Nissan V8 Ute

Shane · Post by **Shane** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:42 pm

Looks great,be interesting to see what it well weigh at the end compaired to a std SWB which is about 2,400-2,500kg.The holden engine well most likely be lighter than the 4.2,probley sit back in engine bay for better weight transfer.

I just fitted some of the EFS 4" springs(lightest spring rate they had)I'd say you'll probley get 5 or so inchs lift with the light rear.

Whats the advantage of the A frame over the STD rear suspension set up?

What do you call a Nissan/Holden???

Shane

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:52 pm

aren't nissan and GM partners somewhere along the line remember the 3 litre six nissan motors that were put into holden commodores a while back

mudchuka · Post by **mudchuka** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:57 pm

should call it 'the snake" becaue its a HISSAN. nice job i want one.

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 7:16 am

i think the a frame setup is personal preference but im all for it!

the a arms seem to pivot better than the stock 4 link(no bushing bind up etc)
no sideways diff movement,therefor no panhard rods needed...........

but like i said i think its personal preference :wink:

and hey doodz those konis seem to be the go for the gq /gu boys,i like the swivel setup on the shock mounting eyes,had much to do with them?

but ya youre build up is comming along nicely good work.

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:09 pm

Dave, Yip i built the bar myself got the winch mount as high and as far back as i can see posible with the body lift i have done. It uses the original pto mount brackets to bolt it to the chassis.

I have gone for the a-frame for the reasons krawler said, i wanted to extend the wheelbase so i thought i would do the a-frame as well. Not having to run a panhard, its easier to set up then a 4 link and they seem to be "freeer" to articulate.

Mercutio you are right the patrol did come out with the RB30 in it, they were a but underpowerd to pull a heavy patrol they had small gearboxs aswell. Think a few guys in aussie have put a head off a RB25T Turbo from a skyline to turbo them.

I mounted the a-frame piviot on the diff thismorning using some 50x50 SHS, i will get around to putting plates to the diff fron the SHS braces but i ran out of steel and gas.

Pics:

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:17 pm

hey doodz those konis seem to be the go for the gq /gu boys,i like the swivel setup on the shock mounting eyes,had much to do with them?

I havent seen the konis before, I havent decided or looked into shocks for mine yet they are going to need to be fairly long for the rear though. I have only use OME shocks and some powerdown adjustable T shocks before whick worked well.

Will look into the konis though

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:21 am

Rancho RS99012's would be something else to consider... Oh, and I have some new 15" travel Ranchos on their way from the US (still about 2 months away) - seems they released some new long ones and didn't tell anyone... I stumbled across them by chance so ordered 4 in to play with

I figure the MU could use a little more travel to help get me into a little more trouble :lol:

Have you worked out how much travel you need?

Steve

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 4:52 pm

I did a rough measurement when the springs were sitting on the diff and the shocks will need to be at least 750-800mm long i have to do new shock mounts at the top so i could pretty much make any length shock work.

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:24 am

all the boys in the outback challenge with nissans a seem to swing with the ,koni/king springs combo and they seem to work well.....,i think the konis are priced simular to the ome range and there adjustablr(but not like the rancho dial up type, more like the monroe push and twist style)

looking good some nice enginnering happening :wink:

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:42 am

I did a rough measurement when the springs were sitting on the diff and the shocks will need to be at least 750-800mm long i have to do new shock mounts at the top so i could pretty much make any length shock work.

Koni do an 88 series shock which is 750mm extended, 455mm compressed, suitable for the rear of a Nissan. Part number is 88-1457. Could be useful?

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:08 am

Thanks GQTROL ill look into those shocks, Looks like im going over to the OBC so im sure ill pick up what are the bits and peices to use are.

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:16 am

No worries. I'll be heading over too, with Pete D's group.....I'm guessing thats who you'll be going with?

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:22 am

what does pete d dive? and whos headn over from nz this year gqtroll??

so far ive heard......

sam baddely,and roger mackay from the south...

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:24 am

Pete D is Pete Durkin.....Simon Guy's old co-driver. He's organising a spectator group to go and watch.

Only two trucks heading over to compete....Sam Baddeley / Mike Porter, Roger McKay / Grant Guy.

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:28 am

Larry Haines has told us about the trip and has put our names down with someone, think i heard the name Pete mentioned somewhere. Might be a good idea to find out the finer details. Leaving on the 13 May and back on the 23rd? Sound like what you are doing GQTROL?

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:33 am

Yup, thats the group he's organising. Leave it all to Pete, he'll sort it out ;-)

We might go over a few days earlier as we're probably borrowing a wagon from one of the competitors, so will have to be there before they head up to Broken Hill. We'll see what pans out.

worthog · Post by **worthog** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:11 pm

GQTROL -have you decided yet when you are going, we are all booked included the Toyota 4wd which will be badged a Nissan while we are there

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:07 am

Im going to make you eat your sig Worthog! :twisted:

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:11 am

Hey Larry,
Pete D rang last night and brought me up to speed. Trudie and I will sort our plans out over the weekend, and book flights first thing Monday.

Cheers
Mitch

worthog · Post by **worthog** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:14 am

Hi Mitch
Yes I heard from Pete also last night, time is getting closer and Pete is starting to get a little excited about it again(like me) I here Simon Guy is now coming, but Gerry is not

cheers Larry

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:16 pm

Over the weekend i built the a frame, finally got it fitted and i am pretty happy how it looks just waiting on my shocks then all the rear suspension is finished. Pics:

I have also stripped my front diff and thats ready to be strengthened this weekend. I need to get my A into G and order the adapter kit so i can fit the motor now. Im just waiting for my roll bar hoop to be bent up then i can start on the cage and tray aswell

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:06 pm

when you get the motor in, you should bring it over and see how far you get up the ramp.

JTop · Post by **JTop** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:48 pm

Hi Doddze
I think you need to support/brace between the 2 rear coil towers or the will be rolling the rails on heavy landings
J Top
ps nice work

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:01 am

I think you need to support/brace between the 2 rear coil towers or the will be rolling the rails on heavy landings

Yip already thought of that, will be doing that when i mount my shocks as the shocks will mount to that brace.

Jafa · Post by **Jafa** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:50 am

Lookin good Doddzee,
Are ya gonna use the stock shock mounts on the rear diff?, you could make some new mounts to lift them up outta the mud....where they suck horsepower......and slow you down :lol:

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:02 am

Yeah i might do i was waiting to get my shocks first to see how high they will sit above the chassis rails, where i want to have the spare wheel, If shocks sit to high i wont bother otherwise i will, The diff sits lower than them so thats more likley to slow me down first.

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Mon May 08, 2006 8:21 pm

Since i last updated this i have mounted the Rear shocks (adjustable Konis), and braced the chassis rails between the spring mounts. I have also stripped, strangthened and re assembled the front diff etc with new seals. Got some new springs in the front too.

I have also got to work on my roll cage and tray the steel work for the main hoop and tray is all done aswell as the mounts for the fuel tank which will now sit behind the cab. It sits a bit highre than i would have liked but there is pleantly of clearance if i ever want to runs 44's :wink:

I am going to make it so the hole Exo can be unbolted and come off backwards.

I havent made any progress fitting the motor ill try and sort out the adapter kit wile im in aussie next week and get to work on that when im back.

I have also got my hands on another pto winch as mine was in pretty bad condition. I also picked up another drivers door this gives me a spare pair of doors which i will turn into half doors for those summer months. I also managed to get a couple of second hand fibreglass guards and a mould to make a fibre glass bonnet to lighten things up a bit.

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SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Tue May 09, 2006 10:39 am

Nice work... can't wait to see this thing flex up.

What did you pay for the LED lights?

Steve

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Tue May 09, 2006 11:07 am

I got given a set of lights for my 21st from a few mates which contained those two lights and two number plate lights wires etc, When i priced them up the set was about $280 i think.

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:30 pm

Not much has been happpening since i got back OBC and bought a few parts which cleaned out my wallet.

My adapter kit for the 8 has arrived so engine installation pics will follow along shortly, I have also got my tyres sorted 37x13.5x15 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws.

My cert guy came around thismorning and gave it a pre paint checkover and was very happy with everything i have done.