Ran LEDs in the new drawers, filled drawers with 2 ton of crap, fixed window switch that hasn't worked in two years, looked at the new springs. Much heavier.
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Ran LEDs in the new drawers, filled drawers with 2 ton of crap, fixed window switch that hasn't worked in two years, looked at the new springs. Much heavier.
Is the ute going to be ready for the weekend, Kat?
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Originally Posted by Winnie
No. Afraid not. It's only just ready for paint. It'll have to wait till the next one.
Bummer! Oh wellQuote:
Originally Posted by katwoman
Sounds like a very knowledgeable man.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Many, many moons ago in my boy racer heyday it was often uneven Castor angles between the LH and RH suspension that caused a vehicle to pull one way or the other.
Toe in is used to stop twitchy steering over bumps or a vehicle trying to dart in to a corner
Incorrect toe should wear feathers across from the inside or outside edges of the tread
Camber is used to set up the correct angle of the tyre to the surface as the tyre deflects under cornering forces and should do sweet FA in a straight line if all else is OK (look at a V8 supercar for example)
Incorrect camber should wear evenly around the circumference of a tyre but more heavily from one side to the other across the tyre
Suspension work done, and the car is sitting level again, yay! The rear springs were really bad and simply didn't cope with the addition of all the gear I've added to the car. Driving home it was a completely different beast.
I've opted for medium duty springs to cater for the camper and losing up the car. As a result the rear of the car is riding a little higher... I like it ;).
I can't wait to get it on the tracks :)
It is a nice feeling when it all comes together like that. Good stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agronaught
I'm happy. Yes I spent more than was necessary, but at the moment I'm time poor and would really prefer spending the time I have on a track somewhere. There's also the case that the only place I talked to that had all the right answers this time was ARB.Quote:
Originally Posted by cgm
This was a case of time verses money... Time won.
The young woman I talked to at TJM may have known what she was talking about, but I didn't get that feeling after our chat. It sounded like I was being given the same spiel they gave on the web site with no added information. The quoted price was no different so it's academic anyway.
The only alternative I would have had was to buy the kit and do it myself, or find an independent specialist to do the work. A little difficult to find where I live as it turns out.
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Got my snorkel fitted.
Thanks Threedogs.
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Originally Posted by Stropp
Thats not very true.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
The nissan engineers designed the front suspension to a specific ride height and amount of travel. There was no regard for the consumer to install suspension lifts, get more articulation, different offset rims etc. It was designed with small tolerances, which really isnt good, but for standard form it functions as it should and quite well.
Suspension is about comprimise. A change in geometry (ie lift kit) can effect other characteristics. In a setup like the patrol with its low margin of error design Something like a basic 2 inch lift can upset things. This is why there are what seems to be many causes for the death wobbles.
ok got the patrol back, drives like a dream now and no more pulling to the left when on a flat road, the suspension guy did say easy cheap fix is a rtc steering damper if i didnt want to spend the coin but i told them to go ahead and do the offset swivel hub bearings, much better now.
but it seems you dont have to have a lift kit to get the wobbles either but it will be more likely to get them with the lift kit :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
Latest mod..
And also one of the best mods ;):DQuote:
Originally Posted by mullet_hunter
Now your making 7 more horses. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by mullet_hunter
Put in a volt meter to keep an eye on the aux battery and spent most of the day replacing the actuator and fine tuning the dawes and needle valves after the change.
You've come a long way fast Pilgrim,,lolQuote:
Originally Posted by mullet_hunter
Decided to change all brake pads before Easter Southern Flinders trip.
Interestingly, I found that these Bendix aftermarket pads contain less friction material compared to genuine Nissan pads.
Genuine pads front 12 mm aftermarket 9-10 mm, rear 10 mm aftermarket 8 mm.
Makes me wonder what is going on.
Well time will tell if it was the good decision to go with these fancy Bendix hybrid pads. They certainly have less "meat" on them than genuine Nissan ones.
Cheers
Packing the beast for a week on the Murray!
Yes I'm getting ready to head off Wednesday for Cheyennes beach near Albany for Easter weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
I'm naughty, taking this whole week off and the weather is looking good up there, except next weekend for my birthday is bollicks!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Looks like a party under tarps ;)
Got some touring coming up so took off the 35's and put on the 33's.
I'd forgotten how nice my truck drives in the dinky wheels
Took a quick run up a little track today, much better on the suspension. It is a little hard on the arse as it is setup for towing, but very capable. While it was expensive I got exactly what I wanted with no stuffing around which is important to me. The next trip will be in two weeks up to Barrington Tops with the camper and the full family in tow. Should be a good trip.
Fitted the of water tank today, i will try to fit the water pump and tap which has a swivel outlet and switch on the base to turn the pump on or off before I go away next Wednesday for the Easter weekend. Attachment 56669
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fixed the stone chips in my windscreen
Lol..............Quote:
Originally Posted by Agronaught
I made up a new rear power outlet thingo' with a ciggie socket, two pole socket and volt meter. Beat the hell out of those overprice Baintech jobbies!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=56680&stc=1Dunno why the pic has rotated....
I also retro fitted two Carling switch housings into the dash panel where the OEM switches were..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=56681&stc=1
And then fitted the new door trim net thingamybobs.
From this...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=56682&stc=1
To this...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=56683&stc=1
Not that I really used them, I just hated looking at them every time I open the door.
I also finished putting all my dash back together, and put in a new loom for the lower rh bumper lights, too much playing around with them over the last week or so cause one of the wires to snap right off where it goes into the light socket...
Spent all day cut and polishing the car... I forgot how big they are!! Took me about 6 hours to to get around it, including most of the inside of the bonnet and all the inner door frames. Tomorrow, I'm going to go over all the seals, and clean the windows. Hopefully gonna get to the interior soon too. lol it's been about 9 months since it's had a clean so I really need to give it a good detail.
Pam is back!!!!!
Fitted -
- Narva 7" free form headlights with Phillips +100% globes (kept the incl Narva globes as spares).
- Traxide HL and Driving Light wiring upgrade kit I had left over from my Defender.
Was a challenge finding a location for the large relays. Ended up installing them inside the front right 1/4.
Highly recommend both additions, huge improvement in light over standard sealed beams. :cool:
Zorans Patrol did an injector pump on Friday.
Picked a second handy for $750 from Niss4x4 in Brooklyn.
Pulled apart on Saturday.
Manifold was clogged up, so blasted the shot out, degreased and washed.
Back in last night for $650 labour cost.
And away driving today.
He is very pleased.
Hopefully the pump is not a dud or ready to go aswell.
Been pretty quiet on the modifications front for a little while now due to funds, however was changing over the tyres on the w/end and managed to snap a rear wheel stud!
Picked up a new stud from patrolpart today and will set about fixing it tonight
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Did it last night got a deal on some second hand 33" cooper discover s/ts and black rims think it looks good
Yesterday, just got to use it with another similar to mine
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Put my roof rack and awning on
Dinger Dinger Dinger you should know the rules by now, sheeesh
It never happened without pics and you know we love pics lol
Today I put in the lift :D
3 inche flexis with 4 inch tough dog adjustables. Drop boxes, panhards and disconnects... Looking forward to seeing how it goes!!!
What did you do?
Any before and after shots of your rig.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kempy
How do you put them up mate?
This is exactly what I had put in mine 12 months ago.... Not that it gets much of a workout, but I like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kempy
Have they sagged at all mate? Heard a few rumors that they sag to about 2 inches?