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IMPORTING MY SHORTY

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IMPORTING MY SHORTY

Post by legsx1 »

Hi - I live in NZ and I was wondering what restrictions there would be if I wanted to import my shorty GQ into Queensland.

Current specs are - 35" tyres, 2" body and suspension lift, V8 injected petrol engine, plus others that probably dont matter

Can i get my shorty GQ into Queensland legally and use it

Help would be appreicated
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Post by sierrajim »

Your best bet will be to talk to the Federal Department of Transport ( www.dotars.gov.au ) they're the ones that will allow the car into the country.

As to the registration of the car, you'll then need to talk to the State, QLD, and get their approval to register the vehicle.
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Post by RAY185 »

From a modifaction point of view the only problem I can see is the 35s. Throw on some smaller tyres to register it with and use your 35's as offroad only and you should be right. But I'd still follow sierrajim's advice.
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Post by andrew e »

dont you have gu shortys over there? if so your bringing over the wrong shorty.
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Post by legsx1 »

thanks guys for your responses

No we dont have GU shortys here in NZ, my truck has quite a lot of gear on it, lower ratio diffs, 45% reduction gears in ther box, fr & rr lockers. So it is very well setup, however yes a GU shorty would be better
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Post by bogged »

legsx1 wrote:thanks guys for your responses

No we dont have GU shortys here in NZ,
yes there is, grey imports.
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Post by j-top paj »

you cant take all the gear out of it and buy one over here?
how much would it cost to ship your car over here?
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Post by Pinball »

Try contacting a grey importer,

i know Phil Harris does mustangs and others from the states,

+617 5546-3126

Based in Qld and certified engineer for most DoT mod codes.

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Post by RUFF »

Pinball wrote:Try contacting a grey importer,

i know Phil Harris does mustangs and others from the states,

+617 5546-3126

Based in Qld and certified engineer for most DoT mod codes.

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Sierra Jim who was the first reply in this thread is also an importer. I think he has given him the right people to contact.
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Post by Ruffy »

Are you actually moving over here or just want to bring it over short term?
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Post by legsx1 »

We are thinking of moving over for 3 or 4 years and working up in Moolooaba, not sure if I would have time for 4wding, ut dont want to sell it yet
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