92GQ's Patrol

Hi all!

I’ve always had a great passion for beach 4wding and camping trips, in 2009 I brought my stock GQ Patrol in the hopes of customising it to suit me so that I can get away and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible!

Well I can say that the project is finally complete (well as close as it will ever get, seems there’s always new things to do to cars :thumbup: ) and I wanted to a quick write up on my Patrol!

Thanks to all my mates, this is what I have the pleasure of taking offroad! :cheers:


General & Standard Features

1992 (GQ) Nissan Patrol TI Wagon
Engine: (TD42) 4.2Ltr Inline 6 Cylinder Diesel
Driveline: 5 Speed Manual, Rear LSD and Rear Sway Bar Disconnect
Interior: Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Mirrors, Power Windows, and Central Locking with Alarm System


What has been done

Engine

DTS TD05 Turbo Kit 10PSI 400Degrees EGT Tune
DTS 3” Mandrel Exhaust System
Reconditioned Fuel Pump and Injectors
Genuine Water Pump
Genuine Thermostat
Genuine GU TD42T Radiator
Ford Falcon (EL) Thermo Fans and Relay System
Safari Snorkel
GU Airbox

Bosch Alternator (80AMP) and Rewired Dual Battery/Charging System


Driveline

Stock with Factory Rear LSD


Brakes

Genuine Master Cylinder
All New Hoses
Reconditioned Callipers using Genuine Parts
Bendix Brake Pads
DBA 4x4 T2 Rotors


Suspension

ARB Raised 2” Coil Springs
OME Shock Absorbers
Extended Brake Proportioning Bracket
Castor Correction Bushes
Superior Engineering Panhard Rods


Wheels and Tyres

15x8 Steel Rims, -25 Offset
33x12.50 Hankook Dynapro ATM RT10 Tyres


Exterior

ARB Steel Winch Bar
Warn Magnum Winch
Factory Flares
Factory Side Steps
Kaymar Rear Steel Dual Carrier and Towbar
Long Range (140ltr) Fuel Tank


Interior

GME UHF
Kenwood USB/CD Player
Kenwood Speakers and Sub
Twin Front Dash Pod with Additional Gauges
Ford Falcon (BA) Front Seats
Window Tint
Rear Cargo System – fitted with 12volt Outlets and Compressor


Camper Trailer

2015 GIC Alpha

No Mods Yet!

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Pictures

What you have all been waiting for… ;)

15 Seconds of Fame lol

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A Couple Months After I Brought It

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How It Is Now

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On The Beach

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Upgrades

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Looks good mate. How are the ba seats??

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Originally Posted by biggqwesty

Looks good mate. How are the ba seats??

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Hi mate

Really, Really comfortable!!! Be in my top three mods (after turbo and tyres :smiley_thumbs_up: )

After getting the drivers seat twice and the passenger once rebuilt, i thought why not, so we put them in and I've never looked back!!

Nice. Always wanted to do my gq. They look like a nice fit too.. good to know..

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Originally Posted by 92GQ

Hi all!

I’ve always had a great passion for beach 4wding and camping trips, in 2009 I brought my stock GQ Patrol in the hopes of customising it to suit me so that I can get away and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible!

Well I can say that the project is finally complete (well as close as it will ever get, seems there’s always new things to do to cars [emoji106] ) and I wanted to a quick write up on my Patrol!

Thanks to all my mates, this is what I have the pleasure of taking offroad! :cheers:

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I've noticed when people put commodore seats in that they are really wide, they press up against the pillar and don't allow the seatbelt to retract.
Are the Ford seats like that?

when you rebuilt the seats did you lower the RH bolster, looks like its taken a pounding.
Looks good with the 33's, thanks for sharing look forward to any more mods

Hi guys,
We rebuilt the Nissan seats, these ford seats are as I got them.

They only just touch on the arm rests on the doors (power window type).

Hope that helps 😀

I've had a few messages asking about the seats...

To fit them we used a piece of 3mm steel and a length of 25mm2 box section

The side closest to the centre console only requires the 3mm plate to space (adapt) the seat, the side closest to the door uses the box section to lift the Ford seat up even.

Hope that helps (pictures below)

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Next mod for my Patrol is a few small rust repairs.
Does anyone have any recommendations on the south side of Brisbane?
Thanks 🍻👍😀

I am going on a beach trip soon, I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a new clutch?
The clutch in it is over 8 years and 150,000kms old and works perfectly, but now it has a turbo, 33's, has all the extra weight plus the trailer, I thought it best to put a new one in before it becomes an issue.

I have heard of; Xtreme, NPC and Safari Tuff.

What would be the best for me?

Thanks!!

Ufi or safari tuff hd for direct bolt in application. Do it once, do it right.

nice looking rig

Thanks for the suggestion Nissannewby! :D
If you don't mind me asking, how long do you get out of your clutches?

Cheers Bigcol! :biggrin:

January Update;

The GQ passed 400,000kms :D

I completed a full service, like I do every 50,000km and every fluid came out the same colour and condition it went in!

Also, I got the turbo tuned; it is now at 12PSI and goes, so. much. better!!!!

Looking forward to the next trip with the GQ and Camper!!!!

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