My kids are now old enough to fend for themselves and don't come away with us anymore! Time to rip out the rear seats in my GU and do as AB has done me thinks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
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My kids are now old enough to fend for themselves and don't come away with us anymore! Time to rip out the rear seats in my GU and do as AB has done me thinks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
It really does make a heap of extra room.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Easy bolt off too
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Hi Team,
I'm still playing around with trying to fix the nasty wobbles on my GQ, time is difficult lately.
I'm going to check out King Pin bearings next and I might just replace them anyway.
I'm not overly keen on just removing a shim like some have done.
The question I have is if I replace the bearings with the same brand which I assume would be the Koyo's (need to confirm this when checking them) would you need to bother with removing everything inside and checking the preload or would it be fine to just replace with new and go?
Bear in mind that even if you replace the king pin bearings, you would still need to gauge the tork with an assortment of shims. So, in my humble oppinion, if your current bearings are good (no marks, smooth turning movements) I would really just re-stack the shims accordingly to achieve the manual load.
Thanks mate, I understand the shims and preload so they sit nicely above and below and I understand the shims purpose of machining tolerances of the knuckle in the factory but if they are the exact same brand bearings replaced than surely the bearings are bang on with size and will match the shims already in place to suit?Quote:
Originally Posted by BrazilianY60
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It could very well be, but honestly, out of coincidence. I wouldn't count on that.
You see, if one bearing race is pressed a little less onto the knuckle seat, the shimming would be different. Bottom line is, shimming is the final adjustment on a king pin by king pin basis.
Eureka!
I finally solved the nasty wobbles.
Just replaced the panhard rod bushes and it now drives like a bloody dream!
They felt fine with no movement but closer inspection showed some wear and they were nolathane too.
Anyways, Its such a pleasure to drive now!!!
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I made up this little tool today which easily removed and installed the bushes too.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2023/12/25.jpg
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Found a good extrusion that works well with the top radiator today from Clarky.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9aff8c8111.jpg
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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2023/12/29.jpg
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Linky pretty please [emoji120] and or Clarkey code number [emoji182][emoji3590][emoji3590]
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Yes that would be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by MB
Get OFF the Nest/McAnswer @AB [emoji35] [emoji23]
That looks like the Ultimate Rubber Aussie Available ANTI-TD42 McCooking device [emoji736][emoji106][emoji106]
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Agree MB, I have a Clarke rubber store 1klm from me, can pick up some lengths readilyQuote:
Originally Posted by MB
It’s not on their site unfortunately.
You have to visit the shop, give the clerk a wink and tap your nose not once but thrice and say extrusion.
She’ll open a door to the back room, turn left, then right, turn around and ya can’t miss it.
Super Helpful….Cheers & Beers [emoji481][emoji481]
Maybe L x W x H + angle [emoji424] of its dangle [emoji120][emoji120][emoji182][emoji182]
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Cut me off a sample maybe? I am at the shed tomorrow and day after so can collect on way pastQuote:
Originally Posted by MB
No worries…Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeBee
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Found it gents…
https://www.clarkrubber.com.au/produ...eal-33x-16-3mm
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Installed a water tank today for the GQ, I can’t think of any other way to secure it, thoughts on this way with straps?
Looks ugly but???
The tanks tapered so it sits snug against angled cargo barrier.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum.../2024/02/4.jpg
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Once it's loaded up you won't see the tank of the strapsQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
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Put some 10ga screws through it :oops:
Ha Ha. Its in a fugly Old Patrol anyway!Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Haha yep angled brackets and just drill through the tank to support, perfect lolQuote:
Originally Posted by growler2058
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That's it. It'll lighten it up a bit tooQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
Make sure to pack/block the sides to stop if sliding left and right mate.
Yep great idea Plassy…Quote:
Originally Posted by Plasnart
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Maybe a piece of 50x50 ally angle like this? Checked out on the sides to screw onto frame, good chunk of foam or soft rubber to stop rubbing.Attachment 87683
.......from under the great down under.
I dont think it will move with the strap, full or empty, everything else is just added weight I reckon, its wedged into the cargo barrier.
Ya’ll Aint trying hard enough [emoji23][emoji736]Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeBee
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In ALL seriousness, and in the somewhat words absorbed of the great NP.com.au…ET @EvilTwin [emoji120][emoji120]
‘Throw a brick at him, if he ducks great’ [emoji23]
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Usage……= Family Tourer (Flat Roads)
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Usage……= Shenanigans (Upside Down Potential)
Build for ALL Scenarios [emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]
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