What did you do to your Patrol today!

[AB]

Went to toolangi area and in the middle of nowhere on some track we come across a gigantic hippy community festival.

Here's one photo and this went on for at least 400m. There were some pretty messed up people using pipes for ice etc.

Would of been easy 400 people there and 100-200 cars tents caravans trucks and campers.

There was also a fully burnt out caravan still hitched on the car which we found out they had an electrical fault on stove...lol

We just had had to drive straight through this community with peace hand gestures flying everywhere. ;)

Some pretty hot looking free loving babes too...lol

[garett]

You... or the rear bar? :p

the bar lol my m8 is doing the painting :bananadancing:

[Hodge]

Went to toolangi area and in the middle of nowhere on some track we come across a gigantic hippy community festival.

Here's one photo and this went on for at least 400m. There were some pretty messed up people using pipes for ice etc.

Would of been easy 400 people there and 100-200 cars tents caravans trucks and campers.

There was also a fully burnt out caravan still hitched on the car which we found out they had an electrical fault on stove...lol

We just had had to drive straight through this community with peace hand gestures flying everywhere. ;)

Some pretty hot looking free loving babes too...lol



Reminds me of my first time in Toolangi when we ran into a similar site. But a bit further up the road were cops, as some of the greenies chained them selves up to dozers, excavators and other tree clearing machinery.
And here we are a convoy of 4x4's with chainsaws, axes and shovels on some roof racks. LOL Quickest U turn ever.

[jay see]

Took it for a family road trip to the otways.
Cracker of a day.

[Majestic]

Put in new cb6158361584

I've got that exact model. Great UHF I've been very happy with it. My antenna is the only thing that has let it down but it's on the list to replace very soon. :D

[threedogs]

Went to toolangi area and in the middle of nowhere on some track we come across a gigantic hippy community festival.

Here's one photo and this went on for at least 400m. There were some pretty messed up people using pipes for ice etc.

Would of been easy 400 people there and 100-200 cars tents caravans trucks and campers.

There was also a fully burnt out caravan still hitched on the car which we found out they had an electrical fault on stove...lol

We just had had to drive straight through this community with peace hand gestures flying everywhere. ;)

Some pretty hot looking free loving babes too...lol

They have a "Love in" at Tallarook every now and again, was sitting
on Warragul rocks looking over the Vista and 2 "babes" just up and sat beside us.
Too Ferral for my tastes, Grandpa always said "never go out with a chick with more armpit hair than you do,"
Very savvy man my Grandpa lol

[Stropp]

Took the rooftop tent off and advertised it for sale along with the custom side awning I had made.

[Woof]

Took the rooftop tent off and advertised it for sale along with the custom side awning I had made.

Why mate???

[Stropp]

Why mate???

Sick of packing up all the time to go somewhere, bought a rv5 30 second tent

[threedogs]

Sick of packing up all the time to go somewhere, bought a rv5 30 second tent

Great tent other than the packed length and a need to travel on the roof.
Take a minute to set it up dont want to look like you're showing off eh lol

[threedogs]

bolted my awning to the support bar, nice and sturdy now

[TheOtherMatt]

Buffed up the alloy bull bar and fitted my Gumtree $25 set of IPF 900's LOL
M@

[Dinger]

I have had no issues thus far. Likewise though I have been pretty happy easy change out feom the old one

[Bacho86]

Replaced my cracked radiator reservoir tank this morning

[threedogs]

Replaced my cracked radiator reservoir tank this morning

Is that the main white one next to the coolant tank,?
Im loosing water and I dont know where from

[Bacho86]

Is that the main white one next to the coolant tank,?
Im loosing water and I dont know where from

Yeh it was the top pressurised one


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[threedogs]

Yeh it was the top pressurised one


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Thanks for that Ill check it out tomorrow if I can stand long enough,LOL

[Patrol'n]

Fitted my new (to me anyway), rear LED light pole from Kallen, also fitted two floodlight LED work lights to my rack for camp light and to see the side of tracks if required, wired up neatly with two rocker switches in my console.

Also fitted some new speakers from Supercheap, 6 inch Sony two ways for $19.95 a pair! They sound a lot better than the old 8 watt paper done ones that I took out, course the fact the cones were no longer attached / torn right round the edge probably didn't help their audio quality much!

[BigRAWesty]

Good to hear it arrived safely

[Patrol'n]

Good to hear it arrived safely

Yep, was all packaged nicely, thanks mate, looks good on my truck 😀

[BigRAWesty]

Yep, was all packaged nicely, thanks mate, looks good on my truck 😀
Throw some pics up on my thread when your done if ya like.

[AJTich]

Packed and off to 4WD Octoberfest at Willangi. Yay.

[Patrol'n]

Throw some pics up on my thread when your done if ya like.

Will do mate, she goes in today to have the long range replacement LRA tank fitted (decided I was too lazy atm to do it myself), after I pick it up I'll grab a couple pics and post em.

[lhurley]

Got its air con fixed. Been 2 years without it. Man it was nice driving home with the ac on.

[morton2478]

Stripped all the carpets out of the big girl today for there anual clean interior is starting to look a lot tider just the seats to go now and she's lookin pretty good

[nissannewby]

Serviced it and ripped the rooted winch out.

[growler2058]

Oil n filter changed, and with only minor damage to the lawn! My troll has a drip tray for when removing the filter! Cool

[BigRAWesty]

Changed my gearbox oil. Much smoother now but still comes outta 3rd by itself.

[AJTich]

Drove home from Willangi at the 4WD Octoberfest. ..three days of great fun..great tracks...great mates....

[nissannewby]

Washed it. Should do it more often. Comes up good for an old girl with a few battle scars

[growler2058]

5 Tyre rotation

[Hodge]

Oil, filters and fuel filter change . Huge thanks to Bloodyaussie for coming around and observing the amateur. haha
And for driving off to grab a proper sump washer. Big cheers mate !!!

[garett]

put in semi sealed lights and hosed it off.

[Tank]

Winters over so first thing in the morning I gave it a good wash and spot treated the rust that is starting in the stone chips on the bonnet, scratch marks on the roof. Then toward the end of the day gave it a cut and polish. It always surprises me how well it comes up

[nissannewby]

Used it as a wedding vehicle on the weekend.

[Winnie]

Used it as a wedding vehicle on the weekend.
Where's the pics??

[nissannewby]

Where's the pics??

Chasing them.

[nissannewby]

Here is one of the 3 utes involved. There were 3 utes and 3 wagons

[Winnie]

Nice! Bloody good wedding by the sounds of it! Haha

[Sir Roofy]

Here is one of the 3 utes involved. There were 3 utes and 3 wagons

Inspiration for MR & MRS Combers forth coming wedding

[mudski]

Dropped mine off to jpc, again.

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[boots]

Drove it for the first time in a week from my neighbors front yard to my driveway and replaced the bonnet struts .

[Tank]

Rewired the light bar so I could get a WOF. 30" 180watts man it makes a difference :jawdrop:

[mudski]

Oh and finally did the rear barn door strut mod yesterday. long time coming that...

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[BigRAWesty]

Oh and finally did the rear barn door strut mod yesterday. long time coming that...

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That's what I need to do..
Absolute pain in the ass when your on a slight lean

[mudski]

That's what I need to do..
Absolute pain in the ass when your on a slight lean
Or when a big gust of wind slams the door into your back...

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[BigRAWesty]

Or when a big gust of wind slams the door into your back...

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Yea don't that suck

[Stropp]

Went south to avo D'cardo s place and went 4wding down the beach and whilst climbing a big sand dune gave it a bit of curry to get up but didn't see the 3 big scallops in the dune, bottomed out 3 times, time for hydraulic bump stops I think as the 35's smashed into the underside of the flares and broke the plastic around the screws that hold the flare from underneath, better remove those screws and drill Ne holes to attach them again to keep them in place :(

[Rocket55]

Oh and finally did the rear barn door strut mod yesterday. long time coming that...

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Was it the big door or the small door?

[Rocket55]

Went south to avo D'cardo s place and went 4wding down the beach and whilst climbing a big sand dune gave it a bit of curry to get up but didn't see the 3 big scallops in the dune, bottomed out 3 times, time for hydraulic bump stops I think as the 35's smashed into the underside of the flares and broke the plastic around the screws that hold the flare from underneath, better remove those screws and drill Ne holes to attach them again to keep them in place :(

Hmm, doesn't sound like fun. If the bump stops comprssed that much hope you didn't bottom out and bend a shock.

[mudski]

Was it the big door or the small door?

Small door Rod. The large door has that lock thingo on it...

[SiberianPatrol]

61925 Took off my rear fender flare (by accident :mad:) and discovered some major body rust on the fender. Checked out the other side and it's the same - didn't see it when I bought the Troll a few months ago. One more thing to add to the list.

[mudski]

Rebuilt my TB48 front calipers today.

[BigRAWesty]

Rebuilt my TB48 front calipers today.
I'm about to outlay for rebuild kits for the gu axles.

[mudski]

Yeah i still need to get rotors, pads and and a master cylinder. These will have to wait until the funds are replenished.

[garett]

Rebuilt my TB48 front calipers today.

stopping is for whimps :animierte-smilies-f

i can lock up the current wheels so i'm not gunna be stopping any quicker untill i get new wheels... then i might be upgradin

[BigRAWesty]

Yeah i still need to get rotors, pads and and a master cylinder. These will have to wait until the funds are replenished.
Yea that'll happen one day too for me lol..
Just doing seals etc to start..
Might grab the safe brake kit to while it's all going in.

[Stropp]

Finally got the front air locker installed, took a week to get a locker, I can't believe arb doing a locker special and having no stock of either the locker or compressor!

[Woof]

Finally got the front air locker installed, took a week to get a locker, I can't believe arb doing a locker special and having no stock of either the locker or compressor!

Real 4WDers don't need Lockers

[Stropp]

Real 4WDers don't need Lockers

The driveway at mine is pretty rough :) and I fixed the flares

[mudski]

Finally got the front air locker installed, took a week to get a locker, I can't believe arb doing a locker special and having no stock of either the locker or compressor!

Please add this in your mile long sig of mods you have please. Lol Or you run out of text?

[Stropp]

Please add this in your mile long sig of mods you have please. Lol Or you run out of text?

just to keep you happy mate :)

[Bacho86]

Booked the Patrol in at ATOC to get the rear main seal fixed...

[threedogs]

Please add this in your mile long sig of mods you have please. Lol Or you run out of text?

Hard to say who's longer Cuppa's or stropp's signature.

All my brass 1/8th fittings arrived , now to re do all the dawes plumbing
using that boost adaptor plate that fits under the OE number.

[Stropp]

Hard to say who's longer Cuppa's or stropp's signature.

All my brass 1/8th fittings arrived , now to re do all the dawes plumbing
using that boost adaptor plate that fits under the OE number.

oh mine could be longer but cant be bothered.

[Hodge]

oh mine could be longer but cant be bothered.

The first 20 characters is all that counts .

[Rocket55]

Installed my 4" snorkel today, not sure I'd be in a big hurray to do it again though.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F136E3EC-05D7-42CF-B25C-2A3410F49050_zpsmbi8m07f.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F136E3EC-05D7-42CF-B25C-2A3410F49050_zpsmbi8m07f.jpg.html)

[Bacho86]

Installed my 4" snorkel today, not sure I'd be in a big hurray ro do it again though.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F136E3EC-05D7-42CF-B25C-2A3410F49050_zpsmbi8m07f.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F136E3EC-05D7-42CF-B25C-2A3410F49050_zpsmbi8m07f.jpg.html)

Nice job rocket, looks sweet! Were there issues with the snorkel or just a PITA to install? How the other mods coming along now...very envious of your shopping list! Lol

Edit: just read the detailed post on your build thread!


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[Hodge]

Installed my 4" snorkel today, not sure I'd be in a big hurray ro do it again though.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F136E3EC-05D7-42CF-B25C-2A3410F49050_zpsmbi8m07f.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F136E3EC-05D7-42CF-B25C-2A3410F49050_zpsmbi8m07f.jpg.html)

That looks awesome mate. I'm guessing you utilized the existing brackets on the A pillar from previous plastic snorkel? Definite on the to do list.

EDIT: Scratch that question just saw your post in the build thread.

[Rocket55]

Nice job rocket, looks sweet! Were there issues with the snorkel or just a PITA to install? How the other mods coming along now...very envious of your shopping list! Lol

Edit: just read the detailed post on your build thread!


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Thanks Bacho. It's just the install. The snorkel is a high quality bit of gear, very happy with it and the kit has everything you need to do it. I'd probably make the following comments;

- There's no instructions. Although if you're prepared chop your own guard up with an air hacksaw, then you'll proably be abe to work it out.
- The template doesn't quite line up properly, but I just cut it a tad small then adjusted from there.
- There's 3 x 6mm bolts that go through the A pillar, and there's 3 x 5mm bolts that go into the snorkel and in the kit they gave me 6 x 6mm bolts, so I need to source 3 x 5mm SS bolts (not a big deal)
- The ram head is pretty light and doesn't feel overly strong, see how it goes.

The pipework is good, bends and welds are excellent. The power coat finish is top class. Even the supplied hose clamps are good quality and the A pilar bracket is also great quality.

All in all very happy with it, but unless you've installed them before probably best to allow a bit extra time.

[threedogs]

fitted some TJM led bullbar indicator/park lights, fully sealed and ADR so yeah happy with that

[Rocket55]

They're great lights Threedogs, they'll serve you well.

[Rocket55]

Fitted my scoop up today

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/607C70B5-1503-4A51-B3BF-5A3659A81FB3_zpsej1agx6m.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/607C70B5-1503-4A51-B3BF-5A3659A81FB3_zpsej1agx6m.jpg.html)

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/8C112892-8869-4F08-AFDA-78A9A3E8BC09_zpsdui15n4k.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/8C112892-8869-4F08-AFDA-78A9A3E8BC09_zpsdui15n4k.jpg.html)

Still need to bolt it down, that's why it looks like it's sitting up a touch.

[Bacho86]

After a fair bit of stuffing around tonight I finally managed to fit up the battery tray..... Those bolt holes can be stubborn buggas - never wanted to line up easily!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/303.jpg


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[sooty_10]

Adjusted the tappets..... busted a rocker and replaced the alternator.

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[jay see]

Installed a uhf, replaced a cracked locking hub and got my simex balanced.

[mudski]

Picked up my car! wOOt! Now to get the new bit of pipe in and instal the catch can. Oil change, lift pump etc etc.

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[Hodge]

Picked up my car! wOOt! Now to get the new bit of pipe in and instal the catch can. Oil change, lift pump etc etc.

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Nice! How she go now????

[mudski]

Nice! How she go now????
Like a rocket ship mate.

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[nissannewby]

Like a rocket ship mate.

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Next time your up I will take you for a spin in a rocket ship :p

[mudski]

Next time your up I will take you for a spin in a rocket ship [emoji14]
Well its a rocket ship to me mat. i know its more like a ZD30 dragging an anchor to you rev heads up there but im happy. For now. Lol

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[nissannewby]

Well its a rocket ship to me mat. i know its more like a ZD30 dragging an anchor to you rev heads up there but im happy. For now. Lol

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Yeah. They are good. Little things like a full 4" intake and modified inlet manifolds will help to make yours even better mate. They improve response and torque which make them even nicer tp drive.

[BigRAWesty]

Like a rocket ship mate.

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So what did it produce??

[mudski]

Yeah. They are good. Little things like a full 4" intake and modified inlet manifolds will help to make yours even better mate. They improve response and torque which make them even nicer tp drive.
Dont worry, im already looking at things like that. Not yet though...

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[jay see]

fitted some TJM led bullbar indicator/park lights, fully sealed and ADR so yeah happy with that

Looking good mate.

Do the parkers have the 4 lights. Better idea, how do they look lit up?

[Rocket55]

Looking good mate.

Do the parkers have the 4 lights. Better idea, how do they look lit up?

Something like this??

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/IMG_0812_zps12c07a72.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/IMG_0817_zps10c14508.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/IMG_0819_zpscbc148e3.jpg

[jay see]

Something like this??

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/IMG_0812_zps12c07a72.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/IMG_0817_zps10c14508.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/IMG_0819_zpscbc148e3.jpg

Thanks for that.
Are there any that the Parker side has more than 4 lights?

[Ben-e-boy]

Next time your up I will take you for a spin in a rocket ship :p

Which one?, why have I not been in it

[Ben-e-boy]

I broke a sway bar mount driving up kenilworth range

[BigRAWesty]

I broke a sway bar mount driving up kenilworth range
Mine are still broken since the high country trip lol..
It's just never on the front of the mind when buying parts. .

[Ben-e-boy]

Mine are still broken since the high country trip lol..
It's just never on the front of the mind when buying parts. .

I broke mine on road,

[Winnie]

I broke mine on road,

But you are f**king hardcore and were probably lifting wheels around every corner... lol
Do you have those Superior superflex sway bars?

[Ben-e-boy]

But you are f**king hardcore and were probably lifting wheels around every corner... lol
Do you have those Superior superflex sway bars?

Yeah, I wasnt lifting wheels, it doesnt really do that

[SiberianPatrol]

Dropped it off to get the instrument cluster repairs/replaced. Will see what the sparky says about it.


1999 GU RD28Ti turbo diesel; manual transmission; 33" Khumo mudders; ... more mods on the way ;)

[threedogs]

re-did my Dawes plumbing this time taking boost from an adaptor under the OE boost sensor.
My boost was lower, a lot lower and I needed to adjust it again, dont know why.
I haven't choked any tubes with cable ties.
Before my boost was taken from under the IC tapped into the alloy housing.
I'll see how things go, but still curious as to why.
I have more 1/8th fittings coming so I may go back to where it was, we'll see

[Rocket55]

Put my airbox in and test fitted the plumbing.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/C5ADB1E3-8A21-4D99-9B0B-9B7E282D634F_zpsu38ch79b.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/C5ADB1E3-8A21-4D99-9B0B-9B7E282D634F_zpsu38ch79b.jpg.html)

[mudski]

Changed the fuel filter on the td, attempted to remove the oil filters aswell but the turds in Dubbo who did the last service have put them on so tight theres was no way in hell i could get it off.

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[SiberianPatrol]

Put my airbox in and test fitted the plumbing.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/C5ADB1E3-8A21-4D99-9B0B-9B7E282D634F_zpsu38ch79b.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/C5ADB1E3-8A21-4D99-9B0B-9B7E282D634F_zpsu38ch79b.jpg.html)

Nice looking air box. Where did you get it from?


1999 GU RD28Ti; mechanical injector pump, 5kBt Webasto circulation heater, 33" Yokohama Geolander I/T, SaaS boost & EGT gauges, 2" Ironman suspension...more to come

[AB]

Put my airbox in and test fitted the plumbing. notice much difference with the fatz?

[nissannewby]

notice much difference with the fatz?

Notice something missing in that pic? Lol

[Rocket55]

Nice looking air box. Where did you get it from?


Fatz Fabrications

[mudski]

Notice something missing in that pic? Lol
Battery, hose clamps and turbo.

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[Hodge]

Changed the fuel filter on the td, attempted to remove the oil filters aswell but the turds in Dubbo who did the last service have put them on so tight theres was no way in hell i could get it off.

I got an assortment of filter straps mate if you need.
This was my concern when I serviced my car here with Jonothan, as no much room for the filter tool/strap, but mine luckily were all hand tight...

[AB]

Notice something missing in that pic? Lol oops I should pay more attention! :(

[Ben-e-boy]

This.


62296

[mudski]

I got an assortment of filter straps mate if you need.
This was my concern when I serviced my car here with Jonothan, as no much room for the filter tool/strap, but mine luckily were all hand tight...
I need to go to jpc tomorrow so ill see if they can atleast losen it.

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[Woof]

Removed all the spiders that have decided to make a home in the U..............................nearly time for another long trip I think

[mudski]

This.


62296
Fwark! Thats some seroius flex.

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[nissannewby]

This.


62296

Camp road. Spend the weekend out there bene?

[Ben-e-boy]

Camp road. Spend the weekend out there bene?

Yeah, a bit of a drive and watch SSS winch challange

[nissannewby]

Yeah, a bit of a drive and watch SSS winch challange

I went out to glasshouse on saturday a mate was having a shoot with 4wd action. The tracks are pretty chewed. Little red looks easily doable but the small rise before the bottom of big red has a decent hole that leans you towards the drop.

[Ben-e-boy]

I went out to glasshouse on saturday a mate was having a shoot with 4wd action. The tracks are pretty chewed. Little red looks easily doable but the small rise before the bottom of big red has a decent hole that leans you towards the drop.

Cool. Its been well over a year since I have been there, LCMP has changed a bit too. Its pretty fun

[nissannewby]

Yeah we need to go for another run out there soon mate

[Punderhead]

Mounted up the winch. Just need to wire everything in now http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/425.jpg


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[mudski]

Put the catch can back on the td....

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[Rocket55]

Put the catch can back on the td....

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Where/how did you mount it?

[mudski]

Where/how did you mount it?
Back left hand corner in the engine bay. I dont have abs or dual zone a/c so theres no much there in that spot. I can take a pic if you like.
And how i mounted it was i used a small piece of ally angle and mounted the can to this and then the angle screwed into the firewall sill. Kinda like a ledge or seam along the firewall.
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[Hodge]

Might look at this if I see you today . as I'm out of room under bonnet

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[threedogs]

Mounted up the winch. Just need to wire everything in now http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/425.jpg


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Hi-mount sweeeeeeeeeeet
Going to run rope???

[Punderhead]

Hi-mount sweeeeeeeeeeet
Going to run rope???

Yep I've got 30m sitting there just need to wire it up and spool it on. Everyone I normally run with runs rope, and after using it, I wouldn't go back to cable.


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[Hodge]

Got John's (threedogs) new design recovery points for the 4.2 . Perfect fit. Bit of grinding and painting needed. But end result is top notch!
Ground necessary metal off, painted, waiting to dry then bolt on ...
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[Rocket55]

Nice! Should have looked here first ;)

Have you got a fron on shot

[Hodge]

Nice! Should have looked here first ;)

Have you got a fron on shot

They're great. I will have a final shot tomorrow as paint is still super wet so can't mount them on yet.

[threedogs]

Well here's the plan,,,, run some 6mm into the cabin pick up a wire thats already live from my AUX battery.[fused]
Then solder,, fit a switch and hopefully my DRL's will work.[ bigger fuse] These are mainly for wet freeway/HWY conditions.
nice and humid today so we'll see how I go. Just using a toggle switch on one of the three blanks near the hand brake.

[Hodge]

Just finished fitting up threedogs' recovery points. Factory finish !

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[BigRAWesty]

Awesome fit and finish as usual

[Tank]

Bolted in some nice new shiny Raw Nitro rear shocks. The ride is now much nicer. The old ones were so shot they had nothing left no rebound at all

[threedogs]

[QUOTE=threedogs;641104]Well here's the plan,,,, run some 6mm into the cabin pick up a wire thats already live from my AUX battery.[fused]
Then solder,, fit a switch and hopefully my DRL's will work.[ bigger fuse] These are mainly for wet freeway/HWY conditions.
nice and humid today so we'll see how I go. Just using a toggle switch on one of the three blanks near the hand brake

Nah didnt happen, must motivate a bit better tomorrow lol lol

[Rocket55]

- Changed my 7 pin trailer plug for the 12 pin variety,
- put a second Anderson plug down the back (8 B&S) that only activates with the ignition
- 4 way fuse block under the bonnet that give me ignition power for switching relays
- blocked my EGR on the exhaust side
- put a boost barb in the inlet manifold elbow

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/E16CA8F2-C348-4B50-9DF3-D871F9962792_zpsh3yeaxya.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/E16CA8F2-C348-4B50-9DF3-D871F9962792_zpsh3yeaxya.jpg.html)

That's probably enough for today.

[lhurley]

Polished the absolute bejeezus out of it. Came up looking great. Well worth the effort. Unfortunately it has some very deep scratches that didn't come out but they are not very noticeable now.


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[threedogs]

Polished the absolute bejeezus out of it. Came up looking great. Well worth the effort. Unfortunately it has some very deep scratches that didn't come out but they are not very noticeable now.


62477

Going to claybar mine in the coming weeks,
dont think it will be as shiny as yours though

[lhurley]

Going to claybar mine in the coming weeks,
dont think it will be as shiny as yours though

Well my paint is actually only 2 years old (hail repair) with uv resistant clear so providing i keep it polished it will stay like that for a long time.

[Winnie]

Polished the absolute bejeezus out of it. Came up looking great. Well worth the effort. Unfortunately it has some very deep scratches that didn't come out but they are not very noticeable now.


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Lucky bugger... Looks awesome! Wish my paint was that nice

[Ibbo]

Had a Safari snorkel fitted to the Y61. $682. Not the cheapest option but good product, neatly fitted, and if i break it off on a tree branch i know i can get a replacement to fit the same hole!

[lhurley]

Lucky bugger... Looks awesome! Wish my paint was that nice

Spend 8 hours detailing it and it should look pretty good too. haha

[DX grunt]

Another archived mod I found in Photobucket. An oldie but a goodie. My DX cup holder. lol

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af279/DXgrunt/DX%20grunt/My%20mods/redneck_engineering_10.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/DXgrunt/media/DX%20grunt/My%20mods/redneck_engineering_10.jpg.html)

WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS MOD FOR HOT LIQUIDS.

Rossco

[Winnie]

Spend 8 hours detailing it and it should look pretty good too. haha

Nah I wish lol, not much clear left on my car

[Stropp]

Another archived mod I found in Photobucket. An oldie but a goodie. My DX cup holder. lol

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af279/DXgrunt/DX%20grunt/My%20mods/redneck_engineering_10.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/DXgrunt/media/DX%20grunt/My%20mods/redneck_engineering_10.jpg.html)

WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS MOD FOR HOT LIQUIDS.

Rossco


wow rossco to say im impressed is an understatement, i might steal that idea and sell them on ebay :)

[mudski]

Just spent two hours with my Karcher under the car. And opened up the camper to air out and dry out the canvas. Tomorrow, ill give it a wash inside and out.

[Batten44]

I Installed a Couple of Boat cup holders in my GQ!

[Rocket55]

Put this on

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/D68410C4-2B9A-47FB-91C8-4B7F480BA7DB_zpsp4pv5avp.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/D68410C4-2B9A-47FB-91C8-4B7F480BA7DB_zpsp4pv5avp.jpg.html)

[mudski]

Put this on

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/D68410C4-2B9A-47FB-91C8-4B7F480BA7DB_zpsp4pv5avp.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/D68410C4-2B9A-47FB-91C8-4B7F480BA7DB_zpsp4pv5avp.jpg.html)
Booh yeah! Finally got it....

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[rusty00]

Installed the snorkel cup day and did the same to a mates 2003 Patrol.
Nissan and Safari snorkel install.
The Safari was 30% easier, but could have been as it was the second to be done.

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[threedogs]

Dont you just love drilling a 5" hole in a perfectly guard ?

[rusty00]

All good, I'm a panel beater by trade and my 5th install of late, but yes it's a bit racking the first hole......

[nissannewby]

Another archived mod I found in Photobucket. An oldie but a goodie. My DX cup holder. lol

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af279/DXgrunt/DX%20grunt/My%20mods/redneck_engineering_10.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/DXgrunt/media/DX%20grunt/My%20mods/redneck_engineering_10.jpg.html)

WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS MOD FOR HOT LIQUIDS.

Rossco

Either I'm looking at this pic wrong or your steering wheel is on the wrong side....

[Hodge]

Either I'm looking at this pic wrong or your steering wheel is on the wrong side....

It's another photo that emerged on faceache few years ago out of the U.S. of A.

[DX grunt]

It's another photo that emerged on faceache few years ago out of the U.S. of A.

I thought that myself actually, but I don't know how it happened.

I actually took the pic about 4-5 years ago, but don't know how it ended up like that.

[Rocket55]

All I need now is some batteries (which are sitting on the floor) and it'll start.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/05C6BE18-4717-46D7-A414-F098FB105822_zpsztef539q.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/05C6BE18-4717-46D7-A414-F098FB105822_zpsztef539q.jpg.html)

[threedogs]

Very nice indeed loving that air filter box, no excuses now

[Hodge]

I thought that myself actually, but I don't know how it happened.

I actually took the pic about 4-5 years ago, but don't know how it ended up like that.
I saw this on faceache years ago lol. It's not like photo is mirrored or anything . strange.

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[Hodge]

All I need now is some batteries (which are sitting on the floor) and it'll start.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/05C6BE18-4717-46D7-A414-F098FB105822_zpsztef539q.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/05C6BE18-4717-46D7-A414-F098FB105822_zpsztef539q.jpg.html)
What a rig ... Looking forward to see , what driving difference it makes.

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[jay see]

Finally took off 35s and gave it a wash.
Feeling better today.;)

[Clunk]

New oil and filters..... did a growler and got oil everywhere, pick up the wrong size bucket from me shed........ fark fark fark sh!t c×nt and arse bandits.

In the process of changing the HID headlights back to H4s, just stopped for dinner

[the evil twin]

New oil and filters..... did a growler and got oil everywhere, pick up the wrong size bucket from me shed........ fark fark fark sh!t c×nt and arse bandits.

In the process of changing the HID headlights back to H4s, just stopped for dinner

You need a Chev mate... they burn enough oil so all you need is a 2 litre Ice Cream container

[Clunk]

Yay, I can see in the dark again

[Rocket55]

Started it up for the first time in about 4-5 weeks and took it for a drive. Nothing fell off so that was a big bonus!!

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/C09FB12D-D58C-495E-9C6B-F8AC7FCADDA6_zpsesaydklq.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/C09FB12D-D58C-495E-9C6B-F8AC7FCADDA6_zpsesaydklq.jpg.html)

[BigRAWesty]

Still plugging along with the gu diffs..
It's sll cleaned up now..
Now it's just waiting for some money for the rebuild kit and then actually do it..

I have also noticed the passenger rear hub looks moist from oil so I guess I'm doing the rear seals atleast now to..

[Skitzyrex]

Just finished replacing the three front belts. Pretty easy job.

[garett]

wired up my cubby box. now it has power.

[Hodge]

Put a set of new shoes on. Mickey Thompson P3's in 285/75/16 on a set of black rims.

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[outback]

Took off the 2 steel plates under the winch. They were showing signs of a bit of rust and the Nissan paint was lifting.
Cut the paint and rust back to shiny steel, painted then with Septone rust converter them sprayed the with rust shield.

Bolted the z looking plate to the main one and sprayed the bolts with the rsut shield.
Now all back in place.

Next some of the front wheel arches. Getting the plastic panel bits of looks like a nuisance.

Also loaded new steel cable back onto the 9500lb winch. Had to replace the old cable before the new winch goes on.
Put on a 44.7kN, (4.6t), min breaking force cable from Nobel's rope.

[katwoman]

Received and fitted. Thx John.

[threedogs]

Received and fitted. Thx John.

Ah good to see they arrived a painless fit too I see

[katwoman]

Ah good to see they arrived a painless fit too I see

Not exactly painless. A little filing but still went on pretty good.

[Stropp]

Received and fitted. Thx John.

same as mine :)

[Stropp]

Not today but mounted to compressor in the engine bay, but tight for space.

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[Rocket55]

Installed a TowPro trailer brake and a Breaksafe 6000 monitor, along with wiring up the 12 pin plug and Anderson plug down the back.

[threedogs]

gave the patrol a good wash now Im going to Clay bar it and then polish , yeah right lol


EDIT you can shove the clay bar thing how labour intensive is that
brought some Armourall polish and must admit it has come up awesome.
I'll do the rest tomorrow some time

[Skitzyrex]

gave the patrol a good wash now Im going to Clay bar it and then polish , yeah right lol


EDIT you can shove the clay bar thing

Haha, I've spent a full 8 hours washing clay bar polishing before. Not the best fun.

[threedogs]

Haha, I've spent a full 8 hours washing clay bar polishing before. Not the best fun.

Pretty sure I was doing it wrong any tips.
The Armourall polish Im using is awesome, dont think
Ive ever seen it so shiny its like a glassy finish, love it
but you need to really polish it hard for the result

[lhurley]

Pretty sure I was doing it wrong any tips.
The Armourall polish Im using is awesome, dont think
Ive ever seen it so shiny its like a glassy finish, love it
but you need to really polish it hard for the result

For clay bar, you need to use a lubricant. You can use one of those quick detailer sprays, or 50/50 metho/water or just soapy water.
Spray on lubricant, working in a foot square area, rub clay on car, in a wave style fashion. Keep turning the bit of clay so that you are using a clean bit constantly. Then wipe the area clean with a micro fiber cloth. Repeat if you missed bits.

You can actually feel how much smother the areas you have done are. Make a few passes on each area to get the best results (spray clay a few times then clean just once)

[threedogs]

I'll give it a go later sound very labour intensive,
have you measured how many square feet are on a patrol lol
this wave action is it pressing with the ball of your palm
sort of like kneading dough

[Skitzyrex]

I'll give it a go later sound very labour intensive,
have you measured how many square feet are on a patrol lol
this wave action is it pressing with the ball of your palm
sort of like kneading dough

Whet Hurley said. Yes, but with the detailed sprayed on first it's just a matter of flattening it out and rubbing over a wet surface. A bit like sand papering just no where near as long.

[lhurley]

I'll give it a go later sound very labour intensive,
have you measured how many square feet are on a patrol lol
this wave action is it pressing with the ball of your palm
sort of like kneading dough

Lots of square feet. Fortunately the body of the patrol is a decent amount away from the wheels so not a whole lot of grime gets on the paint. Try doing a normal car, heaps of crap all over the paint from the wheels.

I use a sanding/kneading movement. More of a knead on stubborn spots.

Grab a chair and park in the shade, get your favorite drink and take your time. Pack a small esky with drinks for less trips inside.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201073695725?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

This is what Ive used or will use, is the price right ?
so its worth doing once a year with a thorough detail
Plus how do you remove car polish from bits like the snorkle and door handles
Ive have the car wash nozzle right up against the marks and they just stay there
plus need to find a product that actually works on the black plastic bits, there was a product on TV a while ago
but Ive forgotten its name, ,,,,restore???????????

[Hodge]

plus need to find a product that actually works on the black plastic bits, there was a product on TV a while ago
but Ive forgotten its name, ,,,,restore???????????

Sillicone spray does wonders, cleans and brings out the shine. Also keeps the crap and dirt away for a while as it doesn't let it stick to it.

[lhurley]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201073695725?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

This is what Ive used or will use, is the price right ?
so its worth doing once a year with a thorough detail
Plus how do you remove car polish from bits like the snorkle and door handles
Ive have the car wash nozzle right up against the marks and they just stay there
plus need to find a product that actually works on the black plastic bits, there was a product on TV a while ago
but Ive forgotten its name, ,,,,restore???????????

I'm a big believer you get what you pay for, I want a good paint job on my car, I buy good products. Fwiw a 3m brand clay bar is only $35.

The polish is easy, don't get it on there in the first place haha sorry couldn't resist. But you can get stuff called 'back to black' or 'trim restore' that works wonders. Is great stuff to keep all of your flares looking tip top and stops them going brittle.

[SiberianPatrol]

Got it started and running in -15C temps and drove it around the city for a good 5 hours on new winter tires.

[threedogs]

Finally shifted my UHF mike to the left side of the centre facia,
just below the double din head unit.
This was acheived using a RJ 45 extension wire/cord,

[HuskyInAuz]

Put the 'trol on CarSales.com.au ... :(
If nothing else I'll take up a one of the storage offers! Thank you all who've offer by the way, much appreciated.

[sooty_10]

Put the 'trol on CarSales.com.au ... :(
If nothing else I'll take up a one of the storage offers! Thank you all who've offer by the way, much appreciated.
No.... I'd sooner put the missus on carsales before my patrol...... and sadly she knows it 😈

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[SiberianPatrol]

Installed some new H4 5000K headlamps and adjusted the beams. Blocked off the EGR and removed the butterfly. It's a 1000% difference throttle responsiveness and in the turbo spool-up now. The mighty 2.8 feels like she just wants to fly.

[foggs]

Finally wired up the electric windows to permanent power, hooked up to the AUX battery via a 15A fuse straight to the white wire. No more swearing having to put keys back in after forgetting to put them up.

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[Skitzyrex]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/188.jpg
Replaced the rotors and pads. Wowsers, not an easy job like the old commodore. [emoji15]

[HuskyInAuz]

No.... I'd sooner put the missus on carsales before my patrol...... and sadly she knows it 😈

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They were never imported into the USA for emissions/safety standards I think I read somewhere but we have a 40' "can" worth of stuff going back right now. I really don't know how long it's going to take to sell the farm and what we'll do afterwards. Just being back less than a week we're shaking our heads knowing we're going back to misty, grey and drizzle for 5 months of the year :(

[Winnie]

Finally wired up the electric windows to permanent power, hooked up to the AUX battery via a 15A fuse straight to the white wire. No more swearing having to put keys back in after forgetting to put them up.

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I should do this... would make life easy.
Even on a 1 min delay would be fine.

[mudski]

Replaced the rotors and pads. Wowsers, not an easy job like the old commodore. [emoji15]



Who's rotors are they mate? These are the last thing on my list to get before I do the TB48 brake upgrade on mine.


Finally shifted my UHF mike to the left side of the centre facia,
just below the double din head unit.
This was acheived using a RJ 45 extension wire/cord,

Lol. It looks like all the cheap Chinese head units use the same casing. My Eonon is identical to yours. Just the O/s is different.

[Skitzyrex]

Who's rotors are they mate? These are the last thing on my list to get before I do the TB48 brake upgrade on mine.
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These are the DBA brand mate. P/n DBA698S. I picked them up for $270 a pair on eBay.

[threedogs]

Lol. It looks like all the cheap Chinese head units use the same casing. My Eonon is identical to yours. Just the O/s is different.[/QUOTE]

Yeah $300 and its lasted longer than my $600 unit so Im happy about that lol

[mudski]

These are the DBA brand mate. P/n DBA698S. I picked them up for $270 a pair on eBay.
Cheers mate. SCA can get them for $90, give or take a few $$$. Something im keen to get done soon.

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[Skitzyrex]

Cheers mate. SCA can get them for $90, give or take a few $$$. Something im keen to get done soon.

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Not sure who SCA are but if you can get slotted rotors for that, snap them up. Bargain.

[Clunk]

Not sure who SCA are but if you can get slotted rotors for that, snap them up. Bargain.
SuperCrap Auto

[sooty_10]

Mounted my solar panels... http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/200.jpg
Now i just have to hard wire them in. Anyone know of a 'good' cheap reliable mppt solar controller? Or am i better off getting a decent pwm?

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[King_ady1]

Mounted my solar panels... http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/200.jpg
Now i just have to hard wire them in. Anyone know of a 'good' cheap reliable mppt solar controller? Or am i better off getting a decent pwm?

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Nice man. I won't be much help on that side. How much did it set u back? I was thinking of doing similar but under the racks.

[sooty_10]

Nice man. I won't be much help on that side. How much did it set u back? I was thinking of doing similar but under the racks.
The panels are 160w bit deals off ebay. To mount i simple bought 2 x 3m lengths of 30x30 3mm alloy angle from bunnings cut to length and then bolted to rhino bars. The alloy was about $30 per length. So all up it probably cost me $70-80 to mount.

They sit a few mm below the top of the bar. So i could still put stuff on top if i desired.

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[lucus30]

Nice sooty_10. I've thought about doing this for my rack but I'd put it under the mesh on a slide so i could pull it out the back or front when at camp. That way you still get the full use of the rack and still get a small trickle charge even under the mesh when not using it
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[King_ady1]

Nice sooty_10. I've thought about doing this for my rack but I'd put it under the mesh on a slide so i could pull it out the back or front when at camp. That way you still get the full use of the rack and still get a small trickle charge even under the mesh when not using it
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Haha that's exactly what I was thinking of :)

[sooty_10]

Nice sooty_10. I've thought about doing this for my rack but I'd put it under the mesh on a slide so i could pull it out the back or front when at camp. That way you still get the full use of the rack and still get a small trickle charge even under the mesh when not using it
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Yeah i did think of using drawer rollers for it. But as I'm simply storing it there and will pull down when at camp for any length of time i couldn't be bothered trying to work it out 😆 Loosen 2 turn knobs and mine slides right out and can be set-up on the ground. (Padlocked for security too)

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/202.jpg

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[Ibbo]

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Bought a second hand rhino rack and put on. Not the prettiest bit of kit but should be strong, aerodynamic and functional.

[sooty_10]

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Bought a second hand rhino rack and put on. Not the prettiest bit of kit but should be strong, aerodynamic and functional.
Nice i like the rhino platforms. I would love one in black.

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[Ibbo]

Agree black looks better but this one came up for $550. New one $1200 so settled for ali.

[sooty_10]

Agree black looks better but this one came up for $550. New one $1200 so settled for ali.
Yeah definitely for that dollar


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[Stropp]

replaced the little electronics box on the led headlight as one had gone out, all good now.

[garett]

got a new pressure switch for my a/c in... now the a/c works again ....

[SiberianPatrol]

Drained the antifreeze and filled it with -65C winter antifreeze and replaced the rubber radiator hoses.

[Bacho86]

Changed patrol back to road tyres... wife was sick of not being able to fit into underground shopping centres, especially coming up to Christmas!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/220.jpg


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[mudski]

Gawd thats an awfull shot mate. Lol
For our chrissy shopping we take my Patrol to our local Westfield and park on the grass areas while everyone is fighting for a car park.

[jay see]

got a new pressure switch for my a/c in... now the a/c works again ....

How did you know that it was the switch.
I'm having trouble with mine. When it gets hot it blows out fan air not a/c air, its like you turn off the a/c, but leave the fan on. When I say hot nowhere near too hot.
Is this a cooling issue or an a/c issue?

[Roosim]

Windows tinted !

[Bacho86]

Gawd thats an awfull shot mate. Lol
For our chrissy shopping we take my Patrol to our local Westfield and park on the grass areas while everyone is fighting for a car park.

Yeh I was tempted to put it in the angry thread lol
I'd been putting off changing them for a couple months now, and with no trips planned till after Christmas didn't make much sense keeping them on any long after I had to pull out of a trip I was originally going on this weekend



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[Hodge]

Gawd thats an awfull shot mate. Lol
For our chrissy shopping we take my Patrol to our local Westfield and park on the grass areas while everyone is fighting for a car park.
Haha I know the exact spot mate.

Tapatalked from S6

[lucus30]

Changed patrol back to road tyres... wife was sick of not being able to fit into underground shopping centres, especially coming up to Christmas!

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Oh no what have you done!!!!!

[Bacho86]

Oh no what have you done!!!!!

Yeh she's been retired for a bit... well at least until after Christmas! I've got a few weeks off then so planning to get away for a few days either between Christmas and New Years or first week of January probably up to High Country; maybe Howqua / Jamieson area for something different. Have done a fair bit around Licola / Dargo this year already!

[BigRAWesty]

Me and my brother did the valve clearance and rocker cover seal..
Um. They were .8-.9 cold lol..
Took it em down to .38 and sooooooooooo much quieter.. and brother rekons I should see a few extra kw's out of it..

[King_ady1]

So whilst I was dividing on how I'm goi g to mount my winch I thought ode drop my uhf in. It's a gme tx3540, do display on hand unit. Decided to hide the unit up behind glove box.
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Made up a little bracket with some padding to minimise vibration
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Fit it in.
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Hook it all up, and turn her on. :)

Then a nice little error v 1.03 error popping up???
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Anyone seen this before?? Can't find any references for it. . Got me stuffed. Double checked connections and plugs and all is sweet...

[Skitzyrex]

Then a nice little error v 1.03 error popping up???
Anyone seen this before?? Can't find any references for it. . Got me stuffed. Double checked connections and plugs and all is sweet...

Error or version?

[King_ady1]

Error or version?

I think error as it won't move past this. Won't register command from another button, no sounds at all....

[firm351]

Sold it. Now the seach is on for another one but this time of the GQ variety.

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[BigRAWesty]

Sold it. Now the seach is on for another one but this time of the GQ variety.

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You can buy mine.

[taslucas]

You can buy mine.
You saving up for a 3lt?

tappin from tassie

[firm351]

You can buy mine.
Do you do delivery

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[BigRAWesty]

Do you do delivery

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Sure. Need a holiday

[modustollens]

Broke the power steering belt en-route to work this morning; so, there needs to be a thread called "what will you do to your patrol tomorrow?"

MT

[SiberianPatrol]

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Installed and removed a new adjustable front panhard rod and reinstalled the factory panhard after noticing the steering damper bracket was different. Installed a ToughDog RTC steering damper, built a cargo shelf and cubby for jerry cans and recovery gear. The cutout is for 5 20L jerry cans. Installed a rear recover hook that just came in the post from @threedogs. Installed and wired new front driving lights and a bandage wrap fuel filter heater.

[Rocket55]

Steering damper install

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/8BEB769A-09D4-41D1-AA92-5DC5B3064855_zpsvtjhhybe.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/8BEB769A-09D4-41D1-AA92-5DC5B3064855_zpsvtjhhybe.jpg.html)

[BigRAWesty]

Steering damper install

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/8BEB769A-09D4-41D1-AA92-5DC5B3064855_zpsvtjhhybe.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/8BEB769A-09D4-41D1-AA92-5DC5B3064855_zpsvtjhhybe.jpg.html)
Looks good.

[SiberianPatrol]

Had the windshield replaced and found out it has a connection for a defrost on the front windshield. Living in Siberia + heated front windshield = GOLD!

[Winnie]

Had the windshield replaced and found out it has a connection for a defrost on the front windshield. Living in Siberia + heated front windshield = GOLD!
I would like to experience your winter temperatures. But not for months or anything that would be crazy... Maybe half an hour or so because I can't comprehend that kind of cold.

[SiberianPatrol]

It still takes me about a month or so to get used to the extreme cold once it sets in. We've had a heat wave come through this past week. It was only -5C for most of the week. Getting ready to pull out for a trip up north on the ice road where the forecasted high temps are -25C. You just learn how to layer your clothing and your vehicle for optimum efficiency in that kind of weather.


1999 GU RD28Ti; mechanical injector pump, 5kBt Webasto circulation heater, 33" Yokohama Geolander I/T, SaaS boost & EGT gauges, 2" Ironman suspension...more to come

[King_ady1]

This is crazy man. I wish I were there too. It would be a great experience. Just don't freeze to death on us!! We want to hear all about the trip!!

[SiberianPatrol]

I'll be gone for about 2 weeks so I'll be offline until just before Christmas. Plan to do a full write up when I get back

[King_ady1]

Awesome. Can't wait!! Lots of pics :)

[Bacho86]

Out with the old....

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/34.jpg

In with the new....

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/35.jpg


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[threedogs]

Awesome. Can't wait!! Lots of pics :)

It would be like staring at a piece of white A4 paper wouldn't it lol

[King_ady1]

It would be like staring at a piece of white A4 paper wouldn't it lol

Ye but there will be a line lol

[modustollens]

It would be like staring at a piece of white A4 paper wouldn't it lol

At those temps, the air is usually very dry with little humidity left to precipitate. The air is very dense and thick and the stars at night are sharp - I can see so much better in the cold - maybe less refraction in the cold that is void of any moisture. High wind can blow stuff around already on the ground though.

Here in Kazakhstan the temps are below -40 always for many weeks; it never hit -50 yet for me here, but -48 arrived once; but it is really too cold for snow when it is like that.

Back in Canada where I am from the temps can get below -30, but not often; -5 to -15 is pretty common and it is here where there is a tonne of moisture in the air from the lake; when the air moves up and inland then it will dump like mad. Last year it looked like this:http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/02/05/toronto-weather-snow-photos_n_4732139.html

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/36.jpg.

If below -22/-25 it will usually be clear sky, with no clouds and no snow. In fact, when camping out in the winter, we head out of the bush to the field and look up at the sky - if we see the clouds clearing then we chop more firewood - the temperature always falls when the clouds clear!

In Canada, where I am from, we will get more snow in one day than the Kazakh town where I am living now will get all winter (big picture for your viewing pleasure):

http://modustollens.org/photos/galleries/Canada/inglis-pano1-feb2009-rough.jpg

I put a new power steering belt on my machine; no one had size 775; I tried a 800: too big; I tried a 750, too small. I spent hours and hours going all over the town and one guy had one 775 in the bottom of a box in the back room. But only one.

So, I had to install and remove belts too many times. It is a PITA to replace given that, depending on the thickness of the belt, it is very hard to get it to squeeze under the belt mounts for the alternator. The 775 was too thick to be squeezed under so I had to loosen the bolts holding the fan clutch on to free up the belt wheels enough to 'convince' the belt to pass through.


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[mudski]

Fitted in the relay plugs into the OEM Relay box next to the main battery. To use the five empty spaces that were in there, rather than having them in a separate relay box....Now to just wire them in after I find a decent battery terminal....

[Hodge]

Fitted up the rear work / flood / reverse light from LED Light Co.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63162&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63163&stc=1

[Bacho86]

Fitted up the rear work / flood / reverse light from LED Light Co.


Nice work hodge - did you connect that up to a 3 way switch by any chance? I tried doing mine on the weekend, but couldn't find a good spot to hook up the reverse activation in the front without cutting up the loom ... Best advice I could find was the "yellow wire" but there were lots to choose from! Cheers


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[Hodge]

Nice work hodge - did you connect that up to a 3 way switch by any chance? I tried doing mine on the weekend, but couldn't find a good spot to hook up the reverse activation in the front without cutting up the loom ... Best advice I could find was the "yellow wire" but there were lots to choose from! Cheers


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Yeah 3 way switch mate. on | Off | on

The switch basically dictates, what triggers the relay. One side it has the 12+ve coming off the reverse light at the back, and the other side of the switch comes right off the 6 way fused block, which is a constant positive. The light feed source is also from the aux. battery.
All of this is at the back of my car, so easy access to the reverse positive.

Definitely makes it easier to reverse at night.

[Bacho86]

Yeah 3 way switch mate. on | Off | on

The switch basically dictates, what triggers the relay. One side it has the 12+ve coming off the reverse light at the back, and the other side of the switch comes right off the 6 way fused block, which is a constant positive. The light feed source is also from the aux. battery.
All of this is at the back of my car, so easy access to the reverse positive.

Definitely makes it easier to reverse at night.

Yeh I've got a similar set up too, my switch is up the front and I didn't run a trigger switching wire from the rear reverse light as I figured it would be easy enough to pick one from the front... Easy said than done though!

I might just have to start stripping back a few of the "yellow wires" from the front passenger kick panel and see which one triggers when reverse is selected


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[Hodge]

Would it be easier to simply go right to the source on the gear box ? Pretty sure there is wire on the gear box which is the reverse trigger one? :confused:
I may be wrong.

[Bacho86]

Would it be easier to simply go right to the source on the gear box ? Pretty sure there is wire on the gear box which is the reverse trigger one? :confused:
I may be wrong.

Yeh that was certainly my intention!! But I couldn't decipher a wiring diagram that matched.

After searching on the forum and Google, the best I could find was "yellow wire" in the passenger kick panel - unfortunately I couldn't see a plain yellow wire; a few yellow wires with various coloured stripes though -- so that'll be where I'll have start -- unless there are any better suggestions...


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[Chubba]

Added to my scratch collection.

[DaveGQ]

Yeh that was certainly my intention!! But I couldn't decipher a wiring diagram that matched.

After searching on the forum and Google, the best I could find was "yellow wire" in the passenger kick panel - unfortunately I couldn't see a plain yellow wire; a few yellow wires with various coloured stripes though -- so that'll be where I'll have start -- unless there are any better suggestions...


If you have a multimeter with the 'continuity' function it would make it easier to find which one of those yellow ones it is. It would also save you from having to strip each of the wires like you mentioned.

[mudski]

Yeah 3 way switch mate. on | Off | on

The switch basically dictates, what triggers the relay. One side it has the 12+ve coming off the reverse light at the back, and the other side of the switch comes right off the 6 way fused block, which is a constant positive. The light feed source is also from the aux. battery.
All of this is at the back of my car, so easy access to the reverse positive.

Definitely makes it easier to reverse at night.
I just used a two way off on switch. So when in reverse the light comes on, when the switch is in the off position. When switched to on, it comes on and also the rev lights.. no biggie.

[Dinger]

Replaced my faulty fuel sender that in turn fixed the dreaded sub tank fault light on the dash.
I had to cut out the floor to get the sender out due to having long range tank installed. Nothing some sheet metal and silicon couldn't fix though.
And put on a hinge extension on the small barn door
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[threedogs]

Replaced my faulty fuel sender that in turn fixed the dreaded sub tank fault light on the dash.
I had to cut out the floor to get the sender out due to having long range tank installed. Nothing some sheet metal and silicon couldn't fix though.
And put on a hinge extension on the small barn door
631736317263174

Next up you'll want to do the small rear door strut,
great mod keeps door open when patrol is on an angle

[Dinger]

THanks three dogs
That is a great idea