help for newbies setting up a patrol?

[Rhyso]

hey guys im new to 4by's and was just wandering is there a post or cld someone help build a post for people new to 4by's on how to set it up there patro lfor bassic offroad use?
being new and shopping for a patrol id love to know what my next steps would b to make it reasonable offroad
i know of basic things like suspension lift, body lift, bigger tyres and type, plus lockers etc.
but i wouldnt have a clue wat to do first or how high to go and so on
now i know its different for every application and probably model but a rough idea for a bigginer would b ausom
hopefuly someome can help

[growler2058]

If keeping it simple sweet id go 33" muddies (Mickey thompson MTZ my choice) 2" lift then a front auto LoKKa. Done! (rims to suit also)

[Rhyso]

yer wel i guess as most newbies geting into 4wd's il start simple n build up from there haha
pretty much wat i figured a little bit more clearance n more grip shld do it

[Finly Owner]

I believe the first expense for all beginners in a decent set up, would be a decent recovery kit including front and rear recovery points.



Tim

[growler2058]

yer wel i guess as most newbies geting into 4wd's il start simple n build up from there haha
pretty much wat i figured a little bit more clearance n more grip shld do it

A patrol with 2" and a decent set of rubber is a winner straight away for touring/4wd Australia wide. You really only need more if ya going to "play"


Tapp tillya Crap

[DX grunt]

Hey Rhyso

You're gunna get lotsa advice and you need to weigh up your wants versus needs - then prioritize.

Keep it legal and don't live in fear of a canary on the windscreen.

Get a REVS check and roadworthy - before you open your mouth, give a handshake, sign any paperwork or hand over any money.

Get to know your truck. Read the Owner's Manual. It's amazing how much info is in that little book. lol

If you're not reasonably confident, do a 4wd course with a company that is a Registered Training Organisation. If they let you do the course in your truck, it would be better for you as it should give you more confidence. If they supply the recovery gear, even better. Then you should see what gear works for you and you could save yourself a lot of money or give you some ideas on what you need.

Do lots of research. Rome wasn't built in a day. Take your time if need be and don't be impatient - it will happen. Do things properly the first time and make every mod a new goal.

There are lots of good people on this forum with different driving styles. Personally, I'm not into mud or flexing over rocks - they don't 'float my boat.' lol.

I love camping. That's why I've set my truck up the way I have.

As Tim has said....front and rear recovery points and a decent recovery kit.

You also need a decent first aid kit, fire extinguisher and UHF CB.

I'd also consider joining a 4wd club. Lots of trucks with lots of ideas - keep looking for ideas and see what suits your new found love.

It's a great place to start friendships too, and club outings vary quite considerably, so you'll get lots of variation of styles of driving/activities

Hope this helps.... Basically, what I'm saying is take your time, do your homework and don't rush into things. I get pumped with what I see, but my decisions are based on my wallet - and that takes time.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Rhyso]

well iv bought and sold a few cars before so iv learnt those lessons the hard way
as for experience iv got land at home n an old land rover with a 202 holden motor in it n a pto winch and wev got plenty of steep muddy places n stuf to climb over so iv had a crack at all that but i wouldnt go bush without mates whov been before
as for recovery points im a welder by trade and would love to fab my own any tips wld appreciated as to where to locate and we also have acess to ibolts with load ratings etc if there handy?
but a recovery kit and uhf i hadnt thought of cheers

[DX grunt]

well iv bought and sold a few cars before so iv learnt those lessons the hard way
as for experience iv got land at home n an old land rover with a 202 holden motor in it n a pto winch and wev got plenty of steep muddy places n stuf to climb over so iv had a crack at all that but i wouldnt go bush without mates whov been before
as for recovery points im a welder by trade and would love to fab my own any tips wld appreciated as to where to locate and we also have acess to ibolts with load ratings etc if there handy?
but a recovery kit and uhf i hadnt thought of cheers

Don't forget the first aid kit. I make it my policy not to go reasonably serious without at least another vehicle with me. Even a tojo would be better than nothing. lol

[Rhyso]

also i havnt purchased my patrol yet so this is my research and so far iv learnt heaps on here
i want to buy a gq patrol ute so i can fab my own tray at work but also go bush
eventualy id like to build it up so it can flex better and climb rocks and stuf but il take it slowly being new to it

[Rhyso]

first aid kit another good one
and yer i wouldnt be so keen if i didnt have a few mates that are pretty serious about it
i wouldnt go without them
its probablu doing all the fab work on there 4by's that got me hooked haha