What did you do to your Patrol today!

[katwoman]

You get bogged in the front paddock again

No, the back paddock, funny guy.

[threedogs]

Installed my Redarc Pro brake controller and fitted a new Superior Engineering adjustable drag link and steering damper to my 2014 Titanium. Adjusted steering wheel back to straight/center. May have solved the traction control / VDC coming on in corners, bends, or "round-abouts". Disconnected batteries for a while to "reset" the CPU. No issues on today's test drive. Lets hope it stays that way. Was getting tired of switching it off continually.

Sounds like you need to get a Scan-Gauge,
a must have for all CRD owners IMO

[Bloodyaussie]

Fitted an in cab switch for the winch..

Now i dont have to scramble for the controller when in a hurry while the car sinks into a big bog hole or is hung up on a steep hill climb.

[Bacho86]

Took her over for a visit to the "dark side"....

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/411.jpg


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[mudski]

Took her over for a visit to the "dark side"....

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/411.jpg


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Be careful what you say mate. You may get hit with the ban stick.

[BigRAWesty]

Now to see about tie rods... not sure about running non stock as i worry i could snap a hub if i out a heavy duty one on.?

I wouldn't stress mate. Blokes have been running HD for a long time with no issues..
I think you'd shear the thread before snapping the hub..

[Bacho86]

Be careful what you say mate. You may get hit with the ban stick.

Haha old man is looking to upgrade to a new 200 series so went for a test drive with him to check it out.


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[Winnie]

Fitted an in cab switch for the winch..

Now i dont have to scramble for the controller when in a hurry while the car sinks into a big bog hole or is hung up on a steep hill climb.
Awesome mod hey... So easy to get the winch going.

[Bloodyaussie]

Awesome mod hey... So easy to get the winch going.

Yeah long over due... did this mod in my hilux and was very handy but got lazy when it came to doing it in the patrol.

[Sir Roofy]

No, the back paddock, funny guy.

Ok the creek came up and you could get home the back way

[Patrol'n]

Chucked in some nice new oil and a filter :-)

[mudnut]

Haha old man is looking to upgrade to a new 200 series so went for a test drive with him to check it out.


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Did you break anything?

[Softy]

Nothing.. still waiting for the postie to rock up with my fancy new "Vesconite" bushes to replace the crap in the stock zd30 belt tensioner. No more issues for me again... well unless the bearing craps out!

[threedogs]

Nothing.. still waiting for the postie to rock up with my fancy new "Vesconite" bushes to replace the crap in the stock zd30 belt tensioner. No more issues for me again... well unless the bearing craps out!

Heres the bearing Pt No. for a replacement NTN-WC 87503
ZD30 tensioner bearing

[Softy]

Yep i need to get one...

But these "Vesconite" bushes stop all the dramas that are caused from the factory/ebay bushes from flogging out.

[threedogs]

Fitted an in cab switch for the winch..

Now i dont have to scramble for the controller when in a hurry while the car sinks into a big bog hole or is hung up on a steep hill climb.

I plan on fitting a winch isolation switch and a winch in/out switch as well.
Sounds like a sensible mod IMO lol

[Bacho86]

Did you break anything?

Well I was looking around under the bonnet and manages to remove both earth cables from the battery just by touching them by hand


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[Covo71]

Got the blue slip done today so it is actually registered in my name now

[garett]

snapped 1 exhaust manifold stud... and 2 bolts.
removed the manifold then went home.

[BigRAWesty]

Yep i need to get one...

But these "Vesconite" bushes stop all the dramas that are caused from the factory/ebay bushes from flogging out.
Been reading about those bushes..
it'll be interesting to see how long they go for..
Personally not the stuff I would have used but give it a Crack. .

[BigRAWesty]

snapped 1 exhaust manifold stud... and 2 bolts.
removed the manifold then went home.
That's a good day yea

[mudnut]

I had another go at bracing the large rear door. A previous owner had cut a huge oval hole to install a speaker. They had seriously weakened the door, so I welded up a bracket
last year. The door would start to creak while on rough roads, so I drilled some more holes on the pressed steel near the hinge and bolted the bracket to it.
Sorry, no pics.

Now to take it bush and see if it has worked.

[garett]

new overflow, sealed up washer bottle and new spring mats.

[morton2478]

Started to build the new sliders /side steps for the big girl as well as a set for a mate as well

[Rocket55]

Took it to the beach

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/02956FD6-B9CB-4E16-85C2-1F62BC8E37AF_zpsdnmuelvi.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/02956FD6-B9CB-4E16-85C2-1F62BC8E37AF_zpsdnmuelvi.jpg.html)

[Skitzyrex]

Started to build the new sliders /side steps for the big girl as well as a set for a mate as well

Do you want to be my mate?
Nice slides. [emoji108]

[mudski]

Started to build the new sliders /side steps for the big girl as well as a set for a mate as well
Nice work there mate...
Those U brackets. Did you make them, get them made for you or buy them? Im thinking of doing something soon similar to my current steps....


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[cltchrystal]

Started my build of a two drawer system for my GU, got the locking handles on today and have painted the drawers, tomorrow is marine carpet day, as well as lining up the locking bars, should be done in a few days then I'm off around Aussie.

[threedogs]

dummy wired up my new Volt gauge to see how it looks.
Must say Im liking it for the price. I have the same make water temp
gauge opposite the central clock. Main battery only ,have a seperate gauge for the AUX
Not to bright for night driving as well IMO

[BigRAWesty]

Ow I three the egr block in..
Was grinning ear to ear..
Even has a turbo note now..
Next up.
Scangauge, egr gauge, exhaust and primary fuel filter with water trap

[mudnut]

Fitted a small plug with a water proof inline fuse to plug the solar trickle charger. I used the plug's pair as a waterproof cap. The only thing I don't like about it is that the positive is the exposed pin.

[threedogs]

Fitted a small plug with a water proof inline fuse to plug the solar trickle charger. I used the plug's pair as a waterproof cap. The only thing I don't like about it is that the positive is the exposed pin.

I just brought this waterproof 50 amp anderson plug casing that might do that better,
even has a very small led to let you know you have power going to the plug
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RED-50Amp-Anderson-Plug-External-Mounting-Mount-Kit-Bracket-Dust-Cap-System-/121881689030?hash=item1c60b6fbc6

[mudnut]

Only .1 Amps (100 mA) maximum, TD. That plug would be overkill. Wouldn't mind having a plug like that with an isolating switch and voltage spike protection, to use with jumper cables though.

[threedogs]

Only .1 Amps (100 mA) maximum, TD. That plug would be overkill. Wouldn't mind having a plug like that with an isolating switch and voltage spike protection, to use with jumper cables though.

my jumper leads cost $200 they weigh a ton and have spike protection

Why not just reverse the polarity on the plug to suit your needs??

[mudnut]

I suppose I should as all of the connections from the vehicle are the same, which makes it easy to short out the battery or blow fuses on the sockets.

[threedogs]

I suppose I should as all of the connections from the vehicle are the same, which makes it easy to short out the battery or blow fuses on the sockets.

I used one of those trickle charge solar panels for a while , yes just on 1mili amp.
enough to keep the battery busy imo
Now I have a 20 watt panel to do the same thing.

[katwoman]

Locked her away in the 'big' shed. :(
I'm a cruiser man now.

[Bloodyaussie]

click bait.

[threedogs]

Locked her away in the 'big' shed. :(
I'm a cruiser man now.

100s or 200s or 70s ??

[katwoman]

100s or 200s or 70s ??

Worse. The 60 series.

[Covo71]

Cup holder and filters showed up today. 64791

[Covo71]

Worse. The 60 series.

I don't get it? WHY???

[katwoman]

I don't get it? WHY???
Cos, my patrol won't take a car seat. And I'm not rooting around yet to fit one. ( I have drawers)

[threedogs]

Cos, my patrol won't take a car seat. And I'm not rooting around yet to fit one. ( I have drawers)

Im sure there must be a way around this as plenty of 4x4s with drawers going around
Ill do some phone calls for you.

[Winnie]

Cos, my patrol won't take a car seat. And I'm not rooting around yet to fit one. ( I have drawers)

Ohhhhhhhhh so you are expecting hey Kat???????
;) ;)

[threedogs]

Cos, my patrol won't take a car seat. And I'm not rooting around yet to fit one. ( I have drawers)

I take it you have a cargo barrier fitted??? Full size or half ???

[Skitzyrex]

Cos, my patrol won't take a car seat. And I'm not rooting around yet to fit one. ( I have drawers)

I'm over here in Perth but had a child restraint bar fitted by an authorized dealer. I think it was around $450. Here is a pic
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/134.jpg

[katwoman]

I take it you have a cargo barrier fitted??? Full size or half ???

Nope..........

[katwoman]

Ohhhhhhhhh so you are expecting hey Kat??????? ;) ;)

Expecting a head ache.

[jay see]

Expecting a head ache.

So we shouldn't be congratulating you?

[Skitzyrex]

Expecting a head ache.

Could be worse, I'll lend you my twins. Haha

[Covo71]

64800
Cos, my patrol won't take a car seat. And I'm not rooting around yet to fit one. ( I have drawers)

C.R.A. Bar cost $300 installed by Opposite Lock. Fully compliance do as restraint point. Better option than Toyota.

[katwoman]

So we shouldn't be congratulating you?

Uh, no. It's all for my grand daughter. ( 4 weeks old)

[threedogs]

With the black widow drawer system all you need is a "baby bolt " for the
rear of the drawer system, I would think all others are similar

[Winnie]

With the black widow drawer system all you need is a "baby bolt " for the
rear of the drawer system, I would think all others are similar

Black Widows were actually tested and rated. I think Outback are too.
But you can't just do that with any drawer system.

[threedogs]

Black Widows were actually tested and rated. I think Outback are too.
But you can't just do that with any drawer system.

Yes you would need to contact where you brought it from,
but you're stuck if its a home made job,
Didn't suggest to just put a bolt and all
would be right. lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Not so much what i did to but what i did with it.... ended up pulling the pin as the weight was greater than researched as it was not a 65 but a 165 and the weight did not include the water in the tyres. ...
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Early version of a high lift jack

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[threedogs]

Trewhella did a heap of those hi-lift jacks. to huge winch
style for felling trees to styles for house levelling.
Look great in a Man Cave lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Trewhella did a heap of those hi-lift jacks. to huge winch
style for felling trees to styles for house levelling.
Look great in a Man Cave lol

It is one tough bit of gear and could lift that 4 tonne tractor.... it killed me carrying the bloody thing.

[gubigfish]

Oil and filter change, replaced the bit rubber between the body and chassis on the left had side, drew out a stencil after paying $70 for it, I'll make me own next time.

[Covo71]

Changed filters and oil on the Maverick. It might be in my head but feels smoother.

[Patrol'n]

Finally got off my lazy a*#e and installed my central locking actuators in the rear passenger doors. Now I have central locking in all the doors :-)

Got the slave actuators from Jaycar for $12.95 each. They only have the two wires so easy as.

Interestingly, I had one factory actuator in the rear passenger side door but not functioning, and the rear driver's door had never had one with the wiring connector covered in factory tape, maybe they just forgot to finish installing it...

[threedogs]

Finally got off my lazy a*#e and installed my central locking actuators in the rear passenger doors. Now I have central locking in all the doors :-)

Got the slave actuators from Jaycar for $12.95 each. They only have the two wires so easy as.

Interestingly, I had one factory actuator in the rear passenger side door but not functioning, and the rear driver's door had never had one with the wiring connector covered in factory tape, maybe they just forgot to finish installing it...

might of been a Friday build, lol

[garett]

put my flares back on.

[MB]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/191.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/192.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/193.jpg

Took a load off ! Prepped the old gal with a treated pine and plastic wrap temp tray for delivery to the crew at Patrol Apart for stage 1 :-)


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[Bloodyaussie]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/191.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/192.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/193.jpg

Took a load off ! Prepped the old gal with a treated pine and plastic wrap temp tray for delivery to the crew at Patrol Apart for stage 1 :-)


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So what are you getting done mate.

[MB]

Hopefully my Mrs doesn't have a secret forum account :-)

Rear spring tower bracing, rear Firestone airbags, Koni 90 series shocks all round, swapping out 3:9 diffs for 4:3's, ARB lockers front and rear and ARB twin compressor with large chassis mounted tank to run the whole system!

Fair's Fair, she's got her vet bills for the Nag's, I'll max my M/C's & Visa's on real horsepower :-)

[Mang]

Hopefully my Mrs doesn't have a secret forum account :-)

Rear spring tower bracing, rear Firestone airbags, Koni 90 series shocks all round, swapping out 3:9 diffs for 4:3's, ARB lockers front and rear and ARB twin compressor with large chassis mounted tank to run the whole system!

Fair's Fair, she's got her vet bills for the Nag's, I'll max my M/C's & Visa's on real horsepower :-)

We need to have a talk when you get home honey!!!

[MB]

Nice work changing the test forum user name AB, that got the heart started, pisser :-) !!

[nissannewby]

Nice work changing the test forum user name AB, that got the heart started, pisser :-) !!

Was gonna say you got some balls going into an argument with a horse woman about her horses.

[Winnie]

Big changes MB! When do you get the car back?

[AB]

Was gonna say you got some balls going into an argument with a horse woman about her horses. Thread closed ;)

[MB]

Hopefully tomorrow or Thursday mate. Then the real fun begins in the shed, custom sliders, my old ARB bar and high mount swapped on with new scrubbies to connect the two and the interchangeable tray system concept can slowly come to life too!

[Bloodyaussie]

Hopefully tomorrow or Thursday mate. Then the real fun begins in the shed, custom sliders, my old ARB bar and high mount swapped on with new scrubbies to connect the two and the interchangeable tray system concept can slowly come to life too!

I see you have been infected..

What custom sliders you getting?

[MB]

MB Specials :-)

[Bloodyaussie]

MB Specials :-)

Oh secret boys club sliders heh.....lol

[nissannewby]

Oh secret boys club sliders heh.....lol

Yeah they are "the bar boys" lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah they are "the bar boys" lol

I think they just bar each other. ...he he he

[Patrol-Guy]

New windscreen thanks to the hail storm last Thursday. I recall someone asking the price of a windscreen, I didn't pay for it, was under insurance but I did ask the bloke and he said just shy of $400.

[Dinger]

Booked in to get some new tread fitted

[jay see]

Hopefully my Mrs doesn't have a secret forum account :-)

Rear spring tower bracing, rear Firestone airbags, Koni 90 series shocks all round, swapping out 3:9 diffs for 4:3's, ARB lockers front and rear and ARB twin compressor with large chassis mounted tank to run the whole system!

Fair's Fair, she's got her vet bills for the Nag's, I'll max my M/C's & Visa's on real horsepower :-)

Just a few little mods.

[jay see]

Booked in to get some new tread fitted

What you getting?

[MyGU8]

Installed Koni 82's with stock coils today.

[mikeivs]

We're trying to revive an old looking 1997 Nissan Patrol - 2.8 TD, the body is quite rusty, smoky when running - We still have lots of things to do.
In addition to that, we might change some parts, luckily this site has some links for resources such as http://patrolapart.com.au/product.
Also, do you have any brands in mind that you can suggest for tyres that I can buy online?
I visited this site https://www.tyroola.com.au/ and they have Continental 275/65R17, Still looking for some options.

I'm now reading about electrical issues, might be something with the battery clamps.

See you around mates!

[jay see]

Fitted up some special gauges.

[threedogs]

Cut a hole in the facia console to fit a double carling switch mount,
This will house the on/off winch power and in/out winch switches.
More pics tomorrow

[morton2478]

Treated the big girl to a new set of 315's yesterday and replaced all vac lines , reversed the intercooler piping, removed swirl plate and changed the belt tensioner and belt very happy with the results

[SiberianPatrol]

Fitted my boost controller to the mighty 2.8 ;) Pleased with the results so far.

[threedogs]

Treated the big girl to a new set of 315's yesterday and replaced all vac lines , reversed the intercooler piping, removed swirl plate and changed the belt tensioner and belt very happy with the results

whats the reasoning behind reversing the intercooling piping???
Must admit never heard of it.

[threedogs]

Finally got around to cutting the square for my dual carling switch holder.
This will house my winch on/off and winch in/out switches
Winch in/out still to arrive

[Clunk]

Finally got around to cutting the square for my dual carling switch holder.
This will house my winch on/off and winch in/out switches
Winch in/out still to arrive
Looks wonky [emoji12]

[Softy]

whats the reasoning behind reversing the intercooling piping???
Must admit never heard of it.

Shortens the intake length a little bit so it will spool up faster, also cooled air comes out of the cooler and straight into the throttle body. Where as before if comes out of the cooler and thru a metal pipe to the TB... Causing some heat soak to the cooled air.

[threedogs]

Shortens the intake length a little bit so it will spool up faster, also cooled air comes out of the cooler and straight into the throttle body. Where as before if comes out of the cooler and thru a metal pipe to the TB... Causing some heat soak to the cooled air.

Like I said never heard of anyone doing it since Ive been here.
I have a needle valve and TBH mine spools very quickly if I
need it to
@ Clunk might be a bit of black texta making it look "wonky"
Im not 100% happy with it, but its ok. Now only one more for
the other side for the reverse camera. Then Ill get the laser
cutter onto the centre console knock outs.

[Softy]

Every little bit helps.. people reporting around 40-50c drop in EGT's also.. I'm yet to do it.... Been lazy. :drunk:

[threedogs]

Every little bit helps.. people reporting around 40-50c drop in EGT's also.. I'm yet to do it.... Been lazy. :drunk:

Thats a good gain to be had,,,, Ill have to look into it LOL
Ive wrapped one of mine in gold thermal tape. I also have a 76 mm intake
Ive yet to fit as well

[mudski]

Started replacing the body mounts. The rears and the 4th row ones are proving to be a pain in the anoos.

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[mudski]

Lol. Done. Except for the rears.
I was jacking the body that much i had to have the rear doors open. So i just spaced the rear mounts and replaced all the others.

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[mudnut]

Have you undone the radiator mounts so the body doesn't flex the cores as you are jacking the body?

[mudski]

Have you undone the radiator mounts so the body doesn't flex the cores as you are jacking the body?
No i didnt. The radiator is only secured from the top and these mounts are designed to flex so i think these might be fine. Anyway we'll see tomorrow if the radiator is fine or not.
I used a length of 100x100 of pine running between the 3rd and 4th row mounts and jacked up the entire side of the car from there. This worked really well, except for the rear mount. I just couldn't get the body up high enough. I just have to put the front seats back in and im done.

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[Patrol'n]

Finally got around to fitting my external speaker for my UHF so I can hear it over the rattling of my GQ on corrugations.

One of those little jobs I've been too slack to get around to, oh well, done now 😀

[mudski]

Filled both tanks of diesel for 92.9c per litre. Awesome.

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[mudnut]

3rd time lucky fitting the suction hose on the power steering pump. I finally found and bought some 5/8 aeroflow series 400 transmission. I fitted it this morning . Also modified the TTV valve intake, (see Rb30 thread).

[threedogs]

Filled both tanks of diesel for 92.9c per litre. Awesome.

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SHITE THATS GOOD STILL $1.08 OVER THIS WAY GRrrrrr

[Winnie]

SHITE THATS GOOD STILL $1.08 OVER THIS WAY GRrrrrr

Aaaaaaaaand still heading towards 120 cents here.

[threedogs]

Aaaaaaaaand still heading towards 120 cents here.

Its only 10-15mins if that on the freeway difference Damn
16 c a ltr is a fair gap
@ MUDSKI do you use the big BP up on Cooper st

[Bloodyaussie]

Thanks Mark for the tip off as I just filled up 142lt and paid $131.00

All the other servo's around here were $1.05 or there abouts.

[Winnie]

Its only 10-15mins if that on the freeway difference Damn
16 c a ltr is a fair gap
@ MUDSKI do you use the big BP up on Cooper st

I'd like to see you drive to my house in 15 mins... more like 2 hours haha.
But your point is still valid.

[threedogs]

I'd like to see you drive to my house in 15 mins... more like 2 hours haha.
But your point is still valid.

Nah Nah from here to either Marks or Johnno's not far at all via the feeway

See what happened ,,,,I pressed wrong reply with quote LOL

[mudski]

Its only 10-15mins if that on the freeway difference Damn
16 c a ltr is a fair gap
@ MUDSKI do you use the big BP up on Cooper st

No the servo just west of ARB Thomastown on Mahoneys rd.

[rusty00]

Added the roof rack, very happy with it.65066

[Roosim]

Looks good, where did you get it from ?

[threedogs]

Added the roof rack, very happy with it.65066

Certainly come a long way in roof rack design, better than the old suction cup jobs ha ha
looks the part thats for sure

[Rocket55]

Registered it

[BigRAWesty]

Took it in to get the rear door crack repaired.. car yard has come to the party and she's getting professionally strengthened..
Happy days

[nissannewby]

Looked at it.

[lhurley]

Took it in to get the rear door crack repaired.. car yard has come to the party and she's getting professionally strengthened..
Happy days

Be interesting to see what they do to "professionally strengthen" it

[Avo]

walked past it

[Clunk]

Drove it to work, 13 hrs later, drove it home

[Avo]

Drove it to work, 13 hrs later, drove it home

how much oil did ya have to put in it

[Clunk]

how much oil did ya have to put in it
One hundred and forty seven litres

[rusty00]

Hi Roosim, from Hume 4x4, it's better than some others I looked at.

[Covo71]

6508965090Still waiting to start the job but no money so I pulled off the guard trims and painted them up. Hard to find things to do that don't cost money.

[BigRAWesty]

Be interesting to see what they do to "professionally strengthen" it
They didn't. . Pricks. .
After discussing it with the bloke he's was all "yep yep, strengthened them before" and today was all "na we didn't quote to strengthen, but we left the weld proud and didn't grind it all away so it's strong as.."
I felt like slapping the stupid out of him.. I'm a farking welder by trade..
That shit will just crack right next to the weld..
Owell.. it will crack again..
Just hopefully soon enough to claim warrenty again and this time they can brace it as discussed...

[lhurley]

They didn't. . Pricks. .
After discussing it with the bloke he's was all "yep yep, strengthened them before" and today was all "na we didn't quote to strengthen, but we left the weld proud and didn't grind it all away so it's strong as.."
I felt like slapping the stupid out of him.. I'm a farking welder by trade..
That shit will just crack right next to the weld..
Owell.. it will crack again..
Just hopefully soon enough to claim warrenty again and this time they can brace it as discussed...


Idiots. I would of been spewing. Better get it in writing next time. Give you something to slap them in the face with, when they cock it up again.

[BigRAWesty]

Idiots. I would of been spewing. Better get it in writing next time. Give you something to slap them in the face with, when they cock it up again.
Yep. Will be..

[mudski]

Registered it


Looked at it.


walked past it

Drove it....

[threedogs]

@ Kallen not good at all take a few pics so you have a record.
Mark did a good write up on the rear cracked door repair

[MyGU8]

After some to and fro.. finally got the 2" lift with Kings KDFR-42H and KDRR-45H, sitting exactly 50mm high.

The guys had an issue with ABS and Diff-lock, later found out they connected the vacuum hoses wrong way, all sorted out at the end, drives fantastic.

Also done the 140k service, bloody expensive.

[Sir Roofy]

After some to and fro.. finally got the 2" lift with Kings KDFR-42H and KDRR-45H, sitting exactly 50mm high.

The guys had an issue with ABS and Diff-lock, later found out they connected the vacuum hoses wrong way, all sorted out at the end, drives fantastic.

Also done the 140k service, bloody expensive.

Enjoy the ride

[Rocket55]

Washed and clay bared it, will polish it after lunch.

[morton2478]

Cleaned all the snot out of the big girls nostrals lets see how she goes gettin some fresh air in to those lungs !!

[SiberianPatrol]

Mounted an Ironman adjustable front panhard rod. Bracket was in the wrong place for the steering damper so with some fancy Russian engineering, we cut the factory mount and fabricated a new one on the right place.

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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

[Rocket55]

All polished and waxed now, it's never looked so clean.

[threedogs]

Cleaned all the snot out of the big girls nostrals lets see how she goes gettin some fresh air in to those lungs !!

what gaskets did you require, look forward to your road report

[morton2478]

Only 3 gaskets required the inlet, 1 on the bottom of the egr pipe that runs down from the inlet and i think its the heater it bolts on to the side of the egr as well it had to all come off to get to the bolts under the maifold a very fiddly job but glad i Pulled it off though

[cltchrystal]

Fitted some drawers for the beast, made them myself about a grands worth by the time i finished, had to start from scratch with all my tools as I have been overseas for a bit, (14 years) so a couple of hundred on tool. bought the compression handles with locks from a Melbourne company, based a lot of the design on drifter drawers they have some spot on ideas if you don't want to build them yourself, very pleased with the outcome, I will post some pics soon.

[cltchrystal]

installed an easy glide drop down fridge slide after the drawer build, wanted to go with the MSA slide but did not have enough time before I had to leave.
Big 65DZ Waeco fridge had to place on right side of car due to the large slide and fridge to be able to close my back doors.

[growler2058]

Kept the hell away from it!


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[morton2478]

After a few minor issues after cleaning the inlet maifold yesterday the big girls up and running again very happy with the end result well worth the exercise

[threedogs]

After a few minor issues after cleaning the inlet maifold yesterday the big girls up and running again very happy with the end result well worth the exercise

No noticeable difference I take it,,,, .but peace of mind knowing its de coked

[Winnie]

I tell ya what... If anybody ever gets the opportunity to pick up the higher centre console lid from a later model GQ, bloody do it! Picked one up yesterday and it makes the car heaps comfier!
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[Bloodyaussie]

I tell ya what... If anybody ever gets the opportunity to pick up the higher centre console lid from a later model GQ, bloody do it! Picked one up yesterday and it makes the car heaps comfier!
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Looking good.....

Lucky i kept the other door winnoe as i did need that mechanism. . The window works perfect now.

[Yendor]

Kept the hell away from it!


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WTF... that will just mean double the work next weekend....

[Winnie]

Looking good.....

Lucky i kept the other door winnoe as i did need that mechanism. . The window works perfect now.
Yeah that pic is the car it was taken out of but you get the idea... Should have found one years ago.
Funny mate, my little brother rang me today and his little Kia had done the exact same thing... Window stuck down because the regulator failed.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah that pic is the car it was taken out of but you get the idea... Should have found one years ago.
Funny mate, my little brother rang me today and his little Kia had done the exact same thing... Window stuck down because the regulator failed.

And that is out of a 2.8.?

I have had to book my car in to ht's to have the clutch booster rebuilt as i have run out of time.... big trip next weekend and not much time to get it sorted so opted to get the boys to do the work.

Crazy gone from having to much time to now run off my feet.

[Winnie]

And that is out of a 2.8.?

I have had to book my car in to ht's to have the clutch booster rebuilt as i have run out of time.... big trip next weekend and not much time to get it sorted so opted to get the boys to do the work.

Crazy gone from having to much time to now run off my feet.
This one was yes, but they are in all the later model GQs.
I have my car booked in for this week for the clutch too... Bloody things.

[growler2058]

WTF... that will just mean double the work next weekend....

Nah I've got next week off


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[threedogs]

Nah I've got next week off


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Nice and warm too hope you get it sorted and its not too difficult,
Bloody DX's lol

[Clunk]

I tell ya what... If anybody ever gets the opportunity to pick up the higher centre console lid from a later model GQ, bloody do it! Picked one up yesterday and it makes the car heaps comfier!
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been wanting/looking for one of those for ages, are they more padded?

Was thinking about just getting some foam, adding it to the top and recovering if I really have to

[Yendor]

Finally got around to installing the switches in the cab to control the winch.

[Winnie]

been wanting/looking for one of those for ages, are they more padded?

Was thinking about just getting some foam, adding it to the top and recovering if I really have to
Nah mate, just as stiff as the other type. Just sits a fair bit higher and makes for a more comfortable driving position.
I found the old type too low and found myself slouching a lot to rest my elbow. This one is great.

[Clunk]

Nah mate, just as stiff as the other type. Just sits a fair bit higher and makes for a more comfortable driving position.
I found the old type too low and found myself slouching a lot to rest my elbow. This one is great.
Yep, that's the same issue I have

[morton2478]

There is a big difference threedogs it gets off the mark so much quicker now i thought it was good before 3 times better now the motor feels fresh and responsive took her for a good run this arvo am very happy

[mudski]

Finally got around to installing the switches in the cab to control the winch.
Haha! I got the switches but have yet to do mine. Trying to work out where to put the switch is a start....

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[mudski]

I have my car booked in for this week for the clutch too... Bloody things.

Hey hey me too!

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[threedogs]

Finally got around to installing the switches in the cab to control the winch.

Have just done similar a winch isolation switch and a in/out switch next to it.
The in/out switch only arrived today

[Covo71]

Installed new stereo with blue tooth so I can listen to decent music when I am driving. 65360

[threedogs]

Installed the winch in/out switch next to the winch power switch.
Now to wire them all up lol

[garett]

checked valve clearance. and found leak.

[Fozzee63]

Did an oil change - Boaring.
finished off sealing the snorkel properly for our big trip to cape York lots of side trips, And measuring up second hand bonnet I brought of eBay for $100 to fit the bigger scoop.

[lucus30]

Fitted my 52inch led lightbar to the roof. Wowsers should have done it sooner

[Chubba]

Gave it a big hug and said I love you.

[garett]

put my reversing light that i hadn't installed yet on the front. cos i'm gunna be driving in the dark soon

[jay see]

Fitted my 52inch led lightbar to the roof. Wowsers should have done it sooner

No problem is seeing you coming at night.

[lucus30]

No problem is seeing you coming at night.
Yeah mate. Can't even see my hids now

[threedogs]

52" you animal more details all spot beam or flood on the sides, curved or straight
and pics or it never happened LOL

What did you do trim the ends to make it fit Ha Ha
Size does matter eh lol

[threedogs]

Gave it a big hug and said I love you.

As long as thats as far as you went OK
any further wouldnt be natural eh yuc

[Cuppa]

As long as thats as far as you went OK
any further wouldnt be natural eh yuc


Takes all sorts!

http://foolfeed.com/england-man-admits-to-having-sex-with-450-tractors/ :D

[Chubba]

Takes all sorts!

http://foolfeed.com/england-man-admits-to-having-sex-with-450-tractors/ :D

1 mile's a bit harsh.

[Clunk]

Takes all sorts!

http://foolfeed.com/england-man-admits-to-having-sex-with-450-tractors/ :D


1 mile's a bit harsh.
Don't thinks he's worried, he's found something else

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[threedogs]

Fitted my 52inch led lightbar to the roof. Wowsers should have done it sooner

Rules are rules Lucus or ,,,,,,,

[lucus30]

Rules are rules Lucus or ,,,,,,,
Yeah righto I'll take one shortly

[threedogs]

Hopefully I can solder up an extension lead from 5core 4mm trailer wire, this will allow me to
run power for all the lights on the roof, some clearance lights , some rear work lights and
hopefully an awning light of some description.
Already have the light bar wire coming in the B pillar, this new lead will terminate on the roof
rack and just inside the passenger side floor area

[Covo71]

Nice new shiny wheels and tyres on today.The new and old side by side.
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[lucus30]

Rules are rules Lucus or ,,,,,,,
Here you go 3ds

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[threedogs]

Here you go 3ds

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WOW I take it you had to fabricate some bracket to make it fit

[sooty_10]

Changed the rear left wheel after it almost came off completely. No nuts left, just a few mm of stud thread between it and vanishing on me. Felt an almighty clunk and pulled her up gingerly. New wheels and tyres coming I think....
Yep factory alloys too.

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[mudnut]

Time to buy a lotto ticket, methinks.

[Clunk]

Here you go 3ds

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I don't think it's quite big enough

[lucus30]

I don't think it's quite big enough
52 inch for $100 can't complain.

[sooty_10]

52 inch for $100 can't complain.
Where from mate?

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[lucus30]

Where from mate?

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Sunyee-au 5w cree LEDs. To be honest probably not the best but for $100 I can't complain. You can barely see my hids with the light bar on

[garett]

made a drop down shelf for the back door.

[threedogs]

Sunyee-au 5w cree LEDs. To be honest probably not the best but for $100 I can't complain. You can barely see my hids with the light bar on

Great shop too, a few mates have brought 600mm bars for $45 free post.
Not a fan of the flood on the ends, its just not required imo. just saying lol

[Covo71]

Put some flares on the car to make sure I don't get done with the new tyres outside of guards. 6547065471

[macca]

Packed and unpacked it, then packed and unpacked it again, trying to get everything just right for our next foray into the centre.
Got 4 months to go but have to start somewhere.
Got some fiberglass buff and polish for the RTT, it shine again instead of looking like a dirty blackboard!

[MB]

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[MB]

Finally found a solution, Burson's Lilydale ! Good old yanky import ! Adjustable for first thermo start and secondary 15F higher startup! Neat little kit and only needs 1 x sensor not 2 as previously planned :-)


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[mudski]

Decided to get under and remove all the rear control arms and apply some never seize too the bolts. As I get this funky creaking sound from the rear and front on the odd occassion when in 4wd and the underbelly is covered in mud. I found the r/h lower arm bushes are pretty well stuffed. Arms are about 2 years old... So new bushes will be ordered...
Plus I ran the TD with the exhaust off. As I have this rattling noise which I thought was the clutch, but the sound stops when I put my hand on the flex section of the pipe. So I remove this section, nothing broken...Dunno.... Gawd it sounds like a freight train though!

[growler2058]

Well its fixed!...............................


























































My wing mirror that is. Took a while but was on a back order

[ando89]

Put a new Alternator on my bus charging like a champion now

[ando89]

oh ye and i found a issue of why my power window was being dicky. new switch is on the way

[threedogs]

Finally found a solution, Burson's Lilydale ! Good old yanky import ! Adjustable for first thermo start and secondary 15F higher startup! Neat little kit and only needs 1 x sensor not 2 as previously planned :-)


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We didnt get the story about how the old ones failed that time

[threedogs]

Packed and unpacked it, then packed and unpacked it again, trying to get everything just right for our next foray into the centre.
Got 4 months to go but have to start somewhere.
Got some fiberglass buff and polish for the RTT, it shine again instead of looking like a dirty blackboard!

Greatest feeling eh Love all the planning and packing, good luck
and stay safe

[Sir Roofy]

I thought about her up in the shed all alone wont be
long now and the transplant will take place

[Rossco]

I thought about her up in the shed all alone wont be
long now and the transplant will take place
Yeah the poor old girl will be getting cold now that's is getting s bit more chilly. . .

[Firetrol]

Put in Barn door hinge extension & fitted rear bumper 6 led light bar reverse light.

[rusty00]

Fitted a ford AU cargo barrier, fits perfectly without modification655746557365572s needed.
Angle iron home made brackets.

[rkinsey]

I replaced my old rocker cover with one I cleaned up to fix a faulty vaccum preasure regulator (I think thats what it is called) which was spitting oil everywhere. I also had a leak from the pipe coming out of the rocker cover to the vaccum pump. Replacing the vaccum preasure regulator also fixed a problem I was having with the brakes being intermittently spongy.

[mudski]

I replaced my old rocker cover with one I cleaned up to fix a faulty vaccum preasure regulator (I think thats what it is called) which was spitting oil everywhere. I also had a leak from the pipe coming out of the rocker cover to the vaccum pump. Replacing the vaccum preasure regulator also fixed a problem I was having with the brakes being intermittently spongy.

Don't ya love it when things actually go they way its supposed to?

[VK2FMIA]

Replaced front brake pads this morning. Had a new set that i had bought a couple of years ago when the rears needed doing, got the fronts at the same time, just never got around to changing them until today. Old ones still had a bit of meat on them, but not much. I think they were the originals, If so they have lasted 258 000 km`s, never been changed since I`ve had the vehicle & I`ve done the last 158 thou.

Rotors are still in good nick, minimal wear ( unlike mates 2010 Navara with 78 000 kms on it that wore out the rotors before the pads! ). Checked front wheel bearings for movement while i was at it, all good.

One less worry for the trip this weekend.

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[rkinsey]

Don't ya love it when things actually go they way its supposed to?

I'm still chasing an oil leak from that area though Mudski.

It looks look the EGR valve or something in that vicinity. It only does it under load and is only a fine spray. I'm not losing any oil at all so its coming from the vacuum EGR system somewhere.

I will have another look on the weekend.

I also have to fix the fuel pump as it is leaking fuel (and getting worse) so I have to play mechanic again this weekend before we take the Patrol away for two weeks in April.

But you are right, It is good to get things fixed and working properly.

[garett]

i cleaned the inside.. wipe it with a cloth, dash doors and floor.

[bazzaboy]

Mounted an Anderson plug to the bullbar from the auxiliary batteries to plug in solar panels, use 240v charger, or 12v supply for portable air compressor or the like.

[MyGU8]

Cleaned MAF sensor, wow what a different it made.

Didn't remove the sensor, rather removed the circular clip and pull out the air cleaner cover, removed four bolts to seperate the MAF sensor housing and gave it a good clean, didn't remove the wire either.

Drives smooth now, where it was hesitating when take off and make turns in third gear.

Cheers,

[threedogs]

Mounted an Anderson plug to the bullbar from the auxiliary batteries to plug in solar panels, use 240v charger, or 12v supply for portable air compressor or the like.

I brought one of these Bazza just for that purpose weather proof to boot,
even brought a second one for the back for when I hook up the camper

[Sir Roofy]

Went and had a talk to the beast and make sure every thing was ok
shouldn't be long and she'll be back home

[BigRAWesty]

Finally got the fuse block and fridge slide fitted in the gu ready for Easter. .
Dam the small door hangs over a long way so the fridge has to be a long way in...
A pain as its a made a big gap between window and fridge..
Exactly what I didn't really want. ..

[BigRAWesty]

Went and had a talk to the beast and make sure every thing was ok
shouldn't be long and she'll be back home
Good to hear

[bazzaboy]

I brought one of these Bazza just for that purpose weather proof to boot,
even brought a second one for the back for when I hook up the camper

We must think alike. I brought the same one for when I use my camper. Good value I thought. Wiring it in is my job for tomorrow.

[threedogs]

wired in this single USB port The seller says 5 amps
but more inclined to think 2 amp.
Its jus velcro in sitchu ATM, its puprose is to keep any usb leads
out of the road and not hanging every which way. Ill probably end up
buying the correct size USb cable required

[mudski]

Got the wheel alignment done at Pro Axle. They checked the entire front end while they were at it, bushes camber etc. Everything is spot on. Now to find where this front end knock is coming from and I'm complete. Lol They suggest to look at the steering shaft flex joint. While it looks o.k, at around 300K old, it maybe due for a change.

[Kimbo63]

Got the wheel alignment done at Pro Axle. They checked the entire front end while they were at it, bushes camber etc. Everything is spot on. Now to find where this front end knock is coming from and I'm complete. Lol They suggest to look at the steering shaft flex joint. While it looks o.k, at around 300K old, it maybe due for a change.
Cab mounts ? Maybe

[BigRAWesty]

Got the wheel alignment done at Pro Axle. They checked the entire front end while they were at it, bushes camber etc. Everything is spot on. Now to find where this front end knock is coming from and I'm complete. Lol They suggest to look at the steering shaft flex joint. While it looks o.k, at around 300K old, it maybe due for a change.
Holes not flogged out on the diff to radius arm points??

My gq flex joint is original at 525***..

[threedogs]

If thats 300ks old everything else is 300ks old as well

[Winnie]

If thats 300ks old everything else is 300ks old as well

Nah, nearly every single item on Mudski's car has been changed for new within the last few years!
Can't be much original gear left on it!

[4bye4]

Got it ready to go away at Easter - pumped tyres, checked the fluids, cleaned the MAF and all that stuff. Also checked the trailer . All good.

[mudski]

Cab mounts ? Maybe
Changed them not long ago...






Holes not flogged out on the diff to radius arm points??

My gq flex joint is original at 525***..

Holes only slightly flogged. I just went and got new bolts, plus longer bolts too with washers so i can weld on washers if i get my rrs into gear.

If thats 300ks old everything else is 300ks old as well



Nah, nearly every single item on Mudski's car has been changed for new within the last few years!
Can't be much original gear left on it!

Not quite everything. But i trying my hardest...

I found the sway bar bolts are flogged out. They are only 6 months old too.
So i got new bolts for this, plus 14mm bolts too so i can drill out the sway bar end to fit the larger bolt, and not use those metal sleeves in the rose joint.
I pull the bolts up tight and noise is still there.
Wondering if the mushroom bushes on the radius arms are flogged. They're not old too though.
Some Superior arms would do away with the sh!t idea of the mushroom bushes.
Gotta work out how to remove the steering coupling to see what condition its in...

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[Touses]

Nut behind the wheel loose?

[Fwdpatrol]

Fitted or should imsay had fitted a Steinburge today
Gave an increase in power /touque 20%
Makes the vehicle more driveable

[BigRAWesty]

That little slop sounds like a lot when it's clunking..
Get onto welding them

[Bloodyaussie]

Changed them not long ago...







Holes only slightly flogged. I just went and got new bolts, plus longer bolts too with washers so i can weld on washers if i get my rrs into gear.





Not quite everything. But i trying my hardest...

I found the sway bar bolts are flogged out. They are only 6 months old too.
So i got new bolts for this, plus 14mm bolts too so i can drill out the sway bar end to fit the larger bolt, and not use those metal sleeves in the rose joint.
I pull the bolts up tight and noise is still there.
Wondering if the mushroom bushes on the radius arms are flogged. They're not old too though.
Some Superior arms would do away with the sh!t idea of the mushroom bushes.
Gotta work out how to remove the steering coupling to see what condition its in...

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My front sway bars bolts were all loose after this trip mark and they are all brand new with captive nuts. .. the rear as you know i snapped a bolt on the sway bar link on those switch backs...

Does it clunk coming up your driveway?

[mudski]

My front sway bars bolts were all loose after this trip mark and they are all brand new with captive nuts. .. the rear as you know i snapped a bolt on the sway bar link on those switch backs...

Does it clunk coming up your driveway?
Yeah it clunks over those stupid speed humps in my street too. Unless you go really slow. I went to AB bolts in Thomo and got torn a new one for a bunch of new bolt for the sway bars and radius arms. Why I keep going back there is beyond me. Oh wait. They are the only people local who sells bolts. And they know it.
Anyhoo. I have also managed to bend the new 24mm front heavy duty sway bar too. Awesome... More shit I didn't need. So the left side sway bar link doesn't sit straight now. When the fund get back up, I think a superior sway bar is in order. Theirs don't have that stupid loop that hangs down and gets caught on everything.
Living the dream at the moment. Fix one thing, f**k another....

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah it clunks over those stupid speed humps in my street too. Unless you go really slow. I went to AB bolts in Thomo and got torn a new one for a bunch of new bolt for the sway bars and radius arms. Why I keep going back there is beyond me. Oh wait. They are the only people local who sells bolts. And they know it.
Anyhoo. I have also managed to bend the new 24mm front heavy duty sway bar too. Awesome... More shit I didn't need. So the left side sway bar link doesn't sit straight now. When the fund get back up, I think a superior sway bar is in order. Theirs don't have that stupid loop that hangs down and gets caught on everything.
Living the dream at the moment. Fix one thing, f**k another....

Stop ya bloody whinging.... your taking over the mantel from me and clunk will start giving you a verbal belting....lol

[mudski]

Stop ya bloody whinging.... your taking over the mantel from me and clunk will start giving you a verbal belting....lol

Just having a bad trot in the last few weeks. Stuck in a rut and just can't get out at the moment. You know what its like.

[BigRAWesty]

Bolts stretch.. so once done up it pays to check em after a while..

But Surly you have a blackwoods or some sorta supplier in town. .
If not get em posted to you..

[nissannewby]

Blackwoods are rip offs as well.

[threedogs]

I get a great discount at The Metric Men in Tulla
some bolts Ive used over the years have been $16 each
EG 12mm x 1.25 x 110 long are $6 each I think thats zinc grade 8

[mudski]

Guess how much these bolts cost me? Lucky i was in a good mood and the prick didnt get one of the bolts thrown at him.
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[macca]

Guess how much these bolts cost me? Lucky i was in a good mood and the prick didnt get one of the bolts thrown at him.
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Don't know, but do know they are not cheap. Can be a huge shock when they add them up.

If you said $ 150 plus I wouldn't be at all surprised, even over $200

[threedogs]

First off why didnt you get zinc ,I see no reason of using black bolts on a 4x4
that lot would cost me less than $20 but they'd be grade 8 and zinc
I stock most of them here

[threedogs]

I had a hole left behind from my Autron cruise control on/off led
after I moved the light to the pillar pod much easier to see.
Now what to do with the hole, I had a heap of black 10mm moulding plugs
which will fit nicely making a neat finish imo
Not a big job but it was annoying the %^$# out of me

[mudski]

Replaced two rear control arm bushes that were fubar with OEM ones. God I love my eBay special 12T press!
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Why does it put the pick upside down????? Ugh.

Fitted the new, but transit damaged Tough Dog shocker cover. Bloody idiots posted the new cover, just in a post bag with no protection at all. So it obviously copped a beating when in transit. I rang Tough Dog up and they just told me to use a heat gun to repair it. I wont be recommending their product to anyone now.
And drilled out the ends of the sway bar and used 14mm bolts right through the rose joint and sway bar. As the rose joint uses those spacers so a 12mm bolt can be used. Issue is, the hole in the sway bar is about 13mm, god knows why, so the bolt has room to move around. So now, the bolts are bigger and theres no movement.

Annnnnd, my DSE 12v oven got a 6mm twin core cable upgrade with a new Narva plug and boy it heats up soooo much quicker. Now to do the other oven.
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And the difference between the OEM GU Tie Rod and a Superior 4340M comp spec. Bitta weight diff....
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[mudski]

Don't know, but do know they are not cheap. Can be a huge shock when they add them up.

If you said $ 150 plus I wouldn't be at all surprised, even over $200

Hmm o.k. So maybe they didn't over charge me. Lol. I was charged $80.... The mob I work for 15years sold bolts, imperial size only though. And I know they they charge around $3 for a 3/4inch x 4inch bolt, grade 8 etc etc. I'm in the wrong business. Feck!

[nissannewby]

Hmm o.k. So maybe they didn't over charge me. Lol. I was charged $80.... The mob I work for 15years sold bolts, imperial size only though. And I know they they charge around $3 for a 3/4inch x 4inch bolt, grade 8 etc etc. I'm in the wrong business. Feck!

What are these bolts being used for mark?

[mudski]

What are these bolts being used for mark?
I replaced the front sway bar bolts with larger 14mm bolts. As the extensions use a 14mm rose joint with a 12mm reducer in them. And the eye on the sway bar is about 13mm. So the bolt is sloppy.... i drilled out the eye to 14mm and used a larger and longer 14mm bolt. Worked a bloody treat.
And there is longer bolts for the radius arms. The eyes are flogged out, not a lot but enough to annoy me, so i will weld those washers on and use longer bolts.


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[MB]

Bugger me Mudski,

I honestly can't keep up with the dedicated good work and time you put into the beast !

Slow down old mate, I'm sure she's already beyond perfect :-) !

Inspirational :-) !!!!!

Cheers MB

[nissannewby]

I replaced the front sway bar bolts with larger 14mm bolts. As the extensions use a 14mm rose joint with a 12mm reducer in them. And the eye on the sway bar is about 13mm. So the bolt is sloppy.... i drilled out the eye to 14mm and used a larger and longer 14mm bolt. Worked a bloody treat.
And there is longer bolts for the radius arms. The eyes are flogged out, not a lot but enough to annoy me, so i will weld those washers on and use longer bolts.


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I dont mean to be a pain but if they arent you should use high tensile washers. Also use cone lock nuts instead of nylock especially for suspension bolts.

And use plenty of anti seize on assembly.

Edit: I see you do have ht washers for the larger bolts.

[MB]

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Mixed a bit of this stuff into the Mrs 02GU4.2TD this morning on recommendation from Patrol Apart.

I'm no Dyno mechanic but it does seem to be hauling up the hills cleaner & harder than last time driven, we'll test truly on floating beats over the weekend :-)

Cheers MB


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[MB]

beasts/nags :-)


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[nissannewby]

beasts/nags :-)


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I have 2 days of barrel racing to attend sat and sun.

[MB]

And we wonder why we can't finish our Patrol projects :-) lol !!


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[mudski]

Bugger me Mudski,

I honestly can't keep up with the dedicated good work and time you put into the beast !

Slow down old mate, I'm sure she's already beyond perfect :-) !

Inspirational :-) !!!!!

Cheers MB
Cheers Mark. I just hate having things that are not quite right. I've always been like thing with every vehicle I have owned. Its the only thing I take pride in. Apart from my two beautiful daughters of course.... Lol. Next I want to see if I can vinyl weld somehow. Haven't Googled it yet but I'm sure theres a way. I have a small tear in one of the door trims which calls out to me everytime i get in the car and pokes its tongue out. No wreckers have the right trim I need. Or they do and its worse than mine.

I dont mean to be a pain but if they arent you should use high tensile washers. Also use cone lock nuts instead of nylock especially for suspension bolts.

And use plenty of anti seize on assembly.

The black washers are supposed to be. I asked for High tensile. So I can only assume they are. The silver ones I know are not. Prolly should have got high tensile for there. put that on the list... And for the nuts. To be honest I didn't think about using cone nuts. I will get those instead now. Thanks Mat... And I am in the process of pulling every suspension bolt out and applying Never Seize to the bolts. I swore by this stuff when using it on the axle shafts of my dirt bikes. Makes life soooo much easier when you need to remove a wheel to repair a flat in the middle of the bush.
I had to replace two bushes on the rear rh lower trialing arm only because the bolt was dry and it was grabbing on the inside of the bush and on full flex it just ripped the inside of the bush.

Live and learn mate...

[MB]

You're a legend Mudski, dedication :-) !!!!!


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[nissannewby]

You must have been typing that when i edited my post.

[macca]

Hmm o.k. So maybe they didn't over charge me. Lol. I was charged $80.... The mob I work for 15years sold bolts, imperial size only though. And I know they they charge around $3 for a 3/4inch x 4inch bolt, grade 8 etc etc. I'm in the wrong business. Feck!

Needed a large HiTensile plus washers and nut for someting a while back, cost $16.00 each FFS!

[Sprock]

Cheers Mark. I just hate having things that are not quite right. I've always been like thing with every vehicle I have owned. Its the only thing I take pride in. Apart from my two beautiful daughters of course.... Lol. Next I want to see if I can vinyl weld somehow. Haven't Googled it yet but I'm sure theres a way. I have a small tear in one of the door trims which calls out to me everytime i get in the car and pokes its tongue out. No wreckers have the right trim I need. Or they do and its worse than mine.


The black washers are supposed to be. I asked for High tensile. So I can only assume they are. The silver ones I know are not. Prolly should have got high tensile for there. put that on the list... And for the nuts. To be honest I didn't think about using cone nuts. I will get those instead now. Thanks Mat... And I am in the process of pulling every suspension bolt out and applying Never Seize to the bolts. I swore by this stuff when using it on the axle shafts of my dirt bikes. Makes life soooo much easier when you need to remove a wheel to repair a flat in the middle of the bush.
I had to replace two bushes on the rear rh lower trialing arm only because the bolt was dry and it was grabbing on the inside of the bush and on full flex it just ripped the inside of the bush.

Live and learn mate...

Anti seize Is a must - I use it on everything - including cable ties haha , not really but you get my drift .


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[mudski]

Well i made a dogs breakfast welding two washers to the first bracket. Doesnt help when im supposed to be going out in an hour and im welding upside down and my arms twisted the wrong way. I can weld pretty good if im sitting or standing straight... lol
So ill have to cut these off and do it again soon.
With more time and thought about how to go about it.

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[Ben-e-boy]

Well i made a dogs breakfast welding two washers to the first bracket. Doesnt help when im supposed to be going out in an hour and im welding upside down and my arms twisted the wrong way. I can weld pretty good if im sitting or standing straight... lol
So ill have to cut these off and do it again soon.
With more time and thought about how to go about it.

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so no pic of your overhead welds then?

[mudski]

so no pic of your overhead welds then?

Ahh. No....