Patrol Hub Cap
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 17, 2006 at 17:11
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David31
Does anybody know where I can get a front hub cap for a 2004 GU Patrol. I lost one on the
Birdsville Track back in July. A genuine Nissan replacement costs $78, which I reckon is a bit exhorbitant for a bit of plastic. It's silver in colour. Are there any cheaper after-market caps available? I live in the eastern suburbs of
Melbourne.
I'd love to hear from anyone who might be able to help.
Dave
Mitchell
Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Tuesday, Jan 17, 2006 at 17:25
Tuesday, Jan 17, 2006 at 17:25
One of the first things I did in 2000 when i bought my (then) shiny new GU, was remove those poxy wheel caps and store them in the garage.
Mine are black, the 2 front one serve NO purpose whatsoever that I can see. The rear ones aren't much better. I did install the rear ones onto the camper trailer so that they can can catch the bearing cap if ever it should happen to fall off (unlikely though that may be!!!).
If
mine were silver, I'd be happy to send one over to you. Maybe you could use some silver paint on one of my black ones??
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Follow Up By: David31 - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2006 at 11:33
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2006 at 11:33
Thanks for your offer, but eventually you'll need yours again. I'll take your advice and store them.
When I did the
Cape York trip, I managed to bend the chassis rails above the rear axles, which have since been repaired. I do have some body creaks across the back and sides, possibly from that event. Any ideas? They're not pronounced, more annoying.
Thanks,
Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2006 at 11:47
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2006 at 11:47
Dave,
Creaks etc could be due to loose or worn body mount blocks. Also, when you say you bent the chassis above the rear axle, do you mean you bent the spring hanger on the chassis.....this is a known weak spot on the GU chassis and I'm surprised
mine hasn't suffered from this to date considering the amount of weight my truck has on board at all times.
I know that the distance between my chassis and body has definitely decreased by a few mm, because of the issue I had crossing the Simpson last year when I suffered because of I'd run a wire for reverse lights, over the top of the rear spring support and it got squashed between the chassis and body and shorted out.
One rather radical way to get rid of sqeaks in the back end would be to chop the back off and alter it to a dual cab. I've thought of this but can't justify the expense at this stage. ;-)))
Cheers, Roachie
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