GU 7 Patrol build up

[Mentok]

G'day Everyone,

I have posted to the Intro folder and introduced myself but I thought I would post some pics of my Patrol. The first few pics are how it started and the rest are the progression of the build.
Here is what I have done to the Patrol so far:

Warn XD9000 winch
Standard Nissan bar and driving lights (Came as part of the deal with the car)
Safari snorkel
2" OME lift
Outback Accessories roof console
Matson dual battery system with 100ah battery
Powerful 4x4 Brush bars and rock sliders
ORS Fridgepack 2M Drawer system
Powerful 4x4 dual rear wheel carrier
Procomp Rock Crawler 98 series 16 x 8 steel rims
305/70R16 BFG KM2s
Rooftop tent roof rack
Kulkyne Rooftop tent and awning
Uniden UHF Radio
ScanGauge II
MSA Seat covers
50ltr Boab water tank

Things to install:
Diesel care fuel filter
Work lights
High lift/ shovel mount
Cargo barrier

Thats about it for now.

[Maxhead]

Now that looks good, very nice mate! Do those wheels on the dual carrier stick out much to the sides?? just looks like it in the photo..lol

[BigRAWesty]

Looks tops, but x2 with nisshead.. those brackets could be moved in a 100mm each I reckon..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[krbrooking]

Really nice looking rig man have done a good job.

[NissanGQ4.2]

x3 they look like they stick out a fair bit, looks good

[threedogs]

I think the arms are un latched, other than that a very capable looking tourer

[megatexture]

The rear bar arms are made with that spacing so you can fit two 35s.
Nice looking rig though, no doubt still a big wish lists.

[Mentok]

Thanks for the replies. The tyres do stick out a bit from the sides (can see them in my side mirrors) but that is the way they came from Powerful 4x4. They claim you can have 35" tyres on the wheel carrier side by side but that would be ridiculous. The bar has already started to crack and from fitting the towbar is when I noticed the quality of the bar. I would like to move them in further so they don't stick out too much but don't want the bar to fall apart!

[taslucas]

Gday mate, welcome aboard. Thats a beaut looking rig, Now lets see some mud on her:)

[Timmo]

Nice rig ya got there

[MEGOMONSTER]

Really is great looking Patrol.
That's why we love them.

[Mentok]

Installed some work lights today and fitted the centre caps for the rear wheels. Haven't wire the lights up fully yet. Will be working on that this week.

[Bloodyaussie]

Love the rear draws mate........

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah wow that rear bar certainly leaves a heap of room for bigger rubber! Damn though if you can see them now imagine hanging 2 x 35s off it! You'd take out a motorcyclist going the other way!!

Car looks great mate!

I was going to ask what you thought of the powerful bar and you have already answered!! Damn save some more coin for a Kaymar! The Raslar bar looks great that Nisshead got! Might grab one of them.

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey have you got a pic of the water tank setup mate? Be interested what you have done

[BigRAWesty]

The bar has already started to crack and from fitting the towbar is when I noticed the quality of the bar. I would like to move them in further so they don't stick out too much but don't want the bar to fall apart!

WTF.. that's not cool... Its unbelievable the crap people put on the market.. if it can't handle the load why suggest it?
Have you had it fixed or modified?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Mentok]

Hey have you got a pic of the water tank setup mate? Be interested what you have done

Will take some pics tomorrow arvo and post them up. Has turned out well but I need to install the cargo barrier to support the baseboard so it doesn't break.

[Mentok]

WTF.. that's not cool... Its unbelievable the crap people put on the market.. if it can't handle the load why suggest it?
Have you had it fixed or modified?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

Tell me about it. Even the tail lights weren't working when I wired them up (manufacturing flaw). I only noticed the crack the other day when rectifying another issue with the bar. I don't have much time to fix the crack as we are heading to the Cape in June so that will test out the quality of the bar! More than likely save so cash and buy a Kaymar when I can.

[Maxhead]

Tell me about it. Even the tail lights weren't working when I wired them up (manufacturing flaw). I only noticed the crack the other day when rectifying another issue with the bar. I don't have much time to fix the crack as we are heading to the Cape in June so that will test out the quality of the bar! More than likely save so cash and buy a Kaymar when I can.

I would try and weld the bar before you go, Cape York does take its toll on cheap metal work...lol There are a lot of bars out there comparable if not better then Kaymar for lots less!!! Reaserch!!!

I reckon that bar is illegal with the tyres hanging out that much, do they stick out past the flares???

[BigRAWesty]

Tell me about it. Even the tail lights weren't working when I wired them up (manufacturing flaw). I only noticed the crack the other day when rectifying another issue with the bar. I don't have much time to fix the crack as we are heading to the Cape in June so that will test out the quality of the bar! More than likely save so cash and buy a Kaymar when I can.

As nisshead said try get it fixed or you'll be leaving it on the side of the road somewhere..
It should only cost a couple of hundred to fix and also move those wheel carriers in a bit..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Mentok]

I'll have to look into the welding of the bar and moving the wheel carriers in a bit. Here are the pics of the water tank setup. Still have to wire up the pump and test it.

[threedogs]

PM sent regarding rear bar

[BigRAWesty]

I'll have to look into the welding of the bar and moving the wheel carriers in a bit. Here are the pics of the water tank setup. Still have to wire up the pump and test it.

Now that's a tank.. were from and how many liters?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Mentok]

Got it from Opposite Lock in Rockdale, Sydney and its 50 Ltrs in capacity. It's a Boab tank made by Dolium. SE Battery Services, 120 Penola Rd are the stockists in Mt Gambier. They don't come with a hose barb but you can get one off fleabay or from a plumbing place. Dolium sell a kit but you could do it cheaper it you buy all the items yourself.

[Mentok]

Wired up the work lights this arvo. Bloody bright even during the day. You can't even look at them directly.:smiley_thumbs_up:

[scottyo]

so clean, sweet build mate

[albone90]

nice truck mate. looks clean!!!!

[crazyenough]

Nice truck mate. Love what you have done to it.

[arfa]

now thats a sexy looking rig there Mentok