My 2005 GU ST ute

[Bigrig]

Yep, love the lantana linework ... no one ever needs more proof that you get out and use it for what it was built for!! The bar work on the sliders is neat, but question (as I don't have them), is the piping a bit on the small side?? Might just be the shots, but the sliders I've seen seem to be fatter piping? Might also be a small inside diameter measurement on the pipework you have also, making the actual steel 'thick' which gives it strength ... so many questions!! LOL Thanks again for the happy snaps!!!

[GUte]

I havent really paid too much attention to the sizing of pipe used for sliders (in the pics ive seen), the OD of these are about 42mm, not sure what the thickness is? They do look quite small in the pics though and I dont think there would be any need to go any larger because as you say, the strength is in the thickness of the material.
Cant wait to test them out!

[jace75]

mate nice ute one day i hope to buy a 4.2 GU ute

[GUte]

Got my roof rack and toolbox on just before I started back at work after christmas holidays, dual purpose beast now!
Also came across a set of 285 75 16 MTZs fitted to black steel rims,12mm of tread left (anyone know what they measure new?) and a Cooper ST with about 50% used for a spare for $1200

Looks way better now with the weels, pity about the roof rack and tool box! I wish this was a play truck only!

[Dhuck]

Still can be mate. Just a little safer with the bar work.

[Almost Dun]

Looks sweet mate , good pickup with the wheels and tyres , i think from new they are about 14mm deep

[Clunk]

luvin the look of those new sliders mate. Might have to see how much he charges for for mine.

[GUte]

Go for it clunk, went wheeling through a quarry on aust day and they hardly got caught on the things that the factory sidesteps usually get hung up on.

Have added a couple more mods to the list of things I want to do.

43% transfer case reduction gears
4.3 diff ratios
And while the rear diff is out, may as well put a Detroit locker in

Anyone have any experience with the Detroit rear? Are they smooth on the road? If they are clunky on the road, I may reconsider

[patch697]

Go for it clunk, went wheeling through a quarry on aust day and they hardly got caught on the things that the factory sidesteps usually get hung up on.

Have added a couple more mods to the list of things I want to do.

43% transfer case reduction gears
4.3 diff ratios
And while the rear diff is out, may as well put a Detroit locker in

Anyone have any experience with the Detroit rear? Are they smooth on the road? If they are clunky on the road, I may reconsider

For the cost I would be looking at a Diff lock setup.

[GUte]

Thats exactly what the detroit is, an auto locker? I dont want permanently locked axles because its my daily, or an air locker as I dont want open diff. Or am I missing the point completely?