Let's officially WELCOME my GU PATROL to the channel!! 

I really do believe that you deserve bigger numbers on this channel. It’s very real vs the flashy loud 1000hp build BullSh-T . Thanks for doing what you do . Hope it serves you well.

Congrats on the house, be warned but they are just as expensive as 4bys but least they dont allways go down in value lol

Great work mate on getting the house congratulations 🎉 looking forward to this build, the GQ looks superb with big tyres and low.

Absolutely unreal video as usual! Really love the way you go through everything, explain and show how to do it as well. Been following your videos for my GQ chop as well which is almost finished! Super keen completely strip, and freshen up the underneath and suspension components. Use this as a guide for what I want 👌

Gu's are awesome Timmy for being comfortable,less road noise compared to Gq's.. I actually found mu Gq better in the bush driveability wise.. We actually removed the lower rear shock mount's and replaced them with Snake Racing one's for more flex.. Remote Res were new back then and over the top price wise unfortunately.. Crackin' vid Timmy as per normal lill brutha!!

love the content mate, not over the top edits, amazing walkthroughs, informative and just sound like an all round great bloke. love the more shed realistic builds rather than these massive 4wds all the influencers are building now days. love the stuff mate, keep it up!

Bring back the acoustic covers!

Sick video Timmy, I love the details. What length shocks are in the gu? How do you unlink the sway bars in GQ ? If both sides what do you do to retain them?

Love your builds. Can’t wait to see how the gu build goes. Just about to start building one also. Keep up the great work

Congrats on the new house Timmy, and awesome work on the GU. I don’t think I would be able to do the sort of Superior mods you’ve done there to my GU wagon, I’d be paying some else.. very jealous though! Can I ask what it cost you for all that gear from Superior? Obviously they’re a sponsor for you but what does it cost the average punter? 10k 15k? Keep up the good work!

Hey mate. Great info. You gonna put shock tower extensions in front? I’m running 20mm shock tower extensions with same shock and mine sits at about 3.5 inch lift. It’s no flex monster but gives you the uptravel you’ll need.

This has been bloody great, su[er informative about the suspension. Really helped me with deciding what I want for my car. Cheers man

Hows the 5link handle? How much weight do your friends with the 5links carry? I've read reports is very floaty on the road.

I was looking up the parts as you installed them. My feelings are hurt and my wallet is in the fetal position rocking back and forth. At least my kids arent smart enough that I have to worry about paying for Uni or anything of that nature...

Hey mate just asking the question the the shocks how come you didn't go the mrr dobinsons? As they have abit more travel and abit less experience is it ur just a die hard superior fan or is there a reason would love ur response mate still learning about it all

Love the work, was just wondering if you could go in depth about the shock tuning and what to adjust for certain applications cheers

Love the vid mate what do you film with thinking about starting up my channel building my old hilux

Reference: Y61 Specifications from a 1999 nissan GU ute brochure... Models= td42 coil dx, td42 leaf dx, td42t coil dx, td42t leaf dx, td42t coil st Power= td42 [nomally aspirated] 91 kw@4000 = td42t [turbocharged] 114 kw@3600 Torque= td42 272 Nm@2000 =td42t 330@2000 Engine Oil inc filters diesel 4.2 GU takes 10.5, diesel 3.0 GU takes 8.2 Gear ratios= td42 coil dx, td42 leaf dx, td42t leaf dx. 1st= 4.556, 2nd= 2.624, 3rd= 1.590, 4th=1.000, 5th=0.836, rev 4.245 Gear ratios= td42t coil dx, td42t coil st. 1st= 4.262, 2nd= 2.455, 3rd= 1.488, 4th= 1.000, 5th= 0.850, rev=3.971 Rear axle ratio= td42 coil dx, td42t coil dx, td42t leaf dx[?],td42t coil st. 4.111 Rear axle ratio= td42 leaf dx. [and probably the td42t leaf dx] 4.375 Transfer case= all models 2.02 Fuel= main tank 95 litres sub tank 80 litres Tyres= coil models 265/75r 16lt leaf models 7.50r16 8pr Brakes= coil models 4wheel discs leaf models disc front drum rear Steering gear ratio= all models 17.0 Turns lock to lock= coil models 3.4 leaf models 3.5 Towing capacity= all models braked trailer 2500 kg unbraked trailer 750 kg Dimensions= [without tray] coil models overall length 4885, overall width 1930, overall height 1875. leaf models overall length 5060, overall width 1840, overall height 1895. all models wheelbase 2970, turning circle 12.5 metres GU Patrol TRACK: front = 1605 mm. rear = 1625 mm. Weights= GVM coil models 3150, leaf models 3400. GCM coil models 5650, leaf models 5900. Front axle capacity all models 1530 kg. Rear axle capacity coil models 1800 kg, leaf models 2650 kg. Tare td42 coil dx 1990, td42 leaf dx 2100, td42t coil dx 2020, td42t leaf dx 2130, td42t coil st 2030. seats= dx models 3 st model 2 paint colours= Big Red [465], Pewter Grey [ES6], Golden Sands [CK0], White [531] Approach angle= 37.0 Ramp over angle= 30.3 Departure angle= coil 33.5, leaf 30.8. Wading Depth= 700 mm

As always another great video and well thought out reasons for the parts chosen to suit the purpose for your build. Congratulations on buying a house. Onwards and upwards mate. 👍🤛

Speaking of bananaing at 7:39 it looks like you’ve really cranked down on the bench vice at some stage, the old handle has some banana action going on haha

Congratulations on the house! Keen to see the new shed and watch the GU build! Dream of a GU like that ❤️

interested to see how you go about weight vs touring capability on this one. its a never ending battle for most of us

Really love any and all Patrol content, especially yours! We never got the Patrol in Canada and in my humble opinion, it is the most perfect off-road vehicle, not to mention extremely cool looking. Really looking forward to this build! Thanks for having me/ us along for the ride Tim!

I wish Superior did the 2.5 res shocks for the 80s, I don't see anything but 2.0s on site currently and also they don't do the sway bars like they do for the Patrol, I went with there Superpro option, it was a bit of a nightmare at the front, easy at the rear. The extended rear links actually really help with rear flex, mine is probably better at the rear than ever, but on road is so much better also. I need extended links for the front, which I never got so need to sort, very important if anyone is doing this on an 80s, also if your is a 91 I'm not sure when they updated the chassis to sway bar link, you may need a different bracket/sway bar saddle to fit, there is a 60mm e2e bracket, like mine on the 1991 and a 68mm saddle bracket on later model 80s, Superpro do have the part number for both but the bigger one comes with the sway bars, as dos the sway bar bush, front and rear will need to be changed if you have the older style. In case anyone's doing this on an 80s! that I also wish I'd gone with long arms on the lower control arms, but can still do that later on. I have done both upper and lowers CA's. I went with adj for both in case I increase travel when I decide what shocks to upgrade to. I want the 2.5s so might have to be EFS or Kings which are bloody expensive, but my TT Dobis are getting pretty flogged. esp the fronts, particularly the right front, which I think I blew over this Xmas New Years, it blows through its travel on that side quite easily, other side is still good, next for me is also Superior Drag links/Tie Rods! Great work, love the channel, don't give up on the GQ, it be around as long as, still making part's and many AF options, still huge demand, so don't see that going anywhere, plus many GU parts fit, but I like the GU idea for touring idea. Look forward to the 5link and front end vid, cheers!🤘

Man Timmy looking sweet. Makes we want to get superior gear 😂

What do you think of the rampt customs long arm fix?

Wicked episode mate. Out of interest, where did you get your GQ engineered in Tas? And did that include tyres? I’ve got a tb48 with a 4inch lift and 35s. Any possibility of getting it engineered in Tas? Cheers again!

how have u done the chain on the mud guard cos i want to do that to mine but dont know what exactly to do

One serious problem I see......your fridge is empty

Good video sir. How to connect with you for a collaboration?

Tim with your 8274. have you upgraded the internals? like hurricane gears etc Mine's standard gearing and unsure if she'd survive on 24v

Great video mate… that Superior hardware is super nice.

Best 4wd RU-vidr in Australia ❤

Sick Timmy, im keen as for this. Whats your trade mate? Want an apprentice? 😂

Hey mate just wondering if you have done a video on gear box oil change ?

Yep “ super responsive with a pump tickle, would like to drive one with a 115/120 cc 11 mm , would be mint I reckon

Congrats on the house mate the vid was amazing it went to fast imo keep it up

What’s the best way to work out max shock length

Once again an awesome Vlog. Do you apply any grease or neversieze to any of the suspension hardware on assembly? Eg nuts, bolts & threaded rod ?

Finally a normal gu Ute build lol, keen to see it 👌

luv ya work make , keep up the great videos

Hey mate what springs do you run on the gq ?

Awesome mate. You're appealing to us dads with this one. At some stage you need a bit of comfort as well as capability. In your opinion would it be worth turning a gu wagon into a dual cab? I like camping and a bit of touring, but love to drive some fun stuff every now and then. Being a plumber with two kids, the dual cab is a must. I'm so disappointed with the market. The 79 doesn't flex and is so expensive plus mods. The hilux isn't solid front axel. And the patrols aren't dual cab. After an auto a well as I'm 84 model and just want to chill a bit. Would be very grateful for your insight, cheers.

Now I can follow along and build mine 😉 and hopefully you don’t dust me on the highway in my little ZD 😂

Timmy Timmy Timmy you’re a legend 🤙🏻

Oh wicked ! VEry lucky to have both ! Go the Patrol cool video ! 🛻😎🤙

Might be a rookie question but how do the lower control arms mount to the original mounting brackets being so much longer then the original arms?

This got me wanting to get my ute back on the road even more now have preety much the same suspension setup apart from the 5 link in the front

Awesome work mate! Gonna be a weapon!

Watching this series intently, my Q wagon blew up and a ute is going to be needed if i can get this business idea off the ground.

Kinchrome does grease now?

Hell yeah on all of this brother 😎

Great video mate my 08 GU wagon is in dire need of a suspension overhaul and would love to do something like this. However, I don't want to go through the hassle of engineering.

Congratulations on the new house mate, cheers

You ever going to get a Cruza?

This channel is so good.

Good ep mate, thanks

Man, such a good video from start to finish. Gives me inspiration to start my own channel soon. Do you just film on a phone that connects to your mic on your hat?

Nice work mate 👍

Nice upload. Its probably been supplied in the kit and you've got it fitted anyway, but maybe cover the Brake Proportioning Valve Bracket on the rear of the diff (what it does, and how it functions with the lift you've chosen). Cheers Jim

Look forward to the front, please go though what angle you should be aiming for on the kingpins so i can see if my 5 link is correct. I went dobbo MRA shocks

The steel Heim joints on the sway-bar links will drive you nuts! Can't keep them lubricated enough to silence the squeeking all the bloody time. First mud hole, washes out the grease. PITA.

Great build. I've got a heavily built GQ wagon but want a canopy ute setup. Been planning an extra cab chop but might just go a GU body. How do you find the space in the GU ute in comparison to your chopped GQ?

Great work mate, always keen to sus new content and learning more and more about suspension, what parts do what, what to look out for and just some overall knowledge on all the bits and pieces. Love it Tommy, always get my thumbs up 👍🏼🙏🏼

Nice work

It’s amazing how tuff the little Ht 18 turbos are, mine had done 300k at between 16/20 psi boost and had no shaft play when I replaced it 🤠 Fatz airbox really lets them breathe better though

That’s pretty schweet mannnnnnnn

90 litre sub,

A New build excellent. New house also. A shed with room for a hoist even better. Looks like 2024 being a great year. Well done.

Genuinely curious if a leaf rear end would be better suited to a heavier touring setup? You can still get flex from them with longer shocks etc but don't they deal with weight better?. I mean as you stated at the start was a mates car and you knew history so easy choice.

Awesome stuff Timmy. Very jealous of your two patrols. Looking forward to the next vid 👍

Congrats on the house Timmy! The only bloke to have bought and house and still be balling on superior gear. Keen to see the tray and canopy setup on the gu. 2.5’s are porn too

Awesome video mate,im an old fart learning new tricks from you just about every episode and i like the no bullshit. It either works or it doesnt and we know you test it to the limits before you give your opinion. cheers mate

Another great educational video. Big congratulations for getting a property with a bigger shed. looking forward to the next video!

what do u do as a living

Continually out doing your self with the quality of these videos. Love what you do keep it coming!!!

Super interesting stuff mate. Love the technical detail you go into like pinion angle setup. Congrats on the new place.

at 14:47 i noticed how easily you compressed the old shock. Do certain style of shocks not provide compression damping or was it worn out

It's about time, timmy. Start getting that GU more set up. lol keep up the good show air

Awesome job Timmy. I bet you’re not sad that you sold the tray now, much easier to do the rear with no tray on it 👍🏽

Great work mate how good is life with the tray off I changed my sub tank from under neath on the ground what a struggle 👍

Are u still with the same girl from the song?

Ohh timmy,another killer build series is on its way,btw congrats on the house🍻

Buds long arms in the front and stock s3 headlights it would be perfect

Definitely recommend getting the long arm fix kit from Rampt Customs

Congrats on the house mate, awesome to see another build on the show, would love to see suspension setup on the gq, didn't realise how low it is, keep up the good work

Great now You’ve got me pricing up the whole superior catalogue again 😂👌

love the GQ but been hanging for this build. Nice work!

Looks good mate, what rate dobbos did up go with? Btw congrats on the house mate 🎉🎉

I hang out for these videos! Also love the Berrima diesel snoozer pops up again!

Awesome video mate, great start to the GU build. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Cheers

Congratulations on your purchase of the house and bring on the big builds

Congratulations on the house purchase mate, I'm sure it will help with more great content to come

Great vid mate. Can’t wait for the rest of the build

Good on you mate congrats on the house looking forward too uploads👍

Favourite ep so far 🤙 but I am building one myself 😆

Zd 30 hey hahah

Good work keen to see this build 😊😊 and congratulations on the house

Down to earth honest content you have my full attention in all your videos all the best to you

Great info mate. Definitely will be setting my pinion angle like that