GU Patrol Mods - ( What Does My GU Patrol Have )

[@dilligaf1385]

nice setup mate, always the bloody passengers rear door flare that pops off haha

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. A few changes have gone on with the Patrol since I made that video. Rear flare is back on. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@geoffbroadbent7491]

I like the keep it simple approach!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Just how i like to make my videos.

[@jimbojones2457]

What a beast mate! Great mods you've done there, nothing over the top.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Jimbo Jones Gday mate, Thanks for that. It is well set up for what touring I like to do. Some big changes are about to happen on the inside. I’ll make a video of those changes. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@theoffroadtradies1002]

Gday mate, appreciate the walk around, gave me some good tips. I'll be doing one around my Ranger in the coming weeks. We'd be keen to to join you on a trip in the High Country or pretty much anywhere.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks mate for your reply. I should do an up dated walk around at some stage, a few items have changed. What do you have lined up for the Ranger? Cheers Batesy.

[@theoffroadtradies1002]

@@timbates4wdadventures its an endless thing updating the rig for trips. I've done a fair bit to it from purchase, still got some extras myself though. I think I'll setup near the Murray river at Gol Gol where I live and do my walk around.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@theoffroadtradies1002 Yeah mate, I'm not sure if our rigs ever get finished, but I think my Patrol is close :-) Good luck with your s mate. The mighty Murray would be a top location. Cheers Batesy.

[@theoffroadtradies1002]

@@timbates4wdadventures cheers, hope to see you on our subscribers list soon... And a cook up in the high country!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@theoffroadtradies1002 Cheers mate, fair chance I'll catch ya in the High Country for sured mate :-) Cheers Batesy.

[@TheOccasionalDrifter]

On Ya Tim! Thinking about getting a tidy rig like this myself! great video mate!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jayden, Yeah mate, the GU Patrol is great 4wd. So capable from standard, but a few after market mods, certainly transforms them. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@bignedau]

Can you explain a bit more about the 43%reduction in the transfer case and the location of the inter cooler fan Cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, The reduction gears are 42% lower than what i had from standard in my low range gears. Only the low range gearing change, high range stays the same. So, the original low range gearing cluster is removed from the transfer case, and a whole new, larger cogs low range gear cluster is in stalled. To give you an idea. 1st gear low range from standard is equivalent to 2nd gear low range with the reduction gearing cluster going in. 1st gear now is wicked for slow crawling tracks. I hope that answers your question mate. Cheers Tim.

[@tyfumini7544]

Well done Tim this makes me want to sell the Hilux for a patrol 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thats an old video of the Patrol. A few changes have gone on this that one. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@bashka5743]

G day tim You should check out the Billygoat bash plate on a patrol the five mil thick and bullet-proof I put one on mine looks amazing I think a red one would look amazing on yours they come out of the factory in Dandenong Love all the videos you do the awesome mate keep on coming hope to one-day meet you in the Highcountry cheers 👍👍💪👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Bash Ka Gday mate, I’ve not heard of those bash plates mate. I’ll check then out on line. Thanks for your feedback on my videos mate. Billy Goat Bluff Tk video next Monday night. Catch you some day in the high country for sure. Cheers Tim.

[@Jimmy-my1ew]

Hey Tim, I might have missed it, but what suspension lift are you running and what size tyres? Thanks, Jimmy

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jimmy, I’m now running a 3in lift from Dobinsons. Tyres are 33s 285x75x16 Duratracs Hope that helps mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@kaynehoran4144]

What offset rims. Is there any poke

[@Phil_McAvity]

Great little video. I love my Lightforce HTX’s!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. They sure are a wicked set of lights.

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

Dumb question but what exactly is the UHF antenna for? I'm in the States and have no idea. I see them on every Aussie rig. Great vid.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, no question is a dumb question. Happy to answer any questions. The UHF antenna is for my UHF radio that I have inside my Patrol. The radio is used for convoy communications when away on a trip with other vehicles. Just a way of chatting to each vehicle in the convoy. Hope that helps.

[@jarrod1687]

Love your setup mate, very well done and well thought out. Regarding the rear locker, did you find the patrol drives much differently not having the rear lsd when your rear locker is not engaged? Do you find you have to use 4wd more on 'easy' terrain?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Jarrod Gday mate, Yeah, without the rear locker engaged, the rear diff is a single wheeler very quickly. So I pretty much lock the rear diff, when I engage 4wd. Thanks for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@nivuz]

Nice patrol and helpful video, thanks mate! As I have a 2008 crd patrol I‘m wondering what catch can, what intercooler and what fan you have installed. Where did you get those parts? And do you run a aftermarket exhaust system? cheers

[@timbates1576]

nivuz Gday mate, Sorry for the late reply. I’m out making new videos on Fraser Island. Thanks for your reply. The Patrol is well set up and suits me perfectly for what I do. Since I made that video. A few new under bonnet changes have gone on. It’s now had a bigger intercooler and bigger bonnet scope. Stage 2 turbo up grade and retune. It’s amazing to drive now. All the work including the catch can was done by Diesel Tune Australia, in Dandenong. Melbourne. They can tell you any extra information that you might have. Cheers Batesy.

[@timbates1576]

Forgot to mention. Yes I run a Taipan 3 in exhaust. Cheers Batesy.

[@nivuz]

thanks mate!

[@IDontTalkToCops]

This is a ripper channel. Might have to tag along for a trip one day!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Sounds good mate. Appreciate the feed back.

[@jimmysomethin5878]

Nice vehicle, its an infomercial on wheels ! Jimmy!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hi Jimmy, That it is mate, and all for the right reasons. Cheers Batesy.

[@og8k]

Well set up mate. Where do you keep your first aid kit though?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks mate, the Patrol is well set up for the touring i like doing. Im now keeping it down the beside my fridge. Pretty easy to get to if i need it. Cheers Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. First aid kit is always in the back, very easy to get to. Cheers Tim

[@harrywest6624]

I love your Patrol mate. What brand are the boost and EGT gauges that you're running?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Harry, Thanks mate, it's a well set up rig. The gauges are all Redarc mate. Great quality gauges. I'll be making a new run around video of my Patrol soon. A Few new bits have gone on since this video. Cheers Batesy.

[@harrywest6624]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks for the reply, much appreciated. I look forward to seeing that!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries at all mate. I'll post on here the new walk around video. @@harrywest6624

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

shes a weapons mate, awesome. I have the same roof-rack Tim, cracking bit of kit and well made, same shovel and jack holder too. Spot on about the snorkel and under the waist items, no point in heading up the High Country without hey. ATB Moose. p.s. working my way over your vids, you have posted a lot since i was here last, so i sub'd and hit the bell. lol.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. The Patrol has been built over a number of years, to get it where it is today. It's well suited for the 4wding that I do. Love getting out in it as much as I can. Thanks heaps for subscribing and lots of new videos are coming.

[@holdenman7781]

Hey mate What size tyres are you running 285's or 305's ?? And are the 16x8 rims with a -22 or -13 offset ?? Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yes, I'm running 285's on 16in rims with a -13 offset.

[@holdenman7781]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks for the reply mate Do you get any scrubbing with that size tyre an offset ?? Im looking at get -22's with 305's on the 16x8 rims on my GU Patrol

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No mate, not at all. My Patrol is also on a 3in lift. @@holdenman7781

[@Nragedshaman]

Hey Tim, love the vids. Just want to ask, is your engine ZD30 CRD Turbo? Cheers.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thanks for the feed back mate. Lots more videos coming. Yes it is mate. 3ltr CRD Turbo. Some pretty major mods are going on under the bonnet at the moment. Still staying with the 3ltr. Mine has been fantastic. 285000 ks.

[@Nragedshaman]

Oh great! I will be staying tuned to see them upgrades, especially now knowing i have the same engine as whats in your beast. Thanks for the reply Tim!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah no worries mate. It will be worth seeing what goes on. Its being filmed for an episode on a tv show. Goes to air in about 3-4 weeks.

[@willatkinson6233]

Nice video and vehicle Tim Just wondering if you do much towing with the patrol been looking at one to pull a camp trailer

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Will, Thanks mate. My patrol is well set up for the style of touring that i enjoy about getting out in the bush. I have towed a little over the years. But, pretty much don't tow at all. Thanks for your feed back and reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@A_n_u_l_u]

I love your accent Sir!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thank you.

[@mountainconstructions]

He doesn't have one, he is just a normal Aussie

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Aussie as they come mate. :-)

[@jaredbabic9928]

Great rig! 👍🏼

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate.

[@nick_stein]

Very helpful thanks!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks Nick, for taking look.

[@Tommy_royy1]

What size are the tyres. And how many inch lift

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Thomas, The tyres are 33's 285 x 75 x 16 The lift is 3in. Thanks for your enquiries mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Tommy_royy1]

Ok thankyou because I’m putting a dobinson 2inch lift in with 35 tyres

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@Tommy_royy1 Yeah cool mate. Where are you getting the Dobo's installed?

[@roansiles8224]

great video you are awesome ,nice the car and all the device that you add to.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Roan, Thanks mate. The Patrol is well set up for the touring that I do. Cheers Tim.

[@Boar-db5sp]

Tim, that kind of roof rack strong enough for a 150kg boat?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hi mate, The alloy rack on my roof has a maximum carrying capacity of 150kg, when evenly spread across the rack.. It might be worth chatting with the boys at Tradesman Roofracks about the boat that you want to carry.

[@Boar-db5sp]

Thanks mate, I'm living in europe, so I have look a self made solution...the essence of my question if there is safe driving on the highway with a 150kg boat on the roof. I want to take the boat to the roof when I towing my caravan at the max speed 80km/h.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah no worries mate. It would still be worth having a chat with the guys at Tradesman Roofracks about that. Maybe if you send them an email about the question you have.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

But you are already at the maximum load capacity already, so its maybe not a good idea to travel at that speed with that much weight on the roof. Would also depend on the vehicle the rack is mounted on as well I would reckon.

[@Boar-db5sp]

Thanks mate, I'm gonna try it. The old boat is getting small for kids... :-)

[@pooshoe100]

what size lift have you got Tim?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hi Andy, Sorry for the late reply mate, I have just returned home from the High Country. Im running a 3in lift in my Patrol. Wicked set up.

[@pooshoe100]

Hey thanks for the reply mate, love you patrol. Got one myself and just slowly building it up and love how yours is setup!. Btw what's the tyre size you got?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries at all mate. The Patrol is a ripper 4wd, very capable rig thats for sure. The tyre size are 33in 285x75x16

[@pooshoe100]

Just wondering as I'm about to do suspension and curious if you would really notice a 3 inch lift difference compared to a 2 inch. Live in sa and legal is 2 inch with 33s.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Depends what brand of suspension you are looking at. I just like the 3in lift, works really well thats for sure.

[@George-351]

Tim, awesome video. Just want inquire whether you have done a GVM upgrade on your vehicle.?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday George, No I haven’t mate. I’m about to release a new video of the inside setup in my Patrol. That video will be out Monday week. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@George-351]

Thanks mate. I am going to get GVM upgrade on my patrol. I've been talking to an engineer but I just wanted to pick your brain a bit. Love your videos

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@George-351 Yeah rightO mate. It's pretty pricey to get done. Keen to see what you think when yours is done. Thanks for your feedback mate, i do appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@Bigdonfu]

Is it reliable as the land cruiser?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, As long as it’s looked after, my Patrol is as reliable as any 4wd I guess. Cheers Tim.

[@texminchin4062]

Nice rig mate too bad about that Nissan badge!! ;) Love to hit some tracks with you in the HC do you ever have any meet and greets?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Tex, Hahah :-) It's got a Datsun badge on the front now. Im looking ton plan a KZbin meet and greet in the first weekend in December at Dargo. Details will go up on the community page of my channel. Maybe catch up then mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

I’m looking for a good FWD.. Thanks mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Michael, Do you know what you are wanting to get in a 4WD? Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.