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What Model Safari/Patrol to buy?
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:30 pm
by Amstaff
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 $$ on that. A mate of mine has got a early 90's cruiser and seems to be setting the pace. I really want to do a ute conversion on either my truck or another one, and this is where the toss up begins. - Are there any differences in the newer safaris - eg does a certain model have diff locks or LSDs as factory, are some cheaper to lift etc?
Thanks for your comments and Merry Christmas!
safari
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:36 pm
by coxsy
gq, gu they lsd as standard rear diff lock opitional have to hunt for them seen one on a swb , the others were lwb , a factory winch is good either pto or electric,add 33 /35 tyres a 2'' suspension lift and your on your way
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:42 pm
by Amstaff
Yeah thanks, well Ive got a set of 33's already, and Ive got a hydraulic winch set up that saves a heap of room up front which helps the approach angle heaps so thats not essential. I guess im hoping to find a safari with some rear end panel damage cheap so as I can get in and chop it all off.
safari
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:56 pm
by coxsy
when a few of the more exepanced saf owners come on line you will get more info, only had mine for 2 years
safari
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:00 pm
by coxsy
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:10 pm
by Amstaff
Yeah thats what I want to do - only my deck would be alot smaller! This is the problem with 4x4ing is it gets addictive fast and keeping up with the brown's is bloody expensive! The main reason Im looking at trading up is that there are alot more bolt-ons available for the newer trucks. My mate has poked a little bit of money into his toyota - and it has made huge differences, where as I am about buggered unless I spend big $$ 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!
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:38 pm
by doddzee
My truck is for sale if you want to buy a safari already modified
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... sc&start=0
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:37 pm
by DaveM
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:52 pm
by doddzee
Nope change of country, looking at moving to oz.
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:31 pm
by Beer_Cruiser
how much doddzee?
my mrs is looking for a puddle jumper
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:09 pm
by worthog
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
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:19 pm
by DaveM
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
So where are you guys looking at?
safari
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:54 pm
by coxsy
a bit drastic leaving , goverment come and go the poeple servive those idiots
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:22 pm
by Amstaff
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:24 pm
by Amstaff
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!