Waka's GU8 build up

[Waka]

Picked up my new GU8 today! going shopping at the 4wd and caravan show tomorrow. a few more accessories to come. I will post photos as the build-up happens.

[Waka]

Well I must have got caught up in the excitement of the 4wd show and ended up spending a small fortune however I did get a good price on a full suspension upgrade and a dual battery plus some more recovery gear.

The list of accessories is now as follows;

Nissan Extras fitted prior to delivery
Towbar
Rear protection Tray
Cargo Barrier
Rear Park Assist
Weathershields - L & R

ARB extras purchased but still waiting on supply
Safari Snorkel
ARB Deluxe Bullbar
Fog Light kit
IPF Driving Light
ARB Alloy Full Length Roof Rack
Dual Battery kit
Warn winch
OME 2” lift

Tyres once the lift is done
5 x Mickey Thompson Baja Radial ATZ 4-Rib LT285/70R17 (33s)

I also bought some more ARB recovery gear for the winch. Tree trunk protector snatch block etc.

I'm loving the new bus already....It drives very nice and the changes from the GU7 are only minor but are all positive.

Hopefully some of the gear I’m waiting on will come next week.

Waka

[Waka]

here's some pics after it's maiden voyage plus one of the few trout caught over the weekend. so far the only mods are the dual battery and window tint. Suspension lift and snorkel are booked in for the 2nd week of May.

[gowalkabout.com.au]

Good looking trout. Oh and the rig looks good to. Will look good when all fitted out

[Waka]

I just ordered the Mickey Ts...whoa! $440 each x 5 I'd...rather not do the math.

[Maxhead]

I just ordered the Mickey Ts...whoa! $440 each x 5 I'd...rather not do the math.

What size did you go for? 33's?

[Waka]

yep 33s ATZ 4-Rib LT285/70R17

[Waka]

hi all,

just an update. the snorkel and 2" OME suspension lift was installed yesterday. I'm really happy with the ride and handling so far but wife's not too happy with the height though. I don't dare tell her there's another inch to go in tyres tomorrow...

I'll post up some pics tomorrow

[gowalkabout.com.au]

My OME lift went in yesterday as well but still havnt seen it but should get it back today. What kg springs did you get in the rear?

[gregs]

Waka, mate my missus wasn't too happy either when I did it to the old patrol, with her comment being that looks terrible.....then I went and got mtz's on black steel rims...and then her comment was thats f$%#ing ugly then stormed inside.....but now she knows what it can do and where it has taken us and she has changed her mind and I would go so far to say that if I did it any other way with this new one I would be getting served my own cajones on a dinner plate hahahaha

Greg