Turning patrol into beast

[gernade06]

G'day fellows
I am a new off-roader. I have a Nissan 2006 ST with 2" inch lift... Is it worth to spend money on this vehicle to turn her into an beast to conquer all the obstacles. And What else I need to get more power out of this vehicle. Do I need lockers. Please be my GURU'S and show me the light...
Regards
Grenade06

[Drewboyaus]

How do you intend driving it and what sort of terrain are you expecting to conquer?

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[Stropp]

mate a 2" lift, chip and 3" exhaust with the lockers and 33" tyres will take you anywhere

[MEGOMONSTER]

G'day fellows I am a new off-roader. I have a Nissan 2006 ST with 2" inch lift... Is it worth to spend money on this vehicle to turn her into an beast to conquer all the obstacles. And What else I need to get more power out of this vehicle. Do I need lockers. Please be my GURU'S and show me the light... Regards Grenade06

Assuming you have a 3L.
2" lift will get you through most places. But not all.
I good set of mud tyres. My choice is BFG KM2's.
A locker will help you get further.
A diesel chip and exhaust is a must on a 3L.
Bigger top mount intercooler to keep EGT's down. Bigger scoop will also help.
Some bar work and sliders to protect the vehicles.
A Harris Hardcase to protect the diff pumpkin and Hardnose to protect steering.
A definite mod will have to be a boost and EGT gauges to keep an eye on things.
An air compressor to re inflate tyres.
A tyre deflater.
A winch will help.
Some recovery gear.
Outback Ideas recovery points up front and back.
The list could go on.

[macca]

Assuming you have a 3L.
2" lift will get you through most places. But not all.
I good set of mud tyres. My choice is BFG KM2's.
A locker will help you get further.
A diesel chip and exhaust is a must on a 3L.
Bigger top mount intercooler to keep EGT's down. Bigger scoop will also help.
Some bar work and sliders to protect the vehicles.
A Harris Hardcase to protect the diff pumpkin and Hardnose to protect steering.
A definite mod will have to be a boost and EGT gauges to keep an eye on things.
An air compressor to re inflate tyres.
A tyre deflater.
A winch will help.
Some recovery gear.
Outback Ideas recovery points up front and back.
The list could go on.

Bloody good start!

[gernade06]

like high country, whinney creek, watagans nsw

[threedogs]

mate a 2" lift, chip and 3" exhaust with the lockers and 33" tyres will take you anywhere

Think this would be a great starting point,
Straight off the showroom floor they are very capable only the OE tyres letting it down

[BigRAWesty]

Assuming you have a 3L.
2" lift will get you through most places. But not all.
I good set of mud tyres. My choice is BFG KM2's.
A locker will help you get further.
A diesel chip and exhaust is a must on a 3L.
Bigger top mount intercooler to keep EGT's down. Bigger scoop will also help.
Some bar work and sliders to protect the vehicles.
A Harris Hardcase to protect the diff pumpkin and Hardnose to protect steering.
A definite mod will have to be a boost and EGT gauges to keep an eye on things.
An air compressor to re inflate tyres.
A tyre deflater.
A winch will help.
Some recovery gear.
Outback Ideas recovery points up front and back.
The list could go on.

What he said

[MEGOMONSTER]

like high country, whinney creek, watagans nsw

That list I gave you is sufficient to get you almost anywhere.

[paulyg]

If you are new to off roading do a course, and plenty of practice, there is not much point having all the gear if you don't now how to use it properly.

[Ben-e-boy]

If you are new to off roading do a course, and plenty of practice, there is not much point having all the gear if you don't now how to use it properly.

Best piece of advice so far......

[threedogs]

Best piece of advice so far......
Plus never be tempted to use the TOWBALL in any recovery situation.

[Drewboyaus]

Best piece of advice so far......
I would second that.

Initial additions to your vehicle to make it more suitable/capable for off road use would be, in a loose order:
Tyres
Mild lift (2 inch)
Winch bar Winch
Dual battery setup.

As per the previous suggestion, training and experience will get you further than a full suite of mods and for that reason, toys like lockers etc. can come later once you have some experience.

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[sooty_10]

The things already covered off on by everyone else here will make your rig very capable....

Are you likely to go by yourself or primarily with others?

Definitely a must is some decent mud tyres 33 usually do the job as a compromise for touring and getting amongst it.

Also a must is rated front recovery points, you don't really need a winch if your with going out with others but definitely have your own decent recovery kit (snatch strap as min). A winch is a bonus later on down the track, but when your starting out not a must (different if your going solo a lot).

Another thing I would add as a must is common sense, don't leave home without that one.....

[gernade06]

thanks fellow for your advice, will follow this list