Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I bought a head unit from Jaycar. It has two video inputs, one designated for reverse camera and one for anything. Two camera's plugged in, just push "source" to scroll between camera1, camera2, radio. Pretty simple.

Hasn't got GPS or anything like that, have my iphone for that

Yep, more like 35mm max in the back, could push 50mm but you won't like it. D40 Navara's have a similar issue. Best dual cab IFS is the hilux to get 50mm.

There is always the ARB options. Commercial bar and magnum 9000lb winch $2070 if you fit it yourself.

Bar : http://www.arb.com.au/products/arb-prot ... s/3448400/

Not as pretty as a deluxe one, but certainly cheaper.

Pretty much the rule of thumb for the AVM's & GU's is standard is weaker than factory, and HP stronger.

The trick with AVM and GU's is to get the right AVM hubs. There are two available. AVM445 is the standard hub and is weaker than the factory. AVM445HP is the high performance hub and better

Not sure where you live, but in QLD the legal beagles state that IFS must have 60mm downtravel. You won't have that sitting on the bump stops, and in the unfortunate case of an accident, and a good check of your car...you could be in trouble.

If you think ARB bars are made in china, your dreaming.

You will need the fit kit. The kit weights almost as much as the bar, lots of different parts, not just the brackets.

No real way around it, and if your GU does have airbags, it's the only safe way to go as the brackets will incorporate crush ...

Side note as well...I wouldn't try and claim you had a 2" suspension lift and a 2" body lift...the way they are regulating it is 2" allowed..total...so it's either 2" body OR 2" suspension...not both.

I think it's basically because enforcement has turned a blind eye for a long time, unless it looked truely dangerous.

It's rapidly changing now tho, they are starting to crack down big time on anything 4" and 35's or more, quite a few guys in Ipswich area getting defected.

That's a bloody good idea, couple that with the black widow bracket that allows the door to open more and it's almost like auto doors! Put some pics up of where you mounted the strut to give me some ideas

Once it's on the tyre, I've deflated a 285 from 37 to 18 in 22 seconds They are quick...and accurate..drop to what you need, not what is preset like my stauns which hardly get used now.

I run a 3" lift on my GU Patrol, never had an issue. I keep it nice and clean and it's running 285 all terrains so looks almost stock..until you stand next to it

I run 3 degree castor in the front with this lift as well, steering is beautiful.

The local guy I use in Ipswich is

Gordon Embrey Mechanical on 3202 2559.

Don't know how you will go with a 5" lift tho in QLD....

Be careful about using a Laptop as a GPS in cab - I can tell you from recent experience that a VDU that faces the driver and can be operated while the vehicle is in motion (even though you aren't) will cost you 3 points and $133 dollars.

I had a GPS in my 200 Series below the level of the dash, in ...

The size of the solar panel depends on what your running off your 2nd battery daily.

My setup, the only things that run off the 2nd battery are a 40lt Waeco fridge and sometimes a 12v 11w fluro. I've found an 80watt solar panel and good weather can pretty much run this setup indefinately. Without ...

Try the Command Cruise Controls. My work Hilux has one, controller on the stalk...I thought it was factory when I first got the car.

Quite a few different options, just dig a bit on their site.

http://www.tcag.com.au/catalog/64/cruise" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I went from a petrol 80 series to my current 4.2td GU and all I can say is I will never go back.
Much better and updated interior, much much better ride handling, drives like a dream in fact, love it over my hilux work car. The only single thing I miss on the 80 is the drop down tailgate, that was ...

Sounds like at least they are willing to fix it...

What size tyres are you running? Strange question I know but when I had my old car with a rear air locker, I had issues after a few weeks. They wouldn't warranty my locker as I was running 33's at the time (31's standard) and that was more than the ...

I'd also recommend having a look at the Toyo Open Country all terrains. Been running them for 2 years now, awesome on road, very quiet, never lost traction. And have done everything offroad I've thrown at it including some serious mud. They are also wearing very well. My mechanic put me onto them ...

Depends on where they are made...

Interesting information just released on Safari Snorkle's Site :

http://www.dont-get-burnt.com/

ARB $118, Piranha around $175. ARB one is stronger.

Inox make a battery conditioner, sold at Jaycar.

That's these ones http://www.bushranger.com.au/flexy_flares.php

Yup, cough up $180 at your nearest Bushranger stockist, it's the cheapest option.

Turning it on and off every now and then helps as well. Pushes any oil that has got into the air line from contraction and expansion, back into the diff.

Yeah, best to charge separately to get full charge to starting battery, I just disconnect the positive going to the dual battery controller from the starter. Once the car is running (and everything hooked back up of course) the alternate power will go across the surface to the 2nd battery keeping ...

It could be a few things, the batteries could be worn out and just not holding charge for the length of time they should. All batteries will lose charge over time, some more than others, but going to 12.1v from fully charged in just a few weeks indicates there could be a problem. There could also be ...

I've stuck with 285s (33 equiv I suppose) due to trying to keep it as legal looking as possible. I've spoken to 1 guy this week that has been pinged for running 35s on a GU ute. Has to take all the suspension and tyres out and go back over the pits, wasn't happy. This was in Ipswich QLD. He said the ...

I've got a portable ARB one in the hard case, does my 285's fine, switches off when I remove it from the tyre, and did 5 cars in a row at easter 2 year warranty I think..

Those connectors look very similar to the HID kits that Jaycar sell. They have replacement globes for around $40 I think...worth checking out your nearest store, take the bulb along.

Yep, that's the new combo bar from ARB, two models, one pre Aug 08 and one post 08, look the same, just different brackets due to some changes in the car.

Winch compatible, number plate in that pic is hiding the hole suit 6000 or 8000 winch.