my first 4x4

[aleyn87]

Well g’day folks...

Just picked myself up my first 4x4 after my last car was written off

Long story short I've gone from 2004 ford territory to this rig and so far i'm happy as a pig in poo with it!

I usually go away every year as often possible to places such as Cobram, Rocklands reservoir and Lake Tooliorook etc with my dad and his mates who have been doing this sort of stuff for as long as i can remember and now I decided it’s about time I get my first 4x4 and so here I am...

Details are :
2004 Nissan patrol st gu s3
3lt intercooled turbo diesel
243xxxkms
5 speed manual
dual batteries
touchscreen head unit with reverse camera/Bluetooth/gps/dvd player etc...
side steps
bull bar
7 seats
tinted windows

Keen to do stuff to it as soon as I finish paying off what's left of my loan but so far I have added a 12" stedi light bar

Pictures to follow asap...

Thanks for having me aboard and a big cheers from me and mine to you and yours...

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the new light bar fitted
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[aleyn87]

I spoke to len day in geelong yesterday about an alarm fitted because the factory remote is giving me greif...
$599 for one supplied and fitted and they use a brand called DYNAMCO

I also wants to do NADS kit and get better wheels for my rig but I want to do the alarm kit next

[aleyn87]

forgot to mention I got one of these
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[aleyn87]

I also seen this...
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can anyone please tell me where I can get 2 of them made up in geelong as I want one for each side

[Winnie]

I also seen this...
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can anyone please tell me where I can get 2 of them made up in geelong as I want one for each sideCompany called emu wing. They are around $750 per side.

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[growler2058]

Nice looking troll mate well done

[mudski]

Nice Patrol mate. FYI. Dont ever use that loop on the back bumper step for any sort of recovery. Unbolt it and look at the other side of it and you will see why. Just saying as I see a Bow shackle on it.

[PeeBee]

Nice Patrol mate. FYI. Dont ever use that loop on the back bumper step for any sort of recovery. Unbolt it and look at the other side of it and you will see why. Just saying as I see a Bow shackle on it.

Eagle eyes! Good pick-up

[jay see]

FYI. Dont ever use that loop on the back bumper step for any sort of recovery

I use it for a couple extra inches good for us short asses..

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[Plasnart]

Top rig mate! I remember how exciting the first 4by feeling is!

Have a read here please mate. We were all new to 4x4ing at some stage and we've all learnt lessons along the way.

Very important info for you to know.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?11239-Deaths-from-towballs&highlight=Towballs

[aleyn87]

Nice looking troll mate well done

thanks. i was pretty close to getting a dual cab hilux but I chose the troll instead as I felt like I was better off with one :)

[aleyn87]

Nice looking troll mate well done

thanks mate appreciate it

[aleyn87]

Company called emu wing. They are around $750 per side.

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wow... $750 per side is a bit more expensive than I thought..
still want them done though :D

[aleyn87]

well it's been a while since I posted and not much has been going on...

got a question though :

how much would it cost usually to replace front diff support bushes on my car??
and can anyone please recommend a good mechanic in geelong..

[aleyn87]

got new wheels today so thought id share
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gave them a clean

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got a massive wish list to do but i'll get there eventually..
next I want to do nads kit

[aleyn87]

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so I got these the other day going to fit them tomorrow pending the weather

[aleyn87]

soon enough im getting a new roof cage and light bar to. I already have the awning to go on

[MB TD42]

G'day Mate...I got the emu wings for my GQ...easy enough to do yourself...delivered to your door with everything you need included...except the clamps to hold the frame when the glue is drying. Hell of a lot easier to get into those pesky side stored bits n pieces...chairs and power is made easy with mine.

Cant get a better deal than those lights...I hear they are pretty good bang for their buck. Enjoy the freedom.

[aleyn87]

Got a new alternator fitted recently as my one was no good

[aleyn87]

this is my new alternator that we fitted 2 weeks ago

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had these in my last car but sold it with them in so looking to get another set soon

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gave the TJM roof cage a lick of paint to...
still want to get a full length one soon

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want a pair of these to so they are on the wish list

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also wouldn't mind doing this

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[aleyn87]

**HELP PLEASE**

METER FUSE KEEPS BLOWING! :(

Everytime I put it into reverse I keep blowing meter fuses..
Can anyone recommend a good auto electrician in geelong that can help me out cheers

[aleyn87]

Managed to fix the issue myself and no more blowing meter fuses! So happy :D

[aleyn87]

Also got a new flip key done recently as i like them

[aleyn87]

This is now for sale with 1 year rego or swaps with cash my way

just check gumtree and ebay you will find it there

[aleyn87]

Car is long gone. Admin please delete thread and thanks for having me cheers