GU PATROL, Radius arm knock FIXED - Chronicles #13

Finally that annoying front end knock has been detected. Find out how we fix it.
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[@michaelblake4442]

I machined up a couple of tubes the same size as the bolts and welded them between the two worn out holes and didnt have to machine down those plates, same result

[@rockbiterhd]

i was thinking the same thing what ever works

[@GhostofZuuzGaming]

gonna have to go check mine now, have stock radius bars but have same annoying knock going off gutters.

[@slow_diver]

Got the stand out this time. No one whinging 🥳 I love a nice drill press/lathe

[@joshuabenck8102]

Next time grind off the zinc plating on the washers. You will find it will have a much nicer weld and it will be much easier to get the weld to flow. Im going to look at this on my GQ. good video, thanks

[@einfelder8262]

Been thinking about how to overcome this Nissan design flaw. The real problem is the flanges are way too thin and the steel way too soft for a double header of fail. For those that don't have that type of Superior arms, the solution could be to fit some caster plates. Use the top front bolt for the radius bush and move the spacer to the bottom. Could also cut the "correction eye" off if suitable tools are available. For added strength, the caster plates could be welded on.

[@bingobango4892]

That milling scene was grouse.

[@happymanasfksubaru2846]

Was your one moving when braking Mine some day driving fine and some day's i feel the front end moves when slowing down fast

[@timmoss1481]

I got a noise in the front of my Challenger you wanna come find it for me to 😂😂🤣🤣 great video mate keep em coming

[@maheshsamarakoon007]

Tnx for video mate,I’m having same bloody problem.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jeep6242]

This seems like the silliest way to fix this.

[@rayzor3463]

How would you suggest it be done?

[@krump743]

This issue happens to jeeps on the panhard rod they flog out and create a death wobble pretty dangerous such a design flaw for an integral part of the front end. With this fix on the gu, how many kms are you expecting it to last before the washers elongate, and you have to attend to it again? Great video, theraputic watching people machine and fix shit lol.

[@craigmartin3953]

Noice work, definitely deserved the beer and Matty a beer or 3 🍻🍺🍻

[@junetiu4957]

Why not weld the superior engineering plate? That would've been easier and stronger

[@joshguy2631]

Good work. I’ve been putting off doing mine own for some time now. Probably should get on to it.

[@sundancer442]

Awesome job. Wouldn't a silicone sleeve over the bolt been easier ?

[@bondisteve3617]

Splendid...many thanks...again...loved all of it.

[@TheStewie81]

I'm curious to hear the knock, can you point me to the video i can see it? Love the videos

[@SIDETRACKED]

I think there was a scene in 1 of the 2018 Tasmania series where we were crawling around the Patrol trying to find it as Nick drove back and forth...

[@Mosesk1988]

This is defo my clunk also. Ive replaced everything, even bloody body mounts. Is there an easier way with like stacking or crushing washers to get by or shit outta luck and have to weld washers on

[@vicious0005]

What state will this thing be engineered /rego ‘d in?

[@outbacknomad9939]

One of the big problems is the crush tube in the bush on some after market arms is not long enough an dosent give the flex or movement requirement between the mounts an as they flex they try to spread the mounts apart result is worn crush tubes each end there for allowing it to move starts to wear out hole very common with big bulky arms an the bolts must be tight as f

[@einfelder8262]

The first time I took my Patrol radius arms out was to fit some caster bushes and noticed the holes were already loose. That was at 5000k from brand new. Yep, I reckon Nissan makes them that way. Those plates Nissan put on are way, way too thin for the job. Probably those mounts getting sloppy contributes to the death wobbles too.

[@caben7057]

I have a knock front left but it’s just the end of the coil spring catching on the rubber pad in the top spring seat. I put rubber grease on it and the knock went away until the grease turned bad now I just ignore it because it’s not causing any damage

[@toms_gupooe]

They do the same on the rear too mate

[@b2c94]

loved this video

[@malindasabaratnam]

Wouldn't that compromise the integrity of the fitting?

[@Brendan74WellAUS]

👌i think I have the same issue Thanks mate

[@bennyjahmin3953]

Why not just weld the plates to the diff?

[@realaussiemale567]

Definitely pays to have mates with skills, expertise & experience.

[@Sethjxl]

Glad you got it sorted. Although I thought it was the chassis end panhard bracket. Did you get much movement under hard braking?

[@happymanasfksubaru2846]

Mine does that what does thats mean

[@Sethjxl]

@@happymanasfksubaru2846 The chassis end mount for the panhard gets worn out around the bolt over time. The hole for the bolt turns into an oval just like they showed in this video for the radius arm holes. The solution is the same, weld in a plate and drill a new hole. When the bolt for the panhard has play, it will cause the steering to drift left and right on the road and also induce death wobbles.

[@happymanasfksubaru2846]

@@Sethjxl thanks so much mine does that i end up putting new bushing and did not last i had tighten on the ground will have a look again

[@Sethjxl]

@@happymanasfksubaru2846 Solid urethane bushes help, but get a mate to push the car side to side and you will see where the movement is.

[@donavonhames3665]

I would have drilled out the oblong hole to fit the washer flush and welded it in the hole. But we all have different ideas.

[@NISMO-OFFROAD]

surely taking 4ml out of those plates, isn't the best idea? making them weak were they bolt up?

[@einfelder8262]

Yep, Superior made them that thick for a reason - but even after the mod they are still an order of magnitude stronger than the Patrol flange. I wouldn't have modded them just the same.

[@emu4wd]

Couldn’t you just get a larger diameter bolt? Or drill out the bracket to accommodate the washer inside? Then it’s flush Steve 🇦🇺

[@einfelder8262]

Access for drilling accurately is pretty much impossible, especially the rear ones. Even if it was possible, the pissweak flanges would elongate again in a heartbeat.

[@Mosesk1988]

Reken crush washers will solve the problem? Need a temp fix.

[@einfelder8262]

@@Mosesk1988 If they're soft enough to crush by tightening the nuts, they will be mashed instantly by the forces from the vehicle.

[@Mosesk1988]

@@einfelder8262 yeah right good point, may have to do it right first time then! Cheers.

[@skitzy8189]

Nice job

[@psy06]

someone should just make weld on plates for these mounts as they are paper thin. im sure mine are stuffed too, havent checked. dont have a garage to play around anymore.

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Nice mate 👌 Drive better? Did you ever get any deathwobble? That oval hole is enough to shake even the most veteran Jeeper to their core with deathwobble fears 😂 Especially on the JKs!

[@explore_n_4x462]

New number plates for you boys"SDETRKD"

[@Dazza-u4c]

It’s a GU, I would have been more worried if you drove a Toyota Dyson.