20th August 2013, 11:59 PM
My wife got a $60 fine for having one on I'm going to ditch the one I've got and get one of these verry easy to remove...
20th August 2013, 11:55 PM
Also put one of those elasticated flags on top of surf rod when dune driving and works as a sand flag easy n cheap.
20th August 2013, 11:46 PM
Hi mate, I checked the regs here in SA b4 purchase. Says nothing is to protrude further forward than the leading edge of vehicle! So a rod holder fitted is not illegal, But carrying rods protruding...
12th August 2013, 10:22 PM
Well said MR I have wing nuts on mine takes all of 30 seconds to remove
12th August 2013, 10:03 PM
Is actually one of my pet hates and I don't have many!
Drives me nuts to be honest! I think I have seen a 4wd with actual Rods in the Rod holder maybe 3 times in my life!! Why???
They look like...
12th August 2013, 08:55 PM
Yep what winnie said easier to remove them when not in use
12th August 2013, 07:20 PM
Unless you have rods in them they are illegal. You can turn them around and they are okay, but you might as well take it off in that case.
9th August 2013, 07:26 AM
At least you had a crack yourself. sometimes these noises can be bloody hard to find, specially when they are high speed noises.
9th August 2013, 12:15 AM
Jack your front wheels of the ground and then try turning your prop shaft discount your hubs first as it cheaper than your transfer case to rebuild.
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7th August 2013, 03:39 PM
You would be surprised what some people have holding their Bullbars on, I've even seen coach bolts on some of the older 4x4s.
Any bolt used on a 4x4 because of the elements its subjected to should...
7th August 2013, 09:23 AM
More have a squeak that is high pitched and annoying. It sounds like your brakes are stuck on slightly
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6th August 2013, 08:32 PM
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15844-servicing-in-bris..
Scotty(bigrig) recommends autoart but its a bit out of my way but prity local for you
6th August 2013, 06:46 PM
it wouldn't be from your front diff unless your hubs are locked in constantly but i still dont think it would whine as its not under load i reackon its your thrust bearing or maybe a uni joint
6th August 2013, 06:38 PM
What made you think it was your Diff????
6th August 2013, 06:36 PM
Drop the diff oil and look for bits of metal in it and on the plug
When my diff went it was more of a low pitch droning sound that left when under power and was more noticeable coasting than...