Nissannewby's Toy

[nissannewby]

This is how the ole girl started life. It's a 1999 GQ DX Coily ute. 145000 on the clock 2" spring lift, 2" body lift, Cheezy racing highmount bar, sliders, 2x lightforce 170, 2x lightforce 240, gme tx4400 uhf, rono roof console, boost pyro oil and water temp gauges in dash mounted pod, 33's, DTS turbo kit running 10psi, safari snorkel, aftermarket reverse light, LED tail lights, tow bar. I think thats about it. Picker her up for 8k just over 3 yrs ago.

[nissannewby]

Then came the 35's. In a 35x12.50x15 Mickey Thompson MTZ variant. This is how it stayed for nearly 12 months.

[nissannewby]

Then came the lift. 5" lift superior drop arms, dobinson coils, tough dog 45mm adjustables, superior panhards, superior drag link, tough dog adjustable steering dampener, superior lower control arms, superior rear shock mounts.(This is the only photo i could find of the weekend i put it in.)

[Bigrig]

Looks the goods mate!!!

[Bellie81]

nice lookin truck mate

[Clunk]

I concur, good looking rig mmate

[nissannewby]

It gets better :). Then i started a slight little build this included some minor engine work a respray and a new tray. Also installed a new snorkle

[nissannewby]

And this is how she sits at the moment. Put some new led tail lights in and a bloody bright reverse led light too. I will slowly get around to posting some action shots through its build up as well its just finding the time. I have a super flex arm coming for it also and i need to do some slight mods to the tray and rear end.

[Tweakedoffroad]

Awesome looking truck it's coming along great

[NissanGQ4.2]

looks good mate, tray looks heapz better than how it was when you got it.

[Stropp]

Brings new meaning to stump jumping mate

[Ben-e-boy]

good to see more gq coilies Are you coming to beerburrum tomorrow

[nissannewby]

Will get some more photos up when im back in brissy i fly in and out for work and i am currently in mackay. I have some more mods i would like to do, these inc - super flex arm for the front with longer remote reservoir shocks to go with the extra travel that will be gained. Rear coil tower brace with a shock hoop/mount incorporated so i can have longer shocks in the rear as i have moved the lower mounts up. drop out cones for the rear springs. Fit a superior long arm kit to compliment the rear end. Remove and modify tray slightly adding tie down rails, spare wheel carrier and modify mounting so i can fit 37's under the ole girl. And probably a little while down the track setting up an A frame rear end. Thanks everyone for motivation and your replies hope to keep you guys informed.

[Ben-e-boy]

Will get some more photos up when im back in brissy i fly in and out for work and i am currently in mackay. I have some more mods i would like to do, these inc - super flex arm for the front with longer remote reservoir shocks to go with the extra travel that will be gained. Rear coil tower brace with a shock hoop/mount incorporated so i can have longer shocks in the rear as i have moved the lower mounts up. drop out cones for the rear springs. Fit a superior long arm kit to compliment the rear end. Remove and modify tray slightly adding tie down rails, spare wheel carrier and modify mounting so i can fit 37's under the ole girl. And probably a little while down the track setting up an A frame rear end. Thanks everyone for motivation and your replies hope to keep you guys informed.

wouldnt bother with an a frame, it is do do with geometries, it dosnt make any improvements on the stock 5 link one of the guys from dgr racing told me not to. if you are going to that trouble put a 4 link in flex HEAPS better

Where do you get these coil tower brace/shock mount from, are they bolt on or weld.

[growler2058]

Good job mate looks bloody brilliant. Id love to cut mine down into a ute, alas wife n kids n dog are stopping me at the moment

[nissannewby]

superior do a bolt in coil brace but im gonna do a custom one with tube to incorporate the shock mounts into it and at the same time will be welding in the drop out cones and plating the top of the towers to then weld the brace and shcok mount onto

[nissannewby]

As promised here are some action shots of the ole girl some have been taken with the road tyres on. I wish i had more but as with a lot of people we are always to busy enjoying oursleves driving to worry about taking photos lol.

[Tweakedoffroad]

fantastic mate keep them comeing

[nissannewby]

Here are some more just takes some time to get them to the right size

[rusty_nail]

love the truck pal! it looks mean!!!

just be careful with your number plate being displayed, just a thought anyhow.

[nissannewby]

Yeah its all good it doesnt really get driven sits in the back yard and i drive my GU everywhere

[GQUTERUS]

wow that's cool!

[Punderhead]

Mate, this is an insane truck! I can't wait to see it in action!

Did you build the tray yourself, or have a shop do it?

Cheers!

[nissannewby]

I bought the tray off someone who wasnt happy with it for $300 i will tell ya the story at easter :)

[nissannewby]

After waiting several weeks for this and plenty of phone calls have finally got my super flex arm for the toy i will try and get some comparo shots of before and after fitting the arm to see the difference in flex.

[Ben-e-boy]

After waiting several weeks for this and plenty of phone calls have finally got my super flex arm for the toy i will try and get some comparo shots of before and after fitting the arm to see the difference in flex.

they need to wear in abit before you are really happy with them and when you do flex it up revearse up the obsticle it will stretch the front out better

then we are going for a drive, GQ utes only..... me, you , GQuterus and GQU73

[nissannewby]

Next to come is a brake overhaul then the rear end is gonna cop some work. We just have to make sure all our rosters line up to get a day to do it.

[Ben-e-boy]

I am 7/7 and on this week come home next wednesday

[nissannewby]

Mines a little different im on 3 days on 1 day off 3nights on 5 days off so ill be back next sunday

[nissannewby]

Went for a run on monday and am very happy with the extra flex i am gaining with the superflex arm in:)

[AB]

Very nice mate, flexing good!!!

[Dozer]

Seen this ute around, very nice rig.

[nissannewby]

Went out on our trip today gave the super flex arm setup a thorough work and i am very impressed with how it went if anyone is after better front end flex these things are the go. The difference is awesome having the fronts being anle to flex and get tyre to ground was bloody awesome.

[megatexture]

i would 2nd that i was impressed with you gettin up that last track today cheers for today also was a great day.

[nissannewby]

I do like this photo of the ute after we finished playing on anzac day :)

[Ammon]

wicked rig mate. love it. might see it up the cape one day?

[nissannewby]

Prob not this one mate. But definitely my GU will be making a trip up there.

[hit22]

nice truck

[ozzymalone]

Tuff truck 2012? Lol

[nissannewby]

I do like tuff truck but its a lot of coin for basically a one off event lol. This will be going under the knife again shortly but i want to be able to drive it many many places if i choose to compete in tuff truck one day i will get another one for that i think lol. I would like to compete in other events that are more common although these days its getting increasingly difficult to enter there are a few now with the mods that i have i would require a roll cage to enter just cos i have 35's. If anyone is keen in the long run to build a tuff truck style rig for the event i may be interested.

[nissannewby]

Ok so update time. Only a small one. Here is some pics of the rest of the lights I bought off Mick. I got them fitted today and will get some more pics of the finished product and some pics of them in action. The angle eye parkers look awesome and you could nearly use these as low beam. The old girl is finally gonna get a run tomorrow the first one in about 6 months.

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1252.jpg
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1253.jpg

It might be hard to see but the old screws that held the collar on and also the light adjustment screws were pretty well buggered. So I got out the nutsert tool and bought some new bolts and it come up a treat.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1254.jpg

[big_fletch]

Very nice Setup lol, Awesome Ute mate

Fletcha

[Punderhead]

Both your utes are coming along nicely mate. How hard were the lights to fit, and how long did it take?

Cheers!

[nissannewby]

Lights were straight forward in the GQ maybe 3hrs but I was taking my time the wiring is basically plug and play, a few things needed to be extended but thats easy as. The GU ones were a little trickier as you have to heat the light up to get it apart to fit the projectors.

[Clunk]

Definitely liking those lights mate....... Looking forward to how it all looks when the front end is all back on

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[jstnmaller]

Sweet ride mate

[nissannewby]

Ok so finally have had time to get some pics of the lighting conversion fitted.

First one low beam with bulbs and ballasts. You can how the light is everywhere hence why they are bad for oncoming traffic.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1234_zps2058e1c6.jpg

This is low beam on the projectors.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1296.jpg

Hi Beam with bulbs and ballasts.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1235_zps00091991.jpg

Hi Beam with the projectors
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1298.jpg

The parkers
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1284.jpg

And the finished look with grill and everything back in place.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1275.jpg

[PMC]

Ok so finally have had time to get some pics of the lighting conversion fitted.

First one low beam with bulbs and ballasts. You can how the light is everywhere hence why they are bad for oncoming traffic.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1234_zps2058e1c6.jpg

This is low beam on the projectors.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1296.jpg

Hi Beam with bulbs and ballasts.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1235_zps00091991.jpg

Hi Beam with the projectors
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1298.jpg

The parkers
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1284.jpg

And the finished look with grill and everything back in place.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/nissannewby/IMG_1275.jpg

G'day nissannewby!

Great looking rig! It is a credit to you for all the hard yards you have put in mate! She is one tough ute!

PS, post up some photos of your GU, when you install the new turbo!

Regards,

RLI

[ozzymalone]

Those lights are the business! Its like having a transformer looking at ya!

[MEGOMONSTER]

He can even get em to wink.


Never argue with an idiot, cos he'll bring you down to his level, then beat you with experience.

[PMC]

It gets better :). Then i started a slight little build this included some minor engine work a respray and a new tray. Also installed a new snorkle

G'evening nissannewby,

Just perusing your thread, what a farkennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nice looking rig there mate!

Regards,

RLI

[MEGOMONSTER]

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How did you not tip over. Those tyres must have snow spikes in them.


Never argue with an idiot, cos he'll bring you down to his level, then beat you with experience. Y2K

[nissannewby]

Yeah its a special place that one even the trees grow sideways lol. That pic is my first trip to cruiser :)

[nissannewby]

Hi everyone.
Due to unforseen events the ute us up for sale.
Cheers Mat

[AB]

Shame mate, sorry to hear this and I hope you get some decent coin for the beast!!!

[Timmo]

nice rig bro

[Clunk]

nice rig bro

Hey bru, trying to get your post count up are ya!!!!!?????? Lol

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Motorculture mobile app

[PMC]

Hi everyone.
Due to unforseen events the ute us up for sale.
Cheers Mat

G'evening mate,

You should get a good price for the ute!

Regards,

Paul

[nissannewby]

Looks like I may have sold the ole girl.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Looks like I may have sold the ole girl.

Who's the lucky bugger, bargain of a lifetime.

[nissannewby]

Well the ole girl is gone. Watch this space though.

[AB]

Well the ole girl is gone. Watch this space though.

Shame mate I'm not sure whether to be happy for ya or not!!!

[Woof]

Don't know what to say, I so hope that everything turns out good for you mate.
Take care.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Bummer, You should of sold the GU instead

[PMC]

Well the ole girl is gone. Watch this space though.

Good onya Matt,

I am glad some luck finally went your way. Did you get the dollars that you were looking for?

Regards,

Paul

[nissannewby]

Good onya Matt,

I am glad some luck finally went your way. Did you get the dollars that you were looking for?

Regards,

Paul

I got the dollars I expected with the condition it was in and being unregistered. I could have spent a lot of time on it and cleaned it up a fair bit but at this point that wasn't affordable.

[Cuppa]

Commiserations Mat.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Once your back on your feet, I'm sure I'll be bigger and better

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[BigRAWesty]

Its a bugga it had to go, but at least you still have a patrol.
Hopefully its bought you some time to.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[brw1994]

Hey Niss mind asking what you got for the rig mate?

[nissannewby]

Hey Niss mind asking what you got for the rig mate?

Hey bud I ended up taking 8k for it.

[brw1994]

Fair price mate I'm sure it'll be missed

[nissannewby]

Well have just a purchase another toy as such. It's a td42t from a ute chassis. I have all the running gear as well. Keep an eye out as I will be selling everything except the motor.

[Winnie]

Love your work mate! What's the plan?

[nissannewby]

Plan to build a motor to absolute extremes. Not sure what it will go into right now but the plan was to put it in the GU.

[Winnie]

I am liking where this is going.

[PMC]

Well have just a purchase another toy as such. It's a td42t from a ute chassis. I have all the running gear as well. Keep an eye out as I will be selling everything except the motor.

G'day mate,

I will be interested in the Transfer-case!

Regards,

RLI

[Punderhead]

What are the diffs like, and do you know the ratio?

I could be interested in those. If you pm me a price that would be great.

Thanks

Cheers

[Ben-e-boy]

What are the diffs like, and do you know the ratio?

I could be interested in those. If you pm me a price that would be great.

Thanks

Cheers

Sorry I have already shotgunned the front diff :D. The rear diff is a h260 but its leaf.

[Punderhead]

Sorry I have already shotgunned the front diff :D. The rear diff is a h260 but its leaf.

No worries. No good as I need a coil rear diff anyway. Planning to fully brace a set, throw some lockers in and then just swap them out.

Cheers

[trekster]

Plan to build a motor to absolute extremes. Not sure what it will go into right now but the plan was to put it in the GU.

Got a better idea for you Mat, you can put it in my GU :)


cheers,
Eric.

[Ben-e-boy]

No worries. No good as I need a coil rear diff anyway. Planning to fully brace a set, throw some lockers in and then just swap them out.

Cheers

All good, I only want the housing, axle,cv brakes, I will use my locked centre in