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23-08-2007, 00:40 | #1 |
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Hi from Iceland
HI Everyone I purchased a Nisan Patrol 3.0 DDTi Elegance new Dec 2005 2 months ago with 12,000km on the clock.
its done almost 30,000km now and over 10,000km I have driven it off road. Modifications Suspension lift of 115mm, 65mm aluminum blocks under the springs with new OME coil springs having 50 mm longer shocks (front shocks are 120mm longer than original). Front axle moved forward 60mm, rear axle moved backwards 20mm. Radius arms, cross members, radius arm brackets and cross member brackets rebuilt or modified for new axle locations. Modified and changed locations for all tubes to axles (breaks, vacuum, breathing etc.) Front bump stops moved down 70mm, rear bump stopper move up 100mm. New tie rod added, adjustable to correct the steering wheel after the lift, (will be longer). Steering stabilizer added, necessary for 44" tires. Also enlarging the power steering fluid reservoir 100% and lowered 80mm. Connecting pins on rear anti sway bars extended some 110mm Pinion angle increased by 4° for a total of 6° by turning the axle casing Body lifted from the frame by 80mm Bumper brackets modified and bumpers move up 80mm Winch bar fitted in the front. Quick engaging electrical connector for the winch added along with a switch under the hood. Rubber joint by the steering box made longer to match body lift Body cut to match new fender flares Fender flares and aluminum side steps mounted. Rear fender flares cut in half and made 40mm longer to make space for the 44" tires. ARB arilockers on front axle High volume air Pump Auto Deflators to 20,17,15,10,5,3psi GPS Laptop stand safari snorkle 80w rear facing lights 170w IPF Front Spots Iridum Sat Phone Tetra VHF etc...... problems so far previous owner had front airlockers on why driving in water over 1.4 meters and sucked water into front axle. this destroid the airpump for the lockers and was causing the front axle to leak oil, this was fixed by new pump and just changing oil in the axle also ha new front wheel bearings fitted as the other ones where destroid, been told that the seals on them need to be replaced every year to prevent the water and sand getting into them, when beeing used for these extream conditions |
23-08-2007, 01:01 | #2 |
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Hello Robert,
Well what a motor and welcome to our club. Mav. |
23-08-2007, 06:37 | #3 |
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Now that looks fun, that realy is a cool looking motor 8)
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23-08-2007, 07:19 | #4 |
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Hi Robert.... Wow what a great bit of kit... Love the wheels and tyres!!! :
Welcome to the club |
23-08-2007, 08:16 | #5 |
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what a beauty....
I would love one of those (funds permitting).. Oh and welcome to the club Robyice. |
23-08-2007, 08:55 | #6 |
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you icelanders certainly know how to make us jealous lovely bit kit mate!
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23-08-2007, 10:32 | #7 |
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oooooooooohhhhhhhhh luvly motor mate I have seen pics of you lot in Iceland playing in the snow i really fancy that :smile: :smile:
Anyway welcome to the club Dave the Duck |
23-08-2007, 17:18 | #8 |
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What a smart looking motor, It really looks good, I've seen other Icelandic Patrols they all seem to be the buisness too.
Pity we don't seem to get that sort of quality over here. Now as I'm looking for a Patrol, that would be perfect, I don't suppose you want to send it to the UK for me to play with do you? Welcomne to the club BTW. |
23-08-2007, 17:20 | #9 |
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sure if you got a spare 60,000 gbp
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23-08-2007, 17:31 | #11 |
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What a beast!! (Think i'm going to immagrait) don't think i'll be alone... : Who fancies an international meet in iceland : :
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23-08-2007, 19:27 | #12 |
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serious motor, ever more serious mods,
welcome to the club mate!
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23-08-2007, 21:31 | #13 |
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Hi & wellcome to the club 8) You've got 1 lovely motor M8 :smile: I think i've just killed my keyboard from drooling : :
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23-08-2007, 21:37 | #14 |
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Just a standard Patrol then :
Looks fantastic, :wink: Got any friends with Troopers :?: |
23-08-2007, 21:42 | #15 |
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thats it sell mrs kids into slavery flog everything i own talk nicely to bank manager and if some one will lend me about 40k im off to iceland! nah isuzu a swear word in iceland lol!
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