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MyGU8
4th February 2014, 06:26 PM
Hi All,
I have a GU8 Patrol (with Nissan BB and TB),
and I have a quick question....
If you are allowed to make 'one and only one' mod to this Patrol what would that be?
Cheers,
Ben-e-boy
4th February 2014, 06:29 PM
Suspension. Thats 1 mod using multiple parts
growler2058
4th February 2014, 06:46 PM
Suspension. Thats 1 mod using multiple parts
X2.........
TPC
4th February 2014, 06:56 PM
x3
But if you are married a set of earplugs might be handy too so you don't have to listen to the whine from the passenger seat.
mudnut
4th February 2014, 07:02 PM
Front locker, whether it be auto, elec or air locker.
macca
4th February 2014, 07:15 PM
Tyres or a UHF not sure which, probably tyres if you are on stock tyres now.
Mud Gecko
4th February 2014, 07:18 PM
Portals....
Maxhead
4th February 2014, 07:35 PM
Front locker. You have the rear as standard so ithe front/back combinaton would be unstopable
Winnie
4th February 2014, 07:37 PM
Front locker. You have the rear as standard so ithe front/back combinaton would be unstopable
But won't get that far without decent tyres. Lol
Maxhead
4th February 2014, 07:42 PM
But won't get that far without decent tyres. Lol
Standard D693 AT's are pretty good I reckon. Not in the MT category but OK all the same.
BigRAWesty
4th February 2014, 07:44 PM
A fully kitted out Td42 GQ..
What.. That's an upgrade mod...
AB
4th February 2014, 07:45 PM
Everyone forgot to ask the main question.
What do you want to do with the vehicle?
Touring, muddy tracks or rock climbing, sand, family truckster, etc
But all of the above comments will be needed in due course as you get addicted...lol
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MyGU8
4th February 2014, 07:59 PM
I got the second set of tires on it Micky Thompson STZ.
What 'I' like to do:
This will be our family vehicle too so not so much off road look. But we do lots of camping (caravan park for now) and we all do like adventure (riding, kayaking, walking and driving around bushes).
My first plan would be to take the family to a beautiful river (similar to Jamieson - which the other half loves to have bath) which can only be accessed by a 4wd (doesn't need to be too much difficult terrain as it is only a start).
Cheers,
Winnie
4th February 2014, 08:00 PM
I'd go with a 2" lift if I were you.
BigRAWesty
4th February 2014, 08:08 PM
I'd go with a 2" lift if I were you.
Yea, x2.....
AB
4th February 2014, 08:08 PM
Defiantly suspension then as benny mentioned originally mate.
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MudRunnerTD
4th February 2014, 08:17 PM
Suspension for sure.
Clunk
4th February 2014, 08:32 PM
Set of those dangly bollox for the towbar
boots
4th February 2014, 08:44 PM
NissanPatrol.com.au sticker either on the windscreen or the back door window , your choice for location.
Ben-e-boy
4th February 2014, 09:08 PM
Everyone forgot to ask the main question.
What do you want to do with the vehicle?
Touring, muddy tracks or rock climbing, sand, family truckster, etc
But all of the above comments will be needed in due course as you get addicted...lol
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No need to ask.... no matter what type of offroading you modify the suspension
tallman
4th February 2014, 09:09 PM
Front locker.
AB
4th February 2014, 09:19 PM
No need to ask.... no matter what type of offroading you modify the suspension
But only one mod though benny boy only one...lol
If purely muddy bog holes, off camber slippery tracks and clay based terrain I would choose tyres over a lift any day.
No point with a lift running slicks in the mud.
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Ben-e-boy
4th February 2014, 09:44 PM
But only one mod though benny boy only one...lol
If purely muddy bog holes, off camber slippery tracks and clay based terrain I would choose tyres over a lift any day.
No point with a lift running slicks in the mud.
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Tyres are a consumable item, :p, they have to be bought at some stage :D
MEGOMONSTER
4th February 2014, 11:27 PM
Hi All,
I have a GU8 Patrol (with Nissan BB and TB),
and I have a quick question....
If you are allowed to make 'one and only one' mod to this Patrol what would that be?
Cheers,
Dual battery was the first thing I did.
Bought my Waeco fridge before I bought the Trol to put it in.
Gotta keep the JD's icy cold.
MudRunnerTD
4th February 2014, 11:30 PM
No need to ask.... no matter what type of offroading you modify the suspension
Exactly right. No Brainer. Suspension will be there for the next 200,000kms if you buy right.
the evil twin
5th February 2014, 12:29 AM
No need to ask.... no matter what type of offroading you modify the suspension
... except... well over 50% of Patrols sold never go off road
threedogs
5th February 2014, 06:37 AM
decent tyres, the Patrol goes ok in stock guise, yep tyres definitely
Ben-e-boy
5th February 2014, 07:14 AM
... except... well over 50% of Patrols sold never go off road
So those would never be modified in any way, so the owner wont ask the question
liftlid
5th February 2014, 07:49 AM
The biggest performance gain you will get "off road" over stock is with a good set of muddies. Not sure I would call that a mod though! So my choice for the 1 only mod would be a winch, all the other mods will only get you "into trouble" (fun) the winch will get you out.
mudski
5th February 2014, 09:09 AM
TD42T for me. But thats happening. So next is a wicked lift with bigger shoes to boot.
Bulbous
5th February 2014, 03:25 PM
Tyres - they make the biggest change for the least cost
93patrol
5th February 2014, 03:34 PM
giggle gas. just for the fun of it
Maxhead
5th February 2014, 03:42 PM
Tyres - they make the biggest change for the least cost
Hmmm, tyres aren't that cheap. You can get either a winch, a locker or 2" suspension for less then tyres down here
the evil twin
5th February 2014, 03:44 PM
So those would never be modified in any way, so the owner wont ask the question
... except in any given Macca's Carpark
(The smileys aren't working for me matey, I'm totally being facetious not having a shot)
Those 50% of vehicles a set of draws to hold the lippy and soccer shirts would probably be the best Mod
Ben-e-boy
5th February 2014, 05:11 PM
... except in any given Macca's Carpark
(The smileys aren't working for me matey, I'm totally being facetious not having a shot)
Those 50% of vehicles a set of draws to hold the lippy and soccer shirts would probably be the best Mod
Wouldnt they be accessories :D.
04OFF
5th February 2014, 08:08 PM
No need to ask.... no matter what type of offroading you modify the suspension
Except for beach driving Benny ! :hpfredgeorge1:
Id still go the lift first tho :wink:
04OFF
5th February 2014, 08:12 PM
...
Those 50% of vehicles a set of draws to hold the lippy and soccer shirts would probably be the best Mod
For a while now it seems apparent to me, many cars "with" good mods (lift/tyres etc) don't go off road as well !
Ben-e-boy
5th February 2014, 08:15 PM
Over the last 4 months mine dosn't go on road either :fish:
Matchbox
2nd July 2014, 07:39 PM
2" lift, a real good start
93patrol
2nd July 2014, 09:21 PM
Beer fridge
sil3nt_dr3ams
2nd July 2014, 09:37 PM
Hi All,
I have a GU8 Patrol (with Nissan BB and TB),
and I have a quick question....
If you are allowed to make 'one and only one' mod to this Patrol what would that be?
Cheers,
A for sale sign,
Then use the money from sale to buy a gq that somebody else has thrown money at.
Tank
3rd July 2014, 05:27 AM
2" suspension lift, tyres wear out and then you replace them anyway :biggrin:
Chubba
3rd July 2014, 07:42 PM
you already have the rear diff lock so it would be 2" suspension lift.
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