Bloodyaussie's GQ

[Bloodyaussie]

G'day , I thought I would just start my own thread to do with my GQ as I am always stuffing about with it or breaking it or fixing it....

I have had my Patrol for 18 months now and I love it, Irish got me onto the Patrol way of thinking as I had a Hilux before this but it was a slug and only 2 seats and when hunting it was like trying to fit to gorillas into a tuna can..

I have never loved any car I have owned until now??

Most know I have been stuffing about with front locker of late and as of last weekend I finally fitted up my new air locker thanks to help from George Irish and Mudski.

I did not post straight away about this as I was ironing out some bugs but it is all sorted.

I started stripping out the donor car for parts to make the build a bit easier and quicker but we still ended up going over time by a day....

Irish came early and started fitting my rear LED light strip on the barn door and soon after both George and Mudski turned up and started getting stuck into the locker and hubs.

I had mounted the wiring and compressor days before and all tests looked good.

It turned into a much longer day than planned (usually do) and after George dialed in 2 front diffs (mine and Mudski's) it was 9.30pm and I still had to install it all so after George left I stayed in the garage another hour sorting out a few things and then called it quits.

Next morning I installed the fitting for the airline into the diff and then realised quickly I had no chance to get the bloody thing in by myself... Mudski also had troubles at his house with his install so we worked to get both our problems sorted before going our separate ways and carrying on with our builds.

I ran into a couple little problems that put me back even further but by late in the day I had it all back together.. I went for a quick test drive down to Georges workshop and it felt terrible??

George and I had a test around the back streets and things did not feel right and the compressor was not shutting off??

Things started to settle down over the next day or 2 and I ironed out some of the little problems during the week.

The compressor was a simple fix after some trouble shooting and today I went down to the local sloppy paddock near the bus depot and tested everything properly for the first time and it all worked perfect...

I cant wait to test it all in the real world.. thanks to the boys for coming around and helping as I could not have done this on my own.... cheers guys!!!!!
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Update of some work done

Thought I would do an update on this page as a quick reference.

In the last year or so I have had a lot of things done and some big changes made.

First thing was a problem I had with a massive flat spot at 2000 rpm that drove me mad, after many things tried (all the usual stuff ) in the end it was the ECU full of water.

I have had the engine out and had the head welded and crack tested and a brand new cam installed (a present from George and Billy) which has changed my power to higher in the rev range.

Has taken a bit of getting use to but I do like it.

I have fitted a new Ci clutch and changed the gearbox but that has turned into a big mistake as it has had more leaks than a siv ... so next is to fix that and replace all bearing and seals and look into syncro's.

George does most of the work on my car now a days and I get a lot of help from Mudski in the way of parts and also all the good will of those members on here.

There is a lot more and will try and update as it comes to me.

Here are some pics over time as my car has changed
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[mudski]

Yeah a big, BIG thanks to George. Albeit bloody freezing it was a good day. Say thanks to your better half mate for cooking dinner too. Ill have to find some dirt on the weekend to test out my locker.

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I tapped that app

[NissanGQ4.2]

BA I have moved this over 2 the members rides section.

Things I have 2 look forward 2 when I do my rebuild, which I had a carport like that

[MudRunnerTD]

Nice one Jonathan.

The boys did good again.

Now to the man who likes to punch blokes in the Nek!! Mate! Game on I say! Everyone must punch Jonathan's drivers door or quarter panel every time we see your car!!! Love your Rego number mate! NEK 046. So is that 46 punches in the Nek?

[Drewboyaus]

How did the new rotors go?


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[Bloodyaussie]

How did the new rotors go?


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Yeah good mate.... still breaking them in a bit but will go a bit more harder breaking tomorrow..

Oh and thanks for the beer Drew... forgot to give half the slab to Irish before he left.. having one now and it confirms that I am a glass man, cans suck!!!!!

Daz shut up

[Drewboyaus]

forgot to give half the slab to Irish before he left.. having one now and it confirms that I am a glass man, cans suck!!!!!

Daz shut up

A cunning plan.....And get yourself a frockn glass........
Only time I drink beer from the can is on camp.


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[mudski]

Now this is all done BA, lets organise a time to clean up your place. I really fell for ya missus having to put up with the car parts everywhere. I got a trailer, you got a trailer, well two, we'll fill'em up. Just feed me a few beaters and i'm there.
And I agree there with you mate. Beer in a can is crap!
Also I didn't take any photo's of my build as I was on my lonesome the whole time. Just me and all my mate.:(

[Bloodyaussie]

Now this is all done BA, lets organise a time to clean up your place. I really fell for ya missus having to put up with the car parts everywhere. I got a trailer, you got a trailer, well two, we'll fill'em up. Just feed me a few beaters and i'm there.
And I agree there with you mate. Beer in a can is crap!
Also I didn't take any photo's of my build as I was on my lonesome the whole time. Just me and all my mate.

No shit mate..... thats why I want to quickly wreck out the donor car and get this place cleaned up.. I am sick of looking at it all.

Irish will store a bit of the stuff we are keeping and the thought of keeping the donor car to build up a serious toy has played with my mind??

I start the kitchen this weekend so thats another distraction ........?

Beer in cans sucks!!!!!!!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Thought you already had a gulf thread though? If you do the. Latke know and I will combine this into that for you.

No members ride thread that I can find Daz.

BA, If you already have one can you post the link here so we can merge them together

Cheers

Toddie

[Bloodyaussie]

NO I dont have one thats why I thought I would finally start one as others on here have ones and I wonder why??

I was going to place some links of some of the dumb things I do to this thread...... eg: Muddy woes and which auto locker.

[AB]

Irish looks like a grizzly bear...lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Irish looks like a grizzly bear...lol

Yeah I think he is going native??
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[Drewboyaus]

Here's a tip.......
32212


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[Drewboyaus]

Dammit....
Now I'm thirsty!


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[mudski]

Irish will store a bit of the stuff we are keeping and the thought of keeping the donor car to build up a serious toy has played with my mind??


Mate you have molested that car so much it would cost a bucket load to get it back and running. Just dump it in Irish's indoor football stadium he's got for a garage. :)
But seriously, just call me when you want some help with the clean up. I love doing this shit. Gloves on and go hammer and tong...

Sorry gettin' off topic there.
Whats the next thing for the BA mobile? Hmm....

[Bloodyaussie]

Sorry gettin' off topic there.
Whats the next thing for the BA mobile? Hmm....

ECU ????????

Stronger control arms????

TD4.2 conversion???

[Alitis007]

ECU ????????

Stronger control arms????

TD4.2 conversion???

GU diff convertion

BILGE PUMP!!!!! Should be numbe 1 on the list :)

[Bloodyaussie]

GU diff convertion

BILGE PUMP!!!!! Should be numbe 1 on the list :)
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!

Well it is ironic that I have a sticker that says bilge pump instead of compressor??

Dont plan on doing that again.

[mudski]

And you now have three compressors too now!!! Bilge pump. George made that comment on Sunday and it was hilarious.

[Alitis007]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!

Well it is ironic that I have a sticker that says bilge pump instead of compressor??

Dont plan on doing that again.

How else are you going to test the locker huh????

[Alitis007]

And you now have three compressors too now!!! Bilge pump. George made that comment on Sunday and it was hilarious.

Maybe we should name his rig " The submarine " lol

[Clunk]

Maybe we should name his rig " The submarine " lol

More like the Titanic!!!!!!!!!

Nice Q by the way BA

My folks went to the Google Play Store and all they got me was this lousy Motorculture App!!!!!!!

[Alitis007]

More like the Titanic!!!!!!!!!

Nice Q by the way BA

My folks went to the Google Play Store and all they got me was this lousy Motorculture App!!!!!!!

On the snow trip he'll have to watch out for the icebergs lol

[mudnut]

It is great to see it all coming together BA.

[Winnie]

Is it diesel yet?

Trying to use Motorculture

[krbrooking]

Hey BA why didn't you give me a call to let me know I would have jumped in and given you a hand.


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[Bloodyaussie]

Your a vampire Kevin.... the day light would have killed you!!!

[krbrooking]

I'll give you that one, next time you can just give a cuddle and it will be all good.

[Bloodyaussie]

For those I was telling about how wet Bills track was last year... found this pic.

I love it!!! looks better in full screen.

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[threedogs]

sooooo many things wrong with that pic, lol
Alternator $250, radiator $200, starter motor $350
front diff rebuild $500, 2 new head lights $70
Replacement front number plate $150
Nah just joking joyce lol

Wheres bills track??

[Drewboyaus]

Wheres bills track??

In Tallarook mate.


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[Bloodyaussie]

A bit of an update of some recent work..

Gearbox oil change which seemed to be much needed and grease all the bits...

Of all the troubles I have had seem to all now be sorted and except for 1 or 2 niggly things I am happy with how Bruce is travelling.

I am now going to start with the quarter chop and rear bar and in the spring when I have more ready cash I think I am going to do the rear locker.....

Start my research now into the rear bar???

[healy]

A bit of an update of some recent work..

Gearbox oil change which seemed to be much needed and grease all the bits...

Of all the troubles I have had seem to all now be sorted and except for 1 or 2 niggly things I am happy with how Bruce is travelling.

I am now going to start with the quarter chop and rear bar and in the spring when I have more ready cash I think I am going to do the rear locker.....

Start my research now into the rear bar???

Did you grease bruces nipples

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[Bloodyaussie]

Tried to but the grease exploded all over me...... then I got the shits and visited George!!!!

[healy]

Tried to but the grease exploded all over me...... then I got the shits and visited George!!!!

And greased his nipples?

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[Bloodyaussie]

And greased his nipples?

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Maybe??

Trying to get a bit done everyday to be ready for this trip to the snow.. even if its only 30 min.

This way I am not stressed about 50 million things need doing.

Still have camp lights to sort and my bloody awning and how I can carry more fuel??????

[healy]

Why yoi doing a quarter chop?

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[mudski]

Rear locker hey? Only after talking to me....I'm first.

[Irish]

A bit of an update of some recent work..

Gearbox oil change which seemed to be much needed and grease all the bits...

Of all the troubles I have had seem to all now be sorted and except for 1 or 2 niggly things I am happy with how Bruce is travelling.

I am now going to start with the quarter chop and rear bar and in the spring when I have more ready cash I think I am going to do the rear locker.....

Start my research now into the rear bar???

Wash underneath your car!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Wash underneath your car!!!

Get stuffed I wash my car a hell of a lot better than you mate........

You finally get your internet on hey???

Got a price for a rear locker???? hmmm....

[Irish]

Get stuffed I wash my car a hell of a lot better than you mate........

You finally get your internet on hey???

Got a price for a rear locker???? hmmm....

My scratched corneas say otherwise, hahahaha.

I'm in Sydney, blerg.

Stop tempting me you bastid!!!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

We could do your front in no time... got it down pat now mate!!!!

Might get a good deal if we buy 3 lockers at once...?

[jjgq89]

as always things never seem to run to plan nor schedule haha the harder we try the worse it becomes hahaha great thread mate

[Bloodyaussie]

Starting to seriously think about a td42 conversion?? I have had some things happen that are weighing on this decision and had a look at Rossco's build but his car was a carb model and I have a efi??

I think I am going to look at a whole car and before people say I should just swap the bits off my car onto a td42 I guarantee it is easier to swap the engine..

Not an easy decision as the mighty dollar comes into play and I have spent a small fortune on this kitchen reno..

Hmm?????

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5432-Diesel-conversion-(TD42-from-TB42)

[Winnie]

I spoke to Rossco once upon a time about it and he said the conversion was easy as but being efi makes a difference

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

[Sir Roofy]

starting to seriously think about a td42 conversion?? I have had some things happen that are weighing on this decision and had a look at rossco's build but his car was a carb model and i have a efi??

I think i am going to look at a whole car and before people say i should just swap the bits off my car onto a td42 i guarantee it is easier to swap the engine..

Not an easy decision as the mighty dollar comes into play and i have spent a small fortune on this kitchen reno..

Hmm?????

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5432-diesel-conversion-(td42-from-tb42)

happy wife happylife

[Winnie]

But td42 = happy life also

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

[happygu]

BA,

You could try something like this
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/willetton/cars-vans-utes/1989-gq-nissan-patrol-diesel/1024690137

Mic

[Bloodyaussie]

In Perth??

Freight would be pricey and am weary of not being able to see it run.

[rusty_nail]

My scratched corneas say otherwise, hahahaha.

I'm in Sydney, blerg.

Stop tempting me you bastid!!!!!

if your in sydney, why arent we catching up for a beer!!!

[Alitis007]

In Perth??

Freight would be pricey and am weary of not being able to see it run.

Fly me there, if its any good i can drive it back in record time :)

[Bloodyaussie]

Well George had my car overnight to do some tests today and it is confirmed I have done a head gasket.....

Now what to do next?

[Drewboyaus]

Bloody hell mate. That's a bugger.


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[Clunk]

Well George had my car overnight to do some tests today and it is confirmed I have done a head gasket.....

Now what to do next?

change it..........

[Winnie]

Well George had my car overnight to do some tests today and it is confirmed I have done a head gasket.....

Now what to do next?

Just fix her up and move the TD42 down the line mate... It will all come in due time.
In the mean time, let's have a ripping fire in the snow and drink ten million cans!

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

[Bloodyaussie]

I would rather spend the money on the td42 conversion... I will do a chem fix for now and save my coin and then do it right.

I am sorry but I cant do cans... and if Drew posts up one more pic of a beer glass I will put it up his bottom!!!!!!

[Maxhead]

In the mean time, let's have a ripping fire in the snow and drink ten million cans!

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa



Shotguns....!!!!!!



...............On the move

[mudski]

Just get some Chemiweld into her if you want to do a TD conversion later. But depending on how much later I suppose. How long would it take to get the head off and change the gasket?

[threedogs]

I would try flakes first , not a fan of Chemiweld at all.
Good part of a day if all went well

[tezzza88]

nice clean patrol mate. its a bugger about the motor. I would put in the td42 but its not as easy as you think.

[Alitis007]

nice clean patrol mate. its a bugger about the motor. I would put in the td42 but its not as easy as you think.

Its only as hard as you want it to be !!

[Clunk]

Its only as hard as you want it to be !!

its chubby time!!!!! lol

[Alitis007]

its chubby time!!!!! lol

Bahahahahaha!! Oh man if i comment i'll get a life ban lmaoo!!!!!!!!!

[Clunk]

Bahahahahaha!! Oh man if i comment i'll get a life ban lmaoo!!!!!!!!!

just do it......... there no one around to see!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaha

[Alitis007]

just do it......... there no one around to see!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaha

Sorry clunka don't want you barking up the wrong tree , plus i'll feel like Mr Zadir from a night at the roxbury rofl!!
http://youtu.be/wzG66ETRnD8

[Clunk]

hahahahahahaha who grabbed my arse????? did you grab my arse

[Alitis007]

hahahahahahaha who grabbed my arse????? did you grab my arse

I know your tricks clunky ! Lol

[Bloodyaussie]

I have had to have a re-think at this point as I dont see in the next 2 years I can afford the td conversion?

I think I am going to have to fix my petrol engine and be happy with it for 2-3 years at minimum (could change?) as I have to get a bigger house before my kids get to much older and kill each other.... and I go crazy watching it happen...blah.

Maybe a new head with hardened valves and whats that mod thats done to the head to help atop them doing a head gasket?????

I will weigh everything up over the next couple of weeks and try and make a decision ?

[MudRunnerTD]

Turbo your TB Jonathan! You will love it!

[taslucas]

I have had to have a re-think at this point as I dont see in the next 2 years I can afford the td conversion?

I think I am going to have to fix my petrol engine and be happy with it for 2-3 years at minimum (could change?) as I have to get a bigger house before my kids get to much older and kill each other.... and I go crazy watching it happen...blah.

Maybe a new head with hardened valves and whats that mod thats done to the head to help atop them doing a head gasket?????

I will weigh everything up over the next couple of weeks and try and make a decision ?

Is that mod your talking about the one where they drill extra water entry/exit holes in the side of the head?
I don't reckon you'd need to go that far. Just get an exchange reco head with gas valves (hardened) and it should last for years.
Mine had a reco head put on around 2008 (before I had it) and it was run on dual fuel till I got it (only petrol now). As far as I know, there was no other work done apart from the head and it just clicked over 430,000kms.


But yeah:

Turbo your TB Jonathan! You will love it!

[Alitis007]

I have had to have a re-think at this point as I dont see in the next 2 years I can afford the td conversion?

I think I am going to have to fix my petrol engine and be happy with it for 2-3 years at minimum (could change?) as I have to get a bigger house before my kids get to much older and kill each other.... and I go crazy watching it happen...blah.

Maybe a new head with hardened valves and whats that mod thats done to the head to help atop them doing a head gasket?????

I will weigh everything up over the next couple of weeks and try and make a decision ?

If you can find a td trol with good running gear a rusted out body you could get away with it cheaply. If you did the head i would get a back grind on the valves too so the motor will breath better, i did it on my vl and made the standard valves 3mm bigger.


Turbo your TB Jonathan! You will love it!

It would be fun for a play car but as a daily tow vehicle his fuel consumption might kill him lol


Is that mod your talking about the one where they drill extra water entry/exit holes in the side of the head?
I don't reckon you'd need to go that far. Just get an exchange reco head with gas valves (hardened) and it should last for years.
Mine had a reco head put on around 2008 (before I had it) and it was run on dual fuel till I got it (only petrol now). As far as I know, there was no other work done apart from the head and it just clicked over 430,000kms.


But yeah:
^^^^^^^
Thats mod but it makes the engine bay cluttered but if you bleed the air out of the motor out correctly you dont need to do it.

[taslucas]

It would be fun for a play car but as a daily tow vehicle his fuel consumption might kill him lol


Have a look at Scottys (bigrigs) members ride thread. He went a turbo'd efi tb42 and his fuel consumption went down, even when towing and the power went up

[MudRunnerTD]

Give Brett at 4x4Obsession a call mate, tell him your a mate of mine and from here. He has a cut down ute with a Water injected head TB42 Turbo that goes real well mate. Have a chat with him.

[Alitis007]

Have a look at Scottys (bigrigs) members ride thread. He went a turbo'd efi tb42 and his fuel consumption went down, even when towing and the power went up

I'll suss it out when i get the chance mate. A mate of mine had a straight gas turbo tb42 that would take off on r33's when he used to race them at the lights lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Here is a bit of an update... well from the last trip the shocks have shat themselves, it seems they looked all good but must having been sitting around for awhile and all the seals and rubbers have gone to the hard side!!!

On the trip I was getting a lot of banging noise from under the car and stopped a number of times to see if I could work out what it was... so now I have put my old Pedders shocks back in (one bent rear shock) and all the noise has gone.

They will be sent off to ARB in Thomastown to be rebuilt with all new shaft and seals.

As for the engine it held up very well with the chemical treatment for the trip and the gas tune Georges dad did got it running smooth but this was always a band aid fix until I could figure out what to do.

I have tracked down a whole engine for a good price and will do the swap very soon.. it is running 2 head gaskets and was set up for turbo but I have gone through my finances this week and there is no way I can go down this path at the moment.

So very much sooner than later it is going to be another big effort to fit and engine.

I used my locker on the trip for the first time with Winnie sitting next to me doing a hill climb while I screamed like a little girl!!!!!! I frickin love it!!!!!

Oh well more money I should not be spending is on its way out the door!!!

[Parksy]

Bugger! After reading about your score on eBay I now check regularly for awesome deals. Haven't had any luck.

[Drewboyaus]

Give me a shout mate if you need a hand with anything.......


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[Winnie]

Same here mate ,give us a call if you need somebody to pass you tools

[Clunk]

thats a bit of a buggah there BA........ so how was that adjustable steering dampener you got?

[mudnut]

It will be interesting to see how long the chemical lasts. My Old Trol has had chemiweld fix done almost 18months ago, to stop the radiator weeping. My Brother in law ran his Honda civic for three or four years when the head gasket leaked and he gave it a shot of chemical assistance. Since your engine is on its way out, I reckon you should drive it till it drops, and run a pool on how many ks you get out of it.

[Bloodyaussie]

Its fine.. no probs.

I am not to fussed about the shocks as they are in good condition they just need a bit of TLC and they will be as right as rain.

As for the engine side of things I will try and do a weekend thing with it kicking off Friday night to be ready to be yanked out Saturday.... will have to see how it all plays out?

I want to enjoy the car driving it instead of it being my master and I it's slave!!!!

[Winnie]

Like I said mate I'm more than happy to come up for a weekend to help out. You've helped me out so I help you.

[mudski]

Here is a bit of an update... well from the last trip the shocks have shat themselves, it seems they looked all good but must having been sitting around for awhile and all the seals and rubbers have gone to the hard side!!!

On the trip I was getting a lot of banging noise from under the car and stopped a number of times to see if I could work out what it was... so now I have put my old Pedders shocks back in (one bent rear shock) and all the noise has gone.

No wonder the shocks have shat themselves. You guys drive like your on a time limit the whole time. You must have been airborne on all those whoopdie's.

[Winnie]

We would have gotten to camp a lot later if we had to drive at your 3L pace!

[Bloodyaussie]

Cheers Winnie, thanks for the offer mate....

Once I use to wish my life away now there are not enough hours in the day!!!!

Got to try and get this other gearbox out of the donor car and give it a look over and see if I am going to swap that out also.

Sick of seeing that thing out the front of my house.

I tell you if I had the space I would buy a hoist so I could work on my car easier!!

[krbrooking]

Well you know you can count me in when you do the rebuild man, the more ppl there to help out the quicker things should go, especially if Winnie, Rosco & Andie come as like mark said at times I thought they were trying to run a rally race.


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[Bloodyaussie]

Got home a while ago with my new engine..... thanks to Matfew for the deal mate and you truly are a top bloke thanks.

Now have to go over all the details to work out how I will go installing all this with the minimum of down time??

Still would like to do this over a weekend but might still try to arrange a car just in case..... IRISH???

I have to remove one of the head gaskets as I cannot afford the turbo right now as much as I would love to go down this path but I have forked out way to much money of late.

Thanks again Matty...

[BigRAWesty]

Guessing you got a TB? Or are you doing the swap??

[Bloodyaussie]

I have a TB42 with a cam and all hardened valves.....

[BigRAWesty]

Nice one.. Well it should just be a weekend.. But as you know shoit can go wrong..

[Bloodyaussie]

Nice one.. Well it should just be a weekend.. But as you know shoit can go wrong..

This is true and in my old age I have learnt that nothing goes to plan!!!!

[BigRAWesty]

Throw a weekend... We need another piss trip. Um I mean work weekend..

[Drewboyaus]

I have a TB42 with a cam and all hardened valves.....

That sounds sweet!
If you need a set of wheels as a backstop in case things don't go to plan, mine is parked up most of the time......



Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Bloodyaussie]

Today I fitted some new shocks as the others I got were going to cost $900 parts and labour to fix.. so I purchased a full set of Old Man Emu 4 inch shocks and the difference is brilliant.

The car handles so well and it makes me realise how bad it was before and on the last day of the Licola trip the old shocks were rooted, had some scary moments on those tight winding roads.

Also at the moment the car is running perfect and I think its funny that I have this engine almost ready to go in and it is the best its been just about since I have owned the car...!!!

Cant wait to test the shocks on the tracks..

[Winnie]

When is the motor going in?

[Clunk]

So are you running 4“ springs and shocks or 2“springs with 4“ shocks? Or what?

[Bloodyaussie]

I have 4 inch shocks in nearly a 3inch lift... I want to go a full 3 inch lift and am looking at options for springs that will handle the load a carry..

The drive home from AB's last night on those roads was perfect.

As for the engine I am trying to work all that out as the place is still a mess from everything that has gone on here for the last 4 months and I do not want to then pull an engine out and have no where to put it.

I need to get my hands on an engine stand so I can do some work to the engine before it goes in and I still need to get the gearbox out of the donor car... I am starting to think I will get everything sorted right and not rush it while the chemweld is holding out.

Stay tuned.

[taslucas]

.................while the chemweld is holding out.

Stay tuned.

Oh no!, they are famous last words!!
Will it hold till October?

[Alitis007]

Oh no!, they are famous last words!!
Will it hold till October?

Its actually Cargo treatment so his car will go lol

I had it in my vl for 3 years before i turboed it and it held up allright even tho i used to race, breakies and 3rd gear power skids in the wet ( only need 5kw in the wet lol ) and not to mention inertia drifting around corners by throwing the T bar from D to 1st to start the drift with a compression lock up ( saves the hand break )

[Ben-e-boy]

Didnt you recently get new shocks

[taslucas]

Didnt you recently get new shocks

he went drinking at the church of patrology and got a few shocks.......

[Bloodyaussie]

Didnt you recently get new shocks

Yes Benny I got a set of OME from ARB in a 4inch...... whole new car!!!!

Yes Lucas the church has that affect on people!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Tested out my new shocks today and was so very happy..

Also got to test out my locker for the first time properly and I must say besides a pie warmer this is the best mod..

Mudski got some video of me climbing up a rock face with no fuss.. the same place I broke my lower control arm.
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[Winnie]

Are your new shocks the same as the other ones you bought?


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[Bloodyaussie]

No these are the ome 4 inch conventional

[Winnie]

Better? Probably hard to say because the others were in poor shape?


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[mudski]

Tested out my new shocks today and was so very happy..

Also got to test out my locker for the first time properly and I must say besides a pie warmer this is the best mod..

Mudski got some video of me climbing up a rock face with no fuss.. the same place I broke my lower control arm.

If I can work out where the video file is on my phone I can extract it and upload it for all to see.
I tell you guys one thing for people who don't have a locker. GET ONE!!!!....Make it one of the things on the must to get list.
We did hills today that would have been 2nd gear and on the gas and bumping and bouncing everywhere. Flicked the locker on, selected first and it was smooth sailing. Actually I probably would have just looked at it and driven past.... I was totally amazed in the difference. Totally transforms your car and even BA said to me where he broke his control arm, it was from going hell for leather just to get up the hill. In the vid I have, his daughter could have driven his car up....
I will never have another Patrol without one now.

Sorry got OT there but had to say it.

[Bloodyaussie]

Just upload from your phone mate..
Hanging to see!!

[mudski]

I'll have to work that one out. I have only ever uploaded to Youtube once before and that was from a pc...

[Clunk]

I'll have to work that one out. I have only ever uploaded to Youtube once before and that was from a pc...
It's easy as to upload to youtube from your phone mate

[matfew]

Got home a while ago with my new engine..... thanks to Matfew for the deal mate and you truly are a top bloke thanks.

Now have to go over all the details to work out how I will go installing all this with the minimum of down time??

Still would like to do this over a weekend but might still try to arrange a car just in case..... IRISH???

I have to remove one of the head gaskets as I cannot afford the turbo right now as much as I would love to go down this path but I have forked out way to much money of late.

Thanks again Matty...

No problem at all mate. I'm glad it's got a good home and can't wait to see it running. So how's the progress going?

[Bloodyaussie]

I have to clean out the brothel that is my garage before I start so I have a clean slate..

I keep forgetting to ask if anyone has a sump sitting about they dont want and still need to remove the second head gasket.

Also the oil cooler on the side is not there but I do have a spare somewhere but need to clean it out and bolt that to the side of the engine...

I will start putting time aside to get the ball rolling.

[matfew]

Don't wanna just use your old sump?

Shame they not the same as td coz I will need that fitting in mine soon.

I got a engine stand I can lend you. Might even be able to drop it off if you want. Not sure what's on the go for work this week just yet.

[Bloodyaussie]

The engine is already on a stand ready to start working on...

[Bloodyaussie]

Mudski loaded up the Video of me doing the climb that broke my lower control arm.. the first vid going up does not look steep but on the down trip you get a better idea...

The locker just made it look to easy... I will have to find the Video of me braking my car at this spot.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlYljJuXtFc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf1BdsDrH4c

[Bloodyaussie]

Here it is.... the louder the volume the worse it sounds..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he_UFTvEzOc

[Drewboyaus]

Which track is that?


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Bloodyaussie]

Which track is that?


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

You know which one it is.... the one we just looked at that day but did not go up!!!

[Drewboyaus]

You know which one it is.... the one we just looked at that day but did not go up!!!

Is that the bottom part of Abbott's Link track?
I went looking for it last time I was there but couldn't remember where it was.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Bloodyaussie]

Just follow Jenkins track off Horans for 10 min and you will find it!!!!

Looking forward to going out again but could be a time off with a hunting trip planned and the big October trip coming up!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Well today I stopped in at Georges workshop and his brother Billy fitted up my new extended brake lines as mine really were stretched to their limits and did a brake fluid flush and my brakes have never worked better (Thanks Billy).

I have ordered my new heavy duty lower control arms from Patroldocta and should arrive Monday but while we were poking around under my car we noticed that panhard rods are next thing to get and the sooner the better.

Under full flex the whole lot moves over so much its hitting things it should not.... I have been paranoid about the lower control arms after I broke one at Tallarook and thought what would I have done if I broke one on one of the big trips in the middle on nowhere so had to get them before this trip.. nothing beats getting your car up on a hoist and having a good look around.

You spot things you never would at home with jacks and stands.

Also today when I got home I thought I would repair my air lines for my compressors and was going mad chasing an air leak..... turns out it was the head of the pump was loose and air was pumping straight past the head gasket!!!!!!

A few things to do before this trip and all to do with suspension and related gear..

P.s if you have not check your brake lines under flex and am running stock lines I advise you check them....

[mudski]

Well today I stopped in at Georges workshop and his brother Billy fitted up my new extended brake lines as mine really were stretched to their limits and did a brake fluid flush and my brakes have never worked better (Thanks Billy).


Always makes thing easier when you got a mechanic at your disposal...:tongue:
How much were the shockers? Thinking of doing the same with mine plus new springs too...

[lhurley]

Always makes thing easier when you got a mechanic at your disposal...:tongue:
How much were the shockers? Thinking of doing the same with mine plus new springs too...

If you want ome set. I was told $170 a shock, $130 a damper and $240 per set (2) springs. Looking at about $1100 for a full kit. That's 2" btw

[Bloodyaussie]

Always makes thing easier when you got a mechanic at your disposal...:tongue:
How much were the shockers? Thinking of doing the same with mine plus new springs too...

It's not free... Harry is not a charity.

I need OME springs next in 3 inch but before is all the stuff I mentioned previous!!!

[mudski]

It's not free... Harry is not a charity.

I need OME springs next in 3 inch but before is all the stuff I mentioned previous!!!
Never said he was mate. Just having a dig, you know me. You... Now how much cost for your chockies?

[Bloodyaussie]

Thought I would do an update... I have since last reported front and rear heavy duty panhards and lower control arms and got a heavy duty drag link from Daz..

I am now running a 4 inch lift with 3 inch springs and 1 inch spacers which will be swapped out for straight up 4 inch springs.. Dobinsons.

I also got OME in 4inch and love em!!!

I have played around with my compressor set up a bit lately as one of my compressors was melting any fitting I installed to the surprise of the air specialist.. so now I am running 2 small compressors with the air locker running from that.

My BFG KM2's are starting to get a bit worn so I will sell them while they still hold some value and probably get some Telstar Mud Claws ..?

Playing around also with rewiring a lot of the lights and stuff and cleaning all that stuff up so its not a bunch of spaghetti behind the dash.

I am pretty happy for the most part at the moment but there is always something hey!!

[taslucas]

You getting ready for a Tassie trip mate?

[Bloodyaussie]

Been looking at prices mate... spoke to a client who owns a high end resort at Eagle Peak and he was giving me an idea of cost..

This is what my car looked like when I first got it...

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[Winnie]

It doesn't look any different now!

[Bloodyaussie]

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/IMG_1697_zps0c4d6d5b.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/IMG_1697_zps0c4d6d5b.jpg.html)

[NissanGQ4.2]

I am now running a 4 inch lift with 3 inch springs and 1 inch spacers which will be swapped out for straight up 4 inch springs.. Dobinsons.


Does that mean you have the coils sorted and I don't have to sort through boxes of crap 2 find the paperwork????

[Bloodyaussie]

No you bone head I am waiting on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just PM me what you want for them??

[NissanGQ4.2]

No you bone head I am waiting on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just PM me what you want for them??

Damn, I will have 2 find that paperwork!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[taslucas]

Been looking at prices mate... spoke to a client who owns a high end resort at Eagle Peak and he was giving me an idea of cost..

This is what my car looked like when I first got it...

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/IMG_1355_zpsad188340.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/IMG_1355_zpsad188340.jpg.html)


It doesn't look any different now!

Yeah it does Winnie, it's not black anymore

[Ben-e-boy]

It looks a bit different

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[Bloodyaussie]

It looks a bit different

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Oh benny benny benny!!!!!!!

[Winnie]

Looks 10x better having the black steel rims compared to the alloys hey. I like your car.

[Bloodyaussie]

Looks 10x better having the black steel rims compared to the alloys hey. I like your car.

No I like your car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[taslucas]

Looks 10x better having the black steel rims compared to the alloys hey. I like your car.


No I like your car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You two go get a garage...

[Gu777]

Love the gq but both are awesome

[Drewboyaus]

Q is the only awesome one......

[threedogs]

Why put 1" spacer in , why not just put a 4" coil,
Might of been better off with 4'' flexi coils,

[taslucas]

I am now running a 4 inch lift with 3 inch springs and 1 inch spacers which will be swapped out for straight up 4 inch springs.. Dobinsons.

I also got OME in 4inch and love em!!!



Why put 1" spacer in , why not just put a 4" coil,
Might of been better off with 4'' flexi coils,

????????????????????

[threedogs]

all good thought BA was going to run spacer, thanks

[Bloodyaussie]

Does anyone know if you can pull both the engine and gear box out together without taking the front of the car out.. eg:radiator and stuff???

My wife has bought a new car so I have a car to use for a bit and think this is the perfect time to swap out the engine.... a lot to weigh up and need it to go as smooth as possible.

[Winnie]

Don't think, just do it.

[BigRAWesty]

With a good size engine crane and load adjusting setup I can't see why not. Would be tight but as you unload the front will lift allowing a better drop angle On the gear box..
But you could easily remove radiator to give an extra 60mm as you have to drain anyway and just leave aircon condenser in. Just hang the ac compressor from the spring top hat.

[taslucas]

Yeah just tie it to a tree and floor it

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah sorry I did not mean radiator but more so the air conditioning as I have had it gassed twice in the last 12 months and dont feel like paying to have it done again.

[threedogs]

Can you cut off engine mounts etc and drop motor/box through the bottom ???
That's if you have OXY or Plasma cutter.?

Is it still a rolling shell?
Get the aircon gas evacuated and keep in a bottle.
Machine not that pricey

[taslucas]

Is it still a rolling shell?


It's his daily driver

[threedogs]

I thought it was his spare one, would love to make a camper from that
thanks.

[Bloodyaussie]

That boat sailed a long time ago.............

I am more than likely going to get the engine swapped over at Georges workshop as my wife does not want to leave her new car out the front.

It's funny the car is running perfect but I cant risk it blowing out the chemweld at the worst possible time and having a spare car at the moment is to good to pass up...... oh the pain!!!!!!

[taslucas]

Check out Georges new turbo while you're there.... What an effing monster!

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah I have seen it ..... that thing is one hell of a sucker and I dont mean as easily fooled!!!!

[rusty_nail]

how did you go with the LPG Gauge mate?

[Bloodyaussie]

how did you go with the LPG Gauge mate?

Waiting on mudski but he is busy of late.

[rusty_nail]

Waiting on mudski but he is busy of late.

what you waiting for lol? its easy as mate!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

For him to get me one..... bozo!!!!

[rusty_nail]

For him to get me one..... bozo!!!!

EBay? Repco?

[Bloodyaussie]

EBay? Repco?

Getting a bunch of stuff ordered in so in no rush as I get love...

Picked up a new client this week... Auto technica, before I even did a single job for them I got a silicon hose for $33 worth nearly $100 in the shops (the guy there looks after me).. nearly fell over when I saw the retail price!!! Madness.

[Clunk]

Getting a bunch of stuff ordered in so in no rush as I get love...

Picked up a new client this week... Auto technica, before I even did a single job for them I got a silicon hose for $33 worth nearly $100 in the shops (the guy there looks after me).. nearly fell over when I saw the retail price!!! Madness.

you'll probably fall even further if you ever saw their cost price lol

[Bloodyaussie]

you'll probably fall even further if you ever saw their cost price lol

Yeah I know mate.. I try not to think of that and be happy that I get something.

My 2nd battery has not been happy and that also needs replacing... doesn't end

[BigRAWesty]

Yeah I know mate.. I try not to think of that and be happy that I get something.

My 2nd battery has not been happy and that also needs replacing... doesn't end

Tell me about it. Bloody cars. Worse than women...

[Clunk]

Tell me about it. Bloody cars. Worse than women...

You reckon!!!!???? Lol

[Bloodyaussie]

George fitted a new product that he has help test to my car yesterday to filter out and break down all the crap in my cooling system...
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And today after work I started on my rear bar... still need to grind back the welds.

For those welders who will point and laugh. .. get a dog up you!!!
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[Cuppa]

For those welders who will point and laugh. .. get a dog up you!!!


Looks pretty reasonable to me

[krbrooking]

Looks good man coming along nicely.

P.s check your phone.


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[Drewboyaus]

And today after work I started on my rear bar... still need to grind back the welds.

For those welders who will point and laugh. .. get a dog up you!!!
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Looking good mate...... I like how you're incorporating a step in it. Not enough people do that.

[Bloodyaussie]

Looking good mate...... I like how you're incorporating a step in it. Not enough people do that.

Yeah I have thought about this heaps.. I needed the step as the car is bloody high and it would be to hard getting up the bloody thing.

I just cut the piece out and flipped it around and welded it back in.

Will weld in the mounting brackets this afternoon when I have finished work and start looking at the quarter chop which George will be welding up.

I am also collecting all the bits and bobs I need for the engine swap over.. going to fit a new water pump and new gaskets plus thinking engine mounts while its out and maybe a clutch?

[MudRunnerTD]

And today after work I started on my rear bar... still need to grind back the welds.

For those welders who will point and laugh. .. get a dog up you!!!


Pointing and laughing,..........


At my welding ;)


Mate I can't weld for sh1t, yours looks great!!

[Drewboyaus]

Give me a yell mate when you do it. I'm keen to help out and learn about dong an engine swap.
I'm thinking of swapping mine at some point for a turbo'd donk.

[Bloodyaussie]

Starting stripping down the new engine yesterday to get ready for the swap, a bit to do as I have decided to get Georges shop to fit both the engine and gearbox for a number of reasons.

It all happens next week and I have a bit to do before then as I have to remove 2 head gaskets and fit a new one plus have a good look at the cylinders for wear.

Going over everything so as to save me grief in the long run.. fitting new water pump rear main and may fit new clutch, at the very least new thrust bearing.

Have been taking pics and will post some up later.

I know I could have done this myself but having the wifes old car here and being flat out this time of year it would be to much to try and fit an engine plus keep up with my work load..

My back is also killing me and have been stuffing around with doctors as they dont seem to hear what I am saying to them so the last thing I need is to wrestle with engines and gearboxes.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

George fitted a new product that he has help test to my car yesterday to filter out and break down all the crap in my cooling system...
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And today after work I started on my rear bar... still need to grind back the welds.

For those welders who will point and laugh. .. get a dog up you!!!
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Your welds are going hold mate, just spend the time getting that weld surfaces clean before you weld. Before starting a new rod chip and wire brush the end of the previous weld. When you start the new weld push back into the previous weld with thew rod.

[Bloodyaussie]

Thanks mate for the positive feedback. .

Have to put this on hold while sorting the engine.

[mudnut]

My back is also killing me and have been stuffing around with doctors as they dont seem to hear what I am saying to them so the last thing I need is to wrestle with engines and gearboxes.[/QUOTE]

Mate, if it is a big problem, INSIST!! on a referral to a specialist, and insist on an MRI scan as it will show soft tissue damage or if you have a degenerative injury.

[Bloodyaussie]

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Glad i decided to change out the water pump.. never believe what you have been told and always look for yourself.

Having some doubts about the gearbox and not sure if I should fit it???

Going for a drive tomorrow so might clear my head and work out what I should do..

Just got hit with extra school fees today for erica and have to pay for Alexanders kinder for next year. .. it all comes at once!!

[BigRAWesty]

That's not good. Clean that rust asap and flush the system.
Bugga about the fees. It'll come good bud. Just keep the head down bum up and wheels turning..

[Bloodyaussie]

Cheers Kallen... heading off soon for a drive with Kevin so a bit of time out should be good to sort through my brain..

Found this pic while sorting through stuff.. at Mt dissa just after the fires, funny !!!!

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/15072009218.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/15072009218.jpg.html)

[krbrooking]

How's things going with the swap man. Far out there is a fair but if rust in the cooling system. Let me know if ya need a hand. I also need to sort that shelf out will have to measure it and see what you want, let me know once things have calmed down.


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[Bloodyaussie]

So here is an update....... my car has not gone in for an engine swap???

Reasons.... money mostly and just as well with me being so sick I never would have got the other engine ready as it did need some unplanned work.

Got school fees for both kids for next year and some unexpected bills and then to top it off our agent neglected to tell us our tenant was moving out this month so thats 2 mortgages we have to pay... yippee!!!!!

So at this rate I will be swapping the engine only and I will be doing it at home....

Watch this space!!!!

[Winnie]

Shout out when you need a hand mate. Don't say ohhhhh I used to wish my time away and all the crap. I am good at passing tools

[Bloodyaussie]

Shout out when you need a hand mate. Don't say ohhhhh I used to wish my time away and all the crap. I am good at passing tools

Among other things!!!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Started the quarter chop today after I got rained out again...

Look at all the crap that was in this panel....

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/20131205_120925_zps905488a2.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/20131205_120925_zps905488a2.jpg.html)
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/20131205_122119_zpsf448154a.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/20131205_122119_zpsf448154a.jpg.html)
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/20131205_122123_zps03bdb739.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/20131205_122123_zps03bdb739.jpg.html)
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/20131205_133445_zps17b8414e.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/20131205_133445_zps17b8414e.jpg.html)
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/20131205_133455_zpsde6c985d.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/20131205_133455_zpsde6c985d.jpg.html)

Left a bit extra to play with....... got all the 2 inch steam pipe and inch and a half to do the rest of the bar work also!!

[growler2058]

What happened did ysa slip and cut the zorst as well man? :)

[Winnie]

What's that wire hanging out the bottom?

[Bloodyaussie]

Thats my custom slash cut after the last big trip where I squashed it a bit and snapped the bracket.

Scored some 35's yesterday..... he he!!

[BigRAWesty]

Looking good mate. Those 1/4's were full mate.

[Bloodyaussie]

Looking good mate. Those 1/4's were full mate.

The funny thing is last week I had the pressure washer jammed in there for ages trying to get all the clay/mud out... obviously I did not get it all!!!!!

When I was first coming up with ideas for the rear bar it was going to be more your Kaymar type bar so I got square stub axles but now as I am using 2 inch tube I need the round one so I can just hole saw into them and drop in the stub axle and weld it in place.. the place I got them from is down in the south east I can not be stuffed swapping them over, there is another mob in this area but not sure if they use the same set up??

I am enjoying doing this and wish I could spend more time on it!!!!

[BigRAWesty]

Just carefully cut a square with the 5".
Or if the tube is the same size but it I'm And put your lights between the bar and stub..

[krbrooking]

Looking good man. Will you end up with more clearance.


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[mudski]

Going great there mate. My car is booked in next. I wanna do something similar for the centre step then run two tubes out either side and curve them around towards the rear wheel. Then fit some nice slim led brake lights and indicators in it. How much do you charge to do that BA? Hehe.

[taslucas]

Started the quarter chop today after I got rained out again...

Look at all the crap that was in this panel....

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!

stop crapping in it then!?

[AB]

stop crapping in it then!?

Looks like different sediments and layers of fossils...lol

Yep, I took out my bungs and left them out the day I got my beast when I found that was a nice little collection point on the GQ.

Looks good though mate, when are we doing mine...LMAO

[healy]

Answer your phone ya rude....

[Bloodyaussie]

Love me new (2nd hand) 35's... I feel almost as manly as growler!!!!!

Got so much work on and other functions that I can't go and have a play... boo hoo.

[Bloodyaussie]

Forgot to add pic.....
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[krbrooking]

They look pretty sexy man, almost as sexy as mine looked.

[kind]

When you did the 1/4 chop did you have to weld a plate in place? Or how did you seal it?

[Bloodyaussie]

When you did the 1/4 chop did you have to weld a plate in place? Or how did you seal it?

Here ya go mate.......

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Patrol-GQ-Quarter-Chop-Plates-/171177823468?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27dafe4cec&_uhb=1

[kind]

Here ya go mate.......

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Patrol-GQ-Quarter-Chop-Plates-/171177823468?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27dafe4cec&_uhb=1

Thanks mate now all I need is someone with skill to do it for me :P

[Bloodyaussie]

Got rained out today so got home and did a bit more bar work.... did not take a pic but the lower bar now bends up straight after coming off the step.

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[taslucas]

mate, i dont mean to be picky but that clamp is gonna get hooked up on heaps of sh!t out on the tracks. Maybe get a smaller one or cut that one down?

and the blue clamp seriously reduces your departure angle....

[liftlid]

mate, i dont mean to be picky but that clamp is gonna get hooked up on heaps of sh!t out on the tracks. Maybe get a smaller one or cut that one down?

and the blue clamp seriously reduces your departure angle....

If you paint it black nobody will know!

[taslucas]

If you paint it black nobody will know!

I didnt think of that!

[Bloodyaussie]

I didnt think of that!

Either did I........ You bone heads!!!!!!!!

I am enjoying doing this just wish I had more time so I could finish it sooner.

I have one issue and not sure how to tackle it and that is the main step in the middle has a bend in it the length along the bottom where the inch and a half pipe is running along.

My plan was top join this the whole length but it will not bend??? what should I do?? I will take a pic tomorrow of what I mean..

[taslucas]

My plan was top join this the whole length but it will not bend??? what should I do?? I will take a pic tomorrow of what I mean..

More clamps

[liftlid]

More clamps

Painted black?

[taslucas]

Painted black?

we should start a custom shop!

[Winnie]

Sneaky customs Inc.

[krbrooking]

Sneaky customs Inc.

And you get Free cuddle with every job.

[Bloodyaussie]

Flat out with work but any spare moment building this rear bar...

Still have a lot more welding and bracing plus grinding back to do but overall I am bloody happy for a person who has never made anything even close to this before...

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/20131214_163537_zps051facd5.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/20131214_163537_zps051facd5.jpg.html)
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Have to make swing aways next..

[growler2058]

Looking good mate, well done

[Clunk]

Good work, so where are the rear lights gonna go?

[Bloodyaussie]

Good work, so where are the rear lights gonna go?

Oh... here and there???

I have it all worked out and will be ordering lights very soon.

[Clunk]

Ahhhh secret squirrel stuff hey

[growler2058]

That's what the clamps were for to hold some lights on :)

[Bloodyaussie]

You bozo's make me smile after dealing with kids that wont eat there bloody dinner!!!!!!

I think I will make the jerry can holder first and worry about the wheel carrier when I have free time....

[Clunk]

are you gonna brace the tubes somehow to stop them from being pushed inwards when you wack something???...................... whats for dinner, any left overs? I'm hungry

[Bloodyaussie]

are you gonna brace the tubes somehow to stop them from being pushed inwards when you wack something???...................... whats for dinner, any left overs? I'm hungry

Yes I am... found some good pics online and has helped with placement and design.

We had fish on the BBQ and it is all gone...

[Bloodyaussie]

Finished the bar for now the other day... I need to add the lights which arrived today and the swing away for the jerry cans.

I will take the bar back off next month and get George to go over everything and tidy up all the welds but for my first ever build of this type I am happy.

I just gave it a quick few coats until it gets blasted and powder coated.

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[growler2058]

Good job man. Looked better with the clamps though. And probably would have been better if you had a LoKKa in the front diff :) hahahahhahahahaha

[threedogs]

you could use some 4mm x 50mm flat to frame your tail lights and protect them at the same time.
looking at welds might be better to bog them then paint them

[Bloodyaussie]

Good job man. Looked better with the clamps though. And probably would have been better if you had a LoKKa in the front diff :) hahahahhahahahaha

I cant wait to hurt you next month, it should be so much fun!!! we will all laugh and laugh then our heads will fall off..

[Winnie]

But seriously nice bar Johnny boy.... now what's in your jocks?

[growler2058]

There ya go princess thread tidied for you

[Bloodyaussie]

There ya go princess thread tidied for you

You are sweet...

Car is at Georges workshop today getting a tune before the holiday break.. got some drop boxes the other day and would like to find some time to fit them.

Also will try and rebuild the engine today and get ready for fitting over the holidays...

[Clunk]

You are sweet...

Car is at Georges workshop today getting a tune before the holiday break.. got some drop boxes the other day and would like to find some time to fit them.

Also will try and rebuild the engine today and get ready for fitting over the holidays...

Yeah big girls blouse :D

[Bloodyaussie]

Well today I finally got around to replacing my radius arms and fitting drop boxes and what I thought would be a couple of hours turned into many!!!

First thing was one of the bolts for the arms would not come out... it had seized into the sleeve and after much time wasted I found I had some spare bolts from the donor car so I cut the bugger in 2 peices.

My old arms were not in good condition and the castor correction bushes were stuffed.

After that drama everything else came out relatively easy and then I set up all the gear for the install.

I had a set of radius arms I got ages ago from a GU and after an easy install of the drop boxes I started the task of fitting the new arms, this got hard..!!

I had 3 jacks and all to manipulate the diff as it was miles off from where the castor bushes had it lined up, I got one side in ok but the other was a lot tougher.

I found once I put the main jack onto the front shaft where it comes out the diff it twisted the diff into place but it still needed to come forward and 4-5cm so I ran my winch off my garage and back to the diff and used that to pull the diff forward.. couple of little tweeks and it was in!!! yeeeeee!!!

I did find when putting everything else back together that the GU has a different mounting for the sway bar.. so now I need som GU mounts.. bugger!!! so no sway bar connected on the front at the moment.

I thought the springs I bought for the front were way to firm (many of you know) but Benny told me to hold off on my decision until I fitted drop boxes and he was right!!

The ride is so much better and the and I have my steering back as before it under steered heaps??

One of the biggest things was watching my driveline straighten up and is no longer kinked from both front and rear shafts..

I have to thank Benny boy so much for his advice as he helped me make up my mind about this mod and what was to be gained from it... brilliant!!!! thanks Benny!!!!!!

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[Hodge]

Nice job mate. That second last photo shows how much blood was spilt during the job...

[BigRAWesty]

Nice mate.
My plan to go drop boxes when I get a 3" lift.

[Bloodyaussie]

Funny thing Hodgey is I managed to keep things to a minimum this time round.... only one little knick on my finger (Growler will be dissapointed )

Yes Kallen it is defiantly the way to go..... I popped round to Mudskis and he could see the benefit of running drop boxes over castor correction...

I have yet to go on the freeway to see if the vibration I have been getting is still there (only started after I lifted 4 inch)

Also whipped up some rear mudflaps but need some more chain to stop them going forward into the wheel.. another job for tomorrow before packing.

[growler2058]

only one little knick on my finger (Growler will be dissapointed ).


Yes I am, clearly you weren't trying hard enough..................have a bloody go mate

[Ben-e-boy]

The biggest difference you'll notice is the way it soaks up the bigger bumps, the easiestway is to go to Bunnings or a shopping centre with sharp steep speed bumps, before you would have felt the the front bounce over the bump now you will feel the suspension soak it up, it will be noticeable.

[MudRunnerTD]

Nah Drop Boxes are over rated! Who'd have them. They get caught on everything, look like crap and don't do anything and the cops will pin you over and over again!!!!

I know this cause I read it on Face Book!! And they know Everything there!

[Ben-e-boy]

Nah Drop Boxes are over rated! Who'd have them. They get caught on everything, look like crap and don't do anything and the cops will pin you over and over again!!!!

I know this cause I read it on Face Book!! And they know Everything there!

Derrrrrrrr, don't you know anything?, Big lift with coil spacers and Nolathane offset castor bushes is where it's at!
As the old saying goes.
'If it isn't trying to kill you above 40km/h it's isn't farken good enough.

[mudski]

Hence why I dont use FB. I saw the Q in the flesh today and I had to comment on how the old girl has changed so much in the last twelve months. For the better of course, BA has definitely changed his rig into a well equipped and looking machine. TBH, I didn't think much of the Q's at the start but his work has plenty changed my thoughts.

[MudRunnerTD]

Derrrrrrrr, don't you know anything?, Big lift with coil spacers and Nolathane offset castor bushes is where it's at!
As the old saying goes.
'If it isn't trying to kill you above 40km/h it's isn't farken good enough.

Big farkoff Caster Plates is where it's at Bene!!! I heard they help with Flex! Side Flex!

[Ben-e-boy]

Big farkoff Caster Plates is where it's at Bene!!! I heard they help with Flex! Side Flex!

Yeah thats on the rear, I'm talking about the front.

[Winnie]

Derrrrrrrr, don't you know anything?, Big lift with coil spacers and Nolathane offset castor bushes is where it's at!
As the old saying goes.
'If it isn't trying to kill you above 40km/h it's isn't farken good enough.

Mate its a fourby it's supposed to handle like a pig

[Bloodyaussie]

Thanks benny.. went to bunnings this morning and it had those horrible speed bumps and the car handled them better than it ever has.
Looking forward to heading off tomorrow.

[Ben-e-boy]

Thanks benny.. went to bunnings this morning and it had those horrible speed bumps and the car handled them better than it ever has.
Looking forward to heading off tomorrow.

Welcome to the world of a suspension setup that is beyond entry level/amature hour.

[taslucas]

Welcome to the world of a suspension setup that is beyond entry level/amature hour.

Are you saying that "lift and lock" is not the only way to go!? Crazy sh1t man!
Lmao

[Ben-e-boy]

Are you saying that "lift and lock" is not the only way to go!? Crazy sh1t man!
Lmao

Nope I'm saying that things like castor correction on big lift (over 2-3 inch) is entry level crap, with the only benifit being ground clearance
Putting something descent in, will have some sort of benifit across the board.

[Bloodyaussie]

Nope I'm saying that things like castor correction on big lift (over 2-3 inch) is entry level crap, with the only benifit being ground clearance
Putting something descent in, will have some sort of benifit across the board.

I think I need to look at bump stops next and how to set that up properly???

This trip tomorrow will tell me more!!!

[Ben-e-boy]

I think I need to look at bump stops next and how to set that up properly???

This trip tomorrow will tell me more!!!

Really........ bump stops should have been done a long time ago.

If george has a 2 post hoist it will be much easier.

Remove the shocks and take an extended and collapsed measurement of the shock. Remove the springs.

Lower the hoist and drop it onto the bump stops, take a measurement between the shock mounts and compare them to the collapsed length of the shock and make up the difference. Its always good to set the bump stops with about 10mm to spare on the shock as a bit of a safety buffer.

[taslucas]

Nope I'm saying that things like castor correction on big lift (over 2-3 inch) is entry level crap, with the only benifit being ground clearance
Putting something descent in, will have some sort of benifit across the board.

Like I said, crazy talk man!!!! Lol

[PMC]

G'day BloodyAussie,

Nice build thread!

Regards,

RLI

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah been meaning to update this but have been a bit busy...

Picked up new endless air system and want to do a write up on the install.

It looks for sure I have to install the engine before brindabella so will try and fit it all up at the same time...

So much to do and so little time. .. I am also plastering the lounge room and I hate it with a passion .