New member from South West Sydney

[kyle300exc]

G'day members, my son and I have just purchased a GQ Patrol coiled cab chassis 4.2. Its a 96 model, 1 owner and as stock as a rock. The vehicle is for my son but being familiar with other 4x4 forums I know this would be the nest place to get advise on a build. Looking forward to seeing what I can learn and what not to do.
First thing is getting it up in the air ATM the 17 year old suspension is pretty tired and looking more like a LowPatrol.
Future mods
4 inch lift
33's not sure maybe 35s depending on regearing costs
Turbo - currently has gas fitted up but doesnt seem to increase power any.
Bull bar
rock sliders
and the usual like cb etc

Cheers

[NP99]

Welcome mate, this is the place to be.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Welcome 2 the forum guys

Why a 4inch lift? Are you planning on getting it certified??? You also need everything else that goes with a 4 inch lift, drop boxes, brake proportioning valve bracket 2 suit the lift....... the list goes on

Not sure why would anyone would bother these days unless you have acres elsewhere or plan or plan on competing ( even the comp guys don't usually go that high these days ) No where in Sydney 2 drive legally these days :(:(:(

Anyways, great bunch of members on here always willing 2 help out where they can

Enjoy the forum and what it has 2 offer

Cheers

Toddie

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[growler2058]

Gday mate welcome aboard
Ben-e-boy and nissanewby are ute gurus here

[kyle300exc]

Thanks guys, just trying to get familiar with finding my way around on here. GQ4.2 originally wanted to fit 35s but am discovering 33s seems to be more cost effective. Basically wanted to get as much flex as possible for off roading. Its not a daily drive and I have enquired about engineering but at the stage its all about gathering information. Very much open to suggestions

[my third 256]

hi and welcome to the forum a great mob of people here and a lot of very usefull information
best wishes with your patrolling
stephen

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions and join in the conversations.

[threedogs]

Hello and welcome a 3" flexi coil set up may be what your after, 33" and lockers will see a ute go a hell of a lot of places.
Have a search as laws have just changed regarding height,,, wheels etc, jump in anytime and enjoy

[MEGOMONSTER]

Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net. If you need it, you can get it, if you want to know it, just ask it.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[gio140084]

Welcome to the forum!

[trekster]

G'day and welcome to the best patrol forum around! Make sure to post up some pics of your beast in the members ride section ;)


Members Rides (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?43-Members-Rides)



This thread has alot of useful threads linked
(http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?16195-GC-Index-to-useful-threads)


Some mechanical threads that may be of interest:


Why Diesels Smoke (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?12450-Why-Diesels-Smoke)

Checking and cleaning MAF sensors (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?597-Checking-and-cleaning-MAF-sensors)

NADS discussion (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5526-Snicko-doing-the-NADS)


Recovery and safety!

Recovery Bible (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?13556-Recovery-Bible)

Towballs are not recovery points (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5725-Tow-balls-are-not-to-be-used-as-recovery-points)

Recovery: The Fundamentals (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1984-Recovery-The-Fundamentals)



and lastly this should be read and passed on to anyone that is not aware of the fact

Deaths from towballs (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?11239-Deaths-from-towballs)


Last but not least enjoy the forum and everything it has to offer, Don't be afraid to ask questions as we are all here to help each other out!


Cheers,
Eric.