What Model Safari/Patrol to buy?

Amstaff · Post by **Amstaff** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:30 pm

Hey guys - I am considering selling my mk safari and getting into a coil sprung unit only for the fact the newer models seem to hold their prices far better (i have seen them advertised for up to $15k!) I have done a few things to my mk, but am getting to the stage of having to spend bigger money and find myself wondering if I am better to get a newer coil sprung truck and spend my $$ on that. A mate of mine has got a early 90's cruiser and seems to be setting the pace. I really want to do a ute conversion on either my truck or another one, and this is where the toss up begins. - Are there any differences in the newer safaris - eg does a certain model have diff locks or LSDs as factory, are some cheaper to lift etc?

Thanks for your comments and Merry Christmas!

coxsy · Post by **coxsy** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:36 pm

gq, gu they lsd as standard rear diff lock opitional have to hunt for them seen one on a swb , the others were lwb , a factory winch is good either pto or electric,add 33 /35 tyres a 2'' suspension lift and your on your way

Amstaff · Post by **Amstaff** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:42 pm

Yeah thanks, well Ive got a set of 33's already, and Ive got a hydraulic winch set up that saves a heap of room up front which helps the approach angle heaps so thats not essential. I guess im hoping to find a safari with some rear end panel damage cheap so as I can get in and chop it all off.

coxsy · Post by **coxsy** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:56 pm

when a few of the more exepanced saf owners come on line you will get more info, only had mine for 2 years

coxsy · Post by **coxsy** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:00 pm

a pre done one but not cheap
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... key=224966

Amstaff · Post by **Amstaff** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:10 pm

Yeah thats what I want to do - only my deck would be alot smaller! This is the problem with 4x4ing is it gets addictive fast and keeping up with the brown's is bloody expensive! The main reason Im looking at trading up is that there are alot more bolt-ons available for the newer trucks. My mate has poked a little bit of money into his toyota - and it has made huge differences, where as I am about buggered unless I spend big $$ on diff lockers, shocks, suspension etc, and at the end of the day still have big clearance issues with approach and descent angles... I should have listened!

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:38 pm

My truck is for sale if you want to buy a safari already modified

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... sc&start=0

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:37 pm

doddzee wrote:My truck is for sale if you want to buy a safari already modified

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... sc&start=0

New project?

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:52 pm

DaveM wrote:
doddzee wrote:My truck is for sale if you want to buy a safari already modified

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... sc&start=0

New project?

Nope change of country, looking at moving to oz.

Beer_Cruiser · Post by **Beer_Cruiser** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:31 pm

how much doddzee?
my mrs is looking for a puddle jumper

worthog · Post by **worthog** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:09 pm

My truck is for sale too - V8 injected corvette with full mods already proven and tested for some 2 years now

Full details available to interested buyers

Like dodzee, Im off to Oz too, this government has bankrupted this country so we are off while we can

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:19 pm

Must be a Nissan owners thing. I'm trying to stay here for 2 more years so I can take my GU shorty with me :roll:

So where are you guys looking at?

coxsy · Post by **coxsy** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:54 pm

a bit drastic leaving , goverment come and go the poeple servive those idiots

Amstaff · Post by **Amstaff** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:22 pm

Hey - ive PM'd you guys bout your trucks - be sweet to do a deal if applicable. If there is anybody out there who has got/knows of a truck suitable to start with, or already done let me know. Also if you know of a partially damaged (rear) safari could be keen too.

Amstaff · Post by **Amstaff** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:24 pm

Oh and if anybody interested in a 86 mk safari 3.3ltr lifted 2-3inch on 33's let me know!! Looks like I could do with the money!