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GV88

04-10-2007, 03:06 PM

Hi,

Here's my GQ, simple and boring.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/Pic7.jpg

Recent trip to Bribie Island
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/Pic8.jpg

Now with 33s
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/Pic9.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/Pic10.jpg

GQpete

04-10-2007, 08:06 PM

Nice looking rig, I bought a 1992 GQ earlier this year and love it, its a 3 ltr petrol and is a little under powered on the highway especially when towing the camper, no trouble off road, just been to Fraser and nothing stopped it. What size lift kit do you have on yours, I am considering lifting mine but not too sure of size, it needs to fit in the garage.

mac1cruz

04-10-2007, 08:50 PM

Looks good Kelvin gotta love those bighorns i do..

Azza

GV88

05-10-2007, 04:11 AM

What size lift kit do you have on yours, I am considering lifting mine but not too sure of size, it needs to fit in the garage.

When I bought the ride, it already has 2 inch koni lift.

GQpete

05-10-2007, 10:08 AM

Thanks mate, I already have Koni's just need the 2" springs, can you recommend anyone. I need the lift as I bent one of the side steps last week on Fraser.

Cheers

GV88

05-10-2007, 11:14 AM

Mine comes with pedders springs, but lovell is pretty popular at the moment. PM Zordo or ring him on 3351 2692. He have other brands in stock too.

GQpete

05-10-2007, 03:05 PM

Thanks for that I will give him a call.

missinbits

09-10-2007, 07:39 PM

looking good kelvin good to see you upgraded.

twin lockers
sliders
and a bodylift and your set

stets

09-10-2007, 07:41 PM

i got tough dog and i reckon the ride is still good and the lift is 2 "

GV88

09-10-2007, 07:55 PM

looking good kelvin good to see you upgraded.
twin lockers
sliders
and a bodylift and your set

Thanks Ronnie. I won't be spending anymore on mods. It has a pretty good setup front air lock, 2inch koni LTR, 33s and Nissan LSD. What else can you ask for?

Cheers mate.

missinbits

09-10-2007, 09:03 PM

Thanks Ronnie. I won't be spending anymore on mods. It has a pretty good setup front air lock, 2inch koni LTR, 33s and Nissan LSD. What else can you ask for?

Cheers mate.you might wanna invest in HD sliders though,dont wanna dent them sills now ;)

GV88

23-10-2007, 10:22 PM

Photos of recent trip to LCMP. Also pictures of Lugh 60 series and reason he is out of action for some time.

Front entrance
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/201007%20LCMP/201007LCMP1.jpg
Test Track
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/201007%20LCMP/201007LCMP32-1.jpg
Up Camp Road
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/201007%20LCMP/201007LCMP30.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/201007%20LCMP/201007LCMP31-1.jpg

Had a mate (Lugh) tag along but it was an expensive weekend for him.

GV88

23-10-2007, 10:22 PM

Lugh endless badluck at LCMP
1) Had a flat tyre on the way in
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/201007%20LCMP/201007LCMP2-1.jpg
2) Flooded cabin at Test track
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/201007%20LCMP/201007LCMP9-1.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/201007%20LCMP/201007LCMP10-1.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/201007%20LCMP/201007LCMP34-1.jpg
3) Broke something bad midway up "old hilux hill"
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/201007%20LCMP/201007LCMP13-1.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/201007%20LCMP/201007LCMP15-1.jpg

mitsi challange

23-10-2007, 10:29 PM

mate, nice truck.

love the GQ patrols. how did she go at LCMP? any troubles at all? am looking to buy a 2.8 and am interested in some real world owners opinions

cheers

GV88

23-10-2007, 10:37 PM

Thanks mate.
No problems at all. Flex really well and 33s bighorn are awesome off road. However it's rubbing the front mud flaps at full lock. Watch out for rust at rear sliding window and or gutter rails and cracks in door hinges.

Lugh

24-10-2007, 06:46 PM

G'day Kelvin.
Cheers for the pics! I was wondering when they'd start turning up...
It wasn't so much bad luck as bloody typical!!!
Not so bad though.
- Tyre fixed while you set up camp.
- Took all the muddy tools and gear out of the car when i got home and cleaned 'em up. Will hose out the interior later when i can get to some tank water. Got to love brown vinyl!
- new diff centre $250 plus a few bucks for gaskets and oil and a day to change it.
Or so the plan was until......
I was leaving work early on tuesday to go get a new diff centre, and guess what! My wallet's gone!!! Best i can figure is it's at the bottom of an 8 metre skip with 12 tons of dirt on it.... Oh well. Should be getting some cash to go get a new centre on saturday.
Catch up with you soon!
Cheers,
Dylan.

GV88

06-11-2007, 03:20 PM

Fitted new rock sliders.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/sliders004.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/sliders003.jpg

GV88

06-11-2007, 03:21 PM

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/a3.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/a7.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/a5.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/a4.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/a6.jpg

utedriver

06-11-2007, 04:21 PM

great pics there mate,the rock sliders look they are up to the task good stuff

THE RIG

06-11-2007, 04:42 PM

looks awesome kelvin,big change from the prado,how does the 2.8 TD go???

tom

KillaMav

06-11-2007, 06:40 PM

Is that with the 4" lift the last photo????
The rock sliders look the goods, did you make them or where did you buy them? I need a set like that.

missinbits

06-11-2007, 07:01 PM

looks good kelvin

GV88

06-11-2007, 11:36 PM

great pics there mate,the rock sliders look they are up to the task good stuff

Thanks. each side weight about 35kg.

GV88

06-11-2007, 11:41 PM

looks awesome kelvin,big change from the prado,how does the 2.8 TD go???

tom

Thanks Tom, I liked the prado but the underbelly was too vulnerable. The 2.8 is a little slow off the lights but apart from that I've no complaint.

GV88

06-11-2007, 11:46 PM

Is that with the 4" lift the last photo????
The rock sliders look the goods, did you make them or where did you buy them? I need a set like that.

Andrew, it's got 2inch lift. The sliders were made by a member from another forum. He is also a member of outerL. I'll PM his number to you. The steps only cost me $525. Std ones without the slide plate is 450. Will need two person to fit it.

GV88

06-11-2007, 11:51 PM

looks good kelvin

Thanks Mate. I remember when I first bought the rig. I told myself that i wasn't going to go overboard. Do you recall this post?

Thanks Ronnie. I won't be spending anymore on mods. It has a pretty good setup front air lock, 2inch koni LTR, 33s and Nissan LSD. What else can you ask for?

Cheers mate.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS.

80lsy gq

07-11-2007, 07:26 AM

next thing you will be cutting it into a ute and full comp rigging it Kelvin

looks good mate, glad you got the sliders on ok....

will let you know as soon as i get something sorted for the rear bar

also i am pretty sure i know someone who has a milford cargo barrier to suit GQ that he doesnt need anymore and would sell fairly cheap(he sold the car)

dave

KillaMav

13-11-2007, 10:43 PM

Do your 33's rub on the flares and rear mudflaps at the back?
I just have got 33's and when flexing the flares are rubbing terribly and broke one flare in the process.

GV88

14-11-2007, 12:33 AM

Yes, they do. The only solution for the rear is fitting bodylift. For the front, you can fit spacer for the axle. Just go real slow as full compression, that way it won't tear it off.

KillaMav

14-11-2007, 05:01 PM

They are not rubbing at the front but I'm getting radius arm spacers but at the rear I have cut the flares to bits at the bottom to make the tyre fit. I will make a thread in here soon.

GV88

21-11-2007, 12:25 AM

4x4boi

21-11-2007, 07:18 PM

looks better than my patrol! still, it will get there...

missinbits

21-11-2007, 09:19 PM

Fitted new shocks and coils today. Added new pics. Flex well for 2 inch lift.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/PATROL/new1.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/PATROL/new3.jpg

Rear swap bar is connected.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/PATROL/new5.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/gxlprado/PATROL/new4.jpg

looking good kelvin
and now the bug has hit trust me it wont stop no matter how much you want it to,you'll always want to add parts to make it better,its the nissan way.

keep us posted.

Mikey0211

21-11-2007, 09:30 PM

lookin good kelvin...... When r we gonna go and give it a test run??

GV88

21-11-2007, 09:34 PM

Thanks guys, I'm heading to springs this weekend.

mac1cruz

21-11-2007, 09:49 PM

Looks good Kelvin whats next on the mod list? My ute is still covered in mud from GH :D.
Azza

Mikey0211

21-11-2007, 10:08 PM

:D Looks good Kelvin whats next on the mod list? My ute is still covered in mud from GH :D.
Azza

Youll need a chisel and a hammer if you leave it anylonger!!!!:D

GV88

21-11-2007, 10:40 PM

Looks good Kelvin whats next on the mod list? My ute is still covered in mud from GH :D.
Azza

Just one more mod to do, a twin rear wheel carrier. Waiting for a mate to make one up for me.

KillaMav

22-11-2007, 05:10 PM

Just one more mod to do, a twin rear wheel carrier. Waiting for a mate to make one up for me.

I said the same thing after my lift. It doesn't happen. You will always be trying to improve it. Looks good BTW.