Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hi guys, Just a quick question for those with the current model hiluxes. I am looking to sell my patrol and move across to a hilux, but my Patrol and camper all run 285/75R16 tyres on 16x8" rims. The hilux I'm looking at has a 2" lift but will it accept this size tyre? I know the tyres are...

Hi guys, looks like the factory ZD30 intercooler may be leaking again, and this time its not under Nissan warranty. The car is a 2005 GU IV with 160K on it. It sometimes only boosts about 4psi on the flat on the hiway bringing the EGTs up. Just wondering what some of you guys have replaced your fact...

Thanks guys for the replies. Bogfrog, my thoughts were along the lines of yours, ie making sure the cranking battery can start the car. Drivesafe I read your thoughts when i searched this topic before posting and can understand that point of view too. But still just as confused.
Matt

A quick question to those of you who would know more than me. I have a 2005 Patrol with dual batteries- standard cranking (nearly 3 years old)and and aux battery - marine 70Amp/hr can't remember CCA 2years old. These are linked together with a Pirana DBS180S. I have a 9500lblow mount to install in t...

EGTs going uphill 90-100k's foot flat, in 5th got to 440 degrees, at 12psi boost. Hope this helps.
Matt

Have you read the zd30 tech doco on patrol forum. From my understanding this is what the turbo was supposed to do to prevent overboosting. Mine does the same thing, gets to 18psi then drops to <10psi. From which pipe have you got your boot guage measuring? As this can also make a difference. Mine co...

So is the original question "Which is better a GQ Patrol with an RB30 petrol, or an 80 Series Cruiser with a 1HZ 4.2l diesel?" Or have I misinterpretted? Edit: Sorry just read the title. Don't think there was a 4.2l petrol 80 series Cruiser. There was the 3F which was 4.0l and the 4.5l in ...

Do you need new tyres or would second hand do? If you need new try Maxxis Buckshot or Nankang Mud Star, both reasonable tyres and much cheaper than a BFG. If you don't need new try the For Sale section under tyres/wheels or a wrecker.

Sorry this isn't a comment on the lokka, but to whitemav re $1000 an end for auto locker. I investigated an ARB air locker at the Bris 4x4 show in April and it was going to cost $1980 for a front, fitted with compressor. I also spoke to TJM about a Prolocker and i believe they are slightly more expe...

I believe fullriver batteries can be obtained from Spingers. 2 stores, one at Tingalpa and one Lawnton/Strathpine on the northside.

Matt

I would have to agree with Paul. After just finishing much research on this just recently, i found that AGM batteries, like Fullriver, did justifiably the same job as Odessey, just at much better prices. You'll probably find you'll get a bigger 20Hr rating for better price, with out sacrificing qual...

Sorry, should have mentioned, mines a GU 4

Mine is mounted on the pipe coming out of the intercooler. Easy to do. Go to hydrolic/hose place, get 1/8th stainless boss and matching brass barb. REmove intercooler pipe, drill hole and weld in boss. Screw in barb. Refit pipe. Press on boost guage pipe (or use a short length of silicone hose to ho...

Mj,
PM sent, don't know how to post pic here.

With my drawer system, it finished about level with the end of the high tensile attachment point,which meant you can't clip/unclip the restraint when needing to move it from car to car. So i just raised the drawers clipped on one of the approved extension straps (can get them in a couple of differen...

With a hilux and no dealer books i would be a little wary. If there is considerable sign of beach work and no book then i would just steer clear, as hiluxs are really common, so there should be no difficulty finding one thats been well looked after.

There will be a lot of info on here about the problems associated with the ZD30, and the fuel consumption issues with the 4500. Just look under search. I test drove a 4500 a couple of years back, before fuel prices went up, and was scared off, but it was a great car to drive. I researched a lot into...

"the new 3 litre has a cat and it is a major par of the emissions system. you have to get an exhaust with a new cat aswell" Can most exhaust shops supply the cat or are there specialty places that do them. When i asked about changing the exhaust to 3", the bloke said he left it out as...

A quick question to those with a 3". How did you go with the cat converter, did it come off or did you replace with a 3" cat?
Matt

i would love to go MTRs again, its just cost, these work out to be approx $400 cheaper for the set.

Just a quick check to see if anyone has driven on these tyres. I have come across a set of 285/75/16s that are pretty cheap. There are to go on a 2005 Patrol, 3in lift, 3.0TD. Yes i have 16 inch rims for them. I do a fair amount of driving up at cruiser park and around Jimna and G/house mountains. M...

Dave,
if you're wanting someone to do the 6.5 TD conversion for you, LinQuip in Brendale used to do this stuff all the time. If they're still around give them a call for any info.
Matt

I run directly from my aux battery, thick cable >6mm with circuit breaker. Even with this i suggest only having the fridge on while travelling, and as you suggest straight on gas at the camp site. it is a pain in the @rse when moving on a daily basis ast they are heavy succkers to lift in and out es...

I had troubles with my hazards not working after hooking up the camper trailer and switching them on to test the lights. Told Nissan at time of service and they said it was a common problem, and replaced the 10amp (i think) fuse with a 15amp and no more problems. Hope this helps.
Cheers Matt.

try finding a wreaked Ti, the lux models usually have multi adjust seats.

Matt

The "better motor" i believe arrived in late 2002 (october purhaps). Nissan acknowledged that there were problems with the type of material used on the earlier motors for the pistons, and more than a few motors were replaced. Apparently when Nissan Japan designed the motors, the metal in t...

I have a similar set up (3.0 LWB 2005) used to tow camper etc, but i have steel b'bar, and rear draws. I have recently installed a Pedders set up, using the 4.2 springs in the front and xtra HD in rear, with matched foam cell shocks. This set have given me about 60mm lift in front and close to 70mm ...

Thanks for the heads up J Top, I will go and check tonight. If i have I'll change to 12mm, not worth the hassles if things go wrong for the sake of a couple of bucks.

You're right RAY185, the Bigballs piece is a solid section, with the rear section lathed (or milled?) to fit the 4.7T shackle. I just used the heavy wall tube as it was available and i don't have access to the equipment to copy that design. The hooks are bolted using 2, 10mm 8.8grade high tensile bo...

They are very easy to make. I made 3 and still had change from $20. I went to steel place and got a piece of scrap heavy wall (5mm) 50mm square tube, cut into 3. Then took it to a fab place who then drill the tube for the pin and bolted reovery hooks to 2 and welded 12mm plate to the 3rd. This one h...