#The62 MudRunnerTD's New Wheels

[MudRunnerTD]

Well here we go. #The62

I can't believe it but here we are. Rufus the magnificent GUIV TD42T has moved on to new pastures to make amazing new memories with a great young family who will cherish him as.much as my family has.

The New future, the next generation. The world has gone mad!

#The62 is here and it's bloody lovely. The62 is a beautiful 2021 Y62TiL, Metallic Gunmetal Grey. Black leather interior. 5.6Lt V8 injected Petrol. Auto.

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And here is the first Mod....

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#Thisisreallyliving

#makingmemories

The62 will take our family to lots of places in this great country. Bring it on!

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Took it to VicRoads to make it all legal...

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Oh... did I mention it's a V8

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I bought this car on Hype alone. I did not test drive one. I have never sat in one with a key or the engine running. The first time I heard it running or saw the dash light up was when I backed it off that truck.

Oh My Farking God!!!! This thing is a Beast of a car!!! This is going to be Epic

[Winnie]

Did you splash it through a muddy puddle?

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[rusty_nail]

Congratulations mate, it looks awesome

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[matfew]

Woohoo let's get it to tassie asap lol

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[jff45]

I'd like to have seen a bit more enthusiasm..

[mudski]

Very nice mate. Looking forward to the build.

[Winnie]

I can't wait to see some of the gear you have stacked in the shed finally bolted onto this thing!
Hopefully we can have visitors soon and I will come give you a hand!

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[Rossco]

Well here we go. #The62

And here is the first mod. . .

What about stubbie holder on the 4WD lever. . Or does it even have one ?? [emoji848]

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[MudRunnerTD]

What about stubbie holder on the 4WD lever. . Or does it even have one ?? [emoji848]

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Hahahaha...... Um???? No! there is No second Stick! This sucker is a Dial!

[Rossco]

Oh well, will have to go with Bundy ones all the way up the UHF aerial then. . [emoji4]

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[nissannewby]

Isn't it convenient that Harrop is only an hour from you.....

[MudRunnerTD]

Isn't it convenient that Harrop is only an hour from you.....

I might just spend some time getting used to the 300kw 8 have now first. Ghee it woyld be nice but there really is a Massive list of things in front of it on that list.

[MudRunnerTD]

Isn't it convenient that Harrop is only an hour from you.....

Last time I listened to you Sir I ended up with a bloody well sorted TD with power and drivability. You are a bad.influence on me.

I am backing away from your table until I have taken my training wheels off at least.

[BrazilianY60]

Ghee it woyld be nice but there really is a Massive list of things in front of it on that list.

Your face says it all! Congrats mate!

Lets put down that list of things! What do you have in mind already?

[mudski]

I might just spend some time getting used to the 300kw 8 have now first. Ghee it woyld be nice but there really is a Massive list of things in front of it on that list.

Let me know when your ready. I am Harrop's supplier of their belts, hose and clamps. I may be able to help you out.

[mudnut]

I'll start the list : Fluffy dice, bullet hole stickers, truck nuts, blue lights, fox tails on the antennas, family stickers on the back, energy polariser, musical horn and spinning hub caps.

[Rossco]

What about anti static rubber strip thingy to stop car sickness, aunger-louvre on the back, club lock for security, taxi cab spec beaded seat covers, some cushiony things that go on the seat belts that have Jim beam or something cool on them and Sheep skin steering wheel cover for comfort. . .

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[nissannewby]

Last time I listened to you Sir I ended up with a bloody well sorted TD with power and drivability. You are a bad.influence on me.

I am backing away from your table until I have taken my training wheels off at least.

On Trak are also in the same direction. So makes it easier for when you do #Y62fourinchlift, #Y62on37treps and #Blown62

[Cremulator]

What about oversized door handles to accommodate sausage fingers?
(You thought this thread would make us forget all about that ol' mishap? [emoji1787])

[rusty_nail]

I'll start the list : Fluffy dice, bullet hole stickers, truck nuts, blue lights, fox tails on the antennas, family stickers on the back, energy polariser, musical horn and spinning hub caps.You forgot testicles hanging from his towbar haha

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[Avo]

What about oversized door handles to accommodate sausage fingers?
(You thought this thread would make us forget all about that ol' mishap? [emoji1787])That's fuckin gold.....

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[rusty_nail]

What about oversized door handles to accommodate sausage fingers?
(You thought this thread would make us forget all about that ol' mishap? [emoji1787])Haha you know the old saying?

"A Cremulator never forgets" lol

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[mudnut]

You forgot testicles hanging from his towbar haha

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Truck nuts...

[mudnut]

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You know you want to, Darren.

[MudRunnerTD]

Look what you have done to my Build thread ya Bastards! Feeling the love!

I have already been to OnTrack...... i gave them my list.... I got the quote..... i backed away from my computer with my sphincter having spasms! I then endured days or reevaluation and compromise and realisation at just how much money i had spent on the GUIV.....

No Matter What is said gents..... 50 Bux... The End.

[Avo]

Look what you have done to my Build thread ya Bastards! Feeling the love!

I have already been to OnTrack...... i gave them my list.... I got the quote..... i backed away from my computer with my sphincter having spasms! I then endured days or reevaluation and compromise and realisation at just how much money i had spent on the GUIV.....

No Matter What is said gents..... 50 Bux... The End.50....obcisuously oiver priced so ya get no takers....


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[MudRunnerTD]

Whats going on here??

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Maxxis Razr 811 on ROH Vapours

The left tyre is my 295. The right is a 32

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[Maxhead]

Sexxxxxy!

What offset did you end up getting?


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[growler2058]

Bloody oath mate! They look very super cool

[MudRunnerTD]

Sexxxxxy!

What offset did you end up getting?


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Pos 30 so I looks like I won't need the flares.

[Maxhead]

Pos 30 so I looks like I won't need the flares.

Yeah pictures will tell:) tyres and black wheels = shit hot


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[Avo]

What.....you didn't get method's....are you even a fanboy 62a

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[MudRunnerTD]

What.....you didn't get method's....are you even a fanboy 62a

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I really really like the Methods. For $800 a rim and NOT a Bead Lock it's a Hard NO from me. That is price gouging at its finest. If they were beadlocks like they should be at that price point they may have got my money.

[Avo]

I really really like the Methods. For $800 a rim and NOT a Bead Lock it's a Hard NO from me. That is price gouging at its finest. If they were beadlocks like they should be at that price point they may have got my money.Yeah mate I don't understand all the hype....I rexkon 99% of all y62 over east have methods,everytime someone asks that's all ya hear....
I chose American Outlaws as they were different from the crowd but look awesome on my car

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[MudRunnerTD]

So bonnet up today...

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The new DCS80 Lithuim Battery going in under the bonnet.

Disconnected the Shunt. This is factory fitted as part of the smart Alternator to turn down the charging voltage from 14v after start up to a tickle charge of as low as 12.2V. Theurhium does not like this at all. Removing the shunt let's the Alternator produce 14V all day.

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Heat shield off. Might replace this later with a better one of the battery temps get too high.

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Look at this sexy thing. Lift easy with 1 hand. Sooo kool.

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This gem will handle the output needed for winching which is one of the main reasons for going this way. Also the Y62 has a Front Axle weight problem and this strips a fair amount out of the engine bay.

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Did I mention it has Bluetooth!!!!

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Sik!!!!

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[nissannewby]

I really really like the Methods. For $800 a rim and NOT a Bead Lock it's a Hard NO from me. That is price gouging at its finest. If they were beadlocks like they should be at that price point they may have got my money.

Depends who you know..... I can get them cheap through work.

[MudRunnerTD]

Depends who you know..... I can get them cheap through work.

Where were you last week. Always Late to the party..... how cheap is cheap?

[nissannewby]

Where were you last week. Always Late to the party..... how cheap is cheap?

30%...... depends on the wheel sometimes. I have them on my Dmax

[MudRunnerTD]

30%...... depends on the wheel sometimes. I have them on my Dmax

You shit me Matthew!!!

[nissannewby]

You shit me Matthew!!!

Move to Qld mate. I can help with a lot of things in regards to most things 4x4. Can even fit and balance tyres.

[MudRunnerTD]

Today its Wheels Day!!!

These are 295. Only a little bigger than standard but 30mm wider.

The rims are ROH Vapour 18x9 pos30.

They look great. I will need the 15mm slim flares though for sure.

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They have corrected the speedo about 4% but it was at least 10% out. Getting closer now.

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[nissannewby]

Don't put flares on it. They just don't look good on any Y62. You are sitting pretty close to flush so wouldn't stress. Leave it be. When you put the lift in they will come under the car further anyway.

[MudRunnerTD]

Don't put flares on it. They just don't look good on any Y62. You are sitting pretty close to flush so wouldn't stress. Leave it be. When you put the lift in they will come under the car further anyway.

I was going to fit the slimline ones.

84333

[MudRunnerTD]

Yes was thinking about the track narrowing with Lift. You are right it will be touch and go. The Bush Barriers will give me good protection offroad anyways...

[growler2058]

Geez that looks heaps better already.
Apart from the terrible finish of the rear flares meeting the rear bar, I reckon the look real nice ay

[MudRunnerTD]

Geez that looks heaps better already.
Apart from the terrible finish of the rear flares meeting the rear bar, I reckon the look real nice ay

Yeah i reckon the Slim line flares look Factory.

[Avo]

Don't put flares on it. They just don't look good on any Y62. You are sitting pretty close to flush so wouldn't stress. Leave it be. When you put the lift in they will come under the car further anyway.Funny ya say that.....i reckon they suit mine....do nothing to stop the dirt up the sides...ibreckon my tyres had mor poke than that though...just by looking at the pics

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[Plasnart]

Yeh I trusted them once too.

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeh I trusted them once too.

Mr PlasMan! Are you in the wrong thread sir? Trust No One mate!!!

[Plasnart]

Mr PlasMan! Are you in the wrong thread sir? Trust No One mate!!!

Just commenting on your choice of carpark. I used to park there too. Not anymore!

[Sprock]

Looks good Daz , definitely needs a lift or all you’ll be doing is driving around a golf course

[MudRunnerTD]

Well she's in the shed!!!

Some surgery to the exhaust is required.
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Ghee it's big and a completely different car to lift on the hoist.

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#the62 is coming to life.

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[nissannewby]

I did play with the exhaust on mine. And honestly the only time it sounded proper was when I did the full system.
I did a muffler delete with the long large muffler about mid car. This did make it louder but at a certain rpm sounded like somebody was slapping thongs together and shit. With the full system it had a proper deep v8 rumble and sounded awesome all the way through the rpm range. Fuel economy may have been better but was negated by the right boot going in deeper to hear the noise ��

[MudRunnerTD]

Well some of that was frustrating but it's all bolted up....

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Test drive tomorrow

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[nissannewby]

Oh there was more to it lol.

Thats the easy part. The headers take a good part of a day to change. They are a bastard.

[TPC]

Good to see you are becoming an expert on mods on Y62.
When I get one I will drop it off at your place to get sorted. ;)

[MudRunnerTD]

Oh there was more to it lol.

Thats the easy part. The headers take a good part of a day to change. They are a bastard.

Yeah I just went Cat back at the moment. Yeah the only real drama was getting some of the hooks out of the brand new rubber hangers alone. I swore at a couple and then hit them with my purse and they capitulated. I had to drop the spare out to get the last section on too. Looks pretty good. I'm hoping it will sound nice.

[Hodge]

I just fully paid attention to this thread!
Congrats Darren & Co. ! They're an awesome bit of kit.
When you took me for a spin in your BorgWarner driven TeeDee, the giggling excitement on your face while both of us were pinned to the back of the seats was unreal!! But here you are breaking those barriers again mate. Well done!!!

I get to put a boot down on one here and there. I park next to 3 of them at work almost daily and 2 of those have spent more time at OnTrack then on the road. Every single bit of the car was modded there aint much of Y62 left.

I'll reconfirm what Nissannewby said. Both of these guys have added bits and pieces of the exhaust here and there and the sound wasn't right. Some made no difference at all unless you rev the guts out of it and then it sounded like a Victa mower vegging for life !!
The real hard-on sound was when full system was fitted and then it sounded like a proper 8 that hits you in the face...

3 generations of the mighty Patrol at your possession now mate. Awesome!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Well I went for a drive today and.... Holy Bat Shit. I was super keen to avoid the thong slap and think I have but I think I need to get out of thr car and let the wife thrash it to be sure.

Hodge mate. I'm giggling every time I put the foot down. I have not had a V8 for over 30 years and they are a fair bit more car than the HZ Prem with the 308 with a 4 barrel. This thing is a Beast.

The GUIV has gone to a new home. Was a sad day. I was sad for weeks but I reckon I'm back in a happy place. Damn! This thing! Just Wow!!

[MudRunnerTD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6J5lyEXLU0

[nissannewby]

Videos never do these things justice. But the 2 little boys giggling does....

[Plasnart]

Videos never do these things justice. But the 2 little boys giggling does....


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[mudnut]

One word: Hoon!!. I miss my V8 Fairmont, now!!

[MudRunnerTD]

So I found some courage and pulled the back of the car apart today! Damn!

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I didn't fit a towbar from factory because I intend to fit a rear bar and paying $1200 plus fitting for a factory towbar to then take it off in a couple of months made no sense to me at all.

I had the dealer install the brake controller roller but no towbar. I found a bloke on Facebook selling a towbar for $200 after he fitted a rear bar. Winner. Winner.

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Bloody Grinder got me! Bastard!!! First Blood!!!

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The exhaust is tucked up there nice.

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[MudRunnerTD]

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So the 295 tyre was not playing ball. No chance that was going up without some motivated force.

So inhave deflated the tyre to about 2psi and wrapped a ratchet strap around it then with Zach's help ans a couple of pry bars I have encouraged it up into place.

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Pretty happy with the final result.

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I have added an ARB compressor in a case to the back of the car, if I get a flat I can inflate the spare. I have an ARB Double compressor going in hard wired at some stage.


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[Rossco]

Smash'n it mate bloody awesome. . Have you decided what bar yet?? . . . Gotta watch those grinders cheeky little buggers. . [emoji6]

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[MudRunnerTD]

Smash'n it mate bloody awesome. . Have you decided what bar yet?? . . . Gotta watch those grinders cheeky little buggers. . [emoji6]

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Cheers mate. Not sure yet. Likely the Raslaar. But supply is off its head for anything at the moment.

[MudRunnerTD]

Bloody Hell. MudRunnerTD has lost his mind i tell ya!!!

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I should not have got drunk last night!! Fair dinkum. I'm on force Annual Leave this week due to Covid Construction lockdown so get a bit of shed time. And my 16yp son was pouring me Double Vodkas last night, 2 at a time. This shit got real!!



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[Avo]

Fark.....

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[MudRunnerTD]

Fark.....

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What could go wrong??? I'm just gunna pretend it's a $10,000 GQ. #justsendit

[Plasnart]

What could go wrong??? I'm just gunna pretend it's a $10,000 GQ. #justsendit

Mate, it's only 50 bux for a new Y62 dash cluster.

50 bux I tell ya!! :D

[MudRunnerTD]

So I watched a video on Facebook about a month ago and it blew my mind. This became a bit of a No brainer once I saw the tech.

Once the car arrived I actually really liked the analog dash but the money was spent and oh well. So today it arrived ans the video promised it was a 15 minute install.....no Chance!!

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Everything was in the box to calibrate the old dash to the new dash, no matter how old the dash is it will upload the history and odometer data. Pretty sik.

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Calibration took about 3 minutes.
Pulling the dash off was bloody traumatic and after bending a couple of trim removal tools and near on ripping my fingers off I watched 2 different vids that said Pop Pop, off it comes. No Farking Way...... 30 minutes it took to pop that sucker and it was Brutal!! I nearlly gave up. For sure there must be a screw or 3 in the way. MOFO.

But off she came, then just "unplug" everything. Nissan Plugs!!! All different and I could not see the actual plug I was trying to unplug. Shit got scarey!!

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Old to New

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Multiple screens. Very kool.

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This is the kind of tech that the 300 will be coming with ans really does bring the Y62 into the 21st century.

I cant wait to use this.

I have shot a video and will upload tomorrow. I will also do a separate install thread for this jigger when I get a chance.

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[04OFF]

looking bloody good mate, you don't dick around, gee that dash looks awesome, didn't realize they did a S5 version now, i notice you get a digital speedo , is it still 8-9ks out like the factory one ,or have they corrected it in the software ?

Also with regard to your exhaust, you need to keep a eye on your transfer case 4x4 actuator, they are prone to cooking the glue that holds the magnets in place once you have removed exhaust heat shields, ive done some testing on this, and the normal driving operating temp (standard exhaust) sits the actuator at 50 Deg C, might be worth testing to see if you need shields or wrap etc ?

[Cremulator]

Nice work MudRunnerTD, that new dash cluster looks really really impressive! [emoji108]

[MudRunnerTD]

looking bloody good mate, you don't dick around, gee that dash looks awesome, didn't realize they did a S5 version now, i notice you get a digital speedo , is it still 8-9ks out like the factory one ,or have they corrected it in the software ?

Also with regard to your exhaust, you need to keep a eye on your transfer case 4x4 actuator, they are prone to cooking the glue that holds the magnets in place once you have removed exhaust heat shields, ive done some testing on this, and the normal driving operating temp (standard exhaust) sits the actuator at 50 Deg C, might be worth testing to see if you need shields or wrap etc ?

Cheers for the heads up. I will have it back on the hoist tomorrow maybe and will have a look around the transfer. Have you got an image of the actuator?

I was really surprised how far out the speedo is. It is at least 10% out which is significant, the greatest discrepancy I have seen in a car. One of the vids I watched suggested that it corrected this, i have not driven it yet, I will let you know when I do though.

[Hodge]

That's NASA age stuff there mate.
While the dash was apart you should get rid of that awful woodgrain shit.
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[Winnie]

I don't mind the wood grain, I hate the carbon fibre look but have seen one done it what looks like brushed aluminium and it looked fantastic!

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[Hodge]

I don't mind the wood grain, I hate the carbon fibre look but have seen one done it what looks like brushed aluminium and it looked fantastic!

Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkI usually like woodgrain.
But IMO it does not suit the Y62 . Nothing else in the car even remotely resembles or has that classic look theme about it... Just doesn't belong there I reckon.

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[Rossco]

Yeah wow bloody snazzy just watched vid, yeah don't you love it when you watch a vid and looks easy as then have a go and struggletown damitt. . Yeah new cars all held together with clips little scary but spose they work, little different old GQ, attack it with screwdriver and apart in no time lol. . .

Certainly not piss farting about nice work[emoji106][emoji106]

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[MudRunnerTD]

I don't mind the wood grain, I hate the carbon fibre look but have seen one done it what looks like brushed aluminium and it looked fantastic!

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Yeah I really like carbon fibre and have a heap of custom CF on my Triumph but it really is year 2000. The fake carbon looks like rubbish I reckon, hand laid carbon is sexy as. But yes I agree winnie it looks hideous in the 62. The wood grain is not as obnoxious as I was expecting and not too bad for my eye although come a bright day it might do my head in. I have seen one done with a brushed black alloy paint and clear coat! OMG it seriously looked amazing but would be some big coin. There are A Lot of panels to be pulled out so I understand the cost. It is a fair way down my list.

[Rossco]

Time to bust out the rattlecan or tek screw some checkerplate ally to it. . . [emoji6]

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[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah wow bloody snazzy just watched vid, yeah don't you love it when you watch a vid and looks easy as then have a go and struggletown damitt. . Yeah new cars all held together with clips little scary but spose they work, little different old GQ, attack it with screwdriver and apart in no time lol. . .

Certainly not piss farting about nice work[emoji106][emoji106]

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Mate! It was ridiculous! My Blue Trim removal tools which are thick plastic designed specifically for this task were turned white!!!! No shit!! I rang the supplier and asked if it was actually suited to the S5? There must be some hidden screws in the S5. No mate, what our vid. So I search YT until I find their vid. They did the swap while parked on the beach on a lunch break. Pop Pop, off it came!! No Way!

And both vids say unplug this, unplug that, but clearly edit out that time. And all of the plugs you are trying to sort out with the tips of your fingers shoved in the back of the cluster out of view!! Bloody Hell!!!

Naomi drew a line yesterday, she said I don't think you should be pulling the dash out, please don't, it's a brand new car, it was expensive, maybe you should get someone to do it. Lol. Nah it's OK dear, I got this!!!

Wait until the 5" snorkel arrives as the angle grinder comes out. Lol. I didn't dare show her the tow bar fit while the rear bumper was off! I don't think she was ready for that. Bhahahaha

[04OFF]

Cheers for the heads up. I will have it back on the hoist tomorrow maybe and will have a look around get transfer. Have you got an image of the actuator?


Here ya go, looks like a electric window motor, see how close exhaust is and where the factory heat shield is
84365

[MudRunnerTD]

Awesome thank you. I did see that while I was getting to know it from underneath buy was not really sure what it was, I will pay attention to that while.it is in the air and see 8f i can fit a shield there.

[mudski]

I usually like woodgrain.
But IMO it does not suit the Y62 . Nothing else in the car even remotely resembles or has that classic look theme about it... Just doesn't belong there I reckon.

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Yeah Im with you on that Eric. Woodgrain went out with button up boots and bell bottoms.

[rusty_nail]

Awesome thank you. I did see that while I was getting to know it from underneath buy was not really sure what it was, I will pay attention to that while.it is in the air and see 8f i can fit a shield there.

it was the same in my d40 navara. i found out one weekend that flattening the battery while the car is in 4wd low makes the computer forget the car is in 4wd, essentially its forgetting the position of that actuator. not sure if its the case in the patrol, but fwiw, the only way to fix the problem is to unbolt that whole actuator, with it set in the 2wd position, then "turn on 4wd low" so the actuator moves to the correct position, the rebolt in and your back in business. hope that makes sense? lol

[rusty_nail]

just saw this, ill leave it here haha


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkbsUxnCEz8&list=PLsRFKkMJP_g_DxrAJa37aSHHDADUwUfiu

[MudRunnerTD]

My first Vid Gents, I will be doing a few vids as well as photo bombs in this build. Hope you enjoy.

Y Pro Digital Dash review S5 Y62 #The62


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWcO6f10a2U

[rusty_nail]

Y Pro Digital Dash review S5 Y62 #The62


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWcO6f10a2U

you definitely look better in real life mate! a face for radio!

[rusty_nail]

when the tyre shop changed your tyres, did they not swap the original valves over mate? thats where the tpms finds its reading, from inside the valve, that would be why your tpms isnt working

[MudRunnerTD]

when the tyre shop changed your tyres, did they not swap the original valves over mate? thats where the tpms finds its reading, from inside the valve, that would be why your tpms isnt working

Nah that was all done it cost me an extra $80. To be honest I did not even check it when I drove away. TPMS is not something I have ever had before so just didn't look for it.

[04OFF]

it was the same in my d40 navara. i found out one weekend that flattening the battery while the car is in 4wd low makes the computer forget the car is in 4wd, essentially its forgetting the position of that actuator. not sure if its the case in the patrol, but fwiw, the only way to fix the problem is to unbolt that whole actuator, with it set in the 2wd position, then "turn on 4wd low" so the actuator moves to the correct position, the rebolt in and your back in business. hope that makes sense? lol

With the 62 you get a little tool in the tool kit to manually change 2wd/4wd, instructions about it are in the owners manual :p

[mudski]

Naomi drew a line yesterday, she said I don't think you should be pulling the dash out, please don't, it's a brand new car, it was expensive, maybe you should get someone to do it. Lol. Nah it's OK dear, I got this!!!

Wait until the 5" snorkel arrives as the angle grinder comes out. Lol. I didn't dare show her the tow bar fit while the rear bumper was off! I don't think she was ready for that. Bhahahaha

Your a brave man Daz. Ignoring the bosses advice. I wish you all the best. :icon_bonk:

[MudRunnerTD]

Well I just fitted a driver's side Vogue UHF Aerial mount. It came with no instructions which kinda sucked and the longer screws where 10mm Too Long and had to be trimmed. But Bloody Hell I'm living this position!!! I can't see it sitting in the drivers seat and there I no more looking through it off the bull bar. Stoked.

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I uses HD double sided tape to keep the Aerial tight and tidy. There was a nice little grommet in the A pillar just under the factory loom which also worked a treat.

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And from inside I xant see it unless I lean over.

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UHF mount next week.

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[mudski]

I'm liking that Darren. I'd love to get down your way and see this beast in the flesh. With the boss of course, she needs some encouragement ;)

[MudRunnerTD]

Joy Rides will be available.$4 a ticket. Lol

[BrazilianY60]

Your a brave man Daz. Ignoring the bosses advice. I wish you all the best. :icon_bonk:

I second on that, LOL.

[nissannewby]

I like how you have your own forum handle on your whiteboard in the shed. You big man child....

[mudski]

Joy Rides will be available.$4 a ticket. Lol

Where do I pay?

[Hodge]

I like how you have your own forum handle on your whiteboard in the shed. You big man child....Hahaha. I love how he also still has the To-do list for the GU4. I think secretly deep down he's realized the mistake he's made. [emoji14]

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[MudRunnerTD]

Hahaha. I love how he also still has the To-do list for the GU4. I think secretly deep down he's realized the mistake he's made. [emoji14]

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hahahaha, the new owner took a pic of the list on the way out the door. lol most is sorted though. You Farkers are stalking me. lol

[Rossco]

Do like the GQ list, only one item to fix and just drive the bloody thing [emoji106][emoji106]

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[MudRunnerTD]

Santa's Been! Santa's Been!!!

Postie might have been too.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/24.jpg

The new Rhino Bull Bar comes in sections in a box

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Then on the front lawn when I got home my Big-O Sliders . "You Bend them, We replace them" warranty. I considered making them but after looking at the chassis mounts on these I felt that this were a good buy made from Tube not pipe.

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[rusty_nail]

Santa's Been! Santa's Been!!!

Postie might have been too.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/24.jpg

The new Rhino Bull Bar comes in sections in a box

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/25.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/26.jpg

Then on the front lawn when I got home my Big-O Sliders . "You Bend them, We replace them" warranty. I considered making them but after looking at the chassis mounts on these I felt that this were a good buy made from Tube not pipe.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/27.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/28.jpg



Sent from my SM-G977B using TapatalkHaha you shit me mudrunner. Very very jealous mate, congrats, those steps look rock solid.

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[nissannewby]

Absolute Bastard. Don't know if I can come here anymore, to depressing. Maybe I'll try and get a Y63 before you.....

[MudRunnerTD]

Absolute Bastard. Don't know if I can come here anymore, to depressing. Maybe I'll try and get a Y63 before you.....

Hahaha. I took my dad for a drive this arvo and gave him a drive. He was amazed at how light it felt. I might have then done a couple of stand start full noise take offs. Holy Shit is all I can say. Ghee that 1st gear rocks!!! Big!!

[Plasnart]

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Am I missing something here Daz? Are there gaps along the inner sides of those slider plates? You really dont want sticks getting up in there and smashing your sills mate.

[MudRunnerTD]

Am I missing something here Daz? Are there gaps along the inner sides of those slider plates? You really dont want sticks getting up in there and smashing your sills mate.

Yeah they are an interesting design actually. That top plate is actually mounted on an angle to allow use as a step, the sliders are mounted on an angle like normal sliders.

Yeah I plated my sliders on the GQ after smashing them with wayward sticks and branches.

These have a kicker at the front and the back and the cross braces are all angled which should help deflect hopefully. I will be taking notice though mate for sure.

[Plasnart]

Yeah they are an interesting design actually. That top plate is actually mounted on an angle to allow use as a step, the sliders are mounted on an angle like normal sliders.

Yeah I plated my sliders on the GQ after smashing them with wayward sticks and branches.

These have a kicker at the front and the back and the cross braces are all angled which should help deflect hopefully. I will be taking notice though mate for sure.

Yeah mate get some mesh in those gaps or it could end in tears. Would look sik too! :D

[MudRunnerTD]

Funny story.

Naomi went out to pick up daughter then wanted to go for a bigger drive as she really hasn't driven it more than around the block. Off we go and head down the freeway to Werribee. Even with the exhaust it's not bad on the freeway so pretty happy.

Naomi drove it to Werribee and then we swapped and I drove home. Now Naomi hasn't really driven it so was pretty laid back.

I got in the drivers seat and cruised through the Burbs. Amelia in the back seat with a DVD playing with headphones on.

I came up to a Red light out the back of Werribee, just as I came to the line the light went green so I floored it! Bhahahaha! From the back seat Amelia yells Dad! My headphone came off the back of my head! Bhahahaha. I think they both got a surprise. This thing is a Beast.

[Avo]

Funny story.

Naomi went out to pick up daughter then wanted to go for a bigger drive as she really hasn't driven it more than around the block. Off we go and head down the freeway to Werribee. Even with the exhaust it's not bad on the freeway so pretty happy.

Naomi drove it to Werribee and then we swapped and I drove home. Now Naomi hasn't really driven it so was pretty laid back.

I got in the drivers seat and cruised through the Burbs. Amelia in the back seat with a DVD playing with headphones on.

I came up to a Red light out the back of Werribee, just as I came to the line the light went green so I floored it! Bhahahaha! From the back seat Amelia yells Dad! My headphone came off the back of my head! Bhahahaha. I think they both got a surprise. This thing is a Beast.It's so hard not to be a wanker in it aye.....we don't have lights were income from so when I go to the big smoke,if I'm on the line....it's a race idgaf

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[04OFF]

It's so hard not to be a wanker in it aye.....we don't have lights were income from so when I go to the big smoke,if I'm on the line....it's a race idgaf

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I remember Rodney (YENDOR on here) ages ago asked me how was the new Patrol, i said great, but i seem to find myself driving like a bit of a dick, he said "that's the curse of the Y62" LOL

[MudRunnerTD]

Bloody Hell!!! What's going on here!!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/58.jpg

We ain't in Kansas anymore. This is NOTHING like working on a GQ or GU. Holy Shit!

2 hours to remove the grille. Damn! Typical Nissan, multiple fixings. (About 30) all bloody different.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/59.jpg

Shit got real

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So it's Rhino BullBar time...what could go wrong?

Very similar to fitting an ARB bar..

NOT

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That is not All the bolts needed.

This is the Aim. I have had some trouble today and need to speak to Rhino tomorrow as there are couple missing captured nuts damn it and a factory yow point I will need to cut off with a Grinder which they don't detail.

How good does this look though.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/63.jpg

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[04OFF]

I like the little spanners they give you, cute (lol)

[MudRunnerTD]

I like the little spanners they give you, cute (lol)They are actually captured nuts. Not sure where they go yet.

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[mudski]

They are actually captured nuts. Not sure where they go yet.

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So much for having six or so big bolts to hold the bull bar on. We'll give you a thousand tiny bolts!

[Avo]

The grill is just a couple of clips n just pull the fucker out,well that's what I did to mine...

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[Rossco]

The grill is just a couple of clips n just pull the fucker out,well that's what I did to mine...

Sent from my SM-G973F using TapatalkBit harder with sausage fingers don't forget [emoji6] [emoji6] . . .

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[MudRunnerTD]

The grill is just a couple of clips n just pull the fucker out,well that's what I did to mine...

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Brutal. Nah there was way more too it than i thought there would be. The clips down each side of the grill need to be squeezed horizontally which was a bitch then the bottom of the grill needed to be unclipped from underneath. was a MOFO but its off now. The front Bumper was a bit brutal too but wa got it all off.

[MudRunnerTD]

Bit harder with sausage fingers don't forget [emoji6] [emoji6] . . .

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Harsh.. Who needs friends when i have got you lot. lol.

[mudski]

Harsh.. Who needs friends when i have got you lot. lol.

Don’t take it to heart. We are all just jealous. Well me anyways…


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[MudRunnerTD]

Don’t take it to heart. We are all just jealous. Well me anyways…


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Nah all good mate. I deserve that handle. I earned it. Lol

[Sprock]

Wow , that bullbar mounting kit looks like fun ! Looks like Ikeas version of mecanno haha

[MudRunnerTD]

So it's Front Bar time. I chose the Rhino bar. Hoopless and sexy. What is not to like.

I have shot a heap of video and will be doing a warts and all video of the fit up. Let me premise that by saying NEVER AGAIN!. Take My Money!!!! Pay someone. I have PTSD.

I learnt a heap but fitting for $700 somewhere is A Bargain!!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/110.jpg

The instructions were a disgrace. The kit was a train wreck at every turn. Wrong. Wrong and wrong! Did I mention Wrong!

First I had to figure out how to remove the front bumper. Wing it I did!

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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/10/112.jpg

The kit above was a joke! Half of that lot was wrong and not used. Fortunately I have a good stock of Metric bolts cause this kit was incorrect over and over again. Bloody frustrating I have to say.

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I mounted a Runva XP13 at the same time.

A lack of mountings meant I had to harvest the factory mounts. Buying new factory mounts would have been better... or just put a set in the kit right!!!!! It's not like it was cheap!!!

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The Rhino bar has integrated Recovery points which is nice.

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Aligning the bar was a NIGHTMARE!!!

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Cutting and fixing the inner guard was simply not even mentioned in the instructions. Not dealt with at all. I had to Magiver the shit of out that.

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Bash plates that didn't fit.....

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Agonisingly frustrating to fit.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Once the pain was over I backed it out of the shed. Seriously, for $700 do yourself a favour! Pay someone.

Stoked with the final product though.

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Happy days.

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[Avo]

Looking good Dazza,


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[mudski]

didn't think one could make sexy sexier!

[PeeBee]

Very nice Darren. Is the fairlead under the number plate?

[MudRunnerTD]

Very nice Darren. Is the fairlead under the number plate?

Thanks mate. Yes the front plate is on a flip up hinge. Not sure I like it but that's the way it is. Looks neat but I wonder what it will do on a deep river crossing. I cam see it flipping up and getting ripped off. I have it as tight as I can and it still functions.

[PeeBee]

C'Mon Darren, that princess machine isn't going to go swimming! How could you do that? I think the spring holding the plate down will be fine, coupled with the pivot shaft. Looks great i reckon, very tailored and sleek.

[MudRunnerTD]

C'Mon Darren, that princess machine isn't going to go swimming! How could you do that? I think the spring holding the plate down will be fine, coupled with the pivot shaft. Looks great i reckon, very tailored and sleek.

Thanks mate. It is just clamped with a bolt and nylok nut on each side. Pretty average actually

[MudRunnerTD]

So had the 1000km service today. Turns out it's basically a safety check. No oil change. And Free.!!

First oil change is at 10,000kms

Then over the road to ARB to finally have the ARB Base Rack system fitted. I really like this system. We are a LONG Way from the old single piece steel rack. This thing is a well thought out adaptive ans flexible system. Stoked.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/11/16.jpg

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Out with the tape measure. Exactly 2.0m from the ground to the top of the rack. Happy days.

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[PeeBee]

Looks great Darren, really top notch.

[Maxhead]

ARB roof system?
Maybe a copy of the rhino pioneer system.

Either way it looks sweet mate


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[MudRunnerTD]

ARB roof system?
Maybe a copy of the rhino pioneer system.

Either way it looks sweet mate


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Nah similar concept but significantly different. The only thing that is similar is they are both a flat rack. There is a fee players in this market now. The ARB Base Rack system is the lightest weight (By A Lot!) And is also the closest fitting to the roof. Impressive bit of kit to be honest.

I was closed minded when I walked into ARB with a smirk thinking this will just be an over priced version of everything else on the market. Once I had a good look at it ans realised how versatile and flexible it was it became a no brainer. SOLD on First sight.

[MudRunnerTD]

ARB roof system?
Maybe a copy of the rhino pioneer system.

Either way it looks sweet mate


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHere is a cross section profile 9f the Base Rack System. The out side dove tail tenon acts as a keyword and there is a full set of accessories available that clamp to the keywords profile.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/11/21.jpg

The removable sides clamp to that keyway too. I bought 2 awning mounts that mount to that and I can remove the sides and awning in a couple of minutes. Very kool tech.

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[mudski]

Love it! Whats next on the to do list? Lithium aux battery?

[MudRunnerTD]

Love it! Whats next on the to do list? Lithium aux battery?

I have Big-O Sliders side steps waiting to go on and am expecting my Snorkel to be delivered any day now. Both of those things will need it back in the shed so I will wait a little while. I have got a bit on at the moment.

[MudRunnerTD]

Posties Been

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[Maxhead]

Posties Been!!!

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Noice!

Love the new avatar BTW….hahah



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[MudRunnerTD]

Noice!

Love the new avatar BTW….hahah



Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCheers mate, sorry had to remove your screen shot as I have swapped out the photo because the other one still had my bloody address in the pic.

Not sure what was happening with that avatar pic though, not what I see. Thinking there might have been a glitch at your end mate.

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[Maxhead]

Cheers mate, sorry had to remove your screen shot as I have swapped out the photo because the other one still had my bloody address in the pic.

Not sure what was happening with that avatar pic though, not what I see. Thinking there might have been a glitch at your end mate.

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Yeah was weird…lol

Yeah nice house BTW, just googled your addy[emoji6]


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[growler2058]

Yeah nice house BTW, just googled your addy[emoji6]


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You to ay hahahahaha

[MudRunnerTD]

What's going on here.....

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[Winnie]

Sliders?

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[MudRunnerTD]

It's Big-O Deluxe Sliders day.

These have been in the shed for a month or so. Time to bolt them up.

The factory steps are bolted to the body and are for standing on, no good at all for protection. I was really keen to fit sliders for this build and considered making some but had a good look at the Big-Os and the mounting system is complex and laser cut. They are made from roll cage tube not pipe and have a "You bend em we replace them" Warranty.

They have a front and rear kicker which looks pretty swisho. Pretty happy with them.

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[rusty_nail]

Looks mint mate!!!

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[MB]

Well done Daz Mate, do truly like that rock kicker design for sure Brother [emoji106][emoji106]
Time now to get some headlight/front end protection on that touring beast to tenderise our roos pre tail kicking off wicked sliders [emoji488][emoji23]


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[PeeBee]

Darren maybe an optical illusion but are the side panels still inboard of the centre section of the sliders? What's the reason for the bulging and contracting shape, looks sexy but..".

[MudRunnerTD]

Well done Daz Mate, do truly like that rock kicker design for sure Brother [emoji106][emoji106]
Time now to get some headlight/front end protection on that touring beast to tenderise our roos pre tail kicking off wicked sliders [emoji488][emoji23]


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The Front bar on it is all i will run mate. It is the Rhino Deluxe bar and is pretty good. No Hoops. I did consider the ARB Summit bar for a long time with Hoops but it is Heavy and the Y62 has a front axle weight limitation. I have seen a photo of a Rhino bar after a roo strike and the guy drove home. He needed some work done but he was not stranded and Insurance will sort out the rest. The axle weight is also the primary reason i went Lithium under the bonnet to give me some breathing space.

[MudRunnerTD]

Darren maybe an optical illusion but are the side panels still inboard of the centre section of the sliders? What's the reason for the bulging and contracting shape, looks sexy but..".

Cheers Phil,

The line of the mains slider is about where it should be to be honest. Just outside the body line. The front and rear "Kickers" are exactly that, to Kick the body off any rock to help the wheel get up and over or around. And looks sexy as!

[MudRunnerTD]

#bushbarriers

#The62

Stoked!!!!

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[Rossco]

Fark what a beast. . Saw three of them heading through Maffra this morn, nicely decked out, do like em they look sic[emoji106][emoji106]

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[Winnie]

All it needs now is a rear bar mate, absolute beast!

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[Avo]

That's looks fu king awesome mate,love the bush barriers

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[rusty_nail]

Three generations. Beasts!http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/11/129.jpg

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[Rossco]

Nice but you cut the pride of the fleet out of pic on left . . .

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[MudRunnerTD]

Ok so it's been a little busy here but I have found some shed time which is great.

I went a Fatz Fabrications 5" Snorkel as I liked how they finish at the roof line. The kit came well packaged with a colour multi page instructions and a QR Code to a linked installation video which was bloody awesome. Rhino Bar have a lot to learn!!!

The Snorkel is On!

#FatzFabrications
#The62

Here is a bit of a photo bomb of the fitting up.

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Really well packaged.

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I invested in an Air Saw which helped with the panel cut but uses a Huge amount of air. It got the hard bits done ans I used snips for thr rest.

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Nice shiny panel... too nice to cut!!! Had to be done. Let's learn something today.

Airbox Out.

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Factory air intake is facing backwards in the left guard.

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What could go wrong??

Let's Go!!

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The inner guard had a fair bit of structure that had to go too.

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A Pillar cover off. The Video showed how to take this off thank God!!..

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An Air and water deflector for the airbox and well as a drain valve was included in the kit.

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Siliconed the sandwich plate between the panel and the Snorkel.

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The pinched around the cut was treated for long term rust prevention. The edge od the cut was painted with black Zinc before the pinch weld went on.

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Stoked...

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[MudRunnerTD]

Oh!! I saw this on Facebook a couple of months ago and had to find it and order one. China china I paid via PayPal just in case it never arrived.

I arrived before Christmas so I left it packed ans wrapped it ans put it under the tree with a card. "To Dad - From Dad!"

Happy days!!

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[mudski]

Your a brave man Darren, but it’s come out perfect. Well done.


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[Stropp]

Oh!! I saw this on Facebook a couple of months ago and had to find it and order one. China china I paid via PayPal just in case it never arrived.

I arrived before Christmas so I left it packed ans wrapped it ans put it under the tree with a card. "To Dad - From Dad!"

Happy days!!

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You getting the62 number plate on it 😜

[MudRunnerTD]

Brace yourself!!! #The62 is gunna Rock!!! Dripping in Goodness!!

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[mudski]

Brace yourself!!! #The62 is gunna Rock!!! Dripping in Goodness!!

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Well? We are waiting?

[MudRunnerTD]

Well? We are waiting?

I would chew my own arm off before I put a Kings Logo on The62. I would punch myself in the face and then headbutt the ground... lol. Might have grabbed a couple of LED flexible strip lights with dimmers though. No Kings tag for the win.

[mudski]

I would chew my own arm off before I put a Kings Logo on The62. I would punch myself in the face and then headbit the ground... lol. Might have grabbed a couple of LED flexible strip lights with dimmers though. No Kings tag for the win.

To be honest I did think it was a bit strange seeing a pic of you there. Thought you would have bought a Kings Hi lift atleast! Haha!

[MudRunnerTD]

OK shit got Real Again!!!! These things! Seriously. Everything is PULL LIKE FARK and pop the clips. Everything is clipped in.

I have a Factory Nissan trailer plug loom to fit and while I'm there will fit the KO Gear rear locker override switch making the rear factory Locker closer to an E Locker in function.

I will do a separate thread for the plug and play loom install too.

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In this photo you xan see that factory Sub Woofer. Much smaller than I expected. This is the location that guys are fitting a double ARB compressor in the Ti option.

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The factory loom had a plug waiting for thr loom to plug into which is very bloody handy.

The Loom though was EXACTLY the right length.... another 150mm would have been nice damn it! It wasn't Free!

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It has a new grommet incorporated so pull and and put through. Winner.

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So here is the internal Trim panel I had to pull out!

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The factory Sound deadening is pretty cool. Like wrapping it in a quilt!

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So while it's off the KO Kit goes in too.

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Selectable switch hidden behind the rear vent. It's a set and forget but if you had to turn it off then a screw driver through the vent to flick it off.

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And this is how I packed up last night..

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Here are a couple of shots of the clips used to hold the panels on. They are identical to the clips holding on the door trims on a GQ...

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Then the instructions again. The pieces MUST be put back together IN ORDER. Take note. I fitted, removed, refitted, removed, item 4 3 times....lol.

Read the bloody instructions damn it!

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[BrazilianY60]

Interesting! How does each of those selectable options behave?

[mudnut]

And why not have the switch in easy reach of the driver, Darren?

[MudRunnerTD]

Interesting! How does each of those selectable options behave?

I haven't really played with the 4wd Selectables yet but from what I understand they change the torque delivery. There is some better info in the manual that I have not really studied yet.

[MudRunnerTD]

And why not have the switch in easy reach of the driver, Darren?

So this override switch is linked into the factory loom. It changes the function of the switch in the centre console area to select the diff lock. The switch at the rear is purely to switch between the factory Loom and the override loom. For the most part I will never need to turn it off again. If ever I do I can.

The difflock switch now functions on the same basic principle as an E Locker. On/Off.

[DX grunt]

Awesome, but it's not white. LOL

[MudRunnerTD]

So things are piling up and I'm getting ready to start the rear fitout.

2 x 100AH Lithium -Check
RedArc Manager 30 - Check
RedArc Red Vision- Check
3000W pure Sine way Renology inverter- Check
250Amp isolator - Check
ARB Double pumper compressor - Check
Induction Cooker - Check
Bushman 85lt Upright fridge- Check
Plans for a water tank and running water - Check
There might even be The Kitchen Sink going in. That is rattling around in my head at the moment and I nearly have that solved.

I picked up a Bushman 85lt upright on FB Marketplace today with a full Shroud box which is a real winner and got it at about half price to buy it retail so a real win

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Wife made an Upright fridge a Not Negotiable!!

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Here is the Manager 30 and Red Link system installed on thr Redarc car and stand at the show last week. Was great to chat with the guy working through my questions in the planning. Inhave had the kit for a month or so.

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[PeeBee]

Boy, that electrical layout makes me weep. Very noice!!!

[Plasnart]

So you went the Bushman upright. After that Bushman v Kings comparo you put up I'm very surprised. Just couldn't bring yourself to buy Kings mate?

[MudRunnerTD]

So you went the Bushman upright. After that Bushman v Kings comparo you put up I'm very surprised. Just couldn't bring yourself to buy Kings mate?

I searched everywhere for a Kings mate. I 100% was buying the Kings and then cover the front in a contact. Kings have removed it from the market completely and all online links are broken. 8 went into a store ans they advised that they had a new one coming from a different supplier which told me they got done for breach of copywright or patent or something and had to back track.

I stumbled on this one for basically thrbsame price as Kings were selling theirs for and included the $500 shroud. This is a win. I saved about $1000.

[Plasnart]

I searched everywhere for a Kings mate. I 100% was buying the Kings and then cover the front in a contact. Kings have removed it from the market completely and all online links are broken. 8 went into a store ans they advised that they had a new one coming from a different supplier which told me they got done for breach of copywright or patent or something and had to back track.

I stumbled on this one for basically thrbsame price as Kings were selling theirs for and included the $500 shroud. This is a win. I saved about $1000.

Kings lover. :D

[MudRunnerTD]

Kings lover. :D

Bhahahahaha. I reckon I dodged a Bullet!! The Shit I'd have copped for a Kings logo would not have been worth it. I was going to cover the door in contact but was confident you lot would remind me often. Lol

[MB]

Reading through three eyeballs Dazman, have you seriously gone electrical cooktops?


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[MudRunnerTD]

Reading through three eyeballs Dazman, have you seriously gone electrical cooktops?


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I might have..... don't hate me brother!

[MB]

Never would or could Brother [emoji106][emoji106]


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[mudski]

So things are piling up and I'm getting ready to start the rear fitout.

2 x 100AH Lithium -Check
RedArc Manager 30 - Check
RedArc Red Vision- Check
3000W pure Sine way Renology inverter- Check
250Amp isolator - Check
ARB Double pumper compressor - Check
Induction Cooker - Check
Bushman 85lt Upright fridge- Check
Plans for a water tank and running water - Check
There might even be The Kitchen Sink going in. That is rattling around in my head at the moment and I nearly have that solved.

I picked up a Bushman 85lt upright on FB Marketplace today with a full Shroud box which is a real winner and got it at about half price to buy it retail so a real win

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Wife made an Upright fridge a Not Negotiable!!

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Here is the Manager 30 and Red Link system installed on thr Redarc car and stand at the show last week. Was great to chat with the guy working through my questions in the planning. Inhave had the kit for a month or so.

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Hmm someone’s gonna be busy!!


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[MB]

Can only possibly go two positive ways [emoji123][emoji123]:

#1 (Y62) We’re three days in crossing, can I please chill a tin in your Upright, apologies Bloke, Kale is vegie keeper full [emoji2961]

#2 (Y60-61) Fark me, outa LPG cooker fuel, can we please cook a snag on your convection [emoji23]


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[MudRunnerTD]

Well been a bit quiet and got a bit done. The electrical fitout has gone on the back burner and won't be ready for Christmas damn it but I'll survive.

Did a Mountain of research of an Awning. 270 and 180 degree were considered.

I wanted a No Pole design and there are a few in the market now. I have been to a few shows specifically to look at awnings. There is a fair bit of money in it and h7ge price variants between the bottom and top of the market. Sifting through options and figuring out China versus the rest of the world. This is thr biggest leap.

So No Poles.
Heavy Duty trusses (This is Clearly the most important part) and boy is there some differences. This was actually the most important part of my decision.
HD Ripstop Canvas.
Quality Bag.

I found the clear winner about 12 months ago and spent the last year looking for anything that could compare.... and nothing came close. Seriously.

So I have bought a Bush Company 180Max Aweninh out of South Africa. And damn! It's nice. A bit of coin but I truly expect to get 20 years out of it. The pain of the purchase will be long forgotten. Lol.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/12/19.jpg

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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/12/27.jpg

First set up took 2 minutes.

Stoked.

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MudRunnerTD what's been happening?12 months and no update? Has the electrical gone in?

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