stropp and joey troll

[Stropp]

Hi Guys, picked up the 04 patrol thursday, got home and the young bloke attacked the stereo as soon as i pulled into the driveway, thing now has doof doof which i can turn off (thank god) friday into mettams in midland opposite my shop for a 3" dump and exhaust, it will get a good cut and polish on sunday and the interior will be stripped out and the floor rust proofed as it has done a fair bit of beach work and is FULL of sand, more pics to come.

[Tweakedoffroad]

Nice looking rig can't wait for more pics

[Stropp]

Thanks mate will get some pics tomorrow as we go, already taken one vacuum bag of sand from the edges of the floor mats so will be interesting when we lift the whole mat out!

[Sir Roofy]

Nice looking rig should,nt take to much
to get ship shape

[Woof]

Very nice mate, hope to see it around Perth soon

[Stropp]

well managed to only get the outside of the troll cut and polished and the spotties hooked up with a relay through the hi beam switch, interior will need to be done next weekend.
first pioc shows how bad the headlights were, came up great with a good scrub with the mothers headlight kit, the paint was powdery but came up great with the 3 step polish, pics dont really show how different it is compared to before but I am happy with the way it came up, need to also take the bullbar off and sand back the rust bubles and repaint it which will happen soon.

[Stropp]

took the troll out last night for a bit of offroading behind my place, its got deep ruts, sand etc went well for just a short spin to make sure everything worked ok, took it into some fairly soft sand in two wheel drive at normal tyre pressure and went as far as she would and locked the hubs in and into high 4wd and no effort at all, everything checked out ok so now thats done the young bloke is heading to Lancelin this weekend so we know everything works as it should. The spotties we got for $300 from a guy who wrecks the odd 4wd and works for a panel shop, all I can say is wow they are brilliant. Stropp

[Tweakedoffroad]

Tell the young bloke to get some action shots, it looks good

[Barney Rubble]

looks like a good unit to start with.. good luck on the build.

[Stropp]

did a couple more little jobs, pulled the front seats and cleaned under them found $9.10 under the mat on the drivers side and $7.20 in the console "bonus" also tightened up the drivers seat rail that had slight up and down movement and was very annoying, the other good thing was a bung on the passenger floor was not in the hole and there was heaps of dust around it so put that back in and that will help with the dustproofing of the troll, will post up some pics of the stereo and driving lights install. cheers stropp

[oncedisturbed]

looks good :)

[Stropp]

the young fella had a busy weekend, fitted the ferret egr blocker(thanks Rod) works well, seems to spool up a lot quicker in second gear now also fitted the rear speakers and tried the old trusty trailblazer fridge, not much room with an 80 ltr model, getting ready for the easter weekend camping, will post some pics up when we get back. cheers stropp

[Stropp]

well quite a few new bits, side awning roof mount spots, rear worklight, new 16" mags with 33 maxxis muddies and today a new 80 chanel gme uhf as the old one wont send and repair was too much so bought a new one. also boost and pyro which is not hooked up yet.

[Oversize]

well quite a few new bits, side awning roof mount spots, rear worklight, new 16" mags with 33 maxxis muddies and today a new 80 chanel gme uhf as the old one wont send and repair was too much so bought a new one. also boost and pyro which is not hooked up yet.

When I get over your way, gunna have to check out some of your mods. Been told about the guage panel, likin' it a lot... Nice job.

[Stropp]

few more bits today, received the new compressor fom ebay 150 psi/ltrs for $89 cheap enough and seems to do the job well, set the tyre deflators to 20psi, bought a new tyre gauge as the last one broke and the young fella installed the new uhf and arial, also scored a set of dobinson shocks and springs 3" with panhard rods, the guy had them for abou 3 months and decided to go 4", they will go on during the week.

[Stropp]

Installed the dobinson 3" lift kit with the pan hard rods and heavy duty steering damper, just need the swaybar extensions.

[Clunk]

Installed the dobinson 3" lift kit with the pan hard rods and heavy duty steering damper, just need the swaybar extensions.

Coming along nicely there Stropp........... so where's the piccy updates then hey? Lol

[Stropp]

They will be up as soon as Joey washes the gurl, as soon as we picked it up he went playing in the mud.

[Clunk]

They will be up as soon as Joey washes the gurl, as soon as we picked it up he went playing in the mud.

Dirty pics are better mate....... The dirtier the better lol

[Stropp]

here you go clunk, early morning with the iphone so not great.

[Rip'n'Shred]

Looking great mate. Keep up the good work, and pics :)

[Stropp]

new rock sliders from xlr8 in Perth, great work, dropped around to get my engine light diagnosed and came away with these.

[Stropp]

new dual wheel carrier, its a cheepie from sports range 4x4 $1200, will see how it goes, i have moved the numberplate down to the middle of the bar so its a bit better.

[Stropp]

checked out the suspension lift on sunday too, still have to fit the swaybar extensions.

[threedogs]

Looking good Stropp, you setting up as mainly a tourer, billy goat or a bit of both????

[Stropp]

Looking good Stropp, you setting up as mainly a tourer, billy goat or a bit of both????

bit of both mate, hoping to get it all set up and do a few extended trips back up into the pilbara and kimberley.

[Stropp]

well i have installed a 12k lumen light bar and a safari snorkel now, still have quite a few bits at home to install just need the time.

[Stropp]

one from last sunday up the powerlines, those longer swaybar links work a treat.

[threedogs]

Just noticed the ladder up the side, they still legal over there. plus all you want now is one off those big rrrs scoops for the bonnet.
looking a treat now though, you also need to pop rivet your front number on or it'll be on the bottom of the next bog hole you do.

[Stropp]

Yeh mate ladder is fine here, number plate is fine for now till I get the new bar on with the winch, bigger inter cooler and scoop is on the wish list.

[Clunk]

Looking good Stropp...... for a GUrly

[Oversize]

Nice, same model as Thelma... am liking the GUrl

[Rip'n'Shred]

Coming together very nicely mate. Very nice patrol.

How's the rear bar, sounds like a great price. Is that including the carriers?

[Stropp]

Coming together very nicely mate. Very nice patrol.

How's the rear bar, sounds like a great price. Is that including the carriers?

Yes mate exactly as you see it there, it's holding up well so far and it has taken s few knocks.

[Stropp]

Looking good Stropp...... for a tough GU

Thanks mate lol.

[Clunk]

Some ones getting clever with the editing these days!!!!!!!! Lol

[Stropp]

Rust proofed the chassis,Painted the bullbar, installed new headlights (aftermarket) and installed three dogs outback idea tow points, will post some pics in the morning.

[Stropp]

some pics of the rustproofing before and after

[Stropp]

bolted the rated tow hooks from outback ideas in finally and put the stock mags back on for the summer with hancook atz tyres.

[Oversize]

Rust proofed the chassis,Painted the bullbar, installed new headlights (aftermarket) and installed three dogs outback idea tow points, will post some pics in the morning.

What did you end up using for rust proofing?

[Stropp]

What did you end up using for rust proofing?


Hi Lou, i ended up getting a rust proofing mob to wire brush it down then use rust converter and then spray it with bitumeus coating the same as they use on heavy applications, although when it dries hard i will then coat it with lanolin, I just didnt have enough time to do it myself., cost me $485.

[threedogs]

Looking good bud you may find the rear bar is only 3mm. No biggie really, saves a bit of weight.
With prices for premium rear bars up around the $3000 mark plus, I'd say if you think the build quality is there
Well done. Have a look at a product called POR15

[Stropp]

Looking good bud you may find the rear bar is only 3mm. No biggie really, saves a bit of weight.
With prices for premium rear bars up around the $3000 mark plus, I'd say if you think the build quality is there
Well done. Have a look at a product called POR15


yeh mate the rear bar at 1200 is a big saving both cash and weight wise and if i get 10yrs out of it i will be very happy, it has taken a few knocks already and it is holding up ok so heres hoping, i have looked at por15 it also looks good. cheers Stropp

[Stropp]

new hancook at tyres on the 17" rims, i have a set of st 17's as well and will get them powdercoated black with the polished flat to see how they look, if they look ok i will get the other set done to match.

[Stropp]

put the repainted stock wheels on

[Stropp]

bought a new sticker for the rear window lol couldnt resist.

[threedogs]

Thats gold Stropp, love it Get TASLUCAS on it. Sending PM

[mudski]

Awesome, I want one...

[Stropp]

got my sticker today will post a pic when i get it on lol

[Clunk]

got my sticker today will post a pic when i get it on lol

Well its been an hour, so where is it???????? ;)

Is there such a thing as RTI..... Repetitive Tapping Injury?????

[Stropp]

Here you go

[Stropp]

Blooming thing won't load pics the correct way even tho it shows the right way prior to posting!

[Stropp]

Comeon clunk , it's been almost 2 hrs :)

[Clunk]

Blooming thing won't load pics the correct way even tho it shows the right way prior to posting!

Well its about time!!!!


Next time you take a pic you'll need to lean sideways then it'll come out right when you post it!!!!!!! Lol

Orrrrr........ Get a decent phone ;)

Ps I like stickers about snatches

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