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by Clem
31 Mar 2018 07:46
Forum: 39. Vehicles Accessories Wanted
Topic: GRX Alloy Wheel
Replies: 15
Views: 8350

GRX Alloy Wheel

Hi guys,

Looking for one in very good condition. Stuffed one of mine up.

Cheers,
Clem
by Clem
16 Mar 2018 12:03
Forum: 18. Vehicle Accessories
Topic: BullBar..Is it really necessary for Overlanding
Replies: 31
Views: 18004

Re: BullBar..Is it really necessary for Overlanding

"A lot" :-) Specs should be available online.
by Clem
15 Mar 2018 16:20
Forum: 18. Vehicle Accessories
Topic: BullBar..Is it really necessary for Overlanding
Replies: 31
Views: 18004

Re: BullBar..Is it really necessary for Overlanding

Phillip, I had a TJM aluminum job on a particular car before my wife stuffed it up and then replaced it with a standard ARB job. The TJM was much lighter but not as strong. But it absorbed the impact and deformed and did not transfer the shock into the ladder frame. Not sure if an ally bulbar is bet...
by Clem
14 Mar 2018 06:36
Forum: 18. Vehicle Accessories
Topic: BullBar..Is it really necessary for Overlanding
Replies: 31
Views: 18004

Re: BullBar..Is it really necessary for Overlanding

SJC wrote: 13 Mar 2018 19:15 BZT bars from summit4x4 are a lot cheaper... about 12k afaik :oldtimer:
But not airbag compatible AFAIK? Thst was the reason I went with a 2nd hand ARB instead of a new BZT or other.
by Clem
13 Mar 2018 17:04
Forum: 18. Vehicle Accessories
Topic: BullBar..Is it really necessary for Overlanding
Replies: 31
Views: 18004

Re: BullBar..Is it really necessary for Overlanding

I think there may be some trail benefits, like improved approach angles. (?)
by Clem
13 Mar 2018 13:24
Forum: 18. Vehicle Accessories
Topic: BullBar..Is it really necessary for Overlanding
Replies: 31
Views: 18004

Re: BullBar..Is it really necessary for Overlanding

ra, on a serious note, if you overland a lot, there may come a time when you find yourself travelling at dusk or in the early evening (or God forbid, late at night) in areas where there are little or no fences. It's quite possible that you'll run into a quadruped of any number of possible descriptio...
by Clem
12 Mar 2018 18:00
Forum: 12. Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Steering shudder on braking
Replies: 74
Views: 39095

Re: Steering shudder on braking

Well Peter, at least we're eliminating possibilities. But it's strange to me that this all only became apparent after the ARB and OME 20mm lift fitment though it could be coincidental or I simply wasn't paying enough attention before. The GQ and GU steering boxes are essentially similar but from wha...
by Clem
11 Mar 2018 13:37
Forum: 12. Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Steering shudder on braking
Replies: 74
Views: 39095

Re: Steering shudder on braking

I've just taken the car for a spin on the freeway and the problem persists. So I've returned the steering box to its original setting. Next thing is to skim the discs.
by Clem
11 Mar 2018 12:28
Forum: 12. Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Steering shudder on braking
Replies: 74
Views: 39095

Re: Steering shudder on braking

Malcolm, here is a site with a useful explanation that will give you a mechanical understanding of what is going on. See the discussion about "sector shaft" and "gear mesh load". From this you will also understand why I am expressing the need to be conservative. Your Nissan patro...

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