a door switch to turn it on and off when i open the doors 21308

[ashleylipus]

Fuse block is in
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Covered the ghastly hole where the seatbelt used to be. Eventualy i will have drawer and fridge in the back and the electronics will be covered.
Also installed the led light strip.
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Didnt fit it to an automatic door switch however. I just installed a small rocker switch next to the power point. When i figure out the best way to install the door switch i will do it that way and then use the rocker switch to isolate the powerpoint next to it.

[ashleylipus]

I think i damaged one of the led's and lost the 3 in series. Ahh well. Lucky i didn't loose the whole strip!

[ashleylipus]

a few more additions to the gq.. preparing for my upcoming trip to Fraser Island

60ltr water tank and pump
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dirty gear bag
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maxtrax
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[kayden.heywood]

love the lift

[ashleylipus]

love the lift
thanks kayden!

[Trolatron]

Mate what an awsome job you have done so far, Keep them pics coming man..

[ashleylipus]

starting rear drawers tomorrow! will post plenty of pics..

[ashleylipus]

Drawers in progress
Striped the back
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My work station
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Getting everything level
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[ashleylipus]

Day 2
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[ashleylipus]

The base in its place
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The main drawers will attach to this

[ashleylipus]

Fridge and fridge slide in possition. And tank is sitting in possition. The drawers will go one on top of the other on the right hand side. 22786

[lorrieandjas]

Looks good mate - always nice to see someone doing it themselves and getting exactly the setup they are after. Well done mate!

[ashleylipus]

Looks good mate - always nice to see someone doing it themselves and getting exactly the setup they are after. Well done mate!

Cheers lorrieandjas!!

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Progress at the end of day 2. Im waiting on my heavy duty sliders before i start making the actual drawers.

[ashleylipus]

the drawers will not be particularly long because of the water tank behind taking up a large mount of space but they will be reasonably wide and deep for pleny of storage.. i will also attach a top deck so things can be stored on top of the drawers and fridge, i have also made a top compartment that drops down and tuck up into the roof area for more storage

[ashleylipus]

Third day working on the drawers
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[ashleylipus]

Ill be finished tomorrow. Painted most of the components black. And tomorrow ill paint the rest and hopefully put some carpet on.

[ashleylipus]

The finished product
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[NissanGQ4.2]

Looks nice mate, great setup

[Trolatron]

You dont muck about do ya.. nice job.