Patrol dual cab conversion?
Submitted: Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 11:21
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stumbly1
Hi all,
I'm looking into converting my '99 GU patrol to a dual cab ute, and can't seem to find any
places that do it in
Perth. I know TL engineering used to do this sort of thing but have been told they have closed down.
I've done a google search and searched the archives of this fine
forum and can't find any in W.A.
I know Roachie has a dual cab Patrol - so if your watching, any advice mate?
I don't want to extend the wheel base or move the rear diff - just a straight cut off and put a small tray top on ( longest I can fit without moving diff ). I'm not any where near smart enough to take an angle grinder and welder to it myself, so if any one can point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.
Any idea what sort of cost I would be looking at would also be helpful?
Thanks in advance, Keith
Reply By: Member - Malcolm (Townsville) - Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 16:10
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 16:10
Hi Keith
I investigated doing the same thing with my 2005 Patrol with Creative Conversions in
Brisbane (sorry son't know anybody in WA). But, this will give you an idea of the costs involved. $15,000 for dual cab ute.
I'm like you. Too scared to take a cutting wheel to a perfectly good vehicle.
FYI, I already have an old Sahara ('84) that has been cut n shut.
Check out my pictures. Was/am/maybe/maybe not selling it. Too expensive to replace in the same configuration. LOL
Malcolm
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Follow Up By: joff1 - Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 22:03
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 22:03
$15k is for an extended conversion. More like $10k for a cab only job.
Well at least it is on a cruiser.
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Follow Up By: Member - Malcolm (Townsville) - Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 08:41
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 08:41
joff1
You are correct. I was talking to them about extended Dual Cab with GVM upgrade. $9,950 for Dual Cab only. $13,950 to include extention.
Malcolm
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Reply By: Outbacktourer - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 21:26
Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 21:26
Done my '02 Patrol by Specialised Vehicles in
Sydney.
Check the rig pics.
No chassis extension saves heaps of $$, at least $10K but depends what you want. I did a 600mm extension and ended up with a 2.1 tray which is a good size.
I'm into my 3rd year since the stretch and have done
Cape York (at 3500 GVM)with no issues related to the conversion (blew an an airbag though, another story).
What you may not know is that even after my 600mm stretch (with Alloy tray) the vehicle was lighter than what is was as a wagon by about 100KG and a lot of the weght balance moved forward. I had to change the front springs from HD prgressive to HD linear (both Kings) and wind up the Koni's. I went from running 32 PSI in the front BFG's to 42 (unladen) for the same contact patch.
OT
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