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Hello World
G'day Guys
Can't believe that I never came across this forum before, I've been on Patrol 4x4 and ExploreOZ etc; I've always mistaken your URL for the Official Nissan website. Well, I now know better.
I have a 98 GU 4.5 LPG Patrol. Previously I had a 88 GQ SWB and had a bit of work done on her, but due to the new family, went to a LWB. Ruby (the name our girls gave our Patrol) has served us well for the ten years we have owned her. I never intended on getting another petrol Patrol but found her at amazing low KM and price. I've been wanting to upgrade for a diesel for years and have put off doing her up for years (she does have the basics — steel bullbar with winch and lights, cargo barrier and roofracks).
I came across this site when I was looking for the Factory Manual. I use to do all my work on the GQ but since the new family and own home didn't have the time. Now that things have settled down, I can get back into the maintenance / mods and more importantly actual 4WDing.
I was looking at the Factory Manual as I'm looking to do my suspension and rear rotors and pads. I am of the belief that if you can repair a car in your home garage with no real pressure, how the hell are you going to do it in the bush when it is likely to break. Also I'm only new to Canberra, but am blown away at how much thing cost here.
Any tips for suspension and rotor brands (leaning to either Iron Man / DOBINSON or EFS for Sus and RDA with QFM pads for the brakes). I not a fan of OME or ARB - not because they are not good products, but just the price (intention here is not to start a off-topic thread or hijack this thread ). I really like to buy Australian Made where possible. I'll hold onto RUBY until the new diesel Patrol has been around for a couple of years, so I need to maintain Ruby and make her feel loved but within a budget!
Well as you can tell, when I start to type, I can go one - sorry. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ons/icon11.png Will look forward to seeing any responses to the upgrade question.
Cheers and thanks for the Manual.
TOOR
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Welcome mate. I to have a 98 4500 GU. Join in the conversations and enjoy
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Gday mate theyre a good mob here bfull of quality info
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G'Day Ruby, welcome to the forum and Canberra mate. As said above you'll get info you're looking for. So just join in and enjoy.
I'm running Dobinson coils and Koni shocks on 2" lift and find the setup perfect for my needs.
Where abouts in Canberra are you from???
Cheers
Kris
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Welcome to the forum.
RDA would be my pick for brake rotars and Bendix for brake pads.
Dobinson springs are top quality and Australian made. My pick for shock absorbers would be Koni but EFS are another good brand. Having had EFS Extreme in the front of my Patrol I would not recommend them (EFS Enforcer and Elite have more compliant damping), far too firm in the damping giving a harsh ride. I removed mine and went back to Tough Dog adjustables.
Tony
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g`day mate
welcombe on board heaps of laughs and bucket loads of info here enjoy
nowoolies
Paul
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G'day Ruby - welcome aboard join in and have fun mate plenty to do see and if u have any problems just ask and im sure u will get an answer ENJOY and WELCOME
Tim
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G'day mate - welcome aboard and top intro. My wife's car is called Ruby also, but is a Rubicon - go figure! Great people, information and laughs on the forum, so don't be shy and join in to make the most of it. Enjoy!!
