MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up

[Rossco]

Ooh yeah that winch is looking pretty sexy Daz. Air freespool will be awesome - fast as you can run you can still pull the rope out. . . Yeah baby!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I'm pretty excited about it mate!!!! Fitting some New 12mm rope. Maybe 50m of it! Shouldn't break it next time.

Running 24v through it will see it pull like a 14 year old mate!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Ooh yeah that winch is looking pretty sexy Daz. Air freespool will be awesome - fast as you can run you can still pull the rope out. . . Yeah baby!!!

Sounds like a job for you rossco..

[Rossco]

Fat out 50 meters is insane. Now all you need is a super fit navi. . . . How's Zach going at little aths??

[AB]

Looking good mate, wish I had of gotten that airbox rather then the other Patroldocta one!

Do you have a link for the big mouth, can't find it on Ebay?

[MudRunnerTD]

Looking good mate, wish I had of gotten that airbox rather then the other Patroldocta one!

Do you have a link for the big mouth, can't find it on Ebay?

Phil at The 4WD Shed will sort you out mate.

You would get good coin for your airbox if you ever sold it mate. Pretty big bucks for the Through bonnet snorkel and airbox combo but sweet bit of kit!!

[Winnie]

Phil at The 4WD Shed will sort you out mate.

You would get good coin for your airbox if you ever sold it mate. Pretty big bucks for the Through bonnet snorkel and airbox combo but sweet bit of kit!!
I'm keen for a fatz fab panel filter box, but I'm yet to see one in person to see if I could fit it next to my dual battery.
People are paying good money for these patrol docta boxes second hand

[Bloodyaussie]

I'm keen for a fatz fab panel filter box, but I'm yet to see one in person to see if I could fit it next to my dual battery.
People are paying good money for these patrol docta boxes second hand

I still need a decent airbox as mine sucks.. a lot of people are starting to put there second in the back to open up more room under the bonnet.

[MudRunnerTD]

I'm keen for a fatz fab panel filter box, but I'm yet to see one in person to see if I could fit it next to my dual battery.
People are paying good money for these patrol docta boxes second hand

Yeah the panel filters aw great and a dime s dozen to buy which is awesome. I really like the look of the through bonnet setup but might make my own airbox. I scored a couple of washable 10" long pod filters with a 4" outlet the other week bloody cheap that will go straight in that box.

[MudRunnerTD]

I have also removed the second battery so don't need to work around it.

[Winnie]

I still need a decent airbox as mine sucks.. a lot of people are starting to put there second in the back to open up more room under the bonnet.
Yeah I'd really rather not though, I like the way the back of my car is set up at the moment

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I'd really rather not though, I like the way the back of my car is set up at the moment

On the floor behind the front passenger seat is a good spot.

[Winnie]

On the floor behind the front passenger seat is a good spot.
Yeah but unlike you I have mates that like to go in the back seat

[MudRunnerTD]

Here is a pic of my 24v batteries in the rear footwell. Have not done the final wire in yet but I made the tray and mount and stoked with how it's fitted in the space

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/76.jpg

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Here is the pod filter I scored at 70% off RRP!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/79.jpg


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[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah but unlike you I have mates that like to go in the back seat

Just put the short guy on that side!! Or if you only want 1 battery there just fit it behind the centre console in a battery box. Your mates can work around it easy.


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[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah but unlike you I have mates that like to go in the back seat

Be like me mate, tell em to buy their own 4Bs!!! [emoji51]


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[MudRunnerTD]

Did someone say New Rubber!!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/85.jpg

Need to do a guard chop I think???

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/86.jpg

That's a 35" Simex behind there!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/87.jpg


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[Winnie]

Gay tyres [emoji31]

[Bloodyaussie]

Thanks Ill have your old ones..... ha ha ha... what size are those frickin things.

[Bacho86]

Thanks Ill have your old ones..... ha ha ha... what size are those frickin things.

X2 - they look huge compared to the 35" simex's!

[lucus30]

37's?..... Now you can dig the ruts deeper for the rest of us with 33's

[93patrol]

Looking good Darren. How long you reckon before you head out again?


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[MudRunnerTD]

Yep 37" Maxxis Treps on 17x8s. 1 day trip Old!! they young guy that owned them did a trip in Toolangi and scrubbed to much so sold them. Lucky me!!

I am keen to drive this winter and have a couple of extreme trips in the wind that i am keen to get on so this thing needs to roll.

[growler2058]

Good job Dazz but need pics man pics

[lucus30]

Hopefully won't scrub too much for you

[Ben-e-boy]

Did someone say New Rubber!!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/85.jpg

Need to do a guard chop I think???

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/86.jpg

That's a 35" Simex behind there!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/87.jpg


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Nope..... that someone said you should shut up

[Ben-e-boy]

You have some guard cutting to do. Nearly all the way to the fuel filler cap

[BigRAWesty]

So how much chopping will be needed to fit those monsters in??

[Punderhead]

Looking good mate! Any more info/pics on the winch?


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[nissannewby]

Have you got your airbox and snorkel yet? Are you sold on that setup?

[MudRunnerTD]

Have you got your airbox and snorkel yet? Are you sold on that setup?

Nah I am just getting ready for it. I needed to sort out a heap of wiring from the second battery anyway so cleared the way for a decent airbox and really like the look of the snorkel out the bonnet. Why what are yo thinking mate??

[MudRunnerTD]

Looking good mate! Any more info/pics on the winch?


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Yeah I have a heap of pics actually!! I will have a look through this thread and figure out what I have posted and put something together.

[MudRunnerTD]

So how much chopping will be needed to fit those monsters in??

A lot!!! !

[MudRunnerTD]

Nope..... that someone said you should shut up

You love it beneboy!!! How is your engine coming along mate?? Keen to see some progress! Have you started putting it back together yet??

[Ben-e-boy]

I could drop it in tomorrow, but there are a few more things I want to do to the bolt ons, I just need to save a bit more, as I ran over budget

[MudRunnerTD]

I could drop it in tomorrow, but there are a few more things I want to do to the bolt ons, I just need to save a bit more, as I ran over budget

Double alternator 24v for the win!!

[Ben-e-boy]

Double alternator 24v for the win!!

Thats a bit of over kill for the ATV winch I'll be using to Raise and lower the rear end....

[mudski]

Jazz hands!!



haha sorry mate, they look good!

Holy chit! Your back!

[Maxhead]

Boo!
......


Hey F@cker, get your arse down to Adys for a pizza on Saturday night you bearded clam..bwahahahah

[AB]

Boo! ...... next Saturday 2pm plassy look forward to it mate ;)

[nissannewby]

Boo!
......

Now theres a name thats been missed

[AB]

We don't hijack anymore plassy ;)

Just ate too many Cheezels...lol

Is Ford better then Holden?

How do I clean the maf?

Will 35" tyres fit under a 2" lift?

[mudski]

We don't hijack anymore plassy ;)

Just ate too many Cheezels...lol
Cheezels are better the Twisties...

Is Ford better then Holden?
No.

How do I clean the maf?
Maf spray. Duh!

Will 35" tyres fit under a 2" lift?
Just....

[Ben-e-boy]

We don't hijack anymore plassy ;)

Just ate too many Cheezels...lol

Is Ford better then Holden?

How do I clean the maf?

Will 35" tyres fit under a 2" lift?

You will need castor correction for a maf sensor lift

[MudRunnerTD]

io you lot!!!

Drop in for a coffee anytime Plas.

[MudRunnerTD]

So I had s bit of a look through and there is a heap missing here.

A couple of pics of the rewiring and cleanup

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/196.jpg

From that ^^^^^^
To that VVVVVV

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/197.jpg


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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/198.jpg

That's a clearer pic of where it started


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[Bloodyaussie]

So numb nuts where is the battery now and what sort is it?
Any pic's of that.

[MudRunnerTD]

The interior is out of the car at the moment allowing me access for sorting the air system ready for the Freespool for the winch and run all the 24v system. I gave run 70mmsq for the entire 24v system, sick!!!

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$45 crimper off ebay is wicked!! I had to buy a set of cable shears to cut the 70mm and they work a treat too

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[MudRunnerTD]

I will now run only 1 x 12v battery in the car. It's under the Bonnett in the usual spot, it's a brand new Marine battery. All the stuff that was on the second battery is now wired to the fuse box you can see in the fire wall.

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24v system is s pair of Fullriver Gel batteries that were my pair under the bonnet before.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/206.jpg

I am fitting a 600amp continuos switch on the back of the centre console so I can turn the system off in an emergency.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Well found a couple of hours to work on the GQ today. I don't have a shed that it fits in so its a pain in the ass to get stuff done!. Grrrrrrr!

Finally dragged out the Treps for a look.

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Took the opportunity to replace the rear brake pads too.

I fitted the wheels up for a look but will need to take them off to sort out the guard chop. It turns out the rims are a big offset coupled with the wider GU Diffs and I have to strip off the flares and find some really really fn big flares!!!

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Holy shit!!!!

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[Winnie]

Your Simex's are teeny tiny... Hahaha

[AB]

If you do go the 150mm edging then tight spacing on the fixings mate, they look pox when lazily put on.

Pretty serious tyres though, definitely not a daily driver anymore ;)

[MudRunnerTD]

If you do go the 150mm edging then tight spacing on the fixings mate, they look pox when lazily put on.

Pretty serious tyres though, definitely not a daily driver anymore ;)

need to do a bit more research on the flares. i might even have a look at those moulded ones on ebay? how wide are they? need 115mm!!

[AB]

No idea but ask Robbo_ he has them.

Check that thread about td fuel consumption there's a pic of his gq on there.

[threedogs]

Are you moving the rear diff back a touch??

[MudRunnerTD]

Thanks AB i have sent him a PM

[MudRunnerTD]

Are you moving the rear diff back a touch??

No.. I would have to buy longer lower arms to do that. in fact i am going to make a slight adjustment to my uppers that will move it forward slightly as i noted there was a rub mark on the Amadas from the spring at full flex.

[Ben-e-boy]

Where exactly are the springs rubbing on the shock? To me it looks like you have stock length lowers?

[MudRunnerTD]

Where exactly are the springs rubbing on the shock? To me it looks like you have stock length lowers?

Yes mate stock length lowers. I was surprised but had a look and my pinion Angie is pretty straight, I mustnt have made an adjustment when the new lift went in, I will shorten the uppers a degree and will then clear the springs.

[Ben-e-boy]

have you put an angle gauge on the pinion and tc output? It seems odd to me that you are making pinion adjustments for clearence issues,

[MudRunnerTD]

have you put an angle gauge on the pinion and tc output? It seems odd to me that you are making pinion adjustments for clearence issues,

Nah it should be fine and makes sense to me. If I shorten the uppers slightly it will roll the diff forward and straighten the spring that have a very slight bend to the rear. It will drop the pinion and put a little angle into the pinion which looks pretty straight now. Should be fine mate.

[Rossco]

How's the clearance at the front of the guards, looks pretty tight or you doing sum choppn? . . . Those treps are HUGE !!

[MudRunnerTD]

How's the clearance at the front of the guards, looks pretty tight or you doing sum choppn? . . . Those treps are HUGE !!

Yeah gotta do a fair chop of the guards, I needed to get them on for a look, to do the chop I have to remove the flares and I put them on properly so that's actually going to be a fair bloody task to take them off!!

Excited though, going to be pretty full on when it rolls next!!

[BigRAWesty]

So going up another gear ratio or going a transfers gear change??

[MudRunnerTD]

So going up another gear ratio or going a transfers gear change??

Hi Kallen,

nah mate i have 4.6s in the diffs already and simply dont have the coin to go transfer gears and they are pretty pointless in Vic anyway. the TD42Ti will turn the 37s just fine ;)

[BigRAWesty]

Fair enough.
I guess 4.6 and 37's would be similar to 4.1 and 33's??

[BigRAWesty]

Well found a couple of hours to work on the GQ today. I don't have a shed that it fits in so its a pain in the ass to get stuff done!. Grrrrrrr!

Finally dragged out the Treps for a look.

Took the opportunity to replace the rear brake pads too.

I fitted the wheels up for a look but will need to take them off to sort out the guard chop. It turns out the rims are a big offset coupled with the wider GU Diffs and I have to strip off the flares and find some really really fn big flares!!!

Holy shit!!!!

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Fark mate. That's not a 4x4. That's a farking monster truck!!!!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Fark mate. That's not a 4x4. That's a farking monster truck!!!!

I saw it today in person and the bonnet stands at my chest height. It is f......ing huge.
Would look better in 40"s. IMO.

[Punderhead]

Would look better in 40"s. IMO.

Nek minit!

[nissannewby]

I know ben-e has said it before but long arms would be a good idea now you have moved to 37's. You have now increased the lever acting on your trailing arms when flexed. This will aid it in trying to drive under itself when climbing and flexing. Not to mention they will help keep those tyres planted much better.

[MudRunnerTD]

I know ben-e has said it before but long arms would be a good idea now you have moved to 37's. You have now increased the lever acting on your trailing arms when flexed. This will aid it in trying to drive under itself when climbing and flexing. Not to mention they will help keep those tyres planted much better.

Yeah long arms would be awesome mate, its really just a cash flow issue to be honest. Would like to swap out the springs foe a 3" spring and cut the guards some more. I want to remove some of the body lift too.

[MEGOMONSTER]

MR's next move. Lolhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/393.jpg

[NissanGQ4.2]

Yeah long arms would be awesome mate, its really just a cash flow issue to be honest. Would like to swap out the springs foe a 3" spring and cut the guards some more. I want to remove some of the body lift too.

What size body lift do you have in it now and what are you going 2?

[MudRunnerTD]

What size body lift do you have in it now and what are you going 2?

It has had a 2" body lift in it nearly forever. Problem I have is all my bar work is made to suit a 2" body lift and my coil tower brace kit requires some BL. I got a set of 1" BL blocks off Kallen a while ago and will fit that at some point but need to remove and modify my sliders and probably make a whole new rear bar to incorporate front and rear brush bars.

[NissanGQ4.2]

It has had a 2" body lift in it nearly forever. Problem I have is all my bar work is made to suit a 2" body lift and my coil tower brace kit requires some BL. I got a set of 1" BL blocks off Kallen a while ago and will fit that at some point but need to remove and modify my sliders and probably make a whole new rear bar to incorporate front and rear brush bars.

Is going down 1" worth the drama of modify everything back?

[MudRunnerTD]

Is going down 1" worth the drama of modify everything back?

Yes I am battling with that in my head now mate. It is allot of work.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Yes I am battling with that in my head now mate. It is allot of work.

So what made you start thinking about downgrading? I assume it has nothing 2 do with legalities.

2" gives you plenty of room 2 wash the mud out between everything *LMAO*

[MudRunnerTD]

So what made you start thinking about downgrading? I assume it has nothing 2 do with legalities.

2" gives you plenty of room 2 wash the mud out between everything *LMAO*

I was already thinking about dropping it down a bit when I did the new Superior Lift and ummmmmed and ahhhhed about it then. Perfect time then! But chose to stick with the 5" lift and gave them all my measurements including weigh bridge weights and hub to guard measurements for all four corners.

I ordered the Lift through 4WDTV at a great deal which I appreciate greatly. Once the lift arrived ready to fit I trashed the car and couldn't present it for the lift fit at 4Wd Obsession as part of a filming for 4wdTV. I then also decided to go with the GU diffs and needed to swap them out before the lift could be done.

The lift sat at 4WD Obsession for nearly 12 months waiting to be fitted. When it finally went in I gained another 2 bloody inches! Making what was already questionable now Very Bloody Big!!! Time killed me, if I'd been on t early I might have had a come back but it was over a year.

So options are to swap out the springs only if I can make the longer Amadas work with shorter springs and maybe take some of the BL out too.

Plenty of guys around now running 37s with a 2" lift and big guard chop. Most of the comp guys went from 2" lift to 5" lift and back to 2" lift and big guard chop for the win.

[Ben-e-boy]

I know ben-e has said it before but long arms would be a good idea.......

Many times......many, many times.. :p.

[MudRunnerTD]

Many times......many, many times.. :p.

You seem familiar to me...... Clunk has been talking about Orangutang arms in the hoodie thread? Same thing yeah :p


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[MudRunnerTD]

The guard chop has begun. I might do another thread in the DIY section with these pics too.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/403.jpg

Guard cover comes off. I didn't really think about taking this off when I did the respray so the paint won't be finished nicely. Oh well.

Damn the flares have been installed for keeps. 10mm bolt and nut every 50mm!!! Damn it!!! They don't want to come undone.

Guard cover off finally

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/404.jpg

Marked up the new line.

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So I marked a second Line a good 25mm in which will be the new tab and fold.

I cut along the inner line and then folded to the finish line. A few years ago I bought 2 pair of these wide nose vice grips. They are the bomb.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/408.jpg

With the clamp set at firm but not full grip the fold and you can use the vice grip to flatten it out. Just increase the vice in stages and keep resetting, works great.

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Using 2 pair for the win

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I have a cheap set of panel hammers and dies ($30) and these really help allot. Use the die behind the panel and hit the panel

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/413.jpg

To stop kinks forming I made 3 cuts on the curve at the bottom

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/414.jpg

Cheap die.

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Running out of hands to take pics.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/417.jpg

You should be able to get things fairly flat and the foot edge pretty sharp. Don't be shy.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/418.jpg

So the back of the guard was repaired by me using fiberglass which won't like being folded. Oh well.

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Started raining. 1 guard done. Needs a clean up but will work a treat

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[BigRAWesty]

Ok so your going to the trouble and this thing won't be road legal.
So why not extend your read shock mounts higher to allow the longer shock and shorter springs.
Then you'll need to keep the body lift.

[MudRunnerTD]

Ok so your going to the trouble and this thing won't be road legal.
So why not extend your read shock mounts higher to allow the longer shock and shorter springs.
Then you'll need to keep the body lift.

At this stage if I get pinned I can remove the lift and refit the 2"lift that Mego dropped back yesterday, get the car cleared over the pits and be in business pretty quickly. If I start cutting shock towers off or re welding for Long Arms it will be much more difficult to get out of trouble.

[NissanGQ4.2]

At this stage if I get pinned I can remove the lift and refit the 2"lift that Mego dropped back yesterday, get the car cleared over the pits and be in business pretty quickly. If I start cutting shock towers off or re welding for Long Arms it will be much more difficult to get out of trouble.

What, you don't know any shonky engineers that will pass all your mods to make it legally road worthy??? :)

[MudRunnerTD]

What, you don't know any shonky engineers that will pass all your mods to make it legally road worthy??? :)

Ah............No

[93patrol]

That's why when he goes out he's gone for 24 hour stuck in 1 bog hole. Hahaha


Looks awesome there Darren. I reckon when I get the chance to get another gq I will be going through this build and looking super close.

[MudRunnerTD]

So got the other rear guard cut today.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/199.jpg

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Note the flares and mud flaps have been fixed permanently to the car. Pain in the ass to remove them.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Also removed my rear drawer setup which I am going to sell. Anyone interested let me know.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/209.jpg

That's what it looks like rolling on a swag trip. Such a great setup, gunna miss it!!

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Out it comes to make way for this monster that won't fit on the door any more

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Test fit then out to install some tie downs.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/215.jpg

Bought this from Aldi a couple of months ago especially for this job. Going to work a treat and was under $30

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/216.jpg

Removed the short section of strap as I don't need it.

4 baby seat tie down points and jobs done!!

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Good to go! Happy dayz!

I will make a full depth full width shelf at window height or a little above the tyre so I can load it up. Pretty happy with it until I want to go away for a trip then Fark knows where everything will go????? Need to learn a new system, those drawers have served me well, going to miss that.


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[MEGOMONSTER]

What a massive spare.

[MudRunnerTD]

What a massive spare.

yes mate. Is Big Is Good! :p

[MEGOMONSTER]

yes mate. Is Big Is Good! :p

I can't believe it sits as high as your windows. Lol

[mudski]

Also removed my rear drawer setup which I am going to sell.



Good to go! Happy dayz!

I will make a full depth full width shelf at window height or a little above the tyre so I can load it up. Pretty happy with it until I want to go away for a trip then Fark knows where everything will go????? Need to learn a new system, those drawers have served me well, going to miss that.


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Hey Darren you should make a spare tyre slide. Lol. so if you need to get the tyre out you simply slide the drawer out.

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Hey Darren you should make a spare tyre slide. Lol. so if you need to get the tyre out you simply slide the drawer out.

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Good idea Mark.

[mudski]

Good idea Mark.
Yeah thats a massive and heavy tyre. You'd wanna make removal as easy as possible without putting too much strain on your back. I'd most certainly blow a pooper valve dragging that thing out of the car.

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[MEGOMONSTER]

How would you hold it, your arms aren't long enough. PML

[Clunk]

Time for a new rear bar with spare wheel carrier maybe?

[MudRunnerTD]

The tread blocks actually makes it pretty easy to handle. Bloody heavy by fairly easy to manage. I fitted the tie downs out far enough that I can drag the wheel out and not jag on the tie downs.

I will install a shelf across just above the tyre so I can pack on top. I will remove the compressor from the box on the wheel arch and mount it on the floor in front of the tyre too..

Most of the guys I roll with have their spare inside the car like that. I will manage. Need the shelf to handle the 45lt Fridge would be ace and somewhere to mount the travel buddy with acres through the side window again is the plan.

[liftlid]

Yeah thats a massive and heavy tyre. You'd wanna make removal as easy as possible without putting too much strain on your back. I'd most certainly blow a pooper valve dragging that thing out of the car. Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
The hard thing will be lifting the flat tyre back in when its full of mud!

[Bloodyaussie]

The hard thing will be lifting the flat tyre back in when its full of mud!

Was what I was thinking.....

Thought about the slide out for the spare myself and think for the effort it would be a great idea.

[mudski]

The hard thing will be lifting the flat tyre back in when its full of mud!

No harder that putting it just of the floor in the back. Atleast with a slide you can get it on the tray slide, clean it up while its hanging out of the back of the car, then slide the drawer back in. You could even make a double drawer setup, with the top draw for the tyre and another drawer under it that can also come out and act as a table with the top draw still packed away... Lol
If weight is an issue for the tyre on the drawer, some extendable fold out legs would help. Like those twist lock legs that are on the awnings.

[Winnie]

Are you going to take out a rear set for the fridge Darren?

[threedogs]

OOI could you weigh the spare I'm guessing about 55kg??
you'll also need to remove the carpet for some HD flooring

[Winnie]

Nice car seat, is it a Recaro?

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/210.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Nice car seat, is it a Recaro?

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/210.jpg

More ergonomic that way.

[Maxhead]

Nice car seat, is it a Recaro?



Nah mate it's a Milcaro

[mudski]

Nice car seat, is it a Recaro?



Give Mego's seats a run for his money hey!

[nissannewby]

OOI could you weigh the spare I'm guessing about 55kg??
you'll also need to remove the carpet for some HD flooring

A mate of mine runs 44s on his comp truck. 1 wheel/tyre combo weighs 100kg.

[MudRunnerTD]

Looking to travel as light as I can so a drawer is just weight not required. Given my name is MudRunner I ain't real worried about mud on the bloody carpet gents! Seriously ! Have you guys read this thread before ROLMFAO ....

I reckon the wheel weighs maybe 45 or 50kgs. I will build a shelf full size above it so I can pack stuff. Hope to be able to fit my fridge in still...

[MudRunnerTD]

Nice car seat, is it a Recaro?

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/210.jpg

21 Century technology


http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Stripping%20the%20GQ/IMG_0048.jpg?t=1277726678


^^^^^^previous model in use above.^^^^^^

[Winnie]

What's the new model like compared to the old one? I haven't seen the new one in the flesh yet!

[MudRunnerTD]

What's the new model like compared to the old one? I haven't seen the new one in the flesh yet!

They have come along way mate!! i remember the 1970s model was Red. the 1990s model was Yellow this 21st Century model is bloody Brown... Seriously Off the Farking Chart mate!!

[Winnie]

Apparently they went brown to hide stains. I know a bloke who still has one from the 50s in his truck and has done millions of kms.

[93patrol]

I have 3 grey ones does that mean they are from the 80's


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[MudRunnerTD]

I have 3 grey ones does that mean they are from the 80's


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Nah man!! Grey is Fn Old mate! Antique! if you scrape back the skin you will find the original colour! Everything goes Grey with Age mate!

[krbrooking]

Nice car seat, is it a Recaro?

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/210.jpg

It's one of those suspension seats that TD wants for his. (The superseded model.).


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[TPC]

I don't know why you are using that for a seat, its meant for transporting red wine.

58986

[MudRunnerTD]

So spent some more time today on the old girl. I removed the front flares ready for the wider flares. As you can see in the pic they were put on for keeps!!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/385.jpg

I cut the back of the front guards when I did the last build but needed to take some off the front too.

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Very pleased, came up a treat.

So I can't put the flares on until I fix the dents in the quarters, all 4 quarters need some love.

Unfortunately the previous fibreglass repair got smashed and delaminated off the guard so I had to hack it off and start again. Bugger!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/390.jpg

Got a few extra dents out and have fibreglassed again. I have also hit all the guards with the random orbital and also gave some love to the bent roof gutters too.

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Passenger front guard done too.

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Coming along.


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[Woof]

Looking good there mate

[Winnie]

Nice work Daz! I still can't get over how big those tyres are compared to your Simex's. There is way more than 2 inches there!

[MudRunnerTD]

Mate I stood at the front of it today and the bonnet is just below my shoulder! The bottom of the glass in the doors is shoulder height!!

It's huge!!!!

[Winnie]

Mate I stood at the front of it today and the bonnet is just below my shoulder! The bottom of the glass in the doors is shoulder height!!

It's huge!!!!
Crazy mate... Can't wait to see it

[AB]

Are you going to have to trim back the returns on your front bar as well?

I still need to trim mine back.

[MudRunnerTD]

Are you going to have to trim back the returns on your front bar as well?

Nah should be fine mate. Was looking at it today, need to remove some of the body lift and modify the rock sliders to suit and will be selling my rear bar and making another to suit a 1" body lift.

[Winnie]

Nah should be fine mate. Was looking at it today, need to remove some of the body lift and modify the rock sliders to suit and will be selling my rear bar and making another to suit a 1" body lift.
Any plans on a rear wheel carrier when you do the rear bar? To get the spare out of the back?

[MudRunnerTD]

Nah keen to keep the weight forward. So will see how it goes after I have set it up in the back and see if I can get everything in. If I can then I will remove the wheel carrier off the back door even.

[MudRunnerTD]

Damn had a crap day. The fibreglass I mixed up last night appeared to not have enough activator in it and I had to strip it all off. MESS.

So I have stripped and redone all the fibreglass today and it's looking great. All 4 quater panels need paint now.

[krbrooking]

Looking good Dazz. How the hell are you going to get in it, you are going to need to install one of those steps the come out as you unlock your doors.


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[MudRunnerTD]

So stripped all the goooo off and went again. Disappointed. Got s good build of FG on the panels and 3 layers of FG and sanding done. Last patch done and my Sander Crapped itself! Damn it! Stripped it on the bench and need a couple of bearings and a set of brushes tomorrow hopefully.

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[lucus30]

How you going to paint it? Spray it yourself ?

[Winnie]

Awesome panel beating job!

[MudRunnerTD]

How you going to paint it? Spray it yourself ?

Yeah mate. Just going to rattle can it for the time being. Get out on the tracks.

I have a pair of brand new front guards that I will cut and fold at some point when I get serious about the paint again. I don't have a shed so there is no point planning a nice paint job at this stage. The rattle can will come up great. Is White Is Good.

[lucus30]

Yeah mate. Just going to rattle can it for the time being. Get out on the tracks.

I have a pair of brand new front guards that I will cut and fold at some point when I get serious about the paint again. I don't have a shed so there is no point planning a nice paint job at this stage. The rattle can will come up great. Is White Is Good.
I've painted some of mine with a high gloss roller. Looks OK but for a 4wd its fine. Looks better than it did. Got to do a heap more like you have though

[Bloodyaussie]

I've painted plenty of stuff with the old pressure pack cans.... I surprise myself sometimes...

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/Picture668.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/Picture668.jpg.html)

[liftlid]

Yeah mate. Just going to rattle can it for the time being. Get out on the tracks. I have a pair of brand new front guards that I will cut and fold at some point when I get serious about the paint again. I don't have a shed so there is no point planning a nice paint job at this stage. The rattle can will come up great. Is White Is Good.
I think you need to paint the whole car in bitumen paint then toss on some blue metal as camouflage !!!

[MudRunnerTD]

yeah the rattle can will work fine. This last time i sprayed these guards it was with a rattle can and it came up a treat. I note though the paint has faded in the sun in the last 18months and is now clearly a different colour! I will paint with an Acrylic Rattle this time and see how that goes.

Seriously considering a Camo Paint job with a couple of Rattle cans though! Or maybe some Wrap?

[lhurley]

Seriously considering a Camo Paint job with a couple of Rattle cans though! Or maybe some Wrap?

The wrap would tear off the first time you took it out.

+1 for the bitumen paint

[mudnut]

Just use black ute
liner. Bullet proof and
stylish. :sterb003:

Nice job, by the way.

[nissannewby]

I've painted plenty of stuff with the old pressure pack cans.... I surprise myself sometimes...

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/Picture668.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/Picture668.jpg.html)

I thought your were a kwaka bloke? Lol

[Bloodyaussie]

I have owned them all Matty..... Jap stuff anyway.

Rustoleum is a bloody good paint to use for the tough stuff and almost idiot proof.

[lucus30]

I have owned them all Matty..... Jap stuff anyway.

Rustoleum is a bloody good paint to use for the tough stuff and almost idiot proof.

Thats what i used, Mix it with penetrol and its even better

[MudRunnerTD]

Rustoleum is a bloody good paint to use for the tough stuff and almost idiot proof.

Wow it's petty cheap too. Only $10 a can at bunnings! I have already bought Repco brand Enamel in a rattle can for $17 a can less 30% last week so will stick with it. Maybe look at that next time depending how this stuff lays.

[MudRunnerTD]

So I have neglected this thread a little. Pace is slow but been doing other things.

Guards are fine and waiting for a final rub and paint.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Lightly spray a sand coat over and gave left it for better weather while I do other things

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[MudRunnerTD]

Finally got around to dealing with the body lift. This is a massive job and one I have been not looking forward to. All the bar work is to suit the body lift! Sliders, rear bar, front shock towers. Damn!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/08/217.jpg

What a bastard these where to remove. The bolt is 18mm!! WTF!!! Who has an 18mm anything!!!! I had to go and buy a single socket to suit! No f'ing idea how I fitted them last time without an 18mm socket????

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Next is the rear bar. Bloody hell! I made it Good!! No less than 14 bolts hold on the rear bar!!

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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/08/220.jpg

Notice I have welded a row of nuts across the back for extra fixing points. My rear bar is also my recovery bar as I don't have a towbar fitted. I well and truly Over a Engineered my bar but confident it won't break.! Lol

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[MudRunnerTD]

Today was body lift reduction day.

Kallen made a set of 20mm body blocks about 12months ago for me and I have finally got around to fitting them. I had to buy a new set of bolts as mine were all to long.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/08/223.jpg

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I have lifted my front shock towers to accommodate longer front shocks do I drilled a 50mm hole in the top of the inner guard so I can still get to the top of the shock if I need to remove one any time.

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So jacked up the body on both sides. Some of the bolts were a bastard to remove but got them all finally.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/08/227.jpg

All done. 30mm drop. Need to tighten all the bolts now, will get to them tomorrow Arvo.

Damn!! I can't shut the bonnet!!! Need to make an adjustment to my intercooler setup. Bugger it.


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[mudski]

Why have you reduced the body lift?

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[BigRAWesty]

Ow that intercooler issue would suck

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[AB]

How far off is it?

Raise rear bonnet to avoid modding the mounts?

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah it hits by a bit damn it. I have a bit of room to move the back of the heat exchanger down which I will have to do. The radiator section connected to the bonnet needs to be replaced as its holed anyway. The fans have been removed and can't be refitted. The back angle team hits first so might be able to take some of the rib out. Fun a be close though.


My car is too big and removing some of the body lift gives me back 30mm straight away. The 20mm blocks almost look factory too so I might not get pinned for a body lift which is now illegal in Vic I am told.it was legal when I fitted it.

[mudnut]

How did the rear
spring tower
reinforcement
brace go with
the lowered
body, Darren?

[MudRunnerTD]

How did the rear
spring tower
reinforcement
brace go with
the lowered
body, Darren?

Yeah that is the primary reasons for not completely removing the body lift. I kept 20mm blocks to ensure that it would clear. Glad I did cause finding another 20mm under the bonnet would be impossible. I think I have enough in my IC to adjust to close the bonnet but another 20mm would smash me

[Winnie]

Wow you've been busy Darren! Nice work though mate and I'm sure you'll work it all out

[MudRunnerTD]

So got back on the GQ this Arvo. Finished tightening all the body bolts and finalized the body lift reduction. Very pleased.

Then the daunting. Lifted the bonnet and started on the intercooler.

Out she comes

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Couldn't remember how to remove the heat shield...... Figured it out!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/08/261.jpg

Out with the 9" grinder for some slight adjustments!!

Test fitted to intercooler back in and shot this vid with my iPhone in the engine bay. We are close! Very close!!

https://vimeo.com/137049971



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[MudRunnerTD]

So with the body lift gone I am glad I drilled these holes for the top of the front shocks or they are never coming out!!!

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[Rossco]

A lot of work Daz, getting there mate looking good . . . The bar work will be fun [emoji4] . . .

[taslucas]

Been busy!
Are you spraying the guards yourself?
Also I wonder if you could find some rubber bungs to in the shock tower holes, it might help keep dirt out out the engine bay?

[MudRunnerTD]

Been busy!
Are you spraying the guards yourself?
Also I wonder if you could find some rubber bungs to in the shock tower holes, it might help keep dirt out out the engine bay?

Yeah I reckon I could. I used a hole saw so it's a nice neat hole. Not sure how much would enter there versus the rest of the engine bay though? Will check it out though cheers.

[liftlid]

Your shock tower will hit the body, the top of my shocks punched holes in those humps without a body lift

[taslucas]

Your shock tower will hit the body, the top of my shocks punched holes in those humps without a body lift

Isn't that why there's a hole cut there?

[taslucas]

Yeah I reckon I could. I used a hole saw so it's a nice neat hole. Not sure how much would enter there versus the rest of the engine bay though? Will check it out though cheers.

Probably only a little bit more I guess but it would be roosting in off the tyres

[liftlid]

Isn't that why there's a hole cut there?
My old body mounts allowed the body to hit the frame and steering box on hard hits, and that's with standard shock towers, I was going to cut out the entire hump to install extended shock mounts

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah the shock tower is hard against the body now. Had to manipulate the drivers side a little but all in now.

[MudRunnerTD]

Biggest issue for me was how I was going to get to the top nut on the shock but the hole sorts that out.

[taslucas]

I've seen you lebo slingshot liftlid and I'm surprised the body is still attached at all let alone punched through with holes!

tappa lives!

[vocal]

Hey Mudrunner just had a quick question about when you moved the primer pump back over to the drivers side (roughly page 110 I think) . Did you take the wring for the water in fuel plug with it or not worry about it? If so, how did you do that. Just about to do the same on mine and after any tips. Cheers.

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey Mudrunner just had a quick question about when you moved the primer pump back over to the drivers side (roughly page 110 I think) . Did you take the wring for the water in fuel plug with it or not worry about it? If so, how did you do that. Just about to do the same on mine and after any tips. Cheers.

Hi mate, sorry I completely missed your post. Sorry for not following you up.

I have run an after market fuel filter for 10 years with a water separator so the wiring is obsolete on mine. Would not be difficult though I would think. Knowing Nissan it probably leaves the loom on the drivers side and goes across the fire wall anyway.

Hope you got it sorted mate/ feel free to ask away.

[vocal]

Nah all good mate. Yeah pretty sure it is in the loom on the drivers side and just goes across the inside of the firewall and then out the other. Haven't got around to it yet as have had bigger dramas. Cheers though.

[MudRunnerTD]

What have we got here?

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/377.jpg

48.3 OD pipe. Hmmmmmm

And a nice bender!!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/378.jpg

Time to get busy!

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Brush bars for the GQ and GU

Making Sliders for the GU

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/381.jpg

Tomorrow is going to be a great day!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Woo hoo! Are you a stick or mig kinda guy?

Going to mig it. Think I will dump the gasless wire and fit gas wire and small bottle see how I go.

[BigRAWesty]

Going to mig it. Think I will dump the gasless wire and fit gas wire and small bottle see how I go.
Don't go to small.. e size is a good size..
Those little little bottles will last you a day..

[nissannewby]

Yes much nicer welding with gas. Preparation is key with welding. Save your pennies and buy a pulse mig :p

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I have a smallish mig already here. 140amp I think. I have one of those little disposable bottles from Bunning Kallen, I don't expect much out of it but how much do you think I will get?

My mate with the bender has a decent mig, I might have to give him a cuddle when I'm ready and borrow it for a weekend to weld off maybe

[lhurley]

They are only about 1L. And when you weld at 20 odd lpm it doesn't take long.

For the record I have an e bottle that costs me $60 to fill and those bunnings ones cost $40. They are a rip. Get a hire bottle and use it for what you want and send it back.

[mudnut]

Those disposable bottles are only for small jobs. Consider getting adapters and using the larger bottles.

[nissannewby]

They are only about 1L. And when you weld at 20 odd lpm it doesn't take long.

For the record I have an e bottle that costs me $60 to fill and those bunnings ones cost $40. They are a rip. Get a hire bottle and use it for what you want and send it back.

You can buy bottles outright now. So you purchase one then you only pay for refills.

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I might buy one, just trying to save some cash as I already have a little disposable. I have a fair bit of welding to do so should just bite the bullet. Don't tell the missus.

[mudnut]

There is a link for those buy your own bottles on here somewhere. The cost of transportation has made it uneconomical for me, but you being in the metropolitan area, it should be all good.

[Winnie]

Very nice Daz! Can't wait to see what you do with it

[jay see]

Gotta see the finished product.
Should look killer good.

[BigRAWesty]

Yeah I have a smallish mig already here. 140amp I think. I have one of those little disposable bottles from Bunning Kallen, I don't expect much out of it but how much do you think I will get?

My mate with the bender has a decent mig, I might have to give him a cuddle when I'm ready and borrow it for a weekend to weld off maybe
Yea that'll last an hour.. lol
Our local BOC is putting up a fair fight for the buy outright bottles..
$8/ month rental and I think it was about $60 ish a refill. .
Nearly half.. but it's a special rate you have to ask for..

[MudRunnerTD]

This bloke!!

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[matfew]

mwhahaha. I was just thinking to myself I hope your keeping measurements ;)

How long you have that bender for. Looks like a nice unit. I really gotta get a set made up also. Specially sliders and rear bar.

Ahh that list is just getting longer everytime I visit this forum haha....

[lhurley]

You can buy bottles outright now. So you purchase one then you only pay for refills.

I pay $13/month rental and $50 to fill. Got a mate that bought his bottle, cost him $370 and like $120 to fill. I'll stick with my rental. And I get free delivery. Mates is like $50

[AB]

mwhahaha. I was just thinking to myself I hope your keeping measurements ;) How long you have that bender for. Looks like a nice unit. I really gotta get a set made up also. Specially sliders and rear bar. Ahh that list is just getting longer everytime I visit this forum haha.... That bender is awesome!!

[Maxhead]

That bender is awesome!!


bwahaha, Daz certainly knows his shit

Good job boys!

[Winnie]

This bloke!!

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Tell him he's dreaming Darren!

[MudRunnerTD]

Just bent up front and rear Scrubbies for my GQ and sent AB home with a full set too. Also a set of front Scrubbies and slider rails for the GU. Got a couple more things to do.

Lights has put his hand up and needs the bender for the next couple of week Matt but I will have it back in a few weeks and I'm sure we can sort something out mate. I'll let you know mate.

[MudRunnerTD]

AB, thanks for your help today mate, we got a heap done with 2 sets of hands

[AB]

AB, thanks for your help today mate, we got a heap done with 2 sets of hands Nah thank you mate, ten times easier with 2 people.

I might have to convince Mark to get one!

[Winnie]

Good score AB! Those look awesome Darren!
Very neat mate, can't wait to see what you do for the GU

[mudski]

Yeah nice work there Darren. When do you want my Patrol down for a measure up? Lol

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[Clunk]

Luvly jubbly

[Rossco]

Nice work boys, where's my set wink wink ☺. . .

[jay see]

Yeah nice work there Darren. When do you want my Patrol down for a measure up? Lol

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Nice work boys, where's my set wink wink ☺. . .

Hope your got plenty of steel Darren.
Might as well add another GU to the list.:D

[MudRunnerTD]

Cheers Guys, The bender is Awesome but its Not mine. bloody nice bit of kit though. Big bux tied up in it and the dies alone cost $800 and have a service life. I am very appreciative to have had a lend of it to get this bar work done but i can't give it back to my mate with flogged out dies, this would be UnKool. I'd love to help everyone out with bar work but i simply don't have the time to be honest and can't really put that traffic through this bender, it would not be fair to my generous friend. Sorry guys.


I have been trying to get this bar work done for a year! glad to have the bending done. Cheers Mick for the lend.

[Rossco]

Not good enough Daz. . . Expect you to be working through the night plus free delivery and fitment. . Haha. . .

[BigRAWesty]

Daz are you doing an shs base rail or all round tube??

[MudRunnerTD]

Daz are you doing an shs base rail or all round tube??

For which part Kallen? Just using pipe for the scrubs and sliders. Might add som square or SHS for the rear bar.

[BigRAWesty]

The length Under the actual door sill.
I'm going shs there but that's only for a bit extra capacity..

[MudRunnerTD]

Ohhhh! Look what the Postman delivered!!

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Weld in Camberg Tube joiners! Noice!!!

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[Winnie]

I was having trouble visualising those by your description. What a great bit of gear!

[Ben-e-boy]

Here I am thinking the postman finally delivered you long arms....
But no

[BigRAWesty]

Ohhhh! Look what the Postman delivered!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/111.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/112.jpg

Weld in Camberg Tube joiners! Noice!!!

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Why not just do the simple stub off main bar into the scrub bar and bolt threw??
Much much cheaper and easier..

[nissannewby]

Might be for a bolt in cage

[BigRAWesty]

Might be for a bolt in cage
Augh could be..

[Winnie]

Might be for a bolt in cage
It's not. It's for the scrub bars

[nissannewby]

It's not. It's for the scrub bars

I know........

[MudRunnerTD]

Why not just do the simple stub off main bar into the scrub bar and bolt threw??
Much much cheaper and easier..

Cause these are sexy as Faaarrk!! I just fitted one Into some tube and wow these are awesome.

[BigRAWesty]

Cause these are sexy as Faaarrk!! I just fitted one Into some tube and wow these are awesome.
How much if you don't mind me asking?

[MudRunnerTD]

How much if you don't mind me asking?

Sent you a pm

[mudski]

Sent you a pm
Is it a secret Darren? :) lol...
How do you intend on connecting the brush bars to the bull bar? Or is what those thingamejigs are for?

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[AB]

Is it a secret Darren? :) lol... How do you intend on connecting the brush bars to the bull bar? Or is what those thingamejigs are for? Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk You would probably use the standard clamps that Arb use for the bull bar but the camburgs on the sliders for both front and rear scrubs.

They are a seamless"ish" fitting.

They would be great to use on a full external cage to easily replace sections if damaged but still looking one piece.

[MB]

And also ease of dismantle for maintenance / compliance release !

Monkey Grip, Super Strong, Top Idea MRTD :-) !!

[MudRunnerTD]

Is it a secret Darren? :) lol...
How do you intend on connecting the brush bars to the bull bar? Or is what those thingamejigs are for?

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Nah not really, I bought them with a few mates me we did a group buy and got a great price.

I called ARB for a price for the bullbar brackets they use on their older style brushbars. They cost $46.30 for a set including bolt and I might go that way for the GUIV brush bars. The camburgs are perfect for removing damaged aections of bar work. Even just to repaint the bar work will be a winner. These will nearly be invisible. I'll use a camburg to joint the rear scrubs to the rear bar and sliders and the front arch a to the front bar. I think the camburg a cake in around $30 each.

[Maxhead]

Nice work Dazz!!
The price don't really come into effect if you want the job done right!

[mudski]

Nah not really, I bought them with a few mates me we did a group buy and got a great price.

I called ARB for a price for the bullbar brackets they use on their older style brushbars. They cost $46.30 for a set including bolt and I might go that way for the GUIV brush bars. The camburgs are perfect for removing damaged aections of bar work. Even just to repaint the bar work will be a winner. These will nearly be invisible. I'll use a camburg to joint the rear scrubs to the rear bar and sliders and the front arch a to the front bar. I think the camburg a cake in around $30 each.
Yeah good one mate. You have got me wanting to mod my ARB steps so they are a slider/ step in one and make some brush bars for the front guards. Then make a rear tube bar.

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[AB]

Nice work Dazz!! The price don't really come into effect if you want the job done right! That's true though, welding your scrub bars to your sliders on both ends will be a nightmare if you damage a section. Although it's exy it'll be ten times easier to replace.

[Ben-e-boy]

That's true though, welding your scrub bars to your sliders on both ends will be a nightmare if you damage a section. Although it's exy it'll be ten times easier to replace.

If you build them properly and still damage them enough to rebuild or replace sections, there will be more pressing issues that need attention before the barwork.

I tagged you in a set this morning, they're good. I personally navigated the owner into a position where they were needed to do their job and they did it just fine

[AB]

If you build them properly and still damage them enough to rebuild or replace sections, there will be more pressing issues that need attention before the barwork. I tagged you in a set this morning, they're good. I personally navigated the owner into a position where they were needed to do their job and they did it just fine they looked good Benny.

[MudRunnerTD]

If you build them properly and still damage them enough to rebuild or replace sections, there will be more pressing issues that need attention before the barwork.

I tagged you in a set this morning, they're good. I personally navigated the owner into a position where they were needed to do their job and they did it just fine

I can't wait to get these things on mate, the last few times i have had the GQ out i have done big panel damage, These are designed to protect me from that. I don't expect to damage my bar work, its solid but i do expect to lean on it regularly, its just where we drive. Roof Sliders for the win :p

The Camburgs will make giving bar work a fresh coat of paint easy which will be great.

You didn't tag me this morning mate.... Share!

[Ben-e-boy]

I can't wait to get these things on mate, the last few times i have had the GQ out i have done big panel damage, These are designed to protect me from that. I don't expect to damage my bar work, its solid but i do expect to lean on it regularly, its just where we drive. Roof Sliders for the win :p

The Camburgs will make giving bar work a fresh coat of paint easy which will be great.

You didn't tag me this morning mate.... Share!

Check your facebook. I just tagged you in that post.

[MudRunnerTD]

Check your facebook. I just tagged you in that post.

Cheers mate, just had a look. That is identical to what I have bent up for My GQ and ABs GQ. I used 40nb 3.2mm wall (48.3mm) which looks a little heavier than that bar work. But basically identical.

[Ben-e-boy]

Cheers mate, just had a look. That is identical to what I have bent up for My GQ and ABs GQ. I used 40nb 3.2mm wall (48.3mm) which looks a little heavier than that bar work. But basically identical.

Yeah thats heavy wall 32nb. Keeps they weight down a bit and still lets you get to the fuel filler. Obviously not a huge difference in size but it is tight around the filler. You'll have ro remove the filler cap

[nissannewby]

40nb with 3.2mm should only be 46.4mm od?

[MudRunnerTD]

40nb with 3.2mm should only be 46.4mm od?

Yes you are right. I was told it was 48.4 but I have not measured it. The dies suit this pipe exactly.

[BigRAWesty]

Yea most dies are made for standard pipe sizes..
It's going to be interesting doing 40mm stainless which is actually 38.9mm od in a 32nb die 39.5mm..
Might need to shim it..

[AB]

Cheers mate, just had a look. That is identical to what I have bent up for My GQ and ABs GQ. I used 40nb 3.2mm wall (48.3mm) which looks a little heavier than that bar work. But basically identical. we should also weld that extra support on the rear scrub down to the rear bar as well.

[MB]

http://www.piping-engineering.com/nominal-pipe-size-nps-nominal-bore-nb-outside-diameter-od.html#relation

[MudRunnerTD]

http://www.piping-engineering.com/nominal-pipe-size-nps-nominal-bore-nb-outside-diameter-od.html#relation

Good link there Mark. Cheers.

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[MudRunnerTD]

we should also weld that extra support on the rear scrub down to the rear bar as well.

Yes that's my intention, it doesn't really need a bend in it though, just notching.


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[MudRunnerTD]

Well! Flat Out what a Farrrkkked Job this is!!!!! Damn it to Hell!!

So my rock sliders where made for a 2" body lift. I have removed most of the body lift so these need adjusting. Can't be hard? Right?

Cut the mounting plates off. Change the angle, line it up. Tak. Remove. Finish weld.

Yeah right! What a bastard! The front one is longer so making a slight change to length and I can't centre on all plates.

Finally lined it up after stuffing around for several hours last night. Very difficult to do this alone. Battle on.

Tacked up and removed the supports. Undoing the mounts again. And while undoing the last one it came crashing down on me breaking all tacks, landing on me and loosing the setup completely! Damn you I said quietly.....

Just finished the first one!! Used the gas less wire I had in the welder, spits crap everywhere! I will Not be using it on any of the other bar work, I will buy a bottle.

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[Ben-e-boy]

No pics of your welds? ;p. I hate gasless mig.

[MudRunnerTD]

No pics of your welds? ;p. I hate gasless mig.

Lol. Ahhhhhh No! The welds look ok although I haven't cleaned them up but the splatter is nuts with this wire.

[threedogs]

Ohhhh! Look what the Postman delivered!!

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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/112.jpg

Weld in Camberg Tube joiners! Noice!!!

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These are for R.O.P.S aren't they, would make a heap of jobs easier, nice pick up

[threedogs]

Is it a secret Darren? :) lol...
How do you intend on connecting the brush bars to the bull bar? Or is what those thingamejigs are for?

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Any Cyclone fence place should have the correct TEE fitting
to get from the bullbar to the side rail,
Fair gap on the side steps dont show welds ,
but could the steps of gone in further if the angle was made better
to weld??

[MudRunnerTD]

Any Cyclone fence place should have the correct TEE fitting
to get from the bullbar to the side rail,

yeah they are a little different. Much Cheaper but they only have 1 hole through them . I could drill a hole through the T on them but the ARB are longer on the main bar with 2 holes and then a 3rd hole through the T. a Much stronger and snugger design.

[Ben-e-boy]

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Lucky you're using a MIG...... Thats what MIG stands for isn't? .........
Metal
In
Gap :tease::cheers:

[MudRunnerTD]

Lucky you're using a MIG...... Thats what MIG stands for isn't? .........
Metal
In
Gap :tease::cheers:

Lol, yeah I got them much closer than that before tacking them. Was a bastard though. Had to trim the middle one a little the the front longer one was a bastard to line up.

Just doing the second one now.

[threedogs]

Spray the area with cooking oil ,that should stop the splatter

[mudski]

Or just get a can of anti splatter spray. Works a treat with mig and arc.

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[AB]

Keen to see the finished product though Dazz, will be a huge winner!

[MudRunnerTD]

Or just get a can of anti splatter spray. Works a treat with mig and arc.

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yeah i have a can in the shed, i should have grabbed it out.

Both sides are bolted up with minimal bolts ready to start the scrubs. Next weekend maybe.

[lhurley]

Mig will still have a heap of spatter. Not quite as bad as flux core but plenty. If you want spatter free you will need to tig it

[BigRAWesty]

How much did you take out of the body lift??

[nissannewby]

If your getting lots of spatter you need to spend a little more time on the setup. You wont get it spatter free but you can certainly have very minimal spatter when the welder is setup accordingly.

[MudRunnerTD]

If your getting lots of spatter you need to spend a little more time on the setup. You wont get it spatter free but you can certainly have very minimal spatter when the welder is setup accordingly.

yeah my welder is a very basic model with 2 switches ( 1 - 2, hi - lo) and line speed. It is also only 140amps and i was welding 4mm plate so basically had it on High and line speed 8/10. I think if i slow the line speed down and slow the welding down, its already slow it may well reduce the splatter. I am satisfied that i got good penetration though which is the main thing at this stage

[MudRunnerTD]

Today was body lift reduction day.

Kallen made a set of 20mm body blocks about 12months ago for me and I have finally got around to fitting them. I had to buy a new set of bolts as mine were all to long.

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How much did you take out of the body lift??



I took about 30mm or so mate

[mudski]

yeah my welder is a very basic model with 2 switches ( 1 - 2, hi - lo) and line speed. It is also only 140amps and i was welding 4mm plate so basically had it on High and line speed 8/10. I think if i slow the line speed down and slow the welding down, its already slow it may well reduce the splatter. I am satisfied that i got good penetration though which is the main thing at this stage
Yeah nothing an angle grinder cant fix. Lol.

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[BigRAWesty]

I remember now.. was just wondering if you could close the gap a bit by lowering the pipe down the plate a bit and then place a gusset above it to add more strength..

Also remember you want to pull a Flux core mig.. same as the stick..
When there is slag, you'd wanna drag..
Normal gas mig you push..

But also gas less you'll need to run hot.. if your worried about it dropping threw back off the heat and wire..
With that sorta gap full peno will not be an issue lol..