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and here is a link to lists/charts on leaf springs for a lot of vehicles.

https://www.google.com/search?q=leaf+spring+length+chart&hl=en&rlz=1C1ASUM_enUS495US495&biw=1280&bih=678&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=vAUxUc6JDciMyQHiiYCQDg&sqi=2&ved=0CD4QsAQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return ...

Hey guys I am doing up a G60 Ute and have done some research...

If you want to massage the suspension a lot forget all about stock leaf springs and forget about MQ/MK springs too. Well, at least forget about the front, they are only 40" long, shorter than the G60's! The rear on MQ/Mks are 53" long ...

I was there for the week. We cheered for you Aussies as much as anybody. It was fun, job well done by everyone!

I would post pics and video but it is not really all that great, plenty of better stuff out there then I shot.

BTW folks....Nissan uses the numbers to indicate ring gear size. IE, C200 = 200mm ring gear. FYI, in case you didn't know.

I beat on my C200 pretty hard for a year or so with 35s. It is locked with an ARB and it has GQ outer CVs and hubs. Never gave me a problem, it is stout for what it is, stronger then a D44 before upgrades IMHO. I will be dropping the C200 under another truck sometime in the future. That is how much ...

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Different splines

Gq can't go on mq Ian different spline and size. The hub will bolt to the housing but only without internals


eh?

I am sure we are on the same page just not speaking the same language!

You take the outer GQ CV stub axle and fit it to the inner CV MQ/MK axle. You then bolt ...

Why would you want to....they are weaker.

I know the GQ hubs will work on an MQ/MK if you leave the snap ring off but I don't know if the opposite will work.

FYI, RCV will make you a set of CVs to suit any axle. 45 degree turning angle and lifetime warranty. The Birfield is also sealed.

http://www.rcvperformance.com/store/catalog/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

PS: here is an example of what the RCVs can do....

http://www ...

My x-memebr is cut out and gone. I have some custom tranny mounts made from a vulcanized 1980s Chevy 1-ton pickup leaf spring bushing. We torched the e-brake off my t-case for a flat belly and I have a 3/8" belly skid. Oh and it is an MQ Patrol! :)

http://www.rmp-o.com/albums/83-MQ-Patrol/PICT0033 ...

Mine are the 2nd ones Sim79 linked. Have not broken anything yet but mine are not Marks and don't use Patrol links. I am running Portal_teks and my links are 7075 aluminum with massive 1.25" rod ends made by QA1.

http://www.rmp-o.com/albums/RMPs-Patrol-Build-Round-2/Patrol_rnd_2_001.jpg

http ...

After reading a lot of this I am curious....

(I am not even on your side of the pond but still am curious)

Why 2 classes? I understand in Oz the buggy thing is not big. Hell man I don't think watching buggies crawl in ultra low is real exciting all the time.

Take your TTC...people build their ...

Anyone done it using the MQ/MK divorced t-case?

Hate to tell you guys this but.....

The H233 was made in a full floater. It is shown in the MQ/MK parts book. I also have pictures of a few Patrols with the full floater.

It is extremely rare though and I don't think you got any in Australia.

sweet info and thread!

Can't wait to get mine in my truck....

i have unbreakable mounts in my shorty, they are steel with a rubber bush and a pin pressed through the middle, they wernt cheap but you will never break one. let me know if your interested and il find out wat model they are and where to get em

same on my tranny mounts....

Not expensive though ...

why not just do a doubler? Usa the LWB divorced t-case and the stock SWB t-case. Room will be a problem in a SWB though.

no idea on your engineering....

but as far as I know Longs are not made for any Patrols. Everytime I have asked why everyone says because the Patrol doesn't need them, storng as drivetrain to begin with!

The C200 front diff in MQ/MKs is a bit weak though. You could benifit from some stronger axles ...

Thanks guys....


And yea...Mud Runner yours would be #12 for the production models. I am pretty sure there would have been some pre-productions that came into Aus. for testing and stuff like that.

Can anybody tell me the exact month/year the GQ was released in Australia? And how about the same for the TD42? Also what was the first model? SWB, LWB, Ute or did they all come out the same month/year?

Thanks

well if it has a solid front and rear then I really hope they bring it to the USA! :lol:

Not super excited about the engines but the diesel sounds promising, so does a 6spd.

If it does land in the USA and if it does have solid axles I will buy one and cut the ugly ass body panels off it! Then ...

:rofl:

danny40 couldn't resist! :lol: :lol:

I have to agree...what a horrible way to advertise your Patrol. It looks like total ass and the motor is likely about to smoke the crank...who cares about the head when bits of the crank come flying out of the block/sump!? It only has 3 main bearings ...

or MQ diffs....

he may not want the TLC junk in his Nissan!

or maybe he just has the GQ ones laying around...

this is all hypothetical so please no stuff bout why dont i just buy gq etc
fact is i dun want gq at present and i am only thinking things of wat could be done etc

What I like to say to the buy a GQ thing....

my MQ is a convertable, hows about your GQ! :finger:

















in truth ...

Go the Chevy Duramax....or Chevy 6.5L/6.0L older diesel.

Fords are prone to probs...

If it was me I would just build up a TD42. Damn good motor that will give you big numbers if you toss the cash at it.

well I shouldn't have said "oddly enough.." because I know why it drops temps with the heater on. :roll:

I don't think it would hurt to upgrade the radiator, I am! If you can get a cheap 60 series, why not give it a go? It could very well be that your truck and mine both could benifit from a ...

this is what is going in front of my SD33T

http://www.rmp-o.com/albums/83-MQ-Patrol/radiator.sized.jpg

and here is the external oil pump which will feed the top mount oil cooler...

http://www.rmp-o.com/albums/83-MQ-Patrol/new_IJ_pump.sized.jpg


I have the same probs as a lot of people, my ...

DavidS, a member of this forum and others did it to his P40 MQ Patrol. Looks super sweet really and he says it is the best mod he has ever done! If I was running a petrol engine I would do it for sure.

Here is a write up over on my forum...

http://www.rmp-o.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=967&start=0

As for being low, the MK/MQ was a belly dragger since it's birth.


That is the truth alright, especially for an LWB. There is ways to fix it though....Mine is no longer a belly dragging SOB, even though we have stretched the 93" wheelbase to 113"! ;)

I like the different Spain Utes. Pretty ...

I never said myself that it is a pos 4wd or that it can't do some good wheeling. I have been offroading with many nice X-terras, with a SAS they do damn good! But I am not keen on the trendy look of them myself. I like the 90s Pathy look much more, even if it is boxy and kind of bland.

I will take ...

that is a sick picture of the military MQ/MK! LWB 2-door, no top, wimpy factory roll bar, detachable windshield, full floating rear diffs....just sick! Would make a cool truck to build into an off-road weapon.