New 4.8 owner from Brisbane

[Snapcatcher]

Hey there forumites. Im the proud new owner of a 2005 GU IV ST-S 4.8. It has a 2" OME lift but otherwise it currently stock. Putting some KM2's on this week and have just ordered an ARB bar, and then save up for a winch. Then slow conservative build up from there. Just going for a capable tourer.

I live at North Lakes (Brisbane) and do plenty day trips to Glasshouse, and lots of beach trips to Bribie for the kids, and enjoy trips to local 4WD parks occasionly. Also love going to Fraser.

I got the Patrol after writing off my previous vehicle, an NM Pajero, at Glasshouse a few weeks ago. Now I can guess the general opinions on Pajero's, but my vehicle was quite capable and well set up, running on 33" KM2's, front and rear bars, diff locker, and the rest of the usual fruit. It took me most places I wanted to go.

However after coming from an all wheel independent suspension vehicle, Im quite looking forward to see what the Live axle Patrol can really do. After picking it up on Saturday, I took it for a beach run, and a quick Glasshouse drive on Sunday. Was impressed the way it crawled up a nice rutted hill, so looking forward to getting it back out there for a more thorough run.

Oh, and Im loving the 4.8 power. It's awesome to drive.

Here's a few pics of the old bus and the new ride.

[oncedisturbed]

Welcome Snaps, great to see you mosey on over and another 4.8 owner to boot


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[krbrooking]

Welcome to the forum mate

[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.

[92GQ]

Welcome mate! What happened to the Pajero?

[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

[growler2058]

G'day mate welcome aboard

[threedogs]

Hi Snaps and Welcome to the Forum.
Looking forward to your comparison.
They all make it just some crash and bang a bit more lol
jump in anytime and enjoy

[Snapcatcher]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Quick question. I'm getting new tyres fitted this week (prob today), changing from standard size to 285/70/17. The car just had a wheel alignment last week. With the change in tyre size is it essential that I get another alignment ? Budget is tight ATM and if not necessary I'll put it off.

[Clunk]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Quick question. I'm getting new tyres fitted this week (prob today), changing from standard size to 285/70/17. The car just had a wheel alignment last week. With the change in tyre size is it essential that I get another alignment ? Budget is tight ATM and if not necessary I'll put it off.

Balancing yes, but I wouldn't have thought alignment wouldn't be needed seeing as you've just had it done....... Done much off road since last week?

Welcome aboard by the way, gotta love the 4.8s

[gaddy]

Personally I would in the overall cost its a small outlay , no point in scrubbing out a new set of shoes and shortening their life , that will only cost more in the long run , just my 2 cents

[happygu]

Welcome Snaps,

I would save the money on the wheel alignment .... maybe I'm wrong, but I have never had a wheel alignment done on any of my Patrols as there is only a couple of possible adjustments they can make ( Toe and Track ) - everything else is fixed.

Everything else means replacing components .....

Mic

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[gio140084]

Welcome to the forum!

[Gecko17]

Welcome to the forum Snaps. I hear that the Arabs get over 2000hp out of the 4.8l..... Damn good motor!


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[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.