GQ patrol chassis weak spots

[forkcy]

hey guys

just keen to know all the weak points in a gq patrol chassis so i can brace them before theres a chance to become a problem. i know the mount on the frount pan hard is a problem i just know 100% sure were they crack (i think there was a post on here about that ). Any pics would be great and what people have done to fix this.

Luke

[Tiny]

Also would pay to brace around the steering box

[bogan 13]

the rear coil hats are another weak point

[turps]

Depending on if its a wagon or ute. There is a join in the chassi on the inside of the rail just in front of the lower trailling arm moutns. On the utes I think most got a dodgy plate welded across it from the factory. But early Wagons I know didn't get it.

My engineer pointed it out to me. Going to run the grinder down mine reweld it then plate it.

[Spartacus]

everywhere seriously the chassis is super thin even when compared to my daihatsu.

i welded on a bar about 2x200mm long onto the chassis and levered on it - tore a hole in the chassis before the steel bent

brace the bends up the chassis front an back and you will be peaches

[forkcy]

sweet thanks guys, yeah i know there not the strongest chassis around i have seen my mates bend quite a few not doing a huge amount to them. And then ive seen my mate hit a tree at about 20-30km hour in a 75 and bend nothing but the bullbar (it was right on the edge to). patrols have great running gear but could do with a bit more on the chassis.

Luke