I'm going to cry, my new 4.2L patrol might have to go

Submitted: Friday, Dec 01, 2006 at 22:51

ThreadID: 39968 Views:3878 Replies:3 FollowUps:3

This Thread has been Archived

babs

Its a business decision I did not want to make, my 2005 Patrol ST 4.2L has to go.

If any one is interested let me know it is fully equipped, I only just had a snorkel fitted the beginning of last month, it has a 2" old man emu suspension lift 285/75/17I think, any way its a 33" equivalent. Bfg Muddies.

Arb air locker fitted to front diff, ARB winch bar with 9000lbs warn winch, tow bar,spotties and has only 26,000Klm on the clock.

I have to part, for a Ute and also a Van.

I would appreciate some feedback on the new Toyota Hilux 4x4 Diesel, I compared the specs against a Nissan Navara Diesel and the Navara seemed slightly better.

This vehicle will be a promotional vehicle so I will be lifting it and sticking big wheels under it, 33" if possible.

Is there any do;s or dont's for either, will one be easier to lift than the other.

I'm assuming I will have to go a 3-4" lift. Are they available?

Mechanically what are they like have there been any problems with either?

Cheers,
Babs.

Back Expand Un-Read 0 Moderator Share

Reply By: Outbacktourer - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 07:43

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 07:43

Babs, you will find both the Hilux and Navara are difficult to get a lift out of in the front end without fairly major engineering, but it can be done. I'm not sure if you have condidered it but you can get a Patrol Wagon turned into a dual cab with a chassis extension and tray back for around $15K. They are doing style sides now too. You will drop at least this much changing vehicles and being somewhat unique it could suit your promotional purpose.

OT

AnswerID: 208104

Follow Up By: babs - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 09:16

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 09:16

Hi OT, after submitting my post I was surfing the net and found snake racing has a 4" lift for the new hilux which will allow a 33" tyre to fit, without having to change any of the factory camber or Castor.

As for my truck that's a good idea about a conversion, but I need the colour of my Patrol to change as well from silver to black.

I will look into that as every thing is an option at this stage.

Thanks OT

Babs

FollowupID: 468061