My 2012 GU Simpson 50th

[00marshall]

As I'm new to the forum thought I'd get a few pics of the new wagon up early. Setting it up mostly for touring.

I'm having some issues with posting so will try a couple of photos first and come back later to add the extras.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Nice colour, shiny and new.

[4bye4]

Looks good.

[Ronin]

Welcome. I have the same Patrol in white.

[threedogs]

Nice colour, shiny and new.

Yep have to agree , certainly pretty when newish.
Very nice indeed, look forward to your mods

[00marshall]

You can't see all the scratches from the beach brush, but yes still fairly shiny, thanks!

[00marshall]

Welcome. I have the same Patrol in white.

I see you've gone for a 2" lift with upgraded shocks and springs - is the general ride much better that the stock setup? It was something I was considering as was told the stock units are poor. Did you fit yourself, or get it done at a shop?

I've got 140mm clearance under the garage door yet, so might as well use it. Cheers

[Ronin]

I see you've gone for a 2" lift with upgraded shocks and springs - is the general ride much better that the stock setup? It was something I was considering as was told the stock units are poor. Did you fit yourself, or get it done at a shop?

I've got 140mm clearance under the garage door yet, so might as well use it. Cheers

There is nothing wrong with the stock setup as such. I do on a fair bit of offroad with our group, so needed a 2" lift to stop the bottom scratching out. I still have the stock tyres.

The general ride is quite improved and there is less roll as well. I got it done by http://www.zordos4wdsuspension.com.au
I have also put in a catch can, which I was surprised how much oil it collects.

[00marshall]

Just booked it in to ARB to get an OME 2" lift. Reviews on the forum seem to be good!

I need to read up on the catch can...

[00marshall]

That's the 2" OME lift fitted. Can definitely see an immediate improvement to the handling - seems a firmer ride and rolls less around corners... Looking forward to testing it off-road.

Next on the list im looking at fitting working lights to the rear. And the barn door hinge extension. I still can't understand why they have dummies and small lights in the bumper. I know the legal reason, but still makes no sense!!

When I get more confident a snorkel - don't want to cut the hole wrong! More pics to follow.

[00marshall]

I have also put in a catch can, which I was surprised how much oil it collects.

I had a look at those Provent 200s on eBay. Seem pricey for what they are, but an extra $100 for some hose and a few fittings. Might source those myself.

Where did you mount yours - I was thinking by the 2nd battery tray. Seems a bit of room...

[Bigcol]

Next on the list im looking at fitting working lights to the rear. And the barn door hinge extension. I still can't understand why they have dummies and small lights in the bumper. I know the legal reason, but still makes no sense!!



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[Ronin]

I mounted mine near the second battery tray area.