We wanted a touring vehicle that would allow us to camp most anywhere we liked, and as we tend to go alone, we decided on the 4.2 Patrol for the reliability and simplicity of the engine. This is the ute as bought, with ex-copper rear toolbox(Tactical response?)
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Clunk (17th June 2014)
Fitted a snorkel (E-bay cheepie $150) made sure I sealed it correctly. Cutting into my new 4by was an experience ......
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Clunk (17th June 2014)
Upgraded to 3" red back exhaust and blocked the EGR. Fitted Narva 225 spotties for brightness and had the windows tinted
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Clunk (17th June 2014)
Wheels and suspension – 3” lift and change to 17” rims
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Last edited by Hardyards; 17th June 2014 at 10:49 AM.
Clunk (17th June 2014)
Sits better and allows more clearence and departure angle.GOPR0073.JPG
Clunk (17th June 2014), rusty_nail (17th June 2014)
nice ride mate! have you got a pic of the full car side on? how does it handle with the back all full up? from the pics it sits really far over those wheels, its a monster tray!
I got red dust in my veins.
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Pics of Forum trips I've Been on:
Pizza at AB's - 2012 Knockwood - 2013 Krissos Place Australia Day - 2015 Pizza at AB's - March 2015 Pizza at AB's - May 2015 Dargo - 2015 Newnes - 2016
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
Had brush bars locally manufactured (beyond my cheap bender and skills) and made side steps. Not quite sliders, but should save the door sills from smaller hits. Fitted an 80w solar panel and some smaller spotties I had in the shed. Big poly pipe holds the beach umbrella.....
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Last edited by Hardyards; 17th June 2014 at 10:50 AM.
Clunk (17th June 2014), rusty_nail (17th June 2014)
Yea Ta Rusty, the overhang is why I raised it, will look at chopping/angling the rear (future job)to help departure angle. Will be posting more pics shortly..
High lift jack, maxi tracks, rear work light, camera and mounts for rubbish bin, clothes line
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Clunk (17th June 2014)
Added awnings to both sides as we go up the Cape a lot and appreciate the shade
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Clunk (17th June 2014)
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