GU PATROL Lets see them

[Russty]

Lets show them crusier boys hows its done

[king55]

Here is mine

[kodi]

This is mine.5inch lift 315 75 r16 goodyear wranglers. Custom top mount intercooler. Shortened tray, front and rear airlockers.

[nate]

love your ute kodi :D

[king55]

This is mine.5inch lift 315 75 r16 goodyear wranglers. Custom top mount intercooler. Shortened tray, front and rear airlockers.
How much of an improvment did the bigger intercooler make.

[nqgu]

hmm everytime I click on a thumbnail it asks me to log in again, so I do and it takes me back to the login screen...annoying.


Aha but a refresh fixes it for a while

[jimsaq]

tjm air locker up front, good old patrol lsd in the rear, 6" coils/shocks, 3rds drop arms, snake adjustable trailing arms and a gaggle of touring gear
http://www.monster4x4.com.au/gallery2/d/4445-1/DSCF4432.JPG
http://www.monster4x4.com.au/gallery2/d/4087-1/DSC03248+_Medium_.JPG

[waz65]

Keep the GU's comin love em, If only i could afford one.

[Russty]

Keep the GU's comin love em, If only i could afford one.
i am waiting to see one cut down to a style side ute they look GREAT !!!!!

[kodi]

How much of an improvment did the bigger intercooler make.It's a 2001 model so it didn't have an intercooler to start with. It had 147 rwhp before the intercooler, don't know what it's got now but it's definately more.

[kodi]

love your ute kodi :DThanks nate.:)

[on_patrol]

Here is my baby

[babylux]

Keep the GU's comin love em, If only i could afford one.

Same here mate:D

[king55]

There has to be more than 4 we have to get more than the cruisers.

[Patrolman Pat]

http://www.users.on.net/~okane/steep.jpg

[king55]

That is a straight and clean looking dx you have there patrolman pat.

[Patrolman Pat]

http://www.users.on.net/~okane/mag1.jpg

[Patrolman Pat]

That is a straight and clean looking dx you have there patrolman pat.
Mmmm. Not any more. Bashed the bull bar and Pass side sill, both onroad too. :(

[king55]

ar well now you have more off road cred makes it look like it gets used.

[king55]

I see a lot of us are going to goodyear wrangler mtr's

[Patrolman Pat]

Mates car.
http://www.users.on.net/~okane/reno.JPG

[jimsaq]

Mmmm. Not any more. Bashed the bull bar and Pass side sill, both onroad too.

speaking of bashed sills :D

http://www.monster4x4.com.au/gallery2/d/4449-1/DSCF4438.JPG

[king55]

Have you ever thought about putting steps on it.

[Seafarer]

Here's mine.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/GQ_GQ/GU%20Patrol/269042235206_0_BG.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/GQ_GQ/GU%20Patrol/251459135206_0_BG.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/GQ_GQ/GU%20Patrol/225029135206_0_BG.jpg

[jimsaq]

Have you ever thought about putting steps on it.

it came with steps, they tore off in 48 hours ;)
yeah sliders are on the cards, but rocks just go up nicely into those dintholes now and don't touch anymore anyway

[toddcpo]

Heres my toy, offroader and tourer.

[Sounder]

Here's my ute. Suspension upgrade and canopy are the next on the list.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Korgann/Vehicles/Patrol120.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Korgann/Vehicles/Patrol107.jpg

[im nutz]

heres my gu

[Pmc]

i would love to post some photos of my White 4.2 ST-L but Nissan hasn't delivered it yet it arrived on the ship from Japan yesterday so any time in the next 2 weeks.

[nate]

gu utes are awesome,

[nate]

this one is on outer limits..
looks awesome i love it
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/P1010864.jpg

[boof]

this one is on outer limits..
looks awesome i love it
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/P1010864.jpg

Pretty sure thats DeeV8 off this forum isnt it. Have seen it in person and it is a very nice wagon

[4wdingmatt]

Here is my baby.

GU 3.0TDi Auto
285/75R16 Cooper STT's
ARB Air Lockers
ARB Compressor with Tyre kit
3" RANCHO/Lovells suspension
Safari snorkel
3" GENIE exhaust from Turbo
SatNav
UHF
Super Oscar Driving Lights
K&N filter (paper filter for 4wding)
Cargo Barrier
Rock sliders

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP3242.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP3052.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP3042.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP3043.jpg

[GUJohnno]

Some pics of my old truck...RIP

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/GuJohnno/IMGP0007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/GuJohnno/IMGP1148.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/GuJohnno/100_0664.jpg

[nate]

yeah boof it is deev8's

keep em coming guys :) nice rigs in here
how much are gu's

[jimsaq]

4wdingmatt your garage door looks like mine :D
http://jason.qgl.org/images/4wd/random/6inchlift/006.jpg

[4wdingmatt]

I was about to accuse you of stealing my door until I noticed yours is a manual one!!!

Mine is auto - Push the button and I am in :-) :-)

Love your truck jimsaq - Shame about the sills though OOCH

[maca82]

...

[maca82]

The MIGHTY HULK GU...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/maca82/100_0662xxx.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/maca82/100_0582xxx.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/maca82/DSCN0363XXX.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/maca82/PICT0033XXX.jpg

[riley]

I love what you have done to the GU- awesome photos.

[GU4me]

285/75/16 stt, 2inch tough dog lift, snake radius arms, touring stuff.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gu4me/IMG_0322.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gu4me/IMG_0321.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gu4me/IMG_0304.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gu4me/IMG_0267.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gu4me/IMG_0255.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/gu4me/IMG_0343.jpg

[maca82]

I love what you have done to the GU- awesome photos.

me???

[jimsaq]

I was about to accuse you of stealing my door until I noticed yours is a manual one!!!

Mine is auto - Push the button and I am in :-) :-)

Love your truck jimsaq - Shame about the sills though OOCH


hehe now I am gonna have to mod my garage door to compete with yours :D

yeah bit of a bummer about the sills, but I'll get it all fixed up once I make up some nice solid sliders

[GUJohnno]

I love what you have done to the GU- awesome photos.

or me??

lol

[AJ]

OK, here's a few of mine :D

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/aam.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/abi.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/abj.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/mitch_001.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/pub.sized.jpg

[GUJohnno]

OK, here's a few of mine :D
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/mitch_001.sized.jpg



Golly... Either that truck is huge, or your realy small... :D

[crack]

im gonna have to sell the lux n get a gu ute :)

[AJ]

Golly... Either that truck is huge, or your realy small... :D

:D :D :D :D

he's 9 years old :p

[DEEV8]

this one is on outer limits..
looks awesome i love it
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/P1010864.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/P1010874.jpg

keep seein all these huge patrols around and on the net and it just makes me wanna make mine bigger & better :(





oh, and who said styleside patrol ute?


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/GU.jpg

[Whatsthatbeeping]

Heres one i saw at Double Is at Xmas

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q15/whatsthatbeeping_/nice-patrol.jpg

poor bastard got pinched by the cops on the beach for his tyres $250, thank you very much

[jimsaq]

what's wrong with his tyres

[Russty]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/P1010874.jpg

keep seein all these huge patrols around and on the net and it just makes me wanna make mine bigger & better :(





oh, and who said styleside patrol ute?


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/GU.jpg

Do you have any more photos of this truck i love it

[nate]

love it DEEV8

[DEEV8]

Do you have any more photos of this truck i love it

yeah here ya go. I wouldn't mind a set of those snorkels, and a supercharged LS1 to match the airflow.. :D

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/GU-1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/sickgu2.jpg

[Russty]

yeah here ya go. I wouldn't mind a set of those snorkels, and a supercharged LS1 to match the airflow.. :D

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/GU-1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/DEE501/sickgu2.jpg

if thats the truck i think it is its running a 454 chev i think it belongs to a guy called Bret fron Wizard off road
now thats what very boy wants big block chev in a style side Gu Patrol

[YOYO]

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o1/YOYO6_bucket/trial3.jpg?t=1168590616o1/YOYO6_bucket/trial3.jpg (http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o1/YOYO6_bucket/trial3.jpg)

[BUG]

Here's a couple of pics of my ol girl...


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/Reservoirtckwheellift.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/Bogholenumber1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/Nearly.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/NowwithPedes.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/Frontpic2.jpg

[riley]

Nice truck Yoyo,what do you think of the Mickey Thompons MTRs.

[cam_champion]

my baby
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k80/cam_champion/DSCN1376.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k80/cam_champion/DSCN1265.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k80/cam_champion/Camperwithannex2.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k80/cam_champion/DSCN1387.jpg

[sneeky]

http://images.orfay.com/i/photos1/2006/12/16/17/9/9/9/999fce95dda0e5bbb076f8151d8b47d80_large.jpg

heres a photo of mine, nice and dirty like it should be.

[YOYO]

Nice truck Yoyo,what do you think of the Mickey Thompons MTRs.

My best Mate got them on his. So he talked me into buying them. Haven't had them long but according to him better then his pro comps and Cooper stt. Rapped them up big time.

test of time will tell.:)

[jimsaq]

those stylesides look great but I'd be so worried about beating up on that tray, almost as bad as a wagon

then again if you saw my wagon you'd wonder why I say I'd be worried about beating up on it :D

[Phat Mav]

heres a photo of mine, nice and dirty like it should be.



That's not dirty!!!

THIS is dirty... :eek:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/2003GU/Simpson%20Desert%20Trip%202005/2005_0727_101537AA.jpg

:D

[YOYO]

[quote=2003GU;368694]That's not dirty!!!

THIS is dirty... :eek:



MATE That is dirty HOW the hell did you do that the track looks dry but yet you are wet.

[Phat Mav]

In the Simpson. It had rained a couple weeks before and there was still heaps of muddy spots like this one....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/2003GU/Simpson%20Desert%20Trip%202005/MudCrossing.jpg

:eek:

[mogsy]

this is my dads gu patrol wgaon
3'' sus dobinson procomp shocks
custom made rock sliders
safari snorkel
dual batteries
33'' bfg all terrains
and maybe 2'' body lift and 35's maybe
lots more just can't remember it all
will get some smaller pictures tomorrow
cheers Krazie

[mogsy]

here are some pictures
specs are as above
sorry about picture quality
cheers Krazie.

[sneeky]

got my new plates today

http://images.orfay.com/i/photos1/2007/01/14/23/2/1/3/2135b6ed152c8342a61f5fbbd53dfc720_large.jpg

[Ute Mad]

Great to see all the big GU's it just makes me want to lift mine a bit higher!!!

Lift 2inch front 4inch rear with panhard
285 STT's
Warn Winch
3 inch exhaust
waiting on a MTQ turbo upgrade so i can join the right lane club again cause i miss my old V8 utes power

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/utemad/bogged2atcanalcreek.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/utemad/p2160033.jpg

Sounder great to see your utes coming along........ We need more ute pics


Cheers Ute Mad



A wagon is only a ute in waiting!!!!!!!!!!

[Auscgu]

Great to see the Patrols on show
Keep them coming there must be heaps more out there.

Copper ST 285x75
Tough Dog 2" lift with 30mm spacers in rear
Air Lockers
Long Range fuel tanks
Kamar rear bar
Touring mods

[mogsy]

here are the full specs
2000 Nissan Patrol GU wagon white
* 4.2 diesel non turbo
* 3'' lift / 4'' lift suspension dobinson
coils with procomp shocks
* swaybar extensions
* 285/75x16 bfgoodrich all terrains on nissan
steel rims
* tinted windows by premier window tint
* arb winch bar
* warn xd 9000pound winch
* GME tx3200 uhf radio
* narva lights on winch bar
* custom made rock sliders
* bushranger max-air mounted in cab
* safari snorkel
* projecta dual battery system
* TomTom ONE gps navigation
picturs to follow

[miller]

The MIGHTY HULK GU...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/maca82/100_0582xxx.jpg


Mate that photo is fantastic! Looks great! I really like your roof rack set up too..

Lookin great boys.. keep em comin!

[TOPNDR]

Sorry it's not dirty, it was delivered less than an hour before the photo was taken! :D



http://www.pegasus.bigpondhosting.com/Internet_Patrol.jpg

[jimsaq]

topendr: I like it :)

I did the same thing, here's mine 30 mins after I drove it off the dealership:
http://jason.qgl.org/images/4wd/4.jpg

then about a week later with 4" lift and tyres:
http://jason.qgl.org/images/4wd/1.jpg

[Moses]

http://mosey.id.au/gallery/d/53-2/ag31_014.jpg
The (S)Exchange Hotel, Coen
http://mosey.id.au/gallery/d/65-2/ag31_018.jpg
The missus lining up her first river crossing (Overgrand Telegraph Line, Cape York)
http://mosey.id.au/gallery/d/218-2/ag31_074.jpg
A beach track in the North-Eastern point of Cape York
http://mosey.id.au/gallery/d/251-2/ag31_085.jpg
There's only one way across Gunshot Creek (unless you're a pussy and take the bypass road)
http://mosey.id.au/gallery/d/260-2/ag31_088.jpg
Gunshot 2
http://mosey.id.au/gallery/d/320-1/ag31_109.jpg
Isabella Falls

[Moses]

http://mosey.id.au/gallery/d/365-2/moses_barra.jpg
My FIRST Barra! Couldn't wipe the smile from my face for months...

[Moses]

Heres one i saw at Double Is at Xmas

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q15/whatsthatbeeping_/nice-patrol.jpg

poor bastard got pinched by the cops on the beach for his tyres $250, thank you very much
Same tires as mine. At 12.5" wide they stick out further than the guards. I've recently got some black plastic garden edging and pot-riveted them to the existing guards to keep the pigs happy.

[DEEV8]

35's?? what offset are your wheels?

I've got 33 x 12.5's and they dont stick way out at all. maybe 1/2 inch, but its more on one side than the other, (no adjustable panhards)...

[boof]

Cant believe no one has posted a pic of the coopers dual cab styleside!!
Its an awesome looking vehicle!

[Big Boots]

http://images.orfay.com/i/photos1/2006/12/16/17/9/9/9/999fce95dda0e5bbb076f8151d8b47d80_large.jpg

heres a photo of mine, nice and dirty like it should be.


You've been spotted sneeky. My mate was in your area on the weekend and told me about this huge patrol he saw. I showed him your pic and he goes " yeah thats it !!"

Nice one.

[miller]

got my new plates today

http://images.orfay.com/i/photos1/2007/01/14/23/2/1/3/2135b6ed152c8342a61f5fbbd53dfc720_large.jpg

Yep sure is.. nice work mate

Cant believe no one has posted a pic of the coopers dual cab styleside!!
Its an awesome looking vehicle!

Never seen it? Anyone got any pics?? Or of the Mickey T truck?

[jeffo]

These pics were taken of our mate Pete's GU at Landcruiser Mountain Park - giving Camp Road his best shot!!! :D

[jpgus]

i love these 2 rigs, even though they r nissans

[patrol king]

Here is my little rig when it was 1 week old

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/patrolking/DSC00217-1.jpg

and present

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/patrolking/DSC00103_edited.jpg

[D-Datsun]

here's a few of my poor old datsun!!
The last couple are just before i stripped it.
There's some bloody nice Patrol's in these pages.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j32/D-Datsun/100_1070.jpghttp://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j32/D-Datsun/100_1069.jpghttp://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j32/D-Datsun/IMG_2316.jpg

[Mud_Runna]

That some nice GU's. i got a runner, but i love the 'rolies.

[nate]

D-Datsun

looks good mate

[D-Datsun]

Thanks Nate
it LOOKED good now it's all back to standard to make way for a new project.

[Mr_baracus]

Here is my baby.

GU 3.0TDi Auto
285/75R16 Cooper STT's
ARB Air Lockers
3" RANCHO/Lovells suspension
Safari snorkel
3" GENIE exhaust from Turbo
SatNav
UHF
Super Oscar Driving Lights
K&N filter (paper filter for 4wding)
Cargo Barrier
Rock sliders


Wow man I love you truck. Simple but built up nicly, show us some pics of it in action will ya. thinking of doing similar things to mine but want to see how they perform with 3" lift and big tires with double lockers. how much did it cost for two lockers?

[GUJohnno]

Here's a couple of good pics i've found
http://patrolofftheroad.org/misc/35/IMG_3086.JPG
http://patrolofftheroad.org/misc/35/IMG_3075.JPG

[the plumber]

here is my little toy, 8inch lift, 3inch exhaust,36inc simex, rear locker, 1200lb winch, all aftermarket adjustable arms underneith fron & rear, snake racing control arms. and a few extra bits underneith loves to playhttp://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/alex4104/th_118_1842.jpghttp://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/alex4104/th_118_1841.jpg

[bravoboy]

i love these 2 rigs, even though they r nissans

How much lift has that second patrol got? Looks like 15 inch lift haha, its bloody massive!!!

[Pmc]

here's my new toy a 4.2 TDI ST-L took delivery last Tuesday (23/01/2007)

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/pmcwa/Patrol%20Arrival/Patrol_road_side.jpg

i'll get some new shot when i go bush this weekend

[nqgu]

here's a few of my poor old datsun!!
There's some bloody nice Patrol's in these pages.


Including that one. I am not posting mine until the lift is done...and that will be April http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[grimbo]

Here is my 98 GU DX Patrol

Prettybasic really, I'm not going to do much mod wise as it will be purely a tourer/camping vehicle.

Currently it has a rusted winchbar which will probably go in the bin soon
2" Old Man EMu lift
33 x 10.50.15 BFG MTs which will probably need replacing at the end of the year but have been great tyres on my previous GQ and this one
Cargo barrier
Roof bars and basket
Rear power outlets


Will add some upgraded headlights, window tinting, rear lights and work lights soon. Also need to get some sidesteps as it is a pain to get stuff into the basket. Other than that I'm pretty happy with it.

I hadn't really driven it in 4wd since I bought it about 8 months ago so Robe was its first outing. Had to relearn how to drive as the diesel is a very different type of driving compared to the petrol GQ and my very capable Sierra. But once I figured out the difference it was awesome. It just idles through so much stuff, nice and gentle especially with my 7 week old son in the back.

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/grimbo/IMG_0177.sized.jpg
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/grimbo/IMG_0213.sized.jpg
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/grimbo/IMG_0202.sized.jpg

[mogsy]

here are some new flex pictures from the cruiser park trip. for people to see.

[simple]

mogsy, how do you get your arm out the window without opening it?

haha
nice travel

[Boxa]

Heres one of my old girl.
No longer though, she had to make way for the Cruiser.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/boxrox/Things012.jpg

[mogsy]

simple = the answer is you don't you just put it in paint and edit hehe thanks mate hope you like, travel not to bad compared to some people running 5''sus and 33's we seem to get the same only with 3''sus and 33's
cheers Krazie

[bop smoo]

here's my big boppa at cityview4x4 park. love the gu. lots more to come. has airtec snorkel, 35" pro comps, 2" lift, draws,bocar bar, and other little bits. next will have to be 4" lift up grade, 3" exhaust, and more and more and more....


http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/bopsmoo/BOPA002.jpg

[mogsy]

hello bop smoo how much flex does that thing have musn't have much. i'd go 5'' sus would looks heaps cooler and heaps tuffer nice work. do you have much rubbage on inner gaurds or have you bump stopped them. how does it go turning do the front tyres hit anywhere.
cheers Krazie

[bop smoo]

hey mogsy has quite a bit of flex. the only place they rub are on the inside edge of the guard, no dramas with the turning rims have hilux offset and tyre's sit inline with in outside edge of the guards.



http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/bopsmoo/BOPA006.jpg

[bop smoo]

my daughter loves it, and we have a zook under way for the misses. see zooooook build up in the projects and build ups on main page.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/bopsmoo/BOPA005.jpg

[mogsy]

bop smoo is your a 3.0litre turo diesel 4.2l non turbo or 4.2l turbo diesel, have you changed the gearing will you end up changing the gearing to run 35's and does it turn the 35's alright speed wise how does it go in 4wd low range.
cheers Krazie

[bushbloke]

Here is Mine. Standard apart from Uhf, Stereo, Lights, and added headlight protectors and Bonnet protector.

First Plans are a new tray and canopy, then Roof console, new seat, Mtq Upgrade (still undecided there), Would like 3 inch lift and 35's if legal here, diff centre upgrade, then more touring mods.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/Bushbloke/Patrol-GreatOceanRoad-PB.jpg

[king55]

bop smoo is your a 3.0litre turo diesel 4.2l non turbo or 4.2l turbo diesel, have you changed the gearing will you end up changing the gearing to run 35's and does it turn the 35's alright speed wise how does it go in 4wd low range.
cheers Krazie

Im guessing a 2.8 going by the stickers on the doors.

[bop smoo]

As King55 Said It's A 2.8turbo. No I Havent Changed The Gearing Yet, But I Have A Marks Speedo Correction Unit On My List. The Low Range Gearing Is Still Fine , She Will Climb Just About Anything At Abound The 1200prm Mark. As For Reduction Gears Who In Their Right Mind Doesn't Want I Set...

[BluestoneLily]

My baby has got:
- Series 2000 h/duty GQ/MAV LWB Coils
- Series 2000 Gas shockies
- After market steering damper
- Lock Right front diff lock
- Dual batteries with an IBS battery management system
- 2 hella points in back
- Airtek snorkle
- GME TX3400 UHF with a AE4018K1 aerial
- Heavy duty 4WD Couplertek system
- BFGoodrich 285/7516R tyres

These shots were taken at two four wheel drive courses (one on sand and one off track) I did...I'm just a newbie but have been dying to get a 4x4.

At both courses the GU was the instructor's vehicle of choice to demonstrate how to snatch someone out of a fix.

Sand or dirt she handled beautifully. On the dirt course she was the old girl on the block but sure showed up some of the newer 4x4s...everthing was effortless.

Last picture she is basking in the shade on Straddy. I hope to get some shots of the Patrol in action like some of the pictures you have sent in - they are awesome!!

[DEEV8]

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o1/YOYO6_bucket/trial3.jpg?t=1168590616o1/YOYO6_bucket/trial3.jpg (http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o1/YOYO6_bucket/trial3.jpg)

thats a nice truck mate. where abouts on the sunny coast are ya? keep seein more and more of us popping up on these forums. Should tag along on a forum trip sometime! would be good to compare patrols! (yours looks better in every way haha!)

[dammo]

Here's mine stock standard with 2" lift 265/75/16 but still goes great. Spend the money on fixing the cruiser 75 ute means no money for the datto.

[mogsy]

there's a fair few qlder's on this forum great to see forum trip would be sweet DEEV8 and YOYO. just has to be a good time and place near brisbane.
cheers

[gipsy4wd]

heres mine

[Auscgu]

Good to see another WA patrol.
Love the rear tyre cover.
There as some great trips in the Western 4WD books.

Check out Auscgu on page 4 of this tread.

[ats4x4dotcom]

the touring gu, on display at 4wd show melbourne, fitted with 40 x 16.5 pit bulls, front suspension set up, on the beach at Tassie, and on a dune on the madigan line last year.

[DEEV8]

That would have to be the biggest, bestest tourer i ever saw!

40" tyres with 3" coils??? heavy guard work at the front?
also what is the benefit of heim jointed sway bar links?

Good to see a different suspension setup!!!

[ats4x4dotcom]

That would have to be the biggest, bestest tourer i ever saw!

40" tyres with 3" coils??? heavy guard work at the front?
also what is the benefit of heim jointed sway bar links?

Good to see a different suspension setup!!!

Thanks,

best way to showcase what you do, is have something people can see I guess, car currently has 3" LT coilswe designed, but had 6" coils with the 40's and yes, we have new front flares which are larger and longer than standard nissan ones, which look similar, and I used 17 x 10 alloy rims with 3" backspace to get them to fit.

Heim jointed sway bars dont allow any run up of momentum over the bar like flex in rubber bushes does, so control is instantanious, not delayed reaction. The alloy ones in the pic are also extended to suit 2-4" lift, or 4-6" lift.

We set the length so they work with the standard sway bar with 14" stroke rear shocks and 10" stroke fronts, without impeding collapsed or extended travel.

[maca82]

I wanna know when the ATS website is going to be up and running properly...
I've been there heaps of times and it always says it's under construction...


~MACCA~

[ats4x4dotcom]

well, you and me both, the boss hasnt listed it highly it would seem, and the person he has been starting it off with looks like he hasnt delivered either.

But, what do you do....

[MRF-Dru]

the only gu ill ever buy is a ute and i cant bring myself to spend that much cash on a car only to go out and **** it up, thank god for my hilux its unbreakble .... so far :D

[riley]

the touring gu, on display at 4wd show melbourne, fitted with 40 x 16.5 pit bulls, front suspension set up, on the beach at Tassie, and on a dune on the madigan line last year.

One of the best utes i have seen for a while very nice!!!!

[goodo4x4]

Hi guys here's my GU.

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Toolangi-December-2005/100_3342_1_lr.sized.jpg
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/album247/aat.jpg
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/album247/aab.jpg
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Toolangi-December-2005/100_3343_lr.sized.jpg

[jim-tas]

some really nice lookin trucks guys!!!

[Auscgu]

I founds some pics on the Mitsy thread and thought they would look heaps better here.

GU wagon with chevy motor and 49" tyres.
Mine has a way to go yet.

The GU shorty, wish thay had released them here. Would make a great play 4wd and look sweet. I want one!

[patute]

http://i8.tinypic.com/3ys57d3.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/2rc0leo.jpg

[goodo4x4]

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/GU-Patrols/NISSAN_PATROL_5.sized.jpg
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/GU-Patrols/patrol_uae_gu_short.sized.jpg
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/GU-Patrols/18wj.sized.png
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/GU-Patrols/Patrol2_UAE.sized.jpg

Much more at:
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/gallery/GU-Patrols
and
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/gallery/Aussie-Patrols

[Luxy]

Picked it up last monday! :D
98 GU ST 2.8tdi

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Luxy1/pootrol.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Luxy1/GU%20walhalla%20feb07/P2140040.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Luxy1/GU%20walhalla%20feb07/P2140078.jpg

No flex shots or anything yet. Keen to see how much travel it has though.

[sudso]

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/GU-Patrols/Patrol2_UAE.sized.jpg

Mmmm, that looks interesting

[48+]

And now back to some more real 4B's

Here's my rig;

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f2/my48/General%20Photos/ormeau-bottombeadrocksideview5.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f2/my48/General%20Photos/ormeau-rockfrontview5.jpg

Check some more details in the "Member's Rigs" section, of my wagon.

[Mick.]

Bump.:D

[nate]

:D agreed

[HAYJESS]

Hay Gu guys does anyone have fitting instructions for a Milford cargo barrier for 1999 Gu Ti patrol

[hackisack]

common guys got any more pics?

[nate]

patute, black sunnies look awesome on your rig

[4wdingmatt]

Any more GU's to show??

There are some top looking rigs in these pages.

Matt

[goodo4x4]

patute, black sunnies look awesome on your rig

I recon they look good on the wagons too...
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Murray-Sunset-NP-Nov-2006/Murray_Sunset_Nov_06_05_Lake_Tyrell.sized.jpg

[jimsaq]

I already posted back in page 2 but what the hell here's another one courtesy of whatsthatbeeping from a recent 4wdmonthly forum run

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q15/whatsthatbeeping_/_MG_4315-4-web.jpg

[sudso]

Here is my baby.

GU 3.0TDi Auto
285/75R16 Cooper STT's
ARB Air Lockers
ARB Compressor with Tyre kit
3" RANCHO/Lovells suspension
Safari snorkel
3" GENIE exhaust from Turbo
SatNav
UHF
Super Oscar Driving Lights
K&N filter (paper filter for 4wding)
Cargo Barrier
Rock sliders

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP3242.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP3052.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP3042.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP3043.jpgGreat artic. for a 3" job! :cool:

sudso

[bushy555]

DTS turbo, Lots of HID lighting, tek screws.

38" swampers:
http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/10/28505362578.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3667826)

37" Wranglers: ............................................. BFG Muddies:
http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/1/2317025193.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4592740)http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/1/2317030364.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4592782)

Mates dual cab:
http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/3/7803112274.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5026711)

[4wdingmatt]

Great artic. for a 3" job! :cool:

sudso

Thanks Sudso.

Have long travel RANCHO's and the rear spring only just stays seated at max travel.

BTW the rear swaybar is still on to, I tried without and no real extra travel, I have modified the swaybar pins 3.5" longer. Front swaybar gone though.

Cheers.

Matt

[Bernz]

Here's my old patrol. I've since upgraded to a 1977 FJ45 :D

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/Iambeefcake/IMGP2177-1.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/Iambeefcake/IMGP2155.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/Iambeefcake/IMGP2042.jpg

[sudso]

Thanks Sudso.

Have long travel RANCHO's and the rear spring only just stays seated at max travel.

BTW the rear swaybar is still on to, I tried without and no real extra travel, I have modified the swaybar pins 3.5" longer. Front swaybar gone though.

Cheers.

MattYeah the Rancho's are the go for long travel. They come in 3 different travel lengths for the Patrols I think. My Rancho's are too short for my 6" springs though. Need the longest ones I think.
I'm not surprised you still get full travel with the sway bar on (they are'nt real thick) but it's amazing how much quicker and easier it will flex without it connected.

Do any of the GU's have the Factory rear sway bar disconnect like some GQ's have? (not much use with over 2" of lift though:( )

cheers

[crusher]

speaking of bashed sills :D

http://www.monster4x4.com.au/gallery2/d/4449-1/DSCF4438.JPG

IMHO thats just crazy having no rock sliders on a newish patrol like that..:eek: especially if your driving that sort of terrain

[jimsaq]

it sure is crazy
I'll get some one day

[dirtygq]

IMHO thats just crazy having no rock sliders on a newish patrol like that..:eek: especially if your driving that sort of terrain
What are dents ? too many 4wd guys worry too much about bling .....but yes sliders would be beneficial. great to see you using the truck to it's capacity.

[Rip'n'Shred]

Heres my Nissan Patrol GUII. Only just got it last weekend, so not too many action shots yet. Will have more soon.

It's a 2001 GUII 4.2L Turbo Diesel
4way springs and Tough Dog adjustable shockies
Bridgestone Dueller AT
Dual battery
Snorkel

Took it out camping Friday night so here a few shots of the trip.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/Damfnq/DSCF3050.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/Damfnq/DSCF3049.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/Damfnq/DSCF3048.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/Damfnq/DSCF3047.jpg

[on_patrol]

claws

[crusher]

Heres my Nissan Patrol GUII. Only just got it last weekend, so not too many action shots yet. Will have more soon.

It's a 2001 GUII 4.2L Turbo Diesel
4way springs and Tough Dog adjustable shockies
Bridgestone Dueller AT
Dual battery
Snorkel

Took it out camping Friday night so here a few shots of the trip.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/Damfnq/DSCF3050.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/Damfnq/DSCF3049.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/Damfnq/DSCF3048.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/Damfnq/DSCF3047.jpg

Mate IMHO the first thing you need to do is change the tyres, those Bridgestone are a POS. If you are intending taking it off road I would get rid of them pronto. I replaced mine with BFG A/Ts but have since put Goodyear M/T/R's on

[vidal]

1999 GU SWB
TB 4.2 PETROL
All manual nothing electric
bull bar made in home

[vidal]

more pic

[MudCowMan]

tjm air locker up front, good old patrol lsd in the rear, 6" coils/shocks, 3rds drop arms, snake adjustable trailing arms and a gaggle of touring gear
http://www.monster4x4.com.au/gallery2/d/4445-1/DSCF4432.JPG
http://www.monster4x4.com.au/gallery2/d/4087-1/DSC03248+_Medium_.JPG



Ever had any questions asked about the tyres covering the tail lights? I take it thats a kaymar rear bar?

[oi_dan_suzi]

g'day

here is my 2001 model coil cab chassis. These pics are prior to 2" suspension lift. so will update pics soon.

cheers

Danny

[cruiser_dude]

Some great Patrols there guys, makes me want to get another one. I've had a GQ and a GU (1998 2.8 TD). In my opinion they are the best 4x4 for serious offroading. I'd love to have a 4.2 TD STS with all the gear...soon I hope :)

[miller]

Well figured id put a couple of pics of my GU up, she's a little over 4 weeks now and with a bit of luck ill have the suspension and rubber on in the next couple of weeks..


http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/7362/dsc0016yq9.th.jpg (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0016yq9.jpg)
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/4093/dsc0070gr8.th.jpg (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0070gr8.jpg)

and one with the old mans..
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/3825/dsc0003hs0.th.jpg (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0003hs0.jpg)

[rickwagupatrol]

here's a few of mine.

[BUG]

[QUOTE]Here's a couple of pics of my ol girl...


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/Reservoirtckwheellift.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/Nearly.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/NowwithPedes.jpg



Sold the wagon a couple of weeks ago & purchased a GU ute to fill its shoes

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/BIGBUG2.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/BIGBUG4.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Corryong/BIGBUG3.jpg

[4wdingmatt]

Some more pic's of my Patrol from the weekend.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4543.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4516.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4519.jpg

[jimsaq]

Ever had any questions asked about the tyres covering the tail lights? I take it thats a kaymar rear bar?

those aren't actually taillights, they're just dummies - the only light in there is a reversing light on the left side. tailights are down in the rear bar, with a high-mount stop light inside the top of the right barn door

and yup, kaymar bar

[mogsy]

hey matt
nice gu looks like our's are you going to expo. do you remember when you first got your rock sliders tried fit and they didn't fit and there was another gu there and we were getting our rock sliders done this is me/us. hello. did you make it up the first picture / climb. how are your sliders going our's are awsome
cheers heath

[4wdingmatt]

hey matt
nice gu looks like our's are you going to expo. do you remember when you first got your rock sliders tried fit and they didn't fit and there was another gu there and we were getting our rock sliders done this is me/us. hello. did you make it up the first picture / climb. how are your sliders going our's are awsome
cheers heath

Hay there buddy hows it going.

Yeah daves (80lsy gq) sliders are great. Had to use them a few times now and no damage at all (truck or sliders).

Made it up easy!!!!!!

PS: I am double air locked (ARB) now!!!!!!!!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4544.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4548.jpg

[mogsy]

yer nice are you going to expo if you are or we should catch up and go for a wheel sometime would be great we are installing our front arb air locker this weekend and the rear diff has a shimmed up lsd that locks up at little slip so yer we are sorta twin locked in a way to springfield what be fun to go for a drive in. yer we've given dave (bolsy) sliders a really good work out seem to be holding up really good. he really does build some top qauilty stuff.
cheers heath

[utedriver]

Awesome photos there fella's keep them coming!!!

[utedriver]

is there anymore gu photos' out that you guys can post of your GU's!!!!

[kingpatrol]

This is my ticket to freedom/fun

[jimsaq]

love it :)

[Stef37]

Heres a few pics of my 99 GU. 4" OME springs, Ride Pro shocks, 35" simex tyers, Strengthened rear control arms, raised shock towers, strengthened front diff, 4.6 diff gears, front and rear ARB air lockers,icom 400 pro uhf radio, and now a set of 240 light force and a 12,000lb winch.

[utedriver]

This is my ticket to freedom/fun
very good looking truck mate!

[miller]

Great lookin patrol Stef37!

[torque steer]

my old one

[muddy 1]

help i have a 2006 4.2lt td gu patrol with 2'' lift (ome) full berrima deisel up grade and afthermarket intercooler fan up graded exhaust,arb bullbar roofrack,snorkel,spotlights and winch,uhf and 80lt fridge on slide ,im in market for new tryes for a trip starting in broken hill going to melbourne then follow cost to adelaide onto perth then pilbra ,kimberlys and back home to darwin losts of off road inbetween. im thinking etheir mickty ts mtz or maybe maxxis bighorns i need a long lasting trye that good on road as well which is less noisey in mt any help fellows

[spannerman]

heres mine 6 inch tough dog lift 2 inch body lift 35 bf goodwrench tires my own sliders and i just fitted my engagement present from my wife to be a front arb air locker:p next on the list is a set of rock hopers and tray mods and maybee a set of peads if she will let me;) the first pic is after the mrs attempt at the mud run at J7 the second is also at J7 and the third was as she was starndard minus the lights and snorkel
6785

6786

6787

[JPVM]

Im nothing in he Patrol world ... still, but I am growing ...

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/625/carraustral0098kx.jpg

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3919/carraustral004np0.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7347/carraustral002ea5.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9368/carraustral0201oc.jpg

[PK]

Hi there here some of our GU

Oh and hi there Spanner Man hows it goin??

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p299/Stellak195/canobolas017.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p299/Stellak195/toperi016.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p299/Stellak195/FunAfternoon002.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p299/Stellak195/TuffTruck07001.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p299/Stellak195/TuffTruck07057.jpg

2000 GU Nissan
ARB Air Lockers, Rock Hopper Transfer Gears, Dual Battery's, Custom Tray/Bar Work Front and Rear, XP 9500 lb Winch, Rock Lights Everywhere, 4" Suspension, 3" Body Lift, Coil Dropouts in Rear, 5 Link Front End, Adj Shocks,42" Super Swampers, 10" Bead Locked Rims.

[JPVM]

Whoa , this competition rig ROCKS !! in both senses of the word ... ahahahha, congrats for a marvelous job !!

[utedriver]

Im nothing in he Patrol world ... still, but I am growing ...
good stuff mate keep em coming!! :waycool:

[JPVM]

good stuff mate keep em coming!! :waycool:

Appreciated mate, these words give me fuel for my addiction ... ahahahah

[PK]

Whoa , this competition rig ROCKS !! in both senses of the word ... ahahahha, congrats for a marvelous job !!

Thanks we like her

The pic's that you have, the scenery is divine, oh and the nissan of cause. I take there are some cool places to drive of there??

[utedriver]

Hi there here some of our GU2000 GU Nissan
ARB Air Lockers, Rock Hopper Transfer Gears, Dual Battery's, Custom Tray/Bar Work Front and Rear, XP 9500 lb Winch, Rock Lights Everywhere, 4" Suspension, 3" Body Lift, Coil Dropouts in Rear, 5 Link Front End, Adj Shocks,42" Super Swampers, 10" Bead Locked Rims.
mate thats great looking bar work there!!! Very tuff looking truck!! :thumb:

[v6XtraHilux]

Hey Guys,
Im thinking of upgrading from my Lux to a 03-04 GU cab chassis this year, well, actually in the next 3-4 months, and wondering if its better to go for the wagon or the ute? \
Im talking more in terms of standard off-road-ability. Ive read that the cab chassis utes arent as good in the low down gearing as the wagons. Is this right?

Id be getting an upgrade chip, 4 inch lift, slap on my 33x10.5 muddies that I already got, tough dog shocks, new lower and upper arms, probably castor plates instead of new arms, front locker (LSD is good enough).

Im pretty sure this suspension setup is legal in QLD?

Any feedback would be great. Cheers

ps. Did the cab chassis come in any other colours apart from WHITE, gold, red, WHITE, WHITE and more WHITE??????

Ta again.

[jimsaq]

Ive read that the cab chassis utes arent as good in the low down gearing as the wagons. Is this right?wagon and ute alike, they're all bad :) fix it with aftermaket reduction gears

and a chip won't do you much good on a ute cos they only come in 4.2

the suspension you described probably won't be legal because you'd be increasing the bump stop distance more than 1/3 over factory, and the tyres would be approximately 50mm larger diameter over factory when the legal limit is 15mm

don't let that stop you though :)

[JPVM]

Thanks we like her

The pic's that you have, the scenery is divine, oh and the nissan of cause. I take there are some cool places to drive of there??

Yes mate, there are many & a variety of cool places ... just like in OZ

Altough not a GU, this is my other Nissan, a solid axle swapped Navara king cab or ute, swapped V6 , etc

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/9556/jpstruckflexjo0.jpg

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/5269/carraustral007jr4.jpg

[v6XtraHilux]

wagon and ute alike, they're all bad :) fix it with aftermaket reduction gears

Easily done

and a chip won't do you much good on a ute cos they only come in 4.2 So a chip and possibly a 3 inch exhaust wont give more power? Id be looking at getting the intercooled TD4.2.....

the suspension you described probably won't be legal because you'd be increasing the bump stop distance more than 1/3 over factory, and the tyres would be approximately 50mm larger diameter over factory when the legal limit is 15mm

don't let that stop you though :) For some reason I thought 4inch suspension wouldnt be a drama, not like Im going for the 6-8 inch lifts. Perhaps I'll go for the 2inch spring lift, and either a 2inch bodylift (last option) or 1-2inch coil spacer. Any ideas?

Ta.

[jimsaq]

I don't think there's an ECU on any of the TD42 incarnations mate, so I suspect there's nowhere to plug a chip in

If you really want to stay 100% legal, I don't really have any advice as I don't know 100% what the legalities are. I initially had a 4" lift on mine, then changed it to 6". I tipped it on it's side when it had the 4" lift and 33" tyres and my insurance company didn't bat an eyelid. I'm sure they could've used it to get out of paying if they'd wanted. Also a serious road accident with technically illegal lift could result in major woes, but this is the chance many of us take I suppose. Not to try and justify my choices, but I think the regulations are overly restrictive, particularly the 15mm tyre increase limit. I'm not sure whether it's possible to get 4" suspension lift and 33" tyres engineered and considered legal in the eyes of the law or not.

[Peter @ Aawen4x4]

The GU Utes and tray backs run the same gearbox and trans cases as the wagons, and usually run numerically higher final drive ratios, ie wagon 4.11:1 ratio, Ute 4.37:1 or summat like that (can't remember the exact figures) that will actually give it BETTER low down gearing.

But the total low range gearing is still going to be in the vicinity of 22 or 24 to 1 ratio, NOT MARVELOUS but certainly acceptable while a set of Gearmaster or Rockhopper gears for the Trans case will drop the low range by anything up to 85%, dragging the low range ratio down to around 65-70 to 1 which is NOT to be sneezed at. So if you run big wheels, the Ute final drive is a better ratio to have, but the 2.8 GQ final drive ratio of 4.68 or something around that is BEST to have, and the Gearmaster or Rockhopper gearsets for the Trans case are fantastic! Drivable around town, fantastic low range off road!

But your statement that the cab chassis utes aren't as good in the low down gearing is WRONG! They are actually marginally BETTER than the wagons, thanks to that numerically higher final drive ratio!

[v6XtraHilux]

The GU Utes and tray backs run the same gearbox and trans cases as the wagons, and usually run numerically higher final drive ratios, ie wagon 4.11:1 ratio, Ute 4.37:1 or summat like that (can't remember the exact figures) that will actually give it BETTER low down gearing.


But your statement that the cab chassis utes aren't as good in the low down gearing is WRONG! They are actually marginally BETTER than the wagons, thanks to that numerically higher final drive ratio!

That was the question I was asking, as I had read in 4wd monthly (an old one with the 79 L/C to Patrol ute comparison some time ago) stated that the ute had worse low range than the L/C, which Im assuming is correct, but I wanted to get a "feel" from the regular drivers as to its performance off road. I reckon that ALOT of Patrol cab chassis drivers CANT be wrong if they choose to drive that particular truck.

I havent gone thru the specs of the wagon and the ute as I cant find all my mags in the move to Brisbane, but the final drive ratios make sense. What I was trying to get to the bottom is whether the ute is better off road than the wagon, as im in two minds to go the ute or the wagon.

As for the TD4.2 not having the option of a chip, thats disappointing, I didnt realise that the engine was THAT old :-p
Perhaps I should go back to looking at the new V8 L/C 7o series? cant justify the $20K extra though, thats a lot of bullbars, steps, tyres, winch, etc etc that could be bought for that mullah

[jimsaq]

that's actually one of the best things about the TD42 :)

I think there's a simple fuel adjustment mod that people make, and a 3" straight through exhaust and they go like a rocket. And no electronics to go wrong in the middle of nowhere

also, I'd recommend not basing your choice of wagon vs ute on the relatively minor difference in diff ratios - I'd consider cargo/passengers, and maneuverability (far less roof and panels to damage on a ute) over diff ratios if I were you, especially since diffs can be changed pretty easily

[Peter @ Aawen4x4]

Not a great deal of difference in DRIVING off road between the Ute and the Wagon, except that since it's got about 200kg less bodywork to lug around, the ute is a bit spritelier! And then again cos there's less bodywork, ramp over and departure angles are better. And another thing, since the utes have about 80 litres of fuel in their (fairly well tucked up) belly tank, the rear main tank becomes a bit of a dead weight hanging out the back! Depending on what you want the truck for, you can actually lose all the chassis and tray from immediately behind the cross member in front of the main fuel tank, ditching the tank and about a metre of chassis and additional weight and overhang!! If you are going comp the truck and don't need the extra seats for anything, then you are going to look at beefing up the top seats for the rear coils (something well worth doing) anyhow, then that cut just behind that cross member makes a great deal of sense and saves even more weight, giving you a quite short MWB and light weight comp truck from the base cab chassis!!

And while the more recent motor in the L/C might be a bit nicer, and the total low ratio makes it a little better for crawling, most people manage to get the Nissan turbo set right to provide a pretty reasonable amount of power and that teamed with the virtually indestructable drive train, only needs a little strengthening, and they have a great comp machinein the Nissan. I think it's the strength in the drivetrain that make the Nissan the choice truck for comping, and that it's so easy to mod to make it go better and harder!! Not too many 80 or 100 series Toyo's out there, but they ARE growing in number slowly!!! Way more Hilux's tho'! Maybe you should consider a lighter vehicle to start with??

[v6XtraHilux]

that's actually one of the best things about the TD42 :)

I think there's a simple fuel adjustment mod that people make, and a 3" straight through exhaust and they go like a rocket. And no electronics to go wrong in the middle of nowhere

also, I'd recommend not basing your choice of wagon vs ute on the relatively minor difference in diff ratios - I'd consider cargo/passengers, and maneuverability (far less roof and panels to damage on a ute) over diff ratios if I were you, especially since diffs can be changed pretty easily

yeah, i wasnt just basing the choice between wagon or no wagon. I would prefer a ute, as I like them over the wagons anyday, as per Peter comments about weight, body panels etc, but if the wagon was a much better truck off road, then the choice between the ute and wagon would become easier, as in the long term an wagon is better for carrying people around, especially if that means having to carry an extra 2 "guests"...ie. family or friends. But since that is rare for me (Ive an extra cab Lux which doesnt make a comforatble ride for anyone taller than a dwarf in the xtra cab!).

Since they are both equal in drivetrain, same gearing except final diffs, then a cab chassis for me would work better.

Still need to decide on colour, as I still would like a bit of bling!!

Thanks for the discussion, its certainly narrowed my thinking and options.

Cheers

[jimsaq]

no probs
are you after a new one or second hand? if new, just be aware that they are only selling off what's already built now, any newly built ones will be available only with the ZD30 engine for a while :(

[v6XtraHilux]

no probs
are you after a new one or second hand? if new, just be aware that they are only selling off what's already built now, any newly built ones will be available only with the ZD30 engine for a while :(

yeah, i know about the no more 4.2 being made, but im after a second hand one, gives me more cash for extras.

[spannerman]

Hi there here some of our GU

Oh and hi there Spanner Man hows it goin?

2000 GU Nissan
ARB Air Lockers, Rock Hopper Transfer Gears, Dual Battery's, Custom Tray/Bar Work Front and Rear, XP 9500 lb Winch, Rock Lights Everywhere, 4" Suspension, 3" Body Lift, Coil Dropouts in Rear, 5 Link Front End, Adj Shocks,42" Super Swampers, 10" Bead Locked Rims.

Not bad PK and yourself hows the cv and axle goin not just stella that breaks em ah one day mine will grow up to be just like yours:waycool:

[spannerman]

That was the question I was asking, as I had read in 4wd monthly (an old one with the 79 L/C to Patrol ute comparison some time ago) stated that the ute had worse low range than the L/C, which Im assuming is correct, but I wanted to get a "feel" from the regular drivers as to its performance off road. I reckon that ALOT of Patrol cab chassis drivers CANT be wrong if they choose to drive that particular truck.

I havent gone thru the specs of the wagon and the ute as I cant find all my mags in the move to Brisbane, but the final drive ratios make sense. What I was trying to get to the bottom is whether the ute is better off road than the wagon, as im in two minds to go the ute or the wagon.

As for the TD4.2 not having the option of a chip, thats disappointing, I didnt realise that the engine was THAT old :-p
Perhaps I should go back to looking at the new V8 L/C 7o series? cant justify the $20K extra though, thats a lot of bullbars, steps, tyres, winch, etc etc that could be bought for that mullah


as i said in my post before my next purchse will be gears its to dam tall you carnt crawel with it I seem to have to really drive it in low range with th 35's wanna back me up here PK

[PK]

as i said in my post before my next purchse will be gears its to dam tall you carnt crawel with it I seem to have to really drive it in low range with th 35's wanna back me up here PK

Why you seem to be going fine all on your own, but yes they are good to crawl with. Maybe you should ask the boss for some bigger wheels & tyres too and see if she can pull them off, in the mud. He he he.

As for the rear end I don't like to be out done, she's in the shed havin a rest.

[bigtez_2]

not a gu but i had to . Couple weeks and i will add the new one:waycool:

[patrol4500]

Here's my old girl, no action shots yet. Big wish list. Wheels and tyres, UHF, extractors and exhaust are the only mods so far. Lookin at lift kit soon then a snorkel.

[miller]

Neat looking Patrol you got there patrol4500..

[patrol4500]

Neat looking Patrol you got there patrol4500..

Thanks Miller I like it. I can say without a doubt it is the best vehicle i have owned. Cheers Dan.

[thrower78]

Hi guys some sweet patrols. Since this is a patrol thread i assume someone will know the answer to my question.

When did nissan put the common rail diesel in the patrol, Is it only in the most recent patrol or has it been in for a couple of years?

Andrew

[4wdingmatt]

some more from last weekend!!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4589.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4590.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4592.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4607_18_1.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4611_19_1.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/4wdingmatt/IMGP4561.jpg

[4wdingmatt]

Hi guys some sweet patrols. Since this is a patrol thread i assume someone will know the answer to my question.

When did nissan put the common rail diesel in the patrol, Is it only in the most recent patrol or has it been in for a couple of years?

Andrew

Hi Andrew.

Mate only the lastest 2007 release and 3.0TDi only.

Matt

[hienuf]

Just 2 weeks old......

[thrower78]

Thanks Matt thought that was the case.

Does anyone have approx fuel consumption figures for the non common rail 3LTD and 4.2LTD patrols? Is the 4.2 a lot more thirsty than the 3 or not to bad. I have read a lot about the 3L turbo's blowing do the 4.2 turbo's have the same problem? Was in the market for a dual cab ute but for what i want it for a wagon might suit.

Andrew

[icrawl]

Some pics of my old truck...RIP

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/GuJohnno/IMGP0007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/GuJohnno/IMGP1148.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/GuJohnno/100_0664.jpg

nice looking patrol

[icrawl]

That's not dirty!!!

THIS is dirty... :eek:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/2003GU/Simpson%20Desert%20Trip%202005/2005_0727_101537AA.jpg

:D

this is dirty surpose to be black
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/icrawl/4wheelintrips89.jpg

[icrawl]

topendr: I like it :)

I did the same thing, here's mine 30 mins after I drove it off the dealership:
http://jason.qgl.org/images/4wd/4.jpg

then about a week later with 4" lift and tyres:
http://jason.qgl.org/images/4wd/1.jpg

just makin sure everything works

[GUJohnno]

nice looking patrol

Was... :(

This is when I had just bought it new
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/GuJohnno/Picsforwork2005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/GuJohnno/100_0394.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/GuJohnno/000_0024_0001.jpg

[offroadn]

This thread is the reason I want a GU. Top stuff guys, some great lookin fourby's.

[Muzza22au]

Here is mine!
Still stock but have got some plans for the future...

[utedriver]

Here is mine!
Still stock but have got some plans for the future...
Good stuff Muzza!! Got anymore picks mate??

[Muzza22au]

Good stuff Muzza!! Got anymore picks mate??

Thats about it at present! I am normally the photographer so I have heaps of pics of others fourbies but not many of mine!

I did manage to find one more!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/johnhu/nannup/IMGP3816.jpg

[GU_Thomo]

Here is mine

[v6XtraHilux]

GU_Thomo, your pics show a TD-6 model, what are they and how do they differ from the everyday GU?? Or are they the same already?? I dont know much of the variants that came out.

Cheers

[jimsaq]

it's just the label on the TD42 for that particular series of GU

[Muzza22au]

Here are some of mine!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/muzza22au/My%20GU/MY-New-GU.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/muzza22au/My%20GU/My-GUs-new-shoes.jpg

Cheers

Scott

[utedriver]

I got my new GU today Ill get some pics up over the weekend with Jedsute and his patrol!!

[utedriver]

I got my new GU here are some pics with Jedsute!!!!
His is the blue one mine is the other one....
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0644Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0663Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0655Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0659Small.jpg

[utedriver]

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/mygu1Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0668Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0640Small.jpg

[miller]

=utedriver;492427

nice one mate.. wish the interior of mine was still that clean!!

[bendobinson]

here is my gu 4.2 td ute coil all round... pretty well standard, 33 inch mudzillas though

[Peter @ Aawen4x4]

Thanks Matt thought that was the case.

Does anyone have approx fuel consumption figures for the non common rail 3LTD and 4.2LTD patrols? Is the 4.2 a lot more thirsty than the 3 or not to bad. I have read a lot about the 3L turbo's blowing do the 4.2 turbo's have the same problem? Was in the market for a dual cab ute but for what i want it for a wagon might suit.

Andrew

Just noticed this way back there, and I couldn't see any answer for it!

There are NO non common rail 3.0lt Diesels in the Patrols, and the 4.2 n/a diesel is the same one that was in the GQ etc. You know, the one that was old when Adam was a wee boy!! They've been around forever, have no significant problems except that they don't wear out, and they use about 11-13l/100km. A relatively std vehicle (wagon) without a heap of weight, 33" tyres pumped up hard, only the driver and a small amount of gear, and driven carefully with economy in mind recently managed to achieve 8l/100km between Adelaide and Sydney (and return) Oh, it did have a single Hiclone fitted too! Not a real economy run, just driven with economy in mind.

And conversely I know of a couple of vehicles (wagons) with big lifts and lots of barwork, TWC rear bars, big tyres, full cargo drawers, LR fuel tanks (230 litres of fuel) & 70 litre water tanks underneath, 50l more water inside, roof top campers and some other gear up top, two persons on board and gear for the next year loaded that consistantly only get about 20l/100km. They did a similar sort of run to the economical run above and pulled it down to 15l/100km, but the driving manner was difficult and unrealistic for the vehicles to maintain forever. Oh, and they don't have Hiclones fitted but I reckon one of the owners is considering it! Again, not a real economy run, just trying to keep economy in mind!

All of these vehicles have done noticeably worse when they've filled with fuel from the Supermarket Chain sponsored Fuel outlets, so they generally get fuel from either independants or the Franchised Petrol company outlets. Generally the Cab/Chassis jobbies get better fuel economy, but there isn't really a heap of difference in the N/a machines. Once you work out what the vehicle will get, it doesn't change much due to load or where it's driving etc, they just plug on. That's one of the significant factors about N/a diesels.

Hope it helps some!

[king55]

New pics.

[jimsaq]

There are NO non common rail 3.0lt Diesels in the Patrols,

do you mean 'being produced anymore' ?

[tna racing]

do you mean 'being produced anymore' ?

there not common rail there direct injection

[jimsaq]

exactly!

the sentence I quoted means "there are no 3.0 patrols without common rail" which is why I asked what I asked

[utedriver]

nice one mate.. wish the interior of mine was still that clean!!
here some more interior shot I thought you might like :D
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0642Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0641Small.jpg

[utedriver]

A few more to keep it going!! 30 june
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0702Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0709Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0711Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0704Small.jpg

[utedriver]

I took this today... 5 july....
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0719Small.jpg

[GU'NIT-Patrol!]

Now thats a Picture! that looks nice!!

[utedriver]

here is another....

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0718Small.jpg

[GU'NIT-Patrol!]

Feed me more!! where was that mate? down in NSW

[utedriver]

Nah mate its in Victoria, there the only 2 I took today I'll get some more over the weekend if I get a chance!!
Thanks for the complimants.

[rustynuts]

how do people find the petrol gu's for fuel economy i am thinking of getting a patrol .

[Paul75]

Here's mine!!

[Paul75]

...and a few more!!

[utedriver]

Here are some from today 7 July with GU Ash

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0727Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0732Small.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0728Small.jpg

[GeeYouFaw]

A couple of mine, it's stock at the moment, just waiting for the tax return to roll up and then I'll be getting some better tyres a front lokka, steel winch bar and a roof rack and a 2 or 3 " lift.
2005 3.0 TDi

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/Heritage01/PIC00293.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/Heritage01/pat2-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/Heritage01/pat1.jpg

[bennyy]

Has anyone put breathers on their diff, transfer case or cluth, if so, where about did you put them through to?

[WOWzers]

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x96/jo_damien/Photo-0037.jpg

Before the weekend. about 2 days after i bought it :D

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x96/jo_damien/Photo-0040.jpg

And the weekend after i bought it :D
The GU in the font is my partners dad's. His is newer but mine is better

[v6XtraHilux]

Here's mine!!

Hey Paul75. Nice looking GU mate, Im looking at getting one soon, but cant find any 4.2L and cnt decide if I want to risk the 3.0L!!

That last pic of ya truck in the river, wheres that at? It looks familiar, looks like Abercrombie Nat Park?

Also, are you running 33s?

Cheers

[familybus]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g47/familybus/100_0999.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g47/familybus/100_1626.jpg
The Familybus!

[montana]

some nice wagons,see a fair few patrols with mods go through out here, thetoy that was on front of the mag a few months ago has been here for a few days-makes my D40 look low.

[Paul75]

G'day V6,

Yeah I went thru the same dilemma with the 3.0L vs 4.2L. Obviously theres a heap of differing opinions. I wen't the 3.0 and haven't regretted it.
As for that picture it's in the Sunny Corner SF up between Lithgow and Bathurst.

Good luck with your purchase.
Paul.

And yeah I'm running 285/75/16's which is about 33" (Cooper S/T)

[GeeYouFaw]

The GU in the font is my partners dad's. His is newer but mine is better

Dreamin' again. :D

[bennyy]

will hopefully have some pics of it looking dirty soon

[bendobinson]

a few pics of my gu coil cab with new tires wheels and lift.
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/<a href=http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/<a href=

[bendobinson]

i dont think those pics work i wil try attatching them

[patroler]

Couple of mine,
IPF Spotties, 220mm Roo Lights, 80mm lift, EFS shocks, Lovell Coils, Duel Batteries, Snorkel, Winch Bar, ECB Roofrack, 33In MTR's, Drawers, Cargo Barrier, Compressor, 80w Solar Panel, 600w Invertor, 2 Fire Extinguishers, UHF, Pioneer MP3, Remote Ipod, Magellin GPS, Roof Console, Polyairs, Gunyah,

When i got it
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6669/pat01ib6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

New Tyres
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5452/pat75na8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Opps, where did that come from
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/9198/pat63bp2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

A couple of months ago,
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7641/pat62ft9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Greg.

[GU'NIT-Patrol!]

2.8ltr stocky, well a little stuff added, 2 roo lites. and yeah thats it.
http://file030a.bebo.com/9/large/2007/06/10/01/1795139805a4634998372l.jpg (http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?MemberId=1795139805&PhotoId=4635027018&PhotoAlbumId=4634989994)
http://file036a.bebo.com/15/large/2007/07/01/15/1795139805a4845355904l.jpg (http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?MemberId=1795139805&PhotoId=4845398105&PhotoAlbumId=4634989994)
http://file036a.bebo.com/2/large/2007/06/24/05/1795139805a4772780681l.jpg (http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?MemberId=1795139805&PhotoId=4772849243&PhotoAlbumId=4634989994)

[Dave_STR]

Picked it up last monday! :D
98 GU ST 2.8tdi

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Luxy1/pootrol.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Luxy1/GU%20walhalla%20feb07/P2140040.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Luxy1/GU%20walhalla%20feb07/P2140078.jpg

No flex shots or anything yet. Keen to see how much travel it has though.


Luxy, where is that in the last picture.

[utedriver]

Dave I think it was at Walhalla in Vic

[utedriver]

here is a pic from this arvo only about 8 km from home...
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/100_0776Small.jpg