Buying my Dad his new 4WD! The 10 year tourer build begins

In this episode we purchase new 4WD for my Dad, Garry.
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[@FJUH]

Mate, it is another Nissan but the main thing is you got your Dad the most appropriate car for the money. He’ll be able to do the trips with you and that’s the most important thing!👍

[@nemyla]

💯 %

[@Timmokenn]

These things are rare now .. any channel doing these over a 79 is automatically 10 plus bonus points in life this should be awesome

[@MatthewDoyle81]

Great to see Gary getting something more capable! All the best with the build before the weekend!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! We have been hooking in 😁

[@Sunderlanding_AUS]

touch base with Pete from ultimate 9 and recreate that build for your old man. Pete's GU is low wide stable and a monster offroad! i can see your old man hurting some feelings on 2" and 33's if you set him up right 😉😂😂

[@TylerThompson90]

Pete's GU is a weapon off road and Pete is very good driver

[@TJANDMAC]

How exciting Gary !

[@ericjohnson6802]

Nice buy. You're right about the overall costs of making these more capable and functional, which many folk don't realise early on. In short, they cost heaps of cash to modify!

[@conellisgreatadventure8864]

Awesome buy. You won’t wipe the smile off your dads face when we takes it off road

[@TylerThompson90]

Definitely!

[@bluntobject4084]

Not a budget build but a comfort build. Spend it where you know it needs it and have fun trying things on the rest

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah for sure!

[@gus1332]

Great choice Tyler and Gary. Noting wrong with a crd, mines done 290k now. Definitely add tilix kit, welded intercooler, scanguage and egt gauge to the list as well.

[@xbtusd7501]

We do like Gary , we need some more shots of him with his shirt off , he is the star of the show.

[@craigmooney2630]

We love having Dad on the adventures Be interesting to keep it more average in modifications and see how far it can get Lockers, tyres , 2 inch lift, bush barriers , winch

[@MicStumpy]

Might not be the best for content, but it is the best for your old man. Very realistic build too for the every day battler out there, keen to see it keep up with you guys 👌

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah for sure!

[@neilrooke6865]

Makes perfect sense to get the patrol. Happy driving

[@SteveBurns80]

Yep, keep the lift as low as possible. This way, it will still look good on 33s and will be more stable on the tracks than your GU. Just go longer shocks and keep it simple for now. Garry is going to love it! 😎

[@petergreber7051]

Looks good! Gary will enjoy his new wheels. That Mux has done a fantastic job.

[@stephenlatimer1428]

the mux did wat it needed for Garry n now dad wants the next step in his touring/offroading life. looking forward to the build that Garry has in mind for the big Pat. so awesome Garry.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, bloody good to see Gary stepping up a bit, the MUX has done a fantastic job but the time is here, great video mate, cheers

[@Mosesk1988]

Front mount cooler and intake kit from fabwitz. Solid Tensioner pulley coz they grenade Superior 3inch lift New front bullbar and winch Lights Simple dual battery system Front locker DONE.

[@ericjohnson6802]

Also service the auto and by pass/replace the auto rad cooler cause it'll fail filling the auto with coolant. The engine? Well, it's a time bomb unfortunately so treat it very kindly.

[@TylerThompson90]

Good mods mate!

[@Onsonggarage]

@@ericjohnson6802 it's a crd mate not a di will last forever if he gets it tuned by someone who knows there stuff. Ie evolution tuning 👌 mines got nearly 400k and no blow by still kicking on with the stock turbo to 😅

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Congratulations to Gary. It looks like a good buy. Looking forward to the build.

[@darcykeddell4930]

The auto diesel has a good transcooler setup just needs the transcooler in the radiator bypassed. If you want it to shift a bit firmer you can unplug the plug on the firewall where the clutch master on a manual would be.

[@einfelder8262]

Don't unplug the resistor.

[@noahdaros3252]

We have a crd just clicked over 360k bone stock and no major issues

[@KarlEller]

Being bone stock probably helps, a lot of people boost them to the moon and then complain when they break.

[@williamsefton5979]

nice car. i recently got my 1990 efi 80 series with reg for 6.5k so happy and cant wait to see the build vids on your dads new car

[@dannyfisher9223]

Absolutely love that you got your Dad one of the most capable 4wds on the market! He is going to enjoy it so much! Well done guy's 👏 ✔️

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks! 👍

[@ExpeditionExploreAus]

Even though it’s another Patrol, the GU4 has a number of differences to your current GU, it’s a 3L diesel which is different to the petrol GU and and TD42 in the GQ. Looking forward to seeing the build!

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah for sure!

[@russdrummond7292]

Love it! Nothing wrong with “another bloody Patrol”!

[@ChrisEgan86]

I have a 2009 ZD30 CRD Patrol with a front locker on 33's and it's been an amazing rig, the engine does make me nervous at times but in terms of offroad capability it's incredible. Great choice Gary!

[@joblogs1072]

The GUs are great 4x4s we went the same way from a 17 MUX to a 15 GU only regret is fuel economy. Our MUX was making the dreaded police siren sound in the turbo so it had to go, much happier with the GU.

[@gavlewis]

Nice clean patrol! Good buy.

[@awilke86]

A worthy build series indeed! 🎉

[@andykent5569]

Hey Tyler and Gary, love the relationship you fellas have together and shared interests ! I owned a GU ZD30 for many years….. fantastic 4by out in the bush and on road everyday driving ! Absolute must have spare to carry is a genuine Nissan serpentine belt and tensioner assembly with pulley fitted (please don’t go aftermarket just don’t last) its not if - but when - the bushes and hydraulic arm of the assembly will flog out and give you trouble on the tracks ! Change just the tensioner pulley annually with all the off-road work you will be doing, Also doesn’t hurt to carry a genuine MAF sensor they can be temperamental and a show stopper too. All the best fellas….

[@greyknight05]

That is soo cool! Reminds me of my father, who decided that it's time to buy the harley he wanted his whole life at the age of 77, after he'd seen me, bringing my big twin home. 😊👍🏼 My Parents bought a campervan also, after we'd gone on our first trips with the offroad caravan and we met on several trips with them now, what is great for the whole family😀👍🏼

[@TylerThompson90]

That's awesome mate!

[@damo.77]

I was thinking this exact thing on your last high country vid when Gary had to sit some of those tracks out. I honestly thought you would go down a different road than another patrol but i completely understand your reasoning as to why you got it. And lets all be honest, you cant beat a patrol for off road work. The mux has been great but its most definitely time.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah I definitely reckon he will be much happier with a more capable 4WD!

[@BoldRam]

Smart plan mate. Cant wait to see him get it muddy!!

[@stevesmith3556]

Looks like he got exactly what he wants😊 Very clean looking too! Can't wait to see it in action😊

[@einfelder8262]

Don't overlook the best upgrade after front locker - a valve body upgrade. This will give engine braking in 1st low, a massive benefit offroad. Maybe some 63% reduction gears as well, so Gary can go down and up knarly stuff easily. Throttle control - yes, helps massively on bouncy uphill stuff. Toss the factory intercooler because it's leaking and get at least a welded one. Check if it's got a Tillix valve to support the boost control. Put a second battery in the front wired in parallel so winching gets enough power supply.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers for the tip mate!

[@RADAdv346]

I felt sorry for him having to go around on easier tracks or missing out. He will love it

[@peterhood8014]

Excellent Gary's back in the game. He won't look back. Nice choice 👍

[@StephenCawrse]

A good choice for your dad there a great truck I bought one 8 months ago I do hope the poor old bugger is going to up grad to a roof top looking forward to the build and the first trip cheers legends 😄

[@Swwa89]

Have owned my identical (2008 aswell) wagon but manual for coming on 7 years now and no intention on selling her any time soon. Have done over 120k on it (has near on 300k) and has been running 21psi factory turbo on a custom remap since about 230k with no massive issues. Definately get a boost controller if it doesnt have one already and maybe egr block and upgrade the intercooler even if just a cheap ebay welded item. Theres a reasonable these are so popular!!! Mine sees alot of off road albeit mainly beach stuff they are a great balance of capable off roaders and comfy long distance tourers!

[@unproadventures4142]

Awesome un molestered rig Look forward to how the old man sets it up 👍

[@mikemorgan4670]

About time you got Gary a real truck!! He will truly make the most of it!!

[@mitchellholroyd2837]

Good buy. You probably have some spare parts for it already.

[@bradarnold5008]

Who cares if it's a Toyota or a Nissan. The main thing is getting out there and having fun 👍 P.S I have a Toyota Landcruiser 😉 It's so good you can do this stuff with your Oldman ❤

[@lachlanstill]

Jeez it looked good cruising down the freeway! Love it

[@steph9445]

Great choice! Such a good price too.. excited to see how you guys build it up and take it on your future trips..

[@Chook57]

Congrats Gary and good find Tyler. Gunna be a good base to build Dad a nice setup.

[@patelliott8724]

Great buy! First mod I'd do is a decent bull bar and winch, eveything else looks good to get started with.

[@abuoliver5750]

You only go for the best mate, and you've definitely nailed it again 👌👌i hope dad enjoys every bit of it. Series 6 i guess that makes it being a 2008👍

[@Gu_Gus]

Great choice Garry. I hope it gets set up the same as Tylers patrols so all challenges are made equal.

[@dant565]

Congratulations on the purchase. I was wondering when it was gonna happen.

[@HammerRocks]

Where you got it was in my neck of the woods - Central Coast. Congratulations to your dad. Looks like a fine vehicle. Let the build begin. 👍👍

[@Jacobtheunwise]

As a coastie I feel like there's more patrols here than everywhere else lol

[@HammerRocks]

@@Jacobtheunwise Grandpa spec Patrols (and Cruisers) are an endangered species now. There's less and less of them around as the years roll by.

[@rickfranke4886]

Finally!!!! He needs it and deserves it!

[@billmcintosh1242]

Gould on you dad, after watching the other Patrols yours should be great. Looking forward to seeing you both in action. Bill Mc

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks!

[@Jeep.wj.tj.australia]

Great video looking forward to the build 👍 happy wheeling dad ❤

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍

[@shaddonaghue]

The patrol makes sense , you guys can all share parts on some bigger trips etc. itll all work well. Congratulations Gary 👍👍🤠

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Greatest-Escape]

Great choice! That would be my next choice as well

[@KarlEller]

As much as I am "Ugh, another Patrol 🙄", all that really matters is that Gary is happy with it, and it'll be good seeing him joining you on some of the tougher trips where the MUX couldn't keep up. And there's definitely an advantage to him having a Patrol along with you and Birdo, It's a familiar platform (even if it's a different engine), and you can share the spare parts load between vehicles when travelling as a group.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah for sure! Cheers

[@Cicada4WD]

Looks like a good buy. Solid axel for the win 🏆 💪

[@macpreston]

Keen to see you guys put it through its paces! 💪🏼

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks man!

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Another Nissan..yea! Nice pick up. Looking forward to seeing how your dad mod's this GU. I just purchased a clean low klm, Navara this week... Already added new A/t's 👍👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah nice mate!

[@Bigcountry_littlelegs]

Nice buy, will make things easier with common spares etc

[@wasbruce]

Can't argue your reasons but the thing with the MUX that will be missed was seeing how a more basic vehicle handled the obstacles.

[@Lee-astrololee]

Congratulations Gary on your new vehicle, at least we know Tyler will have a few old replacement parts lying around the shed for emergency use! LOL No seriously mate enjoy to the max, looking forward to seeing your first adventures in it!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@anbu999]

Only need tires and recovery points. The other Patrols in the group have winch and its not like it will need it, it is a Patrol after all.

[@richardwalsh5570]

Great choice, looks mint

[@theozBandit]

Great buy TT, I've been driving and racing 4x4s in Aussie, US and Dakar..and after working at the Nissan HQ and speaking directly (well through interpreter) to their techs in person...NOW I have 2, modded and unmodded. The ZD30 is a great engine, the CR models are not so much a problem..after you do the small changes and basic mods, you'll get great life from them...there are ZDs out there with 700,000 KMs and still going fine. Re the ZD30 engine, many bag it from the past and the DI versions which due to its glow plugs remaining stuck on on occasions causes the 3 piston to crack and shit itself. What people do not realise is that it is a very strong engine so much so that it's standard internals can handle up to and over 500hp!!..at the end of this I'll post the proof of a guy I know, he drives a 450hp ZD30 race 4x4 WITH UNMODIFIED STOCK INTERNALS..and goes hard at each race meet. I know of several in the UAE that are used in dune climbing with over 750hp and one that's 525hp which tows the 750 to competitions and it has since last weekend now is over 300,000kms! What I can recommend to prevent issues are the most important and cheapest - firstly, do the block EGR, then the Swirl mod..exhaust, then replace the IC to either a larger top mounted or go for the front mounted..seeing he's not turning into a full modded, a good quality top mount works fine which is same as what I use. There's a number of other mods, most are cheap which make the GU as tough as where together with its over engineered components, add all Superior Engineering mods and it makes one of the top 2 4x4s you can own... If you want extra info, PM me and will advise about many other mods and other stuff that can be done from being important to..great mod, to if you just want to do it.. As I advise people what to buy, I tell them go to the wreckers where the start of remote tracks..like the Simpson, it's full of duel cabs, and China made crap...not a single (U crashed) LandCruiser or Patrols.. Hope that bit of info helps.. See the vids below, Cheers👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/apitc6NjbdSMgbM kzbin.info/www/bejne/apitc6NjbdSMgbM?si=IV-mSWSTdK33LxeO

[@Jacobtheunwise]

Can't block the EGR if he gets pulled over, (which he eventually will being a patrol) he will cop a huge fine and a defect which Tyler said the whole point of this build is to avoid that

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers for the all the advice and tips mate! Greatly appreciated

[@pauljosephson9421]

Awesome stuff mate. Looking forward to seeing the next episode

[@007Knightjp]

The Jeep Wrangler would have been good and aren't as unreliable as some people think. People often complain about stuff breaking on Jeeps, but then give a blind eye to stuff breaking on Toyotas and Nissans when they go wrong. However, where you are, I think you made the right choice with the Patrol as it would be better supported. While there are excellent parts and accessories for Jeeps in Aus, the best stuff always found in US and you would be looking at having stuff shipped over. It would not have made much sense.

[@kevindavies5136]

Great news for the old fella and great to see him getting his own big rig!, good plan keeping it as a "smaller" patrol. Please please please throw the factory alloys in the bin BEFORE one parts company and leaves you on 3 wheels with no warning. Well known issue fo a reason: Basic cause is over tensioned wheel nuts distorting the rim but theres more too it. Squashed and distorted wheel nut seats not allowing the rims to abut correctly on the hub face, or allowing the domed nuts to bottom out and feel tight, but the rim isnt actually under tension and then works the nuts loose.... At 100kmh if your lucky you will feel a slight warning wobble before they go walkies. If your not, you will wonder wtf that thing was off to your side bouncing through tree tops before you slam into the ground....

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers for the tips mate!

[@JaidynLC]

As solid as these are they don't do tough tracks with mild mods. had a 2008 aswell for 5 years, setup like a tourer and it just didn't perform with the weight, size and lack of power. I've changed to a np300 nav, Its way nicer to drive and very capable as you would know. That said I have a ti 2009 tb48 that build with no intention of touring, flexy lift, 35's and barwork it puts my old gu to shame.

[@toms3127]

Great now everyone will be chasing a gu patrol. lol. He won’t want to drive the mux anymore. Once again thanks for the great and genuine content. Can’t wait to see what it can do.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate!

[@moritz1267]

Depending what your old boy is doing with the mux it could be worth swapping the 4jj1 into this patrol. That could be fun

[@petergill8819]

That is an awesome buy Start control of Pete of 24 seven he loves his and it’s very capable vehicle outdrive some of the other boys can’t wait to see it finished

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@stavio12]

That GU is NEAT.

[@MicahBell_1860]

6.2 Cummins Gary! 105 comes also with a 1HD-FTE, but that doesn't matter once Gary shoehorns that 6.2 Cummins in Plans?? Got to get those strobe led whip aerials

[@oscarjr136]

congrats!

[@ianweal3081]

Go Gazza. Mate, I'm right with Garry in every aspect. We had the forefather to the MUX, the mighty Isuzu built Holden Jackaroo, truly capable truck, loved them. Then went to 76, man are they the most overrated hyped up vehicle, Jackaroo was so much better, so sold 76 & went back to "Jack" until my son, yes "My Son" talked me into a new GU ZD30 CRC auto, yes the auto was my option as I love auto off road, wife wanted auto but & here's the big but, as the GU model run had finished dealers were stuck with auto's, manuals had sold like hot cakes, so we found it really easy playing dealers off against each other, all wanting to off load their old auto stock. Between inland dealer, sth coast dealer & central coast dealer (NSW), we wrangled them all down to $48,500 on road, but drove off the lot, brand new on road for an agreed $49,000 from central coast dealer as theirs was silver, not white hence we paid $500 premium for it, hahaha. Mine is a feb 2016 build so has a few additional tricks added in the last of the run, but I can vouch, Garry will be pleased as punch with this truck. I installed secondary fuel filter & catch can ASAP as I was aware of Grenade namesake and figured I'd stop any injector complications from new. I truly curious how well it runs 33" as I've never ventured past 32", auto fusses enough on 32", hence 33" would be annoying I'd suspect. Edit: Tyler, just noticed it's running original front mud flaps, have to question the 33" tyre claim as 33" tyres tear the original moulded flaps off, even brand new 32" muddies give them a hard time alone. You guys will be blown away (wrong choice of words) wrapped by the ZD30 CRC as I have been, it's a strong donk. Wealie. NB. Likewise we held onto Jackaroo untill rego expired, then sold it to a mate whom was more obsessed with the Jackaroo model than I was, hard to believe, but yes, there are so Jack phonetics out there.

[@TylerThompson90]

Sounds like you got yourself a good deal mate! It currently has 285/70R17 on it I believe which is a 32.7 inch tyre

[@PaddyBoy644]

Series 4 patrol you’d want to lift that dash mat as well!

[@TylerThompson90]

No cracks or bubbling on the dash mate

[@clarkbarryj]

Excellent. smiles for gaz 😊

[@bigt5879]

Coming from a zd30 owner one of the best mods for reliability is a front mount cooler and tillix kit with a tune to suit will make it super reliable.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@snoopy_the_mux]

Not the MUX! 😢 Keen to see the build on the patrol 👌

[@francoisrossouw1656]

Congrats Dad miles of smiles ahead. Hope you engaged all the off-road settings on the test drive. What’s dad going to do with the MUX?

[@pauldavies4650]

Looking forward to a nice realistic build. Will be great. Fun fact, I'm around the corner from blue flame, could have stopped in for beer 😂

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@frankspinella250]

Nice buy for Gary…now there will be three people on your channel out driving you in their Patrols!

[@michaelnugara1]

Great choice and hands down better than the MUX. He'll love it

[@koontproductions]

Nice buy Gary 👌 glad to see you in the mighty zd patrol. Roll on the mods 🤘 P.s that cooler needs replacing asap

[@jonogarfield6442]

Nice 1. Cant wait to watch Gaza get it on the tracks

[@MntlMajorkozmo]

Would have been nice to see another landcruiser on the channel. Sure its hard to find a diesel auto landcruiser, but thats all part of the build right? And we all know Demis 80 isnt gonna see the tracks it deserves to see. IMO the Di 3 litre got a bad wrap because people were trying to drive it like they usually did a patrol. Sure theres a few mods that can keep it alive, but the biggest way is to not drive it like a patrol when its an overstrung overworked undersized engine.

[@thomjanson9644]

Buying an older 4x4 to drive around… you’re a man who knows best! Haha.. the GU will be perfect… don’t make em like they use to…

[@angelotsi849]

Those 4 speed autos are very highly geared in low range (only 24.6:1). A set of reduction gears and/or regear diffs to 4.625:1 will really make a difference.

[@maverick2242]

Awesome about bloody time, I feel for the old fella, actually Tyler you took 2 more steps, the GU TB then the GQ and 3 engines later! right I'm watching the rest, more coms to come probably. Another Nissan🤣3.0l 🤣 Engine swap coming in again!🤣 well congrats to your Dad, chassis and body looks good, not convinced on the 3.0 without some sig upgrades like Rad/FMIC etc! 33s seem a bit light for a GU, why you aren't matching guys on 35s! 37s are overkill agree, but clearance after you and Burto have shredded the tracks he's gonna need 35s! I still see an engine swap, imo the only engine worth having in a LC or Patrol is a 4.2 unless its a 70s for the V8 and rightly so not right car for him! Its just what's right for the size of these rigs, I don't know what the hell Nissan were thinking when they made the 3.0 and 2.8 versions of the TDi, something Toyota never did either just saying🤪 Roll on the build, surprised you didn't have Burto with ya, he must have disliked the 3.o engine option also🤣 End of the day as long as ya Dad is happy, no just build it into a sic rig for him, don't knobble his arse huh,🤘

[@Rhyseh1]

Oh nice! I was actually looking at this exact car and thinking it would be a good buy for anyone looking for a GU.

[@mJlReplicanT001]

🎧 Perfect Song Choice 🎼

[@arjayclaveria2921]

Good choice 👍

[@stevenloynds3691]

OK I take back a lot that I said thinking poor dad in most videos having to bail on certain tracks having to split from family...I honestly was wondering why you wouldn't build the MUX....I forget that maybe secrets are best kept 😉 cause now I'm excited for this even though its another Patrol. Just a little dig, what do you mean by 10yr tourer as in everything you put on will last 10yrs like Harry's build but found out some parts are not all the hype or do you mean something to keep for 10yrs....be careful because Harry been left explaining that some parts are not up to the task replacing them a little red faced....remember you boys are out doing the tough tracks months of the year....nothing no matter how solid will break especially doing the content you deliver 😉

[@timmmyfordboy]

Love the Gu 👌 can’t wait to see what you n dad do with it

[@firetofork]

I wish I had thought of that name for a build 😂

[@craigpeart7291]

Dad deserves upgrade 👍👍

[@gettingoffthetar7826]

That coolant pressure tank should be full,🤞it’s doesn’t have a cracked head.

[@dodgyass11]

more trucks the better Lets Goooooooo!!