Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hey all, Remember last week how I said getting a 4WD is still a way off and I'd probably grab a Ford...well we did it today. Now I'm set to hit the trails around Georgia and Sth Carolina. We got a Ford Expedition (bigger than an Explorer) I haven't got all the specs but it runs a 5.4lt V8 has 114lt ...

Yeah Noel, i feel lost and empty.

Unfortunatly I won't be near North Carolina in October.
Thanks for the link wareagle.

Greg P.

G'day guys, Well I've been in the USA now for just over 3 months and really enjoying the sights and the warm weather. The Hurricane/Servere Storm warnings, i'm pretty much getting use to ;-) I have yet to get muddy as I still don't have a 4WD, I miss the Fronty, but my Dad sure is enjoying it now ...

Well guys I'm out of here,. I would like to thank all those that have given advice and tips over the time and the laughs I have had reading some of the posts. I will occasionally pop in and say hi. Mum & Dad bought the Frontera off my work and dad is as happy as a 4B in mud I should get him into the ...

I'm very happy with my 3.2 even though its from a newer model and not a Jack.. (2000 Frontera) still the same motor as such. Already done 165,000km and still sounds as good as the first day rolling out of the show room.
Cheers
Greg P.

I was considering re-packing the outer wheel bearings in the Frontera (front ones) as it is something that hasn't been done in a while..more than likely NEVER and was wondering if it is an easy job to do. I have done them previously in the Commodore, but unsure if it as simple as a street car as it ...

Thanks guys, yeah as much as my mixed feelings are, I feel it is something I want to do for myself now. I will pop in occasionally, but not as an Isuzu owner...going something a little bigger like a DODGE Don't worry I already have a list of "to get and send back" for some fellow 4wders and I'd be ...

Well guys it's just about time to say goodbye to the Frontera and to Australia. Just under 2 months we will both be gone. A final trip has been planned with my 4WD group to send me off, a Midnight to Dawn run from Mt.Walker to Kanangra to Wombeyan Caves on May 1-2. A trip I am really looking forward ...

Thanks for the details Wayne, much appreciated by myself and I'm sure any others having a go at it.
Cheers
Greg P.

Hi Wayne, I have yet to grease the tail yet, but Im wondering is it a fairly easy job to do, I've repacked bearing before, but never a spline. Any tips hints, what was used, etc.
Cheers
Greg P.

Well that answered my knocking sound from the rear.
Grease me up baby
Greg P.

Unfortunatly the number plate even on the LWB model gets extremely bent or torn off, you get use to it
Welcome to the group Will.
Cheers
Greg P.

Yep, I'm still alive, just haven't been active of late. Whilst on the subject of selling Frontera's, I am in the process of coming to the end of my Lease, we have the option to buy it for about $8,000.00 or less and seeing I am moving to the States in May, looks like my dad is going to pick up a ...

Yeah, Ive been happy with where it has got me and what it has done within it's limits. (Fearoza)>> looks like a capavble beast with the lift- lockers? No lockers.....yet See if I can scam that on the works tax Has an LSD rear though. If you get one, make sure you put 31"s on and lift it up. Then ...

Here is a pic of my old girl. I couldn't be bothered with uploading it to my site, so I thought I would attach it here. I have had it flexed about 3ft up a rockwall and still had all 4 on the ground, I'll get some better ones later and upload them to my site, but for now this is the latest. Lift is ...

Click on the www link below my post. Or try www.ausoffroad.i8.com if you want to go that way
But wait until my further post to say when they are up.
Cheers
Greg P.
wish I had as much as that shorty Frontera.

In the latest 4WD Monthly there is a Frontera with a snorkel in the Isuzu Challenge. Not sure what brand, but it looks good.
Greg P.

I have a few newies yet to upload off the camera, will do it tonight hopefully and get them on my site for you to have a look at.
HTH
Greg P.

Dazz, when were you out there? I just got back from there myself
Cheers
Greg P.

Dazz: Sorry guys, been trippin around NSW for a couple of weeks. (Broken Hill, Cobar, Bourke then across to the coast) So I havn't been around.

There isn't a snorkel kit (yet) for a Frontera. I know the Rodeo's have them, but that is a question mark... Lifting your Frontera, not sure about Calmini, but you can get from TJM (if they take your money ) A TJM 2.5" lift kit will set you back $840.00 supplied and fitted. Up here in Blacktown they ...

I think locktite is the best option, I didn't mind that 3 of my 4 Narvas smashed, as I only payed $25.00 each But I guess no matter how much high speed rough track driving you do, there is bound to be somethings shaking loose. I have to agree with you Noel that they are a fragile set up, as I knew ...

Well I'm back from Cameron Corner, spent a week travelling the state, seeing lots of interesting places and meeting the most friendly hospitable people around. The Frontera held up nicely and so glad that I had the suspension work done before I went, made the corrigations seem almost like a smooth ...

I went for TJM Series 2000 suspension coupled with Dobinsons HD springs. 2.5" lift. Soley for the reason TJM were the only 4WD place that accepted AMEX (company paid for it). Cost was $826.00 suppiled and fitted. Dazz, I already had the larger tyres 31" at stock height gets a bit cosy. Now I got the ...

Well after a weeks delay, the Frontera is now out of the weeds and sitting a comfy 2.5" taller the standard. A different world up there got to find some time to test it before I hit Cameron Corner next week.
Cheers
Greg P.
Catch up with you guys when I get back.

No need for Dazz now I have finally got what I was after, from a great bunch of guys at the TJM 4WD warehouse at Blacktown (nice free plug for ya there ) Settled on TJM shockies and 60mm springs. So easy to deal with guys that want to help and know what can be done to IFS torsion 4WDs. Cheers Greg P.

Ok its come to that time, Im wanting to lift the Frontera up off the ground. I have been told by a knob at Penrith that it will set me back $4500-$5000 for a 2" lift... hmmm also said you can't and shouldn't lift an IFS 4WD this includes Hilux, Surf, Vitara, etc...bugger that rules most 4WDs out Had ...

Hi guys, been a while since my last post, and even longer since been off the blacktop :( I am wondering if any Frontera owners have placed aftermarket recovery hooks on their 4WDs? Not that Frontera's need to be recovered :wink: I was in a 4WD shop a while agao and was told me you can't place them ...

No need to reply, I found it on http://www.nissanpatrolclub.org/ thanks anyway
Greg P.

Hi guys, does anyone know of a site (if any) for the Nissan Trials? Showing spectator fees, maps, etc. Or if anyone knows the details I would greatly appreciate your help.
Regards
Greg P.

I noticed a pipe coming out of the centre of the axle housing, then into a steel tube, after that I am unsure wher it goes to. I would imagine this is the breather pipe for the front diff. (goes left to passenger side as you mentioned Noel) The 4WD Monthly write up also inspired me to get off my ...