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what to look for when buying a td 42 gq ute?

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what to look for when buying a td 42 gq ute?

Post by luk3y »

What are the things to look for when buying a gq ute? And what sort of prices Looking at one at the moment with about 500thousand ks rebuilt engine 185000 ago and has all the gear ( lift, lockers etc.) What do you guys reckon? Cheers, Luke
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Re: what to look for when buying a td 42 gq ute?

Post by Josh n Kat »

rear spring towers, check to see if they are bent or cracked from overloading
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Re: what to look for when buying a td 42 gq ute?

Post by luk3y »

Thanks mate anything else to look out for guys in either gu or gq utes? Looking to spend probably a max of 25 grandish cheers guys
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Re: what to look for when buying a td 42 gq ute?

Post by Pissboy »

Like any used car the usual.

Rust. Rust. Rust. Did I mention rust. GQ's seem to be more prone to rust IMHO, but maybe thats just an age thing.

If you have 25 k to spend keep looking for the right truck, and you will be looking at GU for that money.

If its going to be a daily push for a GU. If not save some coin and get a GQ, but good GQ's are getting thin on the ground.

I own both GQ and GU coil cabs, and the GU is the sweeter on road vehicle by far.
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Re: what to look for when buying a td 42 gq ute?

Post by sidewayz »

also make sure u check the inner gaurds, firewall seams and floor pans for cracks. this is also a common problem with gq's, cause mainly from the their awesomness! :armsup:
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Re: what to look for when buying a td 42 gq ute?

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sidewayz wrote:also make sure u check the inner gaurds, firewall seams and floor pans for cracks, this is another common problem with gq's. Caused mainly from the their awesomness! :armsup:
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