A50 Cruise Control

Hi Moggs, I have one on my GU 4.2TD and it works well. It comes with an impressive array of assorted bits to make it fit almost any vehicle.
The only downside is that you have to fix magnets onto your tailshaft for the speed sensor, whereas the more expensive ones work off the speedo sensor. The wire they supply to attach the magnets to the tailshaft is not really sufficient, and you should araldite the magnets on as well. They can suffer damage; ie, get knocked off by hitting the pickup sensor if the tailshaft shakes around a fair bit. There seems to be an optimum distance to space the sensor from the tailshaft.
If you have a manual vehicle, it is a good idea to also fit a switch to the clutch (in conjuction with the brake switch) to stop the engine over-revving when de-clutching. I recall the makers sell this as an option, but I made one up.
Gerry

Moggs

I have that unit fitted to a GQ diesel, and it works well - basic but effective. I waited for a sale price, but had to pay full price - $200 or so. The magnet on the tailshaft is held on by a very sturdy cable tie these days, and I have had it over very rough roads (eg track between Maryvale HS and Finke, out to Dalhousie etc) and it is all still there (much to my surprise). Took me about a day to fit, as even though all the bits are there, you are doing a one-off fitting, and it takes a while to work it all out. My kit has spare magnets, in case one is lost.

It is the best $200 I've spent. Takes a lot of the stress out of the longer trips.

Oh, and with the clutch disengage kit, I'd go for the brake light switch on the clutch pedal - if you can do that on a Pathfinder (you'll see what I mean when you get your kit). I went the other way, with a reed switch, and it was a pain to fit.

Hendo

I too have fitted the AP 50 on a GQ Diesel TD42. Have had it about 2 years and can't fault it. Don't know how I lived without it!!!
You can, if you want, get an adapter for your speedo(a friend has), but I haven't and find the magnet on the tailshaft works just fine.
Cheers

Giday Moggs.

Got one on my Pajero. Works a treat. Easy to install, Easy to operate.

Getting the magnets to stay put , is the hardest bit.

G'day,
Had the AP50 on my 4Runner and worked great. Only problem I found was when I was under the truck one day greasing the tail shaft and noticed the supplied bracked for the speed sensor had sheared straight through at the bend and was now swaying in the breeze by the sensor wire. Good thing I noticed it before it was lost for good. I would reccomend you use/make a better bracket.