MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up

[DX grunt]

Another Patrol owner scared of the dark!!!!! You and Fletcha would make good rellies. PML

Seriously, I'm really envious of both of you guys. One day, I'll be up there with ya. Great set of lights.

I too, look forward to seeing the vid and reading the book. lol

Take care out there and enjoy.

Rossco

[AB]

Great stuff Daz, I can't wait to see the vid...

[MudRunnerTD]

Teaser pic!

I had a Big day yesterday. Hard Core! Awesome. I'll be back with a heap of pics later but just about to drop into a tough spot. One Way trip. Get it done.

Here goes nuffin ;)

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050956.jpg?t=1322443494

[2TROLLFAM]

Now I can't wait to see the pics ... :)

[Dozer]

looking forward to the pics man, how ya find that light bar up top?

[MudRunnerTD]

So i promised some pics of my day and here are a few, see how i go for time, might get a few more than a few up??

Well we have a big drive planned next weekend into Permit country in the Otways and just wanted to make sure the cars were running ok. We had a MASSIVE amount of rain on Saturday so the Bush was calling us on Sunday for a quick spin.

Small but heavily modified group gathered for a bit of a play and out we went to Paddy's Swamp. Its a spot that get a bit of traffic but we kinda went random and tired our luck in areas not often travelled and certainly a big car had not done these tracks in many years. Tracks they were though. No crunching bush for us.

Danny the Rogue Dung Beetle was my Navi for the day and we had a Zuk fully modded, a GQ LWB running a 5.7 LS1 and a Shortie on Simexes.

Got out for a walk to see if the track was drivable. all parked up.

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050952.jpg

Lining up
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050953.jpg?t=1322482402

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050954.jpg?t=1322482521

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050955.jpg?t=1322482601

Holy Crap! I'm first! Well bugger it here goes nothing!
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050956.jpg?t=1322443494

In the hands of my spotter, wish he'd stop taking pics and tell me where to point cause i cant see crap! ;)
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050957.jpg?t=1322482727

So you can see my problem.... This is really steep and that is bloody deep.
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050958.jpg?t=1322482860

You can kind of make out the slope there...
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050959.jpg?t=1322482985

[MudRunnerTD]

Love the Nissan!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050960.jpg?t=1322483122

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050961.jpg?t=1322483195

getting there
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050962.jpg?t=1322483259

Remember the rain we had on Saturday! look at the River! I cant believe how dry it was in this bush!
The river is the bottom and now its going to get interesting, its been a commute until this point!
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050963.jpg?t=1322483343

I didn't get far up the other side before the winch rope got dragged out! The back wheels did not even get off the bottom. The rut at the bottom was more than 600mm deep!
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050964.jpg

So the back wheels did not follow the front wheels, i'm off the edge and need to drag the back up a 1.5m drop off.
Sitting on its chassis rails, fully locked, all 4 wheels spinning, not making a dent!
BIG WINCH!
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050965.jpg?t=1322483576

The only way is up now
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050966.jpg?t=1322483737

Nah do the maths, way too much weight there! time for a double line pull.
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050967.jpg?t=1322483821

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050968.jpg?t=1322484003

Its great to be out with guys that know what they are doing. You can see that i am sitting on my guts.
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050969.jpg?t=1322484132

With a double line pull comes more winch power, more winch power allow more strain and Snap!
Ummmm? That aint good! Broken Winch rope! The rope is only 4 or 5 winch pulls old! Damn!!
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050970.jpg

Danny did the splice, took a few goes but it held the load. The Navi did good for a Toyota driver.;)
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050971.jpg

[MudRunnerTD]

Well the Splice was re done 4 or 5 times and got longer and longer each time it failed. This was a Monster pull and surely could not get much heavier!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050975.jpg

Finally back under my own steam, Love the Nissan, Love the GQ!!
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050976.jpg?t=1322484720

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050977.jpg?t=1322484997

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050978.jpg

The Zuk was next, these things are awesome!
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050979.jpg

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050980.jpg?t=1322486056

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050982.jpg

Nice front flex hey!
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050983.jpg?t=1322485433

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050984.jpg?t=1322485791

[robbo0001]

Mate just read your entire build thread before heading to work, great photos and some true dedication show over the years.
The "race to the hospital for bubs" post, was a classic.....
Awesome stuff, jealous of your skills mate...love the pics:clapping:

[AB]

Good pics MR, shame about your rope though mate but looks like you had a good crew with ya....Even that bloody tojo driver does ok...LMAO

[Sir Roofy]

thanks for sharing mate looks awsome down your way

[Sir Roofy]

Fantastic pics MR! Looks like some serious going mate. If u need a navi/winch assistant some time let me know! Dont think the GU with 2" would keep up with your crew!

plassy what are you saying?? just pick a different line of course the G.Us could do it

[patch697]

Thats some good technical wheeling you blokes get up to MR & not a bad looking spot either.

So what was trashed other than the winch rope?

[djc123]

So what was trashed other than the winch rope?

I think that is tonight's update .... and TRASHED it was ....

[Dozer]

great shots thr mate, love a good difficult track.

[Sir Roofy]

Its the 2" lift thats the problem roofy, not the GU!

maybe but should still be able to concor

[MudRunnerTD]

Mate just read your entire build thread before heading to work, great photos and some true dedication show over the years.
The "race to the hospital for bubs" post, was a classic.....
Awesome stuff, jealous of your skills mate...love the pics:clapping:

Good on you Robbo, glad you like it mate, Cheers

[MudRunnerTD]

Thats some good technical wheeling you blokes get up to MR & not a bad looking spot either.

So what was trashed other than the winch rope?


I think that is tonight's update .... and TRASHED it was ....

OHHHHHhhhhh! Yeah! Dont you worry about that, It aint over mate, the fat lady has not sung yet....

Just ran out of steam. I'll have another go now and see if i can get it done.

[Silver]

Nice work! I too am interested in what killed the rope. I use the same raw material for fishing line - obviously a fair bit lighter. :-) Does not like heat nor abrasion in the fishing context

[MudRunnerTD]

OK so the Zuk got to the bottom and with a bit of guidance had a good run up

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050986.jpg?t=1322566162

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050988.jpg?t=1322566231

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050989.jpg?t=1322566284

The Zuk was able to get higher up the bank on entry and did a good job of a tough spot.
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050990.jpg?t=1322566341

He had a couple of runs at it though
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050991.jpg?t=1322566533

Tried a different line
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050992.jpg?t=1322566624

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050993.jpg?t=1322566710

You can see where the Nissan had taken the top off and i had done some shovel work but at the end of the day the Zuks are incredible. They can humble a big car.
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050994.jpg?t=1322566795

[MudRunnerTD]

So back to the first line he took and got a better run
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1050999.jpg?t=1322567105

Popped up
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1060001.jpg?t=1322567221

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1060002.jpg

Nice flex, these Zuks are wicked little things
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1060003.jpg?t=1322567317

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1060004.jpg?t=1322567469

The bloody thing drove it!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

hmmmm something has happened to Photobucket, it wont let me edit any more pics?? It just crashes. Might have to come back tomorrow!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Teaser pic

BUGGER!
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/P1060056.jpg

[patch697]

Now thats how you smash a CV right there...... Buggers right mate.

Lucky you keep all those spare axles stashed away.

[AB]

Shame Dazz, thats seriously munched mate!

Can't wait to hear the write about this one too....

[MudRunnerTD]

Well guys there is a massive write up coming on the repair of the hub above!

Old mate the Rogue Dung Beetle has been a huge help and he and i have spent the last 16 hours rebuilding the front end of the GQ. MASSIVE TASK.

We did a full swivel hub rebuild and replaced the wheel bearings to the front. There was a fair bit of damage to the knuckle housing but some very neat dremel work by Danny had it looking sweet.

We took a heap of pics and will be able to do a CV & Swivel Hub rebuild thread in the DIY section in the coming days.

Knackered now though and picking up Danny at 5:15am for a 6am meet-up in the morning to go do an extreme trip into the Otways........ Watch this space! Yeah Ha!!

Thanks Danny, Your a Champ mate!

[MudRunnerTD]

I love the smell of Diff Oil in the Morning.... ;)

[MudRunnerTD]

the Permit drive is this weekend, the trip last weekend was just to make sure everything worked ;) Got a little carried away..LMAO

All works now but ;)

[djc123]

Thanks Danny, Your a Champ mate!

Mate. You're very welcome. Glad we got everything sorted for tomorrow.

[AB]

Great work Danny, and look forward to the DIY thread guys, that will be a ripper post for us!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Wow, had a big day! 12 hours on the tracks, hard tracks, good tracks, many that i had never seen before. I thought i had seen plenty of the Otways but today was awesome.

There are a few photos and i will see what i can do. Got allot to put in here from last weekend too so just need to find some time.

On a side note, i smashed my HiMount at 8am this morning on the first track!!! Damn!! Need to call Mal Leslie about a rebuild i think ;) It made the rest of the day interesting let me tell you, I take it for granted that I am self recoverable. to blow the winch first thing in the morning nearly saw me head for home very early. Sooo Glad I didn't.

[MudRunnerTD]

Bugger, Mal wants $1300 to fix and mod my HiMount!! Damn, sounds nice but might have to wait a bit. I am keen to put a winch on the front of the GU before Christmas so the Hi Mount mods will have to wait. He also cant even look at it until mid January and that just wont do! i will chase some parts out of the US and rebuild it myself and may think about Mods by Mal into next year.....

[wheels]

Good reading material. This reads like an adventure story. Keep it up..

[metaldude_999]

Great pics. Those little zuks are great.

[MudRunnerTD]

Cheers Guys,

I have been slack in this thread but leading into Christmas been a bit hectic here.

Got over to Simon's house from 4WD TV today and got a sneak peak at my "Your Rig" segment running episode 2 in the new year.

3 Minutes of air time and heaps of really good footage. Our Sticker got a close up still shot!!!! Hell Yeah!!

Also got a look at a segment they have put together for Your 4x4 of the trip to Wombat that will be in the next series too!!

Looks great.

I have got a heap of stuff to add here but just short on time. Might find some over the break after my trip. (Likely to be some good pic from the trip too) ;)

Suggan Buggan Here i Come!!

[Maxhead]

Mate, you've done well, looking forward to the rest.

All the best for Chrissy and New Years mate.......Have a good one!

[Ben-e-boy]

Cheers Guys,

I have been slack in this thread but leading into Christmas been a bit hectic here.

Got over to Simon's house from 4WD TV today and got a sneak peak at my "Your Rig" segment running episode 2 in the new year.

3 Minutes of air time and heaps of really good footage. Our Sticker got a close up still shot!!!! Hell Yeah!!

Also got a look at a segment they have put together for Your 4x4 of the trip to Wombat that will be in the next series too!!

Looks great.

I have got a heap of stuff to add here but just short on time. Might find some over the break after my trip. (Likely to be some good pic from the trip too) ;)

Suggan Buggan Here i Come!!

Can you please post the vid up once it has been aired. I cant get 4wdtv where I am

[AB]

Can't wait to see these MR, let us know when you know when Danny knows so we know when to watch you know what...LMAO

[rusty_nail]

very impressive, gonna be a big job, but im sure in the future you will be happy with what youve accomplished!

[madchris]

mate loving yu work she looks a treat and those pix omg def not for the kiddies that i think thay wood hang me for that but id get into it nice pix m8 love it

[MudRunnerTD]

very impressive, gonna be a big job, but im sure in the future you will be happy with what youve accomplished!


mate loving yu work she looks a treat and those pix omg def not for the kiddies that i think thay wood hang me for that but id get into it nice pix m8 love it

Thanks for your interest guys, appreciate your feedback. I have got a heap of stuff to add to this thread now and need to get my act together and post up some pics for you all.



Can't wait to see these MR, let us know when you know when Danny knows so we know when to watch you know what...LMAO

AB i just finished watching this weeks episode of 4wdTV and unexpectedly i was the Your Rig for tonight. Was a good spot and i will see if i can get a copy to embed into this thread.

It is not currently hosted at 4x4Earth so when it goes online i'll get it over here. Or......I'll give Danny a bell and see if he can organise it for me.

[Mazodude]

It is not currently hosted at 4x4Earth
4x4earth does not seem to have been updated with eps for at least 3 or 4 months. :(
I just missed the episode tonight as well :(

[AB]

That would be great MR, can't believed I bloody missed it too!!!

[Bigrig]

Yep - missed it as well ... love to see a link mate if you find one.

Just went through all your photos again - love your rig!! Wouldn't mind checking out some of the places you get to also - they look awesome!

[Bigrig]

What is the scoop from on your bonnet? Know it's been mentioned before, but been looking for one for Tank and quite frankly, they all seem cr@p!! lol

Yours looks bloody factory!!

[djc123]

Here you go guys ...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHgLC0LRlag

[Bigrig]

Here you go guys ...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHgLC0LRlag

Awesome mate!!!

And yep, got it - 97 WRX scoop!! lol

[MudRunnerTD]

What is the scoop from on your bonnet? Know it's been mentioned before, but been looking for one for Tank and quite frankly, they all seem cr@p!! lol

Yours looks bloody factory!!


Awesome mate!!!

And yep, got it - 97 WRX scoop!! lol


LOL yeah its a 1997 or 98 i think, i got it off ebay for $52 !!!

This is a great pic for you to see how much air its grabbing!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Stripping%20the%20GQ/GQ%20gauges%20and%20stuff/GQ%20Done/IMG_0516.jpg?t=1278318305

And cheers, i spent a fair bit of time fitting it up as neat as possible, not a big fan of going the hack! up close it really does look factory mate! Came up a treat.

[Bigrig]

LOL yeah its a 1997 or 98 i think, i got it off ebay for $52 !!!

This is a great pic for you to see how much air its grabbing!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Stripping%20the%20GQ/GQ%20gauges%20and%20stuff/GQ%20Done/IMG_0516.jpg?t=1278318305

It's just what the doctor ordered mate - how did you fit it so clean over the centre bonnet lines??

[MudRunnerTD]

It's just what the doctor ordered mate - how did you fit it so clean over the centre bonnet lines??

I cut the holes under it, i left the centre bracing in place for the bonnet as i did not want to compromise the strength of the bonnet at all, mainly cause i was hanging my intercooler off the bonnet under that scoop. Most guys i have seen just cut it out. I dont think it gets in the way and the bonnet is factory tough.

Once i was clear on where the scoop would sit on the bonnet i then built up the centre dip down with fibre bog at the front and the back of the scoop. took a bit of stuffing around and then finished it with Sikaflex, sanded it down and kept the hard edge at the top so it would look factory the sprayed it. I am not sure if i have any close up shots of the scoop? i'll have a look and post if i find them for you Scotty.

Leave it with me mate. I did see your thread the other day about scoops but you were talking about forward or backwards and i was in a rush so did not chime in. I will see what i can find for ya mate.

[Bigrig]

I cut the holes under it, i left the centre bracing in place for the bonnet as i did not want to compromise the strength of the bonnet at all, mainly cause i was hanging my intercooler off the bonnet under that scoop. Most guys i have seen just cut it out. I dont think it gets in the way and the bonnet is factory tough.

Once i was clear on where the scoop would sit on the bonnet i then built up the centre dip down with fibre bog at the front and the back of the scoop. took a bit of stuffing around and then finished it with Sikaflex, sanded it down and kept the hard edge at the top so it would look factory the sprayed it. I am not sure if i have any close up shots of the scoop? i'll have a look and post if i find them for you Scotty.

Leave it with me mate. I did see your thread the other day about scoops but you were talking about forward or backwards and i was in a rush so did not chime in. I will see what i can find for ya mate.

Thanks champion - you're a star!! With the look of your job, I'll be driving down there and slipping you a few bills to sort it for me ... if I touch it with my two left hands I'll cock it up for sure!!! lmao

[growler2058]

Mate great polo shirt ya got there ;-)

[AB]

Love your work Danny, thanks mate.

What a beast MR, much better when in Vids and when your explaining everything.

Love the close ups of the sticker and you looking all official with the polo mate, thanks!

We should do a members rides section in video format for the forum....LMAO....:smiley_thumbs_up:

[robbo0001]

Mate, thats awesome.....congrats on the TV feature, really shows the commitment you have put into the build.
Love the rig,looks like your son loves hitting the bush as well...great work.

Gotta love 4wdTV

[rusty_nail]

love the vide mate, im sure your very proud of yourself! the rig looks nice and solid!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Been shopping today....

last time out i crunched my Himount winch and it is currently stripped out and in pieces waiting on parts. While its out i took the opportunity to take the front bar off my GQ and i sold it for a good price last weekend on ebay. Been really keen to swap over to a Tube bar with side hoops.

Bought one today and will be delivered tomorrow. I got one of the last FAT bars with side hoops before he closed his doors. It's been on a car but looks in very good nick

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u86/bmarin82/Items%20for%20sale/2012-01-17164905.jpg

I'm Excited!!

[Bigrig]

Been shopping today....

last time out i crunched my Himount winch and it is currently stripped out and in pieces waiting on parts. While its out i took the opportunity to take the front bar off my GQ and i sold it for a good price last weekend on ebay. Been really keen to swap over to a Tube bar with side hoops.

Bought one today and will be delivered tomorrow. I got one of the last FAT (Cheezy) bars with side hoops before he closed his doors. It's been on a car but looks in very good nick

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u86/bmarin82/Items%20for%20sale/2012-01-17164905.jpg

I'm Excited!!

Looks great mate!! Can't wait to see it on the rig. Very similar to the new one I'm getting.

[AB]

Nice work MR, shame about Cheezy though hey!

[Timbo]

Have missed this thread completely. Just spend half an hour going through it all.

MR, top work, top rig.. TOP THREAD!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Thanks Timbo, cheers mate,

Yeah AB real shame, he really opened the way in terms of bar work, i give him credit for the design of the comp tube bar and know that his work is top shelf. Not sure what happened to him or where he ended up though? Think he just had enough and probably went to the mines or something.

Really pleased to pick up one of his bars though ;)

Hey Scotty, where are you getting your bar from mate? I was looking at the Biders bar and the Millweld bar but this came up at the right price.

[Silver]

Nice bar, MR! What are the eye bolts on either side used for?

[MudRunnerTD]

Nice bar, MR! What are the eye bolts on either side used for?

At this stage Silver they are for storing the winch hook when not in use.... ;) I will wait to actually eye ball the bar today to see if they are rated and mounted for a snatch block double line pull. Cant imagine they would be suitable for a snatch recovery? but it is a Cheezy bar so its not out of the question.... That plate they are mounted to goes all the way to the chassis rail and is the main mount.

[myzathreeby]

Huge undertaking, Reckon it will be better than new when you finish it.
Did the same thing with a Lotus Cortina once. massive buzz when it finally gets the last polish, almost scared to take it out.
Bet you won't be taking it back through those mud pits.
The last post was June 2010, guess you would have finished it by now.
John

[MudRunnerTD]

Huge undertaking, Reckon it will be better than new when you finish it.
Did the same thing with a Lotus Cortina once. massive buzz when it finally gets the last polish, almost scared to take it out.
Bet you won't be taking it back through those mud pits.
The last post was June 2010, guess you would have finished it by now.
John


Cheers John,

Mate by the looks of it you only got to the end of the first page of the 33 pages of this thread. She is well finished and heaps more pics and info, have another look ;)

I dented it first time out damn it!!

Thanks for checking it out mate.

Cheers MR

[MudRunnerTD]

Well i have rubbed back the F.A.T. Bar and have given it some fresh paint over the weekend looks a treat. THe parts for the high mount took a little longer than i thought to arrive but have everything now. Would still like to tap and bolt the free spool so might do that while its off the car.

Glad i am taking the GUIV to Loveday or i'd be in a little trouble.

[Bigrig]

Well i have rubbed back the F.A.T. Bar and have given it some fresh paint over the weekend looks a treat. THe parts for the high mount took a little longer than i thought to arrive but have everything now. Would still like to tap and bolt the free spool so might do that while its off the car.

Glad i am taking the GUIV to Loveday or i'd be in a little trouble.

Photos please boss!!!

[four play]

just went threw the whole thread mate well done looks great gives me inspiration for my ute

[Alan GQpatrol]

awesome build mate i have done a few ground up rebuilds and know just how many head aches come out of it but they are all worth it in the end.

[Barrie71]

Well done on the strip down Mudrunner.A lot of blood ,sweat and beers went into that by the looks:) Great pics bloke.That track looks insane.
Cheers
Baz

[Ajsgq]

This thing is a weapon. Well done m/r. I want my gq to be like this thing lol

[MudRunnerTD]

Good on ya Guys, I am pretty happy with it, dont drive it any where near enough but very happy with how it came up.

I have the Himount stripped down on the bench still and need to get my crap together and get it going again, just had other stuff take up my time.

[silverbar]

Excellent thred mate. thanks for sharing. You sure have put a lot of hard work into youre rig and it shows.

[Paul C]

Wow. What a weapon. Thanks for all the pics and info. Most appreciated.

[dan dog]

hows it look with that F.A.T bar on it. always liked the look of them

[MudRunnerTD]

In a blizzard on top of Mt Skene found an igloo

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/IMG_2114.jpg?t=1343630152

Nice and warm inside



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You can see the BLAZE from my LED Light bar to the Left of the pic! Damn! IT is AWESOME!

[NissanGQ4.2]

your crazy Darren!

[MudRunnerTD]

Just got home from an extreme high country trip in the Mighty GQ! Damn I love this car!!

INSANE TRIP!

5 GQs and a well sorted hilux (solid axle front)

Shot some wicked windscreen footage that I will try and get on here in the next couple of days. This trip is the reason I have not got a Madigan Line report up yet. Got home and had a week to get the GQ ready for this trip.

We drove all night Friday and pitched camp at 6am, rolled out again at 11:30am and did the summit of Skenes around 9pm last night where I took that pic. Rolled back into camp around 1am for dinner and beer. Lmao

Man we have just done some Wild tracks! Awesome!


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[MudRunnerTD]

So this is the camp I set up after driving all night. Me and my 6 year old son Zach slept in a double swag whenever we got near it. Lol

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/IMG_2104.jpg?t=1343629187

Here is the little fella having a great week end with his dad

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/IMG_2107.jpg?t=1343632113


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[MudRunnerTD]

Another couple of pics of these amazing Igloos. Apparently members of the Bendigo club built these and they were amazing. We could get 5 or 6 adults standing up inside them! Awesome

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/IMG_2112.jpg?t=1343630103

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[04OFF]

How cool is that ^, i mean very good but it does also look cold.

That sounds like a ripper trip mate, can't belive you have so many people happy to travel those sort of hours, great fun for sure !

[taslucas]

Sounds like a pretty chilled out trip lol. Looking forward to seeing some more pics.(and the Madigan line pics too). Thanks for sharing

[growler2058]

Got any inside the igloo??


Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

[MudRunnerTD]

Got any inside the igloo??


Tap, Tap.......Who's there?


Nah mate, i should have taken one but not really much to see, not sure i would have got a shot that would have given any perspective of it internally, the walls where smooth and flat and made of Ice! ;) You could just make out the "Bricks"

There was a big patch of ground where they had harvested the snow from about 10m away. They basically cut the blocks of snow "Shovel by Shovel" and carried them over and stacked them up. Very Very Cool!

[MudRunnerTD]

So the weekend before last i rebuilt the HiMount and fitted the Cheezy Bar that i bought a while ago ready for this Extreme trip last weekend. Really really pleased with the look of it. Man! i had to do some cutting of the Grille to fit in the winch with this new bar. Wow what a difference in approach angle now!

Love it!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/IMG_2120.jpg?t=1343632610

[growler2058]

That is a very cool and practical lookin bar Daz


Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

[MudRunnerTD]

I am Stoked with it Growls, been wanting a Tube bar for a few years and could not be happier with this one.

I got $670 on ebay for my ARB bar and paid $850 for this one and the guy delivered it to me an hour after the other guy picked up my ARB job so it was a Winner on all counts.

Tuff as Guts too!

LOL

[growler2058]

Vid-e-o! Vid-e-o! Vid-e-o!

Mate I'm turning into a madman hangin out to see your Madigan and snow vids!!! Cmon!!!


He's frokkin with ya mind plassy

[AB]

Missed this... Where's our invite dazz..lmao. Looks like a hard trip mate, love it!!

I've made igloos before from survival training. We also got taught how to have fires inside them too except mine caved in. Absolute nightmare if it collapses...lmao

[MudRunnerTD]

Missed this... Where's our invite dazz..lmao. Looks like a hard trip mate, love it!!

I've made igloos before from survival training. We also got taught how to have fires inside them too except mine caved in. Absolute nightmare if it collapses...lmao

Mate thought about ya as I drove past the end of your street!! Thought a out beeping the horn, I reckon you would have heard me too.

It was huge mate but such a slog hey! Bloody hard core. Had I auve known how tough and long it was going to be I probaly not taken the young fella but he had a blast so bugger it. Lol.

Awesome mate. All cars were fully sorted and self recoverable. Tough trip

[MudRunnerTD]

Got an itch!!

Heading back up into the snow country for some more extreme stuff. Gunna go run a mock in the GQ! Damn I love this car. It just gets it done.

Been on restricted Internet till the 8th so will upload a heap of video footage from the last trip in the next couple of days and try and grab some more vid this weekend

[MudRunnerTD]

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[nissannewby]

Dont eat the yellow snow :p

[Yendor]

Got an itch!!

Heading back up into the snow country for some more extreme stuff. Gunna go run a mock in the GQ! Damn I love this car. It just gets it done.

Been on restricted Internet till the 8th so will upload a heap of video footage from the last trip in the next couple of days and try and grab some more vid this weekend

It's a shame we won't get to see it in action up here in October. :p

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah Spew'n guys! Next time though damn it had a massive year this year and just cant do it.

Hey check out this first vid of the weekend just gone! Spent the day loading up a heap of vid, got a heap moire to get uploaded onto my channel too.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sboUCdAnaWc&feature=plcp

Taster!

There is some AWESOME footage to embed here maybe tonight

[MudRunnerTD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7USa0VS3jE

[growler2058]

Looks like good tracks. Are those humpty doos there to slow ya down or for air time

[MudRunnerTD]

Looks like good tracks. Are those humpty doos there to slow ya down or for air time

Lol nay for drainage and corrosion control but they definitely helped with some air time too. On a big climb they are the difference between holding 3rd low in the mighty TD42T and having to slow down for 2nd damn it

[MudRunnerTD]

here is another vid guys. Getting pretty Rugged


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPKaK0hnrz4&feature=channel&list=UL

[brando4x4]

Hi mate
love the truck been following the build on other forums got a couple
of questions as i want to make a fairlead like yours.

How thick is the stuff you used for your fairlead?
Where did you get it from?
what was it meant to be and how much was it?
How did you cut it?

Thanks,
Brando4x4

[MudRunnerTD]

Well out with the Dung Beetle in Gippsland. On an extreme trip with some of the boys.

Sheared a short axle on the first track last night and replaced it in camp at midnight.

Then bugger me smashed a long side CV at 10am this morning. Lucky I had one of each strapped to the cargo barrier. 1 hour flat per side.

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Dung beetle has the pics to prove I did the axle
Last night in camp by torch light. He puts in though for a Navi!



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[Maxhead]

Bugger alright... Hahaha

I like how you get someone else to do the dirty work ;) on ya Danny





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[djc123]

Pics to prove that you sheared the axle, yes. None to prove that you changed it. Is that 4 that I have changed now on your GQ?

[MudRunnerTD]

Lying bastard!


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[MudRunnerTD]

You can walk home choppa!!


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[djc123]

We might both be walking home if you smash another CV or break another axle.

[patch697]

Bad luck about the Cvs daz must have been hard core work.

Need a set of gu spare Cvs mate? Pm me if u do. Got a couple in the shed for ya if you're interested.

I think he's already running GU CV's Plassy...... Hmmmm I know..... It is scarey to think he's smashing GU axles & CV's isn't it?????

You have one hell of a monster in that GQ of yours MR & I think its operator is a little addicted to adrenaline as well......

Some food for thought...... If your able to break Patrol axles which are none for there inherent strength, what would you have done to a Toymotor???????

Walked out the bush with nothing left but a steering wheel in your hands im tipping..............LOL


Go the mighty Patrols.............

[AB]

Bugger mr. Looks like the dung beetle is enjoying himself though which is the main thing...lol

[patch697]

Bugger mr. Looks like the dung beetle is enjoying himself though which is the main thing...lol

He wants to watch himself AB, Rogue Dung Beetles might eat sh!t & drive sh!t but they're still only a bug to me..... whether it be an environmentally friendly or not....................hahahahahah

[growler2058]

Dung beetle Danny comes through again!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Hi mate
love the truck been following the build on other forums got a couple
of questions as i want to make a fairlead like yours.

How thick is the stuff you used for your fairlead?
Where did you get it from?
what was it meant to be and how much was it?
How did you cut it?

Thanks,
Brando4x4

Bumpin this for Brando 4X4

On a side note.......... for a Tojo driver Danny sure does a lot of work on the Nissan, must mean only one thing....he knows the Tojo won't make it so leaves it at home *L*

[djc123]

Patch, the lead car on this trip is an 80 on 37s. Nothing broken on that one ;-)

[MudRunnerTD]

The lead car just did an air locker line


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[djc123]

A torn air line isn't quite the same as a complete cv AND the opposite axle. Thought these Nissan front ends are supposed to be tough.

[MudRunnerTD]

We are all bloody limping now! Lol

I think the group is up to 10 beads off. A Uni, 2 winches, an axle, a CV, a winch rope, a few panels. Damn!



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[MudRunnerTD]

Sorry Brando I did not see your post before mate.

It is made from Nylon and I bought it from a plastic place (resiplex) then drilled it in the drill press with a spade core bit then a jig saw will get it done. I then used a bench router to put a radius on all the edges. Easy if you have the right gear.

The Nylon was not real cheap though to be honest and I probably on saved $50 over buying an alloy hawse fairlead which are an off the shelf item.




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Brando I reckon the nylon is 25mm and it was a blank block

Here are a couple if pics taken while waiting for the 80 to sort out his air locker

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[patch697]

Patch, the lead car on this trip is an 80 on 37s. Nothing broken on that one ;-)

Mate, this is a Nissan Patrol forum of which im the 2IC so its a better than fair bet im not going to be waving a bloody Tojo flag regardless of who or whats towing it............hahahahahahahah

Oh... & who's axles & CV's you running Toyota's????.................Bhahahahaha

[growler2058]

I knew id seen you on tele before Danny, the new Avatar.................of course hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[djc123]

Yes. Original Toyota axles and CVs

[patch697]

Yes. Original Toyota axles and CVs

Tell me its not true MR "PLEASE".... It couldn't be true surely????


Either that or he's telling big fat lye's about doing the same thing as your Patrol & not breaking anything????

[djc123]

Not my 80 this time Patch. I'm in as Navvy for Darren. Someone had to run his winch cable out all weekend.

[AB]

Not my 80 this time Patch. I'm in as Navvy for Darren. Someone had to run his winch cable out all weekend.

Change your avatar Danny. People will start thinking you and I like chocolate or something.,.lmao

[patch697]

Not my 80 this time Patch. I'm in as Navvy for Darren. Someone had to run his winch cable out all weekend.

& a bloody good job you did of it too.....Lacky.........hahahahahahah

[patch697]

Change your avatar Danny. People will start thinking you and I like chocolate or something.,.lmao

What do you mean by "START THINKING"????...............ROFLMFAO

[AB]

What do you mean by "START THINKING"????...............ROFLMFAO

Donuts all round.lol

I love corrupting mr's post...lol

[patch697]

Donuts all round.lol

I love corrupting mr's post...lol

Well if you won't apologize for it then I will.....


MR. I've been a very bad Patch & indulged in hijacking your excellent build thread with AB & for that im sorry, unlike AB who thinks its funny... Re above post..........hahahahahah

[AB]

You started it old mate..lol

Hang on a sec, remember when I finaly found my gq and I got home to start a post and suddenly mr started one on my behalf...

Dog of a bloke..lol

[NissanGQ4.2]

Not my 80 this time Patch. I'm in as Navvy for Darren. Someone had to run his winch cable out all weekend.

Must be some seriously hard tracks if Darren had you out running his winch cable all weekend, lucky you left the Tojo at home. Sounds like even with a winch cable on the Tojo the Tojo wouldn't of made it home.

[healy]

Such a good build thread then you blokes come along and hijack it on him Lol

[patch697]

Such a good build thread then you blokes come along and hijack it on him Lol

Its just what we do............hahahahaha

[NissanGQ4.2]

and we are damn good at it 2 *L*

[healy]

MR don't put up with this

[patch697]

MR don't put up with this

Have a read through some of MR's posts.... You'll see its to late for him, he's already one of us & soon you will be to.........Bhahahahahahahahahahaha

[NissanGQ4.2]

he's already one of us & soon you will be to.........Bhahahahahahahahahahaha

104 more post mate and we will have healy converted over to the dark side :)

[growler2058]

It's not like we hijack everything! And when we do it's usually closely related to the original post and still quite useful to someone. Like how this post started out about stuff ya know


Double Tap

[MudRunnerTD]

Just got out of the bush in Paddy's swamp where we did some winching and some hill climbs and flicked a heap of mud

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Finished at the car wash at 4am down $40! Bloody sticky clay!!

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[growler2058]

Last time I went to a car wash with aggie the dude spun out hahahahahjahaaha they're gunna love gettin to work in the mornin and see where you've been Dazz


Double Tap

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I have to admit I did have a chuckle rolling out. For $40 they can shovel it up and put it in the dump master.

Damn now it's clean there is a few nasty battle scares now.

[growler2058]

Yeah I have to admit I did have a chuckle rolling out. For $40 they can shovel it up and put it in the dump master.

Damn now it's clean there is a few nasty battle scares now.

PHoTOS!!!!!!!???????

[vk3mnm]

Top read and post that.
Cheers Illya

[brando4x4]

Thanks for the info on the fair lead mate sorry about the late rely just check up on this thread again

[77gze]

Very nice truck mate!

[djc123]

Change your avatar Danny. People will start thinking you and I like chocolate or something.,.lmao

Fixed that for you AB .... just like how I'm always fixing Darren's broken GQ

[MudRunnerTD]

Fixed that for you AB .... just like how I'm always fixing Darren's broken GQ

Get back on your knees in the Mud biatch!

[Alitis007]

Top read, fantastic build and a awesome result!! But mostly great because u use it to its full potential! But what i have seen the best builds start off from disaster and reflect the builders capabilities. Good on ya bud keep up the good work.

[four play]

whats next for the Q?

[MudRunnerTD]

whats next for the Q?

Working on using it and trying not to wreck it! Bloody hard though! It's getting a flogging LOL

Last run out I smashed 2 CVs in 12 hours and snapped a brand new plasma rope !

Love it!

Actually looking to change the suspension ! Going to rip out the dobenson springs and suspension stuff shocks in favour of a the new Amada Extremes and Tough Dog coils I think!

Heading out for a night run tomorrow night to Wombat for a hard run up some hills!!

[threedogs]

Great job mate, ever think of laminating front diff or changing to GU.

[MudRunnerTD]

Great job mate, ever think of laminating front diff or changing to GU.

Yeah if i keep breaking the CVs i will have to think about going the GU front end. I'd do that rather than going Cals Chromoly CVs and bracing the GQ stuff as the GU run bigger stronger diffs, bigger axles, Bigger Brakes (Twin Pots and bigger disks ;) ) and stronger CVs so this would be my preferred. My front Airlocker would bolt straight in with the 4.6 ratios out of the GQ too! Winner for sure. People still want silly money for the GU front diff though!! Would be keen to grab a pair of GU diffs for the best set up though. It will increase the wheel track too. going price is over $2000 for a pair of GU diffs though!!! WOW!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Actually looking to change the suspension ! Going to rip out the dobenson springs and suspension stuff shocks in favour of a the new Amada Extremes and Tough Dog coils I think!

U didn't like the Dobinson coils??? I only had mine in for a short time but couldn't fault them, but in saying that I haven't tried anything else other the coils that was in it when I bought it which looked to be the originals

[threedogs]

Give me a PM when your ready as I'll have laser cut bit
Might be worth buying detonated Z30 at those prices, LOL

[MudRunnerTD]

U didn't like the Dobinson coils??? I only had mine in for a short time but couldn't fault them, but in saying that I haven't tried anything else other the coils that was in it when I bought it which looked to be the originals

I am finding them too soft for my setup. the thing flexes really well but the rear springs are so soft i hit the bump stops with ease and the body roll just gets silly at times! It wants to lift the front left all the time because the rear just squats and rolls. I have blown a couple of rear shocks and want to rethink this setup.

Been talking to the guys at Superiors directly about my setup and they are leaning towards the Amadas paired with the TD springs into the GQ and they are rating this setup for hard core and Extreme use. Sounds like my kinda setup ;)

[MudRunnerTD]

Give me a PM when your ready as I'll have laser cut bit
Might be worth buying detonated Z30 at those prices, LOL

ohhh ahhhh!! 3dogs you and me should chat ;)

lmfao!!! And we will ;)

[NissanGQ4.2]

sounds like new setup would suit your driving, me on the other hand drives like an old grandma *L* so the dobinsons served there purpose

[threedogs]

Anytime runner think we know the same ppls down your way, I think but no names eh

[MudRunnerTD]

Well just got home from a Big night in Wombat! Started with a BBQ in a local Campground then some of the best the Wombat has to offer.

Did a few winches, did not break a CV all in all had a great night with a great bunch of guys and girls.

Cheers Dung Beetle for being a great Navi yet again!

[threedogs]

Gee getting home late there Runner, great spot Wombat, very lucky here in Vic

[Ben-e-boy]

the good thing is if you get the armadas you will be able the fit the biggest they offer...12 inch travel definatly need a bump stop extension for.that or you will keep blowing them you would only need 9 to 10 in the front. i have 11 and mine dosnt use the full down travel. to get the front working better the best thing is a rear sway bar. im looking into a currie industries anti rock sway bar for mine as the body roll is outta control. in some situations

[matfew]

Over last day or so have read through the whole thread. WHAT A BUILD lol. Great work and attention to detail by the looks of it.

Seems your GQ is quite a weapon. I just happen to live between Gisborne and Bacchus Marsh about 100mtrs from Wombat so when my rig is moving I would love to catch up and see yours in action. A few things have inspired me lol but see how money goes as always.

[kayden.heywood]

awsome rig and looks like an awsome trip!

[MudRunnerTD]

Well heading into the Gates of Hell tonight! In the Dark!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/n696355935_833624_5194.jpg?t=1277724667

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/n696355935_833626_5797.jpg?t=1277724667

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/n696355935_833620_3990.jpg?t=1277724667

Ummmmm......... getting a little Edgy! see yas on the other side!

[taslucas]

Good stuff MR. Can't wait to see some pics:-)

Tap, crackle, pop

[matfew]

where is this exactly. looks pretty intense lol

[PMC]

Well heading into the Gates of Hell tonight! In the Dark!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/n696355935_833624_5194.jpg?t=1277724667

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/n696355935_833626_5797.jpg?t=1277724667

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/n696355935_833620_3990.jpg?t=1277724667

Ummmmm......... getting a little Edgy! see yas on the other side!

Holy shite batman!

Good onya mate!

Regards,

RLI

[Winnie]

x2 on what Lucas said, can't wait to see pics of round 2!

[MudRunnerTD]

Just getting out of last nights track at 3:30pm. Been a Big Night! Have not slept.

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[taslucas]

Nice:-). Bit of damage to the flare.

Tap, crackle, pop

[MudRunnerTD]

Just did a triple line pull from my himount and had another car helping me with his 12000 winch and took an hour and a half to get me through the last hole!!

Holy crap it's been huge


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[taslucas]

Bloody oath, does sound pretty epic!

Tap, crackle, pop

[PMC]

Just did a triple line pull from my himount and had another car helping me with his 12000 winch and took an hour and a half to get me through the last hole!!

Holy crap it's been huge


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Good onya MD,

At least you are enjoying yourself!

Regards,

RLI

[MudRunnerTD]

OMG!! Out of the bush.

Winch broken half way through last track. During a recovery my rated hook on the front SNAPPED! And went through the fuel tank and 24v battery setup in the back of the ute trying to recover me!

EPIC!

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Hole in the tank fixed

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[MEGOMONSTER]

More like under ground than the ground up, looking at some if those photos.
Looks like you had a muddy good time.


Never argue with an idiot, cos he'll bring you down to his level, then beat you with experience.
Pog mo th'oin.

[taslucas]

Far out man, that is very epic! Awesome pics and story. Glad there was no injury from the hook, just goes to show hey!?
Theres no doubt about your user name:-)

Tap, crackle, pop

[growler2058]

F!@#, good no injuries Dazz and ya had a ball

[Winnie]

Jesus mate looks like you had some fun. Makes me doubt the hooks I have on the front of mine, same as yours.

DIAL-A-TAP

[MudRunnerTD]

Well guys it was a massive weekend and I have some great photos. There was a great crew of guys out with me and I don't think any of us will ever forget this trip.

I have a fair bit to share about some of the recoveries we were forced to undertake and lessons to be learned from this. I did a triple line pull with my himount and had a 12,000 winch on a second car helping and saw both winches stall out and it took almost 2 hours to become unstuck out of a very sticky bog. Quite extraordinary!

6 cars went in, every car was as modified as my GQ or better and everyone was very experienced in vehicle recovery and the extreme end of our hobby. Safety was number 1 and all care and thought was undertaken. Equipment was tested to its limit and some to failure as noted above.

There were No Cowboys in our group just good men and a great woman that knew what they needed to do and how to get it done.

Come What May.

When I get near my computer I will post a few forum friendly pics.

Cheers Fellas

MR

[growler2058]

Cmon Dazz ya had 2hrs since the last post to get your sh1t together with pics man ;)

[Sir Roofy]

cmon dazz ya had 2hrs since the last post to get your sh1t together with pics man ;)

settle down chilli man hes probably having dinner

[growler2058]

Hot to trot Roofy, hot to trot

[Sir Roofy]

hot to trot roofy, hot to trot

in more ways than one i bet lmao

[krbrooking]

looking forward to these pics, sounds like it was more than just a bog whole.

[MudRunnerTD]

photobucket is boiling over!!! Getting there

[Clunk]

photobucket is boiling over!!! Getting there

And so is Easter!!!! ;)

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[MudRunnerTD]

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/2012%20Extreme%204x4ing/IMG_0877.jpg

After rebuilding my winch Friday night i got into the bush late but caught up to the crew pretty quickly. got on the track at midnight

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/2012%20Extreme%204x4ing/IMG_0880.jpg

The Dung Beetle was my Navi and he was out of the car early and got into it.

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/2012%20Extreme%204x4ing/IMG_0885.jpg

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The hole was DEEP

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/2012%20Extreme%204x4ing/IMG_0880.jpg

Really DEEP!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/2012%20Extreme%204x4ing/IMG_0879.jpg

[MudRunnerTD]

11 hours in and allot of work on a Broken car in front, stripped my winch to get his going an get him to a safe zone before walking back in and rebuilding the winch again to get me moving. No Sleep and the Sun is well and truly up

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How deep was the hole you ask???

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12noon and to a Safe zone. 12 hours in and sacrificed the rest of the track to help my friend get hs car back out the other way. Everyone else drove on and out. Most of the crew then did a loop and came back to the start to meet us heading back out

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We got into it!!! This is still the friday night Night Drive! its 1pm Saturday!

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heading back out the way we had come

[MudRunnerTD]

Sorry guys i am having a heap of trouble with Photobucket. I have spent the last couple of hours sorting out blanking Regos and stuff and for some reason when the cropped image hits here all my blanking is removed??

Grrrrrr! :furious:

[Lights]

Pretty tame weekend hey Darren..
Can't wait to do it again!

Cheers,
Paul

[AB]

Do I see some new panel damage Dazz?

Also mate, the edited photos seem to be showing, Number plates are blocked out from my side of the screen too mate.

[taslucas]

Awesome stuff. That looks just like the bush around home. Manferns, and mud with no bottom!
Also, the blocked out number plates are working here on tappa

Tap, crackle, pop

[MudRunnerTD]

Pretty tame weekend hey Darren..
Can't wait to do it again!

Cheers,
Paul


^^^^^ Its His Fault!! ^^^^^

Good on ya Paul! will go down in History mate! OMFG! Will Never forget last weekend bud. Woke up middle of the night sunday night / monday morning thinking about running bloody winch cables!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Do I see some new panel damage Dazz?

Also mate, the edited photos seem to be showing, Number plates are blocked out from my side of the screen too mate.


Awesome stuff. That looks just like the bush around home. Manferns, and mud with no bottom!
Also, the blocked out number plates are working here on tappa

Tap, crackle, pop

Yeah i have stopped posting pics as the next batch are having trouble with plates?? Odd?

[djc123]

Yeah i have stopped posting pics as the next batch are having trouble with plates?? Odd?

hahaah - you have to press 'Save' when you blank them out Darren ...

[MudRunnerTD]

hahaah - you have to press 'Save' when you blank them out Darren ...

yeah pressed "Save and Replace" right through the album?? All the others have been fine just this next batch i have done and redone 5 or 6 times and no joy?? In my PB it shows them as edited but when the same pic arrives here it is unedited?? Very strange? I ahve shut down PB a few times and tried last night and again today to no good? i am editing over editing?? very odd?

[AB]

The photos you PM'd me are showing up fine now Dazz (blanked off)...Wang one up here quickly for a squizz and we'll check it out...Even in the testing area so your thread doesn't get hijacked...lol

[MudRunnerTD]

Back on Track heading out the way we came at lunch time Saturday

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Its as Slog! Tough Tough conditions

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[Alitis007]

That looks like one crazy trip and that mud looks like wet concrete mate!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah it was pretty Crazy George! I will post some more pics when the kids go to bed and I am off my iPhone.

I thought the next bit would be the commute back out!!!! Should of kept going in the other direction! It got Freral!

[Sir Roofy]

Well mate you certainly live up to your forum name
your lucky that mud didnt set and suck you in

[MudRunnerTD]

Well mate you certainly live up to your forum name
your lucky that mud didnt set and suck you in

Mate later that day i was sitting in a very sticky hole doing the maths!! I ran out of fingers!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Those pics would make an awesome forum screen saver Darren. Think you better get cracken on this one :)

Looks like a lot of fun

[MudRunnerTD]

The next hole

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Believe it or not that is a 35" Simex Extreme Trekka on the front of that car!!

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Time to winch again - straight to a Double Line pull i think!

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Gates of Hell

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Double line Pull, Front and Rear Lockers and allot of right foot

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Nearly out of that hole

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Didn't need that flare anymore anyways! Bloody thing was not keeping the mud off anyway ;)

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[krbrooking]

Those are some awesome pics Darren, do you keep a doser an tracks or a mobile crane to lift you out of those holes once you have taken the pics??? Lol

[MudRunnerTD]

Those are some awesome pics Darren, do you keep a doser an tracks or a mobile crane to lift you out of those holes once you have taken the pics??? Lol

Go the HiMount Warn Winch and Plenty of Go mate. Bloody hard work though. On the edge of the Limits of the gear for sure.

[Alitis007]

Yeah it was pretty Crazy George! I will post some more pics when the kids go to bed and I am off my iPhone.

I thought the next bit would be the commute back out!!!! Should of kept going in the other direction! It got Freral!

When your going thru a bog hole do you ever think WTF did i get my self into or see the challenge and say i'm gona get thru this one way or another no matter the cost ??

[Sir Roofy]

mate later that day i was sitting in a very sticky hole doing the maths!! I ran out of fingers!

that puke has got some heavy suction at times and as you know will break the best cable that you have

[Bloodyaussie]

And for fun Darren likes knitting and bingo and nice walks along the beach!!!!

[Ben-e-boy]

that is alot of thick sticky poo mud. there is no way I would do that give me a rock garden any day

[MudRunnerTD]

When your going thru a bog hole do you ever think WTF did i get my self into or see the challenge and say i'm gona get thru this one way or another no matter the cost ??

I hate Bog Holes! I drive around them when ever i can. No heros. I hate them. they cost money and kill cars. I was not a fan of doing this particular track, i ahve done it before and promised myself i would never do it again! Damn it! i did it again in the bloody DARK! I saw for the first time the tree that i wrapped tha car around about 4 years ago that caused me te begin the strip down and Ground up Rebuild featured in this thread. This bloody track! I hate Bog Holes!

This track really was a Winching Exercise. Rough. Tough. Undrivable. I went in fully prepared to travel Solo and self recover from what ever may present for the length of the track. My Navi was well experienced and i had enough gear to do pretty well anything as long as my equipment did not fail.


that puke has got some heavy suction at times and as you know will break the best cable that you have

Coming up you will see the extreme end of that Roofy. Quite extraordinary!


And for fun Darren likes knitting and bingo and nice walks along the beach!!!!

And the way to my heart is through Chocolate and Beer! ;)


that is alot of thick sticky poo mud. there is no way I would do that give me a rock garden any day

Hey Ben, I Farking HATE Bog holes mate!! Find me that Rock Garden mate and i am right there with you.

[MudRunnerTD]

Last Hole to get out of the Track (first hole going in) Just like a Belly Flop!

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Diff Locks on, Clutch out, No Feeling in the car like everything is turning! Was basically Liquefaction.

The Dung Beetle had to climb out the window

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5 Inch lift and with the wheels spinning the springs expanded to full droop in the mud! No Compression in them! like being on a Hoist!

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Danny got busy on the shovel

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After starting out the Hi Mount Winch on a Double line pull we went to a Triple Line Pull!!

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One of the Snatch Blocks EXPLODED during the Triple line pull! Amazing! Would never have thought a Snatch block to be the weakest link!

Went to a Triple line pull and brought in a second car with a 12000 winch for a Single line pull from the other hook

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[MudRunnerTD]

Notice how high we had the Triple line pull trying to get some suction release while winching

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Look at the mud I'm moving here

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2 hours i was stuck in that mud! Very very big pull to get me out.

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[Alitis007]

Thats intense looking, it looks like that track doesn't like you Darren!! Apart the fact mud costs money, can you say you conquered it or is it Track 2 - MR 0 ?? It would eat me away inside if something like that got the better of me.

[AB]

No going through that stuff Dazz....Mr plough!!!!

Good onya Danny, loves it!!!!

[Sir Roofy]

Mate you would even have trouble getting an excavator through
that lot well done

[MudRunnerTD]

Your right Roofy, even an excavator would have had to be recovered out of that.

Incredible strain on the gear.

Need to talk to Kallen about some test gear as I hammered my stuf and broke a fair bit of it! I'll Test it lol

[growler2058]

I know also that mud costs money...............but that still looks like a frokn awesome time!!!!!
And what a legend is Danny!!!! Looked like he was havin a ball as well, but i rekon i woulda prefered to be in your seat tho

[MudRunnerTD]

Growls you woulda loved it mate. It was insane!

Yep Danny's a good man. I did a fair bit is winch rope running late Friday night trying to help another bloke and got pretty handy on my shovel a few times. Danny never hesitates though. That last hole I could not open the door. Danny got out the window a few times over the weekend Lol. I got out the drivers window once but that's a bit h with the steering wheel in the way!!

Was a great trip.

[Sir Roofy]

your right roofy, even an excavator would have had to be recovered out of that.

Incredible strain on the gear.

Need to talk to kallen about some test gear as i hammered my stuf and broke a fair bit of it! I'll test it lol

hope you can get that stuff out of the radiator cause it will rot
the core over time a lot of gurnying for you my friend

[DX grunt]

Good onya MR for giving it a go.

It's well known that mud and I aren't good friends, and it doesn't 'float my boat'. lol

How long did you spend cleaning her?

[MudRunnerTD]

Actually I blew off most of the mud on the panels but parked it up as I got home ver very late. The mud is drying under earth and is Falling off the underside in the backyard as we speak. I will get stuck into it over the weekend.

Roofy the radiator is coming out mate to give it a good clean. Might even get it cleaned out internally too. The engine was running a little hot so time to do that anyway. Replace the thermostat over the break too and my viscous fan is not coming on so will service that while its stripped.

I reckon the GQ will take a month or two to get over this trip. I have the Amadas are lined up to go on and thinking of fitting GU diff awhile I'm at it.

Needs a little lovin now I think. ;)

[Sir Roofy]

actually i blew off most of the mud on the panels but parked it up as i got home ver very late. The mud is drying under earth and is falling off the underside in the backyard as we speak. I will get stuck into it over the weekend.

Roofy the radiator is coming out mate to give it a good clean. Might even get it cleaned out internally too. The engine was running a little hot so time to do that anyway. Replace the thermostat over the break too and my viscous fan is not coming on so will service that while its stripped.

I reckon the gq will take a month or two to get over this trip. I have the amadas are lined up to go on and thinking of fitting gu diff awhile i'm at it.

Needs a little lovin now i think. ;)

think your right mate,cant bring myself to indulge in mud puddles that deep
unless there was noway around it

[BigRAWesty]

That is insane stuff.. I might need bigger gear...!
What size pulley blocks and straps were used. And what size was the shackle which exploded?

I'm with Jas, looks like fun, but dam it would have been frustrating...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[MudRunnerTD]

Christmas for the GQ

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Only 900 cca....lol....that should get her cranking dazz!

[growler2058]

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Merry Tapped Out Xmas

[Maxhead]

Christmas for the GQ

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Toilet chemicals for the Q???? ohhh hold on, you mean the batteries ..right!

[MudRunnerTD]

Rays Outdoors VIP sale ! 26.5% off!

Big saving! Over $120 off each battery

[Alitis007]

Optima's are good for a car that gets used but i have found that when the car sits and only gets driven every now and then the don't hold the charge like a proper deep cycle. But sounds like you got a bargain any way!!

[MudRunnerTD]

They are going to be awesome behind the winch!!! After the last trip I definitely need some more grunt.

I might run a hot wire and isolation switch between the two batteries under extreme winching to get I little more umph!!

[Yendor]

Nice.........after looking at the photos of your latest trip I would say you need to go to 24 volts for winching LOL

Hope you had a good Christmas mate.

Cheers Rodney

[Winnie]

Have you just got the standard cables running to the winch Daz? Sounds like you could benefit from some 35mm welding flex or something

[MudRunnerTD]

Nice.........after looking at the photos of your latest trip I would say you need to go to 24 volts for winching LOL

Hope you had a good Christmas mate.

Cheers Rodney

G'day Rod,

Yeah mate 24v would be awesome! One of the other guys had 24v and it was insane! Simply uncomparable! Was even Silly to see how my Himount with a Bearing end and 6hp motor was a joke compared to his winch running 24v through it.

The great thing about these is that they are sealed ;). These would be suitable to mount in the rear passenger side footwell for a 24v setup!! 24v alternator mounted above the current one and Bobs ya auntie!

Hmmmmmm???

Merry Christmas mate.

[MudRunnerTD]

Have you just got the standard cables running to the winch Daz? Sounds like you could benefit from some 35mm welding flex or something

Hey Winnie,

Yeah I am running welding flex to the winch via a Titan Solenoid now so the only way to get some more out of it is more battery then 24v as above.

After a big night doing looooong double line skull drags the batteries were cooked. Part of my problem with the triple line pull featured a few pages ago was that the batteries had given up the ghost by then. All Hail the mighty TD42 running off 9v. ;)

[AB]

Just showing my old man your photos from the last trip....He shook his head and just said,..Mad.....lol

[MudRunnerTD]

oooohhhhh Aaaaahhhhhhh!

Sneak Peak


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[NissanGQ4.2]

Thats just teasing...............what size lift?

[MudRunnerTD]

5" which is what it has now but Muuuuuch Nicer ;)

[AB]

DIY post coming here possibly?

[MudRunnerTD]

DIY post coming here possibly?

Actually I'd like to thank Simon and Danny from 4WDTV (http://www.facebook.com/4wdTV)

for hooking me up with Superior Engineering (http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/) at a Great price

and Brett from 4X4 Obsession
2/86-88 High St, MELTON
03 9746 8699

for fitting this great kit to the mighty GQ. I just need to get the car ready for the transformation. Watch 4wdTV for a full story on the upgrade. I will embed it here when its done.

[Ben-e-boy]

I tell you MR I do not envy you trying to put that coil brace in. I ended up putting the wagon ones in mine.

[Bloodyaussie]

oooohhhhh Aaaaahhhhhhh!

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I hate you Darren............. no really..... do you know how to use them or is this just going on the car to pick the kids up!!!!!!!!!!! he he!!!!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Well other than the local Supermarket and School run i was thinking of heading down the skate park and sorting out the teenage renegades!! I'll show em what a GQ on Amadas can do in the bloody Half Pipe!!

Hell Yeah!

[Bloodyaussie]

Now that I would pay good money to see!!!!

I was going to ask your advice on rear suspension as I am getting that saggy bottom and more to one side.. springs are not that old??? airbags... coil spacers.... heavier springs?????? what would you suggest!!!

[nissannewby]

Keep us posted on how those shocks go, if they are any good I will be getting a set for the GQ. Awesome work mate. Sounds like its time for a twin motor 24v giggle pin air free spool setup for the ole wagon.