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Can I get part numbers (If available) for GQ 4.2 parts;

Rear Shock Absorber - Conical Rubber Mounts in upper shock eye
Front Shock Absorber - Flat Disc Rubber Mount on upper shock thread

Nissan say they cant be got individually, but I'd like to check.

Also, if anyone is is willing to send a DVD ...

Was down at the local 4x4 shop the other day when one of the staff pointed out a landcruiser (newish one - dont know what model) that had the front drive shaft removed completely.

Apparently its a full time 4x4 so owner wanted to get better economy by no having to turn the front shaft & axles ...

There is (was?) a GQ ex OBC rig for sale here in WA.

Here is the text from the ad, you might have to search the autotrader website to get the actual page, it wont let me cut & paste the address.

"1994 NISSAN GQ PATROL, coil cab tray back, 4" suspension lift, 3" body lift, 36" Simex tyres with ...

Just a question as I'm chasing the same thing at the moment.

Where exactly should I look for cracking? Ive pulled the carpets out last weekend and it looked all normal (Foot well to fire wall & transmission tunnel to fire wall both sides).

Is the sheet metal in this area double skinned, could it ...

Changing my radius arm bushes out for some Haultech flexy ones this weekend. To remove the old ones, and insert new ones do I need a press or will a F.B. Hammer do the job?

Cheers, Deano.

Wheel bearings were replaced about a month ago and there ere no vibrations after that.

Yeah I put a fair hunk of grease on the CV's, filled em up as good as I could by hand and smeared over the top of the star about 1/2" as well. Wonder why that could cause vibes though?

Will go for a slow longer ...

Help please.

Stripped down, inspected and greased the swivel hubs & CV's on the weekend (89 LWB GQ). Also replaced inner axle oil seals. All other parts replaced with same.

Upon reassembly I now have a front drive line vibration which is speed related (faster the wheel speed, faster the shake ...

Toughnut,

Just to make sure Im understanding correctly, those slotted bushes in the picture you posted are genuine nissan ones?

I bought new gen nissan ones about 1 week ago (not installed as yet), and they were NOT slotted.

Cheers, Deano

From my recent front axle rebuild on 89 GQ TD42

Front Inner Axle Oil Seal - NI-40533-01J00 - $34.88 Ea.
Radius Arm Bushes - NI-54560-01J00 - $49.22 Ea.
Lock Washer For Front Wheel Bearings - NI-43232-45460 - $1.68 Ea
Front Wheel Bearing Inner - NI-43210-C9300 - $63.16 Ea
Front Wheel Bearing Outer ...

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From some research I did previously...

Deano

Re. the Detroit Locker for GQ rear. Try to get a hold of Duncan here on OL ( he doenst post much at the moment so a PM would be best)

He went down that road of looking at a Detroit for a GQ but after much stuffing around by the shop was advised that they were semi custom fabbed.

If I remember ...

Thanks for the tips, looks like I can get at them without a slide hammer. Job for next weekend then.

As for the dust seal, looks like my seals were installed backwards when last the hubs were lubed (which was way back in the day when my dad still had it serviced at a dealership).

Cheers, Deano

Well, replaced my wheel bearings and checked the CV's up front on the old girl and looks like the Axle Inner Oil Seal on the right front is cactus with lotsa thin soupy oil/grease mix in the swivel hub.

Gregorys manual says a slide hammer to pull the old seal out. Seeing as I dont have one, is ...

Have a set of Rockford Fosgate 6" Splits in my front doors (Tweeters are on the dash).

Can remember the model number, but they were a shallow mount, so you didnt need any spacers to fit into GQ.

Cost about 350.

Hmm, OK interesting.

I was thinking that having the chassis & firewall would have been a labour saving thing, less brackets, mounts & do-dads to make up.

Being honest, Id have to say that starting from scratch (even with a pre built tube frame) scares me a hell of a lot more, than having a ...

Going for GQ buggy build.

To get to 102-104" WB would it be easier to chop a LWB or extend a SWB.

I'd like to use a LWB as a base, as they are about 2k cheaper from the wreckers due to being more common.

Will be longer 4 link on the rear and 5 link front.

One other question, anything ...

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Ill do the ring around and start to piece it all together.

Cheers, Deano.

Majti,

Have not done anything about it for the moment. Ive looked at it when trying to flex the front and there is still a little clearance. Just have to watch it though.

I intend to 5 link the front end eventually, which should get rid of the problem.

Deano.

Just a thing to note, with the B-Bore Tough Dog Adjustables their large diameter gave me a bit of grief. Issues I had when fit mine;

-At full flex in the rear the shock body nudges the coil
-Plastic boot on exposed rod runs very close to the exhaust (wrapped some heat tape on zorst)
-Less than ...

Guys,

Who in Oz sells full hydro steer setups, or could put one together for me?

Just want to talk to someone about setups, $'s etc....

This MAY be for a GQ based buggy thingy...

Deano

PS - Ive already read the PBB Tech articles on hydro steer.

Talk to Duncan (He is on OL). He had the 38.5 TSL's on his LWB GQ with 7" Lift. Chopped wheel arches & quarters, and bump stop extensions seemed to work for him.

Looked cool too!

Deano

I read with interest about the development of the WE Rock Oz Chapter (in the comp section for havn't seen it), and was just trying to develop a picture of what a competetive buggy would require.

Knowing only what I read here and on P4x4 about the hard core rock crawling concept, I would like to ...

What sort of bushes OE Nissan, or Urethanes?

Rear wheel arch inner guards. Can you flare/stretch/pump them wider (ie inwards)?

I dont want to space the bump stops down, as I like having my compression, and dont want to loose the up travel.

I would think that body lifting is not an option, as that part of the guard seems to be pretty ...

I got a auto/boat trimmer to make up one piece windows with new seals.

From memory I think they were about $250 a side.

Dean

If anyone wants it, I got a little spreadsheet I knocked up that looks at the effect of gearing/tyres/X-fer case ratios on ground speed.

Id have to email to you it as I cant seem to attach files etc at the moment.

If you want it, let me know you e-mail add.

Cheers,

Deano

Basic question I know, but is track width measured to;

-Centerline of the tyre/rim
OR
-Outside edge of tyre

Deano.

Wouldnt you have to run it in the upright position? If you laid it down there would be problems with condensor and fluid flow through it?

At least thats what the guy at the fridge shop said when I was moving houses and had my fridge, laid down horizontal in the back of a ute.

Were you planing ...

Guys,

Getting my new 35" x 11.5" 'pedes next week.

Have read here of guys running them with inner tubes. Is this a must do, or an optional thing? Why do it?

Note - Not beadlocked at this time.

Cheers,

Deano

Pirelli Scorpion AT?

Had em on the truck for years (5+), and they lasted easy 80k+ km.

Went ok offroad too all things considered.

Dont know how much they are worth now though? Middle of the road pricing Id imagine.

*EDIT* Dont know if they do 33's, or 35's though.

Deano.