GU 4.2TD took your advice bought one
Submitted: Thursday, Jun 23, 2005 at 20:24
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Hi guys took some of your advice on the ifs. I had the ifs hilux and was contemplating diff locks,
suspension lift etc. I dumped the hilux and went on the search for a good late model 100 or gu 4.2d. It was a nightmare coul not find anything decent. So I bit the bullet and bought brand new, Gu ST 4.2td 05 built so no 3k fuel bonus. But only paid 54.5k drive away, got the bullbar,
driving lights bonnet protector and towbar give away from nissan, great value considering price of late model used. I found that with the 17" rims you dont get much choice from tyre manfacturers especially trying to go up a couple of sizes. I opted for 285/70/17 BFG MT's (i think a 33" equivelent) I drove it straight from dealer to ARB to get the mods so have not had much time in it yet when I get it back I will let you know. Meanwhile any other owners of the TD4.2 has any information anything important I should know about them will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Babs
Reply By: babs - Friday, Jun 24, 2005 at 08:52
Friday, Jun 24, 2005 at 08:52
Hey hilux Bert, theres plenty of cab chassis fowles auction in
sydney,
check there web site. Or if you want to go new let me know i can point you in the right direction, I have a few dealer contacts that are willing to play ball..
Mine is a wagon more comfortable interier wise. But if you need the ute there still more roomy than a 79series...............
Thanks Truckster.......................
Hi Troll 81 I already put the 285/70/17 on them , have not seen them fitted to truck though, ill let you know how they look and perform, soon........ Thanks Babs
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Follow Up By: hilux bert - Friday, Jun 24, 2005 at 13:55
Friday, Jun 24, 2005 at 13:55
i checked the fowles site and didn't find a single patrol cab chas, am i looking in the wrong spot?
i'd prefer 2nd hand, don't think the budget stretches to new... don't think the price of a new one could be brought down enough for my likings
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Reply By: babs - Saturday, Jun 25, 2005 at 00:03
Saturday, Jun 25, 2005 at 00:03
Hi guys
check the compliance and built dates 02/05 & 06/05 so im fine. But if they sold you a 05 and its really 04 then
check your original contract/order form if it states 05 built then your liable for some compensation, especially if you bought it while the free fuel offer was on. might be worth some investigation for yourself....
I just got
mine back from ARB, going to
test it over weekend let you know next week. Had 2"
suspension lift OME springs & shocks, looking at it I should have went another inch, ARB only goes that high anyway, plus i did not want to loose any driveability onroad especially freeway already running those 285/70/17.
Has any one got 2" OME
suspension on GU & do you get much more travell?
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