I am toying with the idea of buying a GU and swapping out the TD42 from our GQ.
Has anyone here done this? Where there any major problems?
Was it worth it?
What would an approximate cost be to finish the project not including buying the GU? I think $2000 thoughts.
We would be keeping the car long term, but would it be safe to say finished with winch,lift and snorkel it would be worth $10000?
(The Mrs likes figures)
Please add your thoughts, positives and negatives.
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore Roosevelt
easily worth that and the prices for parts on a gq are pretty solid as well
07 crd,,bridgestone 697lt, 2.75 buedesert ex,SOLD theres a lot of my blood, sweat and money in that troll.
92 gq ti tb42efi my brothers gq extractors dual batteries brake controller uhf alloy bullbarSOLD with a heavy heart but gone to a nice young fella
13 y62 the beast that burbles
Family4x4 (17th September 2014)
I like the idea but need it to pass emissions for roady which would be the tricky part (using the older GQ donk in the GU).....
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1997 GQ Patrol RX, TB42E. Mods: OME 2" lift, 33" BFG KM2'S, ARB winch bar & reconditioned X9 Superwinch, IPF 900 spotties HID conversion, ARB side steps and scrub bars, Kaymar rear step & spare wheel carrier & jerry holder, Rear 55W LED worklight, Safari Snorkel, 147L LRA tank, Extended diff breathers, dual batteries, GME UHF, Home built drawer and fridge slide, ARB 60L fridge.
Bush Ranger (19th September 2014), Family4x4 (17th September 2014)
Depending on what year GQ he has and what GU he's looking at. There's no EGR for a start. I haven't really seen what sort of emission controls there are on the early TD's tbh. But something that needs to be looked into.Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
Other than that the GU is definitely a comfy car. Slightly larger inside too. Good for the family to fit in.
If you are thinking of auto too, speak to Mick (megomonster) first. I went shotgun with him on the weekend and his in first low was picking up speed down the hills, on the brakes hard down some big hills. Mine, I could be in first low and get out of the car and walk beside it.
Last edited by mudski; 17th September 2014 at 11:16 PM.
Family4x4 (17th September 2014)
I will try and find out about emissions. I would keep it manual, I just think it has the edge over auto out in the bush.
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore Roosevelt
The local mechanic here has done exactly this to his gu patrol and he reckons it has transformed the car. Well worth it. He converted from a tb45 to a td42.
IMO and should be taken with a grain of salt.
Family4x4 (18th September 2014)
Speak to a local engineer who deals with vehicle mods. He should be able to put you on the right track.
The GU is a step up for sure. I must get rid of that RX sitting in my paddock!
Family4x4 (19th September 2014)
What the f is emissions control???
Catalytic converters on the GQ's but that's about it isn't it?
Errrr.... Yes officer I have one of those.
Catalytic converters on the GQ's but that's about it isn't it?
I don't think you need them on old diesels?
I did not need one on my last gq because it was on gas
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