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- Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:47 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Y60 front axle upgrades
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1409
Re: Y60 front axle upgrades
Be careful on how much you have tweaked it When I bent My front Diff housing ( Air Time..), I gained a whole lot of Negative camber, one side bent up the ball so much the 3 month old Axel seal starting leaking, (from bone dry to Drips right away ) I'm guessing the Axel shaft wasn't sitting level ...
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:06 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Next step for the Safari. Advice wanted.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3733
Re: Next step for the Safari. Advice wanted.
hahaha Yea The Standard Grey over Black. They are the 15x10 at -44 offset.. Love the offset, Hate the width due to tyres de beading to easy , Running tubes now and has been good . touch wood. Wouldn't worry about the height from gaurd to center of hub much , espically with Body over Chassis setup ...
- Tue Sep 10, 2013 11:43 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Next step for the Safari. Advice wanted.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3733
Re: Next step for the Safari. Advice wanted.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/Drftmo/Camel/01042012257.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/Drftmo/Camel/01042012297.jpg I Cut many small slits , then bashed them in / fold them with a hammer .. If I was to do it again, less slits, and more hammer . the more cuts , the easier it was to ...
- Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:33 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: GQ PTO questions?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6762
Re: GQ PTO questions?
Usefull info on here, so keep it up guys .. What's a good way to put the rope / cable back on winch (with load ) ? . Did mine today, dragging the truck with the hand break on so it had some weight / Load on it, to bunch up the cable back on the winch. But how do some guys have the cable on so neatly ...
- Sun Jun 30, 2013 6:31 pm
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: FS: GQ 3inch Snorkle, LWB springs, CV's, Steering Box
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1777
FS: GQ 3inch Snorkle, LWB springs, CV's, Steering Box
Bare pipe Mild steel 3 inch mandrel Snorkle . No brackets / filter/ joiner. Auto bend / Rage Product. Brand new, only test fitted , but have gone to Stainless steel instead. * CV shafts with Joints. * LWB stock springs . * Power Steering box All parts from GQ / Y60 Safari and in good condition m for ...
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:53 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Safari GU chassis wanted
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1720
Re: Safari GU chassis wanted
I've got a pair of rear rotors from a GU . They Are used discs ,
(Also have the Rear Diff housing, side axels (no diff head), and brake callipers if anyone interested)
If you can pick them up that be good, I'm in Auckland
Flick me a PM if you want them.
(Also have the Rear Diff housing, side axels (no diff head), and brake callipers if anyone interested)
If you can pick them up that be good, I'm in Auckland
Flick me a PM if you want them.
- Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:06 am
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Dogleg Gear , Factory Locker GQ, Repair or replacment?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2125
Re: Dogleg Gear , Factory Locker GQ, Repair or replacment?
I agree with AlBundy, Have yours been diesel or Petrol ? Mine is Petrol and seem to turn on and off fairly quick, I wonder if this is providing more Vaccum than a Diesel engine would ( I havn't had any experiance with other lockers though.) I think just once or twice I'm thinking hurry up, but maybe ...
- Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:10 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Dogleg Gear , Factory Locker GQ, Repair or replacment?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2125
Re: Dogleg Gear , Factory Locker GQ, Repair or replacment?
Yup Cheers for your help Mudtroll! (Once again).
I even fitted it today and tested it on Axel stands, All Ok .
Will be more gentel with my truck next time I think
I even fitted it today and tested it on Axel stands, All Ok .
Will be more gentel with my truck next time I think

- Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:06 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Dogleg Gear , Factory Locker GQ, Repair or replacment?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2125
Re: Who's got Spares for Factory Locker GQ
Turoa , thanks mate, but will try just finding a dof gear first.. This is what I need . http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/Drftmo/20130617_114258_resized_zps48d73276.jpg I've Read on the internet/ heard around, that some people have weld repaired thier damaged dog gears , Any one has done this ...
- Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:41 am
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Dogleg Gear , Factory Locker GQ, Repair or replacment?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2125
Dogleg Gear , Factory Locker GQ, Repair or replacment?
Broken mine, yet to have a propper look at it , had to leave it soon as I got it out, but I saw the engaging teeth/ gear broken .
Anywhere I can get them new with out paying through my teeth ?
Or anyone here has any second hand ones for a fair price?
Cheers
Anywhere I can get them new with out paying through my teeth ?
Or anyone here has any second hand ones for a fair price?
Cheers
- Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:04 pm
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: 14th - 16th June
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10621
Re: 14th - 16th June
Pulled out my rear diff pumpkin out of the Safari..
Drain oil and found chipped teeth, yup That's where the problem is for the rear diff lock
Drain oil and found chipped teeth, yup That's where the problem is for the rear diff lock

- Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:18 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Snorkel for GQ??
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1342
Re: Snorkel for GQ??
Billy - I got one from Auto bend also (3inch Mandrell Steel tube). Mine comes close to the head light (but behind offcourse) TB42E engine so my air intake pipe in that area, I Wonder if they made them for the 12V Diesels Patrols (NZ new) ? I will have to adapted my intake to it . Shouldn't be hard ...
- Fri May 10, 2013 6:05 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Wheels wanted
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1778
Re: Wheels wanted
Hey mate, I have 2 sets .. You're meaning the facelift 16x8 wheels right ?
I have One standard set with stock size tyres.
Other set has been painted black, and smaller than stock tyres .
In Auckland. Flick me a PM if you like .
Cheers
I have One standard set with stock size tyres.
Other set has been painted black, and smaller than stock tyres .
In Auckland. Flick me a PM if you like .
Cheers
- Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:54 pm
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: GQ/Y60 Safari Steering box & rear brakes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 704
Re: GQ/Y60 Safari Steering box & rear brakes
Few bits Sold, Still Have Steering Box and Rear brakes
Cheers
Cheers
- Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:34 pm
- Forum: Jeep
- Topic: Project Wicked Jane
- Replies: 117
- Views: 40651
Re: Project Wicked Jane
From Page 2 Pete ..
- Tom Woods custom front drive shaft with double cardan at both ends
- Iron Rock Off Road 6.5" lift springs
He Spat out the Front shaft Early stages, and was rocking RWD jeep for a short but fun time
Front bush looks good , Had a chance to test it yet ?
- Tom Woods custom front drive shaft with double cardan at both ends
- Iron Rock Off Road 6.5" lift springs
He Spat out the Front shaft Early stages, and was rocking RWD jeep for a short but fun time

Front bush looks good , Had a chance to test it yet ?
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:59 pm
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: 6th- 7th april
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8310
Re: 6th- 7th april
No 4wding yet
.
Replaced rear brakes on a J95 Parado - Discs where ready to snap, not from 4wd mud, but Salt water rust ...
Greased up all DRY drive shaft joints ..

Replaced rear brakes on a J95 Parado - Discs where ready to snap, not from 4wd mud, but Salt water rust ...
Greased up all DRY drive shaft joints ..
- Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:59 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
- Topic: Front bump stops, 94 long safari
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1026
Re: Front bump stops, 94 long safari
Hey Mate , If you're still looking for one or a pair let me know. Pm me .. I've got one from a Y60/ GQ , and also I've got a pair of Rear landcruiser 80 Series bumpstops that "bolt in place" ( Check what the Aussies say about it on the net) . My driver Side one had fallen out of place, the bolted on ...
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:49 pm
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: GQ/Y60 Safari Steering box & rear brakes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 704
Re: GQ Front BIG brakes , Steering box & rear brakes- price
Prices updated
- Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:34 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Wtd /WTB : Strengthen GQ front Diff housing
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4764
Re: Wtd /WTB : Strengthen GQ front Diff housing
Suzolla . Thanks for sharing that with us mate, that's something new to me, cheers . Just to let the guys know. I ended up going to Y61 Setup diff on mine. Worked out best for me, and I got to say the size Difference in the CV joints is pretty good . I havn't strengthend it, as I wanted to get it ...
- Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:13 pm
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: GQ/Y60 Safari Steering box & rear brakes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 704
GQ/Y60 Safari Steering box & rear brakes
Hey guys GQ / Y60 (From 92 Tb42 spec) Power Steering box from GQ / Y60 - works mint, no leaks $200 Rear Discs and Callipers = from Y61/ GU , same as GQ/ Y60 $200 Preffer pick up, but possibly can do freight if you're not in a big rush . I also , Have CV Shafts and joints, all in good nick, but the ...
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:49 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Wtd /WTB : Strengthen GQ front Diff housing
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4764
Re: Wtd /WTB : Strengthen GQ front Diff housing
Rockhound : Pictures say a thousand words ! , Wouldn't mind one or two, just to get my head around it ,and for furture reference I Do weld ( Mig) but just finding time, and a decent bench to set it up. (working 6days sucks, and Don't want to spend any more time at work more than I have too). Hardly ...
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:34 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Wtd /WTB : Strengthen GQ front Diff housing
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4764
Re: Wtd /WTB : Strengthen GQ front Diff housing
Death Inc : I work in South . Live in East Auckland.
I'm wanting to strengthen it as much as possible with out going over kill ($$) , As Nismo26 said, shaving the bottom of the diff head would be good to do while it's out.
Cheers for the replys guys
I'm wanting to strengthen it as much as possible with out going over kill ($$) , As Nismo26 said, shaving the bottom of the diff head would be good to do while it's out.
Cheers for the replys guys
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:09 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Wtd /WTB : Strengthen GQ front Diff housing
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4764
Wtd /WTB : Strengthen GQ front Diff housing
After this weekend, My Safari has alot of negative camber. Closer look, found the swivel ball ends of the housing are bent. Who can I get to do it for me ? Have spoken to 2 different Diff shops, and both made it sound too hard basket / not keen to do it incase it warps. I'm in Auckland, but if the ...
- Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:59 pm
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: March 8th - 10th
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6337
Re: March 8th - 10th
Debeaded tyre of rim . easy fix .
Used up alot of petrol - expected with a TB42.
Get home all good, wait a minute, alot of camber in front wheel,
That's not right for Solid diffs..
Used up alot of petrol - expected with a TB42.
Get home all good, wait a minute, alot of camber in front wheel,
That's not right for Solid diffs..

- Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:36 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: certing my safari
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7211
Re: certing my safari
Nice hoop Coxy .
No need for one on the front drive shaft right for certing?
Your exhuast note must sound nice, with that "muffler" you got there.
Keep up the good work
No need for one on the front drive shaft right for certing?
Your exhuast note must sound nice, with that "muffler" you got there.
Keep up the good work
- Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:32 pm
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: March 8th - 10th
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6337
March 8th - 10th
Payed up my insurance for the year on the Safari today . Earlyer on the week , did a mini lift kit (2inch ) springs and shocks . Replaced front broken bump stop with 80series Landcruiser (rear) bump stops. Really should do something about my front castor arms , castor mesurments out to shiet and ...
- Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:44 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Shortend PTO cradle, Drive Shaft question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 585
Shortend PTO cradle, Drive Shaft question
I've got a Modded PTO winch cradle ( sits closer into the body work), and a factory length drive shaft . What's the best way to get the drive shaft length ?. I'm thinking , mounting drive shaft from PTO drive to the chassis hanger mount , and measure from hanger bearing to the winch, take ...
- Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:46 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Safari disk handbrake mod
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1040
Re: Safari disk handbrake mod
If you're meaning the Falcon Calipers with the handbrake built in, I wouldn't trust them ,even if you rekitted them and they are very old now. (AU and newer started using drum /disc setups ) and the drums go out of adjustment very quickly, and can be noisy if you don't get the adjustment perfect ...
- Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:10 pm
- Forum: This weekends achievements
- Topic: Feb 15-17
- Replies: 40
- Views: 12023
Feb 15-17
Thursday : 14th Valantines day, so Gave my truck some loving . Stripped all tyres of rims and got all the mud and sand out of the rims, I was loosing too much air ( So much that I had a flat last weekend in woodhill ) .. Noticed Rear brake pads have worn down heaps since last time I checked . Friday ...
- Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:49 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: how wide is your safari?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1709
Re: how wide is your safari?
Taz , He's asking about the Safari not what you're packing mate.. hahaha My just measured 1980mm (got , So not much change from 2 Meters. 15x10 -44 offset , Maxxis Big horn 33x12.5 .. Sidewalls of the tyres buldge a bit more than the rim, see how your tyres mount ?.. Maybe just drive over the ...