My new Patrol

Post by **InSanE** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:16 pm

Well its time to move on and sell my trusty old MK turbo diesel and move onto a new erra of 4wd'n. This is my new truck i am picking her up on wednesday.

i picked this baby up for a steal at $9500, It is a 1995 Nissan Patrol DX 4.2 Diesel with 230,000km on the clock it is in excelent condition inside and out. It has a 140L long range tank, steel bullbar, scrub bars, and steel sidesteps and bolt to chasis with checkerplate top, safari snorkel, and OME suspension. perfect for what i need no electrics vinal floor etc good for a solid offroad weapon.

Plans for next month:
Purchase and install 4" suspension lift
fit 2" body lift
hope my 34x11.5 JT2's will fit on it
fit my full length roof rack on it

here is a pic(sorry its poor quality its off my phone)

Post by **RoldIT** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:43 pm

JTs will fit 4" lift no prob. Body lift not required ...

Nice truck.

Post by **tampy** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:50 pm

Looks like a good buy. Got to love the DX for it's simplicity, (vinal floors etc).

Cheers
Tampy
97 GQ DX.

Post by **bogged** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:35 pm

if ya wanna sell the Long Range tank I'll grab it...
since its a pure offroad thign you wont really need it

Looks very sweet MR. well done.

Post by **InSanE** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:45 pm

i will let you know buddy it might meet a few rocks in my adventures so it might be a good idea to swap back to standard

Post by **bogged** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:58 pm

InSanE wrote:i will let you know buddy it might meet a few rocks in my adventures so it might be a good idea to swap back to standard

its a Cookie of a job to get it out, theres about 1mm clearance front and rear on the things, really shit..

with the JT, i lowered mine to 4inch sus and 40mm body lift, and they still rub like fuck on the inner guards, but not the flairs.

on the front flaps I put a small chain on them to the steps to hold em out of the way, works a treat

Post by **bru21** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:02 am

pop that nissans cherry already

Post by **InSanE** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 9:37 pm

here is an updated picture of my new toy

I was jusy playing around with it near my house with the stocky suspension it flexes up allright,
i have decided to do a 5" spring lift and i am ordering it next week all going well i have decided on not doing a body lift as i should not need it

Post by **BigMav** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 10:01 pm

what gear are you planning on using for the lift?

Post by **80lsy gq** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 11:07 am

hey mate..

i run only a two inch lift on my lwb wagon and was running 34/11.5 JTs for off road only no problems...slight scrubbing on the up travel at full lock. I only run two inch to keep it legal and to keep it insurable as it is now a tow rig only.

cheers dave

Post by **InSanE** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 11:19 pm

im getting 5" dobinson coils and shocks, and caster plates adjustable arms and panhard rod's from superior engineering i have a mate that is a supplier for them so its all good

cant wait till i sell the MK so i can jack her up

Post by **BigMav** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:37 pm

InSanE wrote:im getting 5" dobinson coils and shocks, and caster plates adjustable arms and panhard rod's from superior engineering i have a mate that is a supplier for them so its all good cant wait till i sell the MK so i can jack her up

Sounds good, consider drop boxes instead of castor plates I've heard they're the ducks nuts. I've been thinking of going up to a 5" lift myself so look forward to seeing the results.

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