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gq swb questions

Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:49 am
by waandy
hey guys
looking at a duel fuel swb on saturday and am just after a few things to look out for, as in the common problems they have.
if all goes well i am planning on a 3 inch lift, 2 inch body lift, and 35 creepr crawlers or maybe pro comps.
any advice would be awersome as i am sortof new to patrols.
thanks
waandy

Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:04 pm
by steel
pretty common to have head problems ( cracking ).
check for cracking where the floorpan meets the firewall or if you cant lift the carpet just listen and feel for a clunk coming through the floorpan when cornering, this is also pretty common but really only a problem if bodymounts arent replaced when worn or if a bodylift is fitted incorrectly or not maintained.
Rust can be a problem but that should stand out. (rear windows )
the very first of them ( 1988 models) had issues with cracking the chassis around the steering box, but they should all be fixed by now ( by Nissan with a bolt on plate.
Avoid leaking rear hub seals ( pr#*k of a job doing inner seal ).

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