The big rig - 2007 DX 3l ute

[mattdoyle0493]

G'day all just figured for all those interested I'd stick my big rig here (bought 3 weeks ago ish, 100000 ks on the clock) with a bit of detail of whats planned and ill keep everybody posted as to progress. Figure it may also come in handy later on as a bit of a record of everything when asking for assistance in the future.

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Ill get a better picture tomorrow, had a play in the mud today she's filthy, handled it all beautifully though!



"Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy someone else to shoot at"

[mattdoyle0493]

Plans so far are;
- Stereo (Clarion DVD unit, most important!)
- Full range of gauges and a Bogaard turbo timer
- Roof console with twin GME TX3500 uhfs
- Full LED conversion, HID headlight conversion
- Lightforce 270 Striker HID spotties and - Narva LED light bars
- Probably stick with the factory bar but I'm going to design build and fit my own indestructible steps and scrub rails
- Build a new tray, incorporating my work toolbox, a cage for my Blue dog (I'd rather just a chain, but she's a beautiful dog and would be too easily pinched...), fridge, tarp frame for camping, as well as a stereo system built into the camper setup
- Dual battery setup
- And later on down the track when the warranty expires/allows ill do a 2" lift, EGR removal/block and chip it etc.




"Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy someone else to shoot at"

[mattdoyle0493]

Just to catch up installed the stereo (refer to a previous thread of mine regarding wiring issues!!) and the light force spotties after pulling them off the old 'Deo last week, wasn't letting them go!


"Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy someone else to shoot at"

[mattdoyle0493]

UHF aerials are mounted to the headboard, work lights are on, fire extinguisher is properly mounted, and spare tyre is properly mounted! Only temporary with the current tray, but they are important items until I get my new tray sorted.
Next weekend will be overhead console (gonna give making it myself a go) and start planning out the new tray, and probably start on the led conversion and sourcing and fitting the light bars


"Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy someone else to shoot at"

[threedogs]

Looking good bud I love utes, don't forget an exhaust up grade with the chip,
Don't really get much doing just one.
My BIL used starter motor solenoids on the Dog crate doors ,Spring loaded press button in cab and dog door flew open,
worth a thought and easy to figure out.

[greengupatrol]

how have u found the reliabilty of the 3liter ?? there is plenly for sale i have a 99 4.2 wagon but would love a ute aswell and could only afford a 3 liter

[mattdoyle0493]

Thanks threedogs, yeah exhaust is on the cards, I just keep forgetting bits and pieces with everything I want to do! And I have heard of using solenoids for door latches but in the interests of simplicity and reliability I'm just going to make it a simple lockable latch.
greengu; in so far I've heard that the later ones are great if they are looked after and serviced on the dot every time, plus with the oil catch mod and egr blocking etc it will increase the reliability and help keep everything clean. I've only put 2000ks on mine so far so I can't put a personal testament on the reliability but I got a 5 year unlimited k warranty with it so I'm not too concerned if anything goes wrong.
Going from a '99 V6 petrol 4wd Rodeo to the 3l patrol I have to say though it's like driving a truck! Which, I must admit, I love!


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[mattdoyle0493]

Came to the conclusion today that the amp and 6x9's are gonna have to come out of the 'Deo and I'm gonna have to add sound system to the list. The stock speakers aren't bad, but I fear that the likes of AC/DC and ZZ Top will be shamed by the slight rattle in the speakers... Thunderstruck just isn't the same tinny!


"Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy someone else to shoot at"

[growler2058]

Sounds like the mod plans are well under control and getting sorted. Remember if you need any help spending YOUR money we're reeeeeeel good at it mate ;)

[DX grunt]

Good onya Matt. Nice truck. Quite attached to a ute, myself.

Some people have named me Bitumen Boy, and the mud has stuck. lol. I actually buy spray on mud to satisfy my needs. PML.

Looking forward to the build.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[mattdoyle0493]

Thanks all, I'm pretty sure I don't need any help spending money on this thing! :-D
Ordered the Bogaard turbo timer today, should be here tomorrow I hope, I love the fact an Australian company sell an Australian made product that plugs straight in, couldnt ask for better!
Currently (on someone else's suggestion, aka thanks for the help spending my money! ;) ) browsing the Autron gauges website, again loving the whole Aussie owned designed and made feel here! Purchasing a pillar pod mount, and deciding what I want out of what is a huge range of options!


"Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy someone else to shoot at"

[mattdoyle0493]

Big girl just spent the last week at the dealer for a few warranty jobs, (for a used 4x4 dealer I am stupidly impressed at how they have looked after me, I sent it in for a starting issue with a list of things to look at saying let me know costs, got it back yesterday, had done everything free of charge, couldn't believe it!)
Work done for the week;
- starting issue turned out to be a pressure limiting valve on the rail, that was replaced and fixed (warranty)
- brake lights, handbrake light, and a few dash lights weren't working, new switches in the brake and handbrake, and replaced a few blown bulbs
- it had a few sump gasket leaks, not covered under warranty but they did it anyway
- thrust bearing had a squeak and it was hard to get into gear and crunched a bit while driving, pulled out the box replaced the thrust bearing and inspected and replaced the clutch, again not warranty but they did it anyway

[mattdoyle0493]

Also fitted the turbo timer 2 weekends ago, and put the overhead console together, not fitted due to a MINOR mistake that resulted in the rear mounting holes being about 3 mm out (yep, the width of the carpet covering :-p )
Will post pics of the console sometime tomorrow once fitted... Hoping to get the console in tomorrow, get the work lights wired up, and start looking at installing the amp, 6x9"s etc. to get ready to head up to Gunedah for Ag-Quip on Monday, will definitely check out ARB, TJM etc for some good prices, might even consider compressors and such if they have them cheap enough!

[mattdoyle0493]

Just a quick update for all who are interested, seeing as it's been so long;
Roof console with dual UHF's, with a row of white led interior lights and a few red ones so the missus can find stuff in the dark without the distraction of the white leds
Kicker 600w amp installed, with 6" pioneer components to replace the (appallingly disappointing nissan speakers), and Kenwood 6x9's cut into the back of the doors
2x 12 LED great white light bars on the headboard
Lightforce 170 strikers hid's on the bar
Stebel air horn (again, appalling effort on the horn nissan)
Full led conversion
Hid headlight conversion
Dual battery and engel fridge
Scangauge II

Next will be injectors removed and serviced/exchanged
Egt, oil temp and pressure gauges
Oil catch can
Egr block (advice to clear up some conflicting info welcome?)
2" Tough Dog lift
Exhaust upgrade and aftermarket intercooler upgrade

Pictures to follow soon when I remember!