My Terrano Commercial Sport! Just Purchased

[Gaz-M]

Hi folks, ive just bought a 2006 2.7 Terrano Commercial Sport with 85k miles on the clock. Im used to Suzuki Grand Vitaras and these Terranos aint half like old farmers un-refined and noisy old motors compared!!

Needs a few parts and repairs to get it up to scratch, but its pretty much good to go.

Ive put new reg plates on it, new drivers side indicator, a set of Insa Turbo Dakars, removed side steps and will be repairing the passengers side front bumper which is cracked!

Need a few bits- mainly instrument cluster clear cover which is cracked due to previous owner putting tape over airbag light!, and a drivers rear mudflap!

Some pictures
With new plates, still with side steps, broken indicator and road tyres

Difference in tyres!

Tyres fitted and side steps removed


Any advice and comments welcome :thumb2

 

[clivvy]

advice? yeah, get every nook and cranny waxoyld!!

I would do the front cross member, the large chassis mounting brackets for sure (where the bolts for the bumper go through), the rear sills, get those drains cleared in the corner of the door/inner wings etc and so on!!
other than that, its all fun and games checking the oils, LSD oil and having fun.

 

[makeitfit]

Not sure these new ones have LSD. Advice wise I'd bin the bling at the front and go steel bumper and winch :thumbs
Snorkel and suspension lift followed by a tastey re-map :naughty

 

[Fez_uk]

Looks nice that, Maybe a bit too nice?

 

[Gaz-M]

Thanks folks, rust wise it looks all good so ill try keep it that way.

It has an LSD, as it scuffs pretty bad whilst turning tightly, is this what theyre all like or will an oil change help that?

Wont be going winch bumpers etc but would like a subtle lift and a snorkel!

 

[Sweety]

Nice tidy looking motor An oil change on the rear diff will help a lot & for an easy 1.5" lift just fit LWB springs onto the rear & adjust the front torsion bars to match:thumbs

 

[Gaz-M]

Ah nice, ill maybe do that 1.5" lift actually, they still drive well
With lwb springs?

Ill change lsd oil too. Thanks!

 

[Sweety]

They drive fine IIRC the LWB springs are a bit stiffer than the SWB ones but this helps stop extra body roll due to the lift when driving on road

 

[SPARKIEDOO]

Gaz-m where about are you in fife :nenau that looks like a nice motor

 

[Gaz-M]

Thanks sweety (sounds like im talking to the Mrs), ill price and maybe order lwb springs tomorrow! Take it standard shocks are ok dont 'top out' ?

Sparkiedoo, cheers, i stay in Glenrothes, work in Leslie. Few mates from through your way :thumb2

 

[geoffdown]

Thanks sweety (sounds like im talking to the Mrs), ill price and maybe order lwb springs tomorrow! Take it standard shocks are ok dont 'top out' ?

Sparkiedoo, cheers, i stay in Glenrothes, work in Leslie. Few mates from through your way :thumb2

think theses r the spring http://www.milneroffroad.com/nissan...sion-1/r20-suspension-coil-spring-rear-pair-1 but it looks like they also do 3"longer 1s not that much dearer but u need longer shocks http://www.milneroffroad.com/nissan.../r20-suspension-coil-spring-rear-pair:naughty

 

[Sweety]

You can use the standard shock & I know a few friends who have but they can top out at times on max travel but these guy's had binned the rear ARB if your keeping it it'll prob stop it from happening

 

[makeitfit]

Std shocks will work but I can't see why they'd "top out" unless bump stops are off too ?
Std shocks will however limit full droop.
Coils won't drop out :thumbs

 

[cupcake]

Hi folks, ive just bought a 2006 2.7 Terrano Commercial Sport with 85k miles on the clock. Im used to Suzuki Grand Vitaras and these Terranos aint half like old farmers un-refined and noisy old motors compared!!

My last 4x4 was an M-reg Mitsubishi Pajero and even that old thing was comfy and refined compared to my much newer T2. Very noisy and very agricultural, but I still love it

Nice little Sport you got there. I considered a commercial, but figured it would be even less refined than the one I have, so opted for at least some degree of comfort :lol

 

[Gaz-M]

Thanks folks. 'Top out' as in opposite of bottomed out, it could be fully extended whilst articulating, and the shock not being long enough to match the 1.5" extra long spring..

Cupcake- i couldnt believe how agricultural it is, its like an M plate, not an 06!! :lol

 

[makeitfit]

Thanks folks. 'Top out' as in opposite of bottomed out, it could be fully extended whilst articulating, and the shock not being long enough to match the 1.5" extra long spring..

Cupcake- i couldnt believe how agricultural it is, its like an M plate, not an 06!! :lol

Aye it's a basic truck un changed really since '94 i think, bar some bling :lol
I'd not heard of top out before ! Anyway yes std shocks will limit the amount of droop . So +2" (on the back only)would be the ideal combo :thumbs

 

[Gaz-M]

Aye it's a basic truck un changed really since '94 i think, bar some bling :lol
I'd not heard of top out before ! Anyway yes std shocks will limit the amount of droop . So +2" (on the back only)would be the ideal combo :thumbs

Wait a minute....

'Aye' being said in Wales??

You must be Scottish?? :nenau

 

[makeitfit]

Wait a minute....

'Aye' being said in Wales??

You must be Scottish?? :nenau

Yerp I like a bit of scotch but I'm defo of welsh decent
And often a confused soul, but I blame that on the wife and wine :lol

 

[Gaz-M]

Superb.. :clap

Wifes and wine have a lot to answer for.....

 

[Sweety]

If your standard shocks are good keep them for now as it'll keep the wife happy:thumbs you'll know if you need the extra drop after driving it off road. On road they can be fun to drive with 1.2-1.3 bar of boost, K&N filter (up's mpg) cleaned out intercooler as over time they gunk up. I find the SWB has sharper handling but the LWB is smoother