Nissan Patrol World Expedition Overland, modified episode 63

[@pidgeiam4979]

That’s has to have been the most in-depth reviews of common sense I’ve seen in quite some time. Great build!!! -Pidge

[@phantomwalker8251]

yes its in depth common sense because he.s NOT,an ausie,brainwashed by tjm/arb,bullshit,.you have to have all the bling thats available.like moths to a flame...how many people you know that bought those dampers with the spring,return to centre..what absolute crap.IF,you had a brain,you would know,its a coil,you are fighting against it,both ways.advertising brainwashed idiots..you can buy a 4" lift kit,but you wont get the brake lines with it.even 2" is limit.im amazed most people on here dont watch u.s. vids for info.been doing it about 50 yrs longer.plus,any one you know put a 6.5td gm in there toyota/nissan,,BIG MISTAKE,& about 38k down the shitter,or there bank account,not yours.cant beat a 6 cyl diesel.period..there is a thing called google or wiki.or y tooob.

[@billynunns]

I like the fact this guy has good quality items where it counts and "lesser" quality in areas that work. Very refreshing to see that people don't have to have top of the line products and spending big bucks to go out and have fun and make memories.

[@gumbyenduroadventures6225]

Such a personable bloke, great attitude. Great watch Ronny.

[@magnus6733]

For the owner: Thank you for showing us the rig and adventure. On my 2006 gu4 i also have the swaybar disconnect on a button. Factory dual battery setup since i live in Norway, and it is a 12v system. Upgraded to OME heavy duty suspension, and it leans a bit in corners on stock dimension wheels(275/70/16 +10offset). But is nice and stable on 315/75/16 with a -52 offset. For Ronny: Thank you for another episode. And can recommend Iceland, so put it high on your bucket list. Cheers/Skål from Norway.

[@janfreudenberg4248]

Hey Mag nus I drive 315/75-16 and 10j16" -44 offset steelrims on my GR. It look's good and drives well. The only problem is, i can find only 2 wheels in this dimension. Cheap Chinese Mud Race and Cooper Tires Discoverer STT. If you now others, tell me. Best regard from Germany But the two are MT's that's ok.

[@magnus6733]

@@janfreudenberg4248 I have Stt's for winter, siped in the center lugs, and studded on the side lugs. And Stt pro's for summer. Next set of tires will be from summit racing in the US. They have a good selection of 315/75/16 and some 35x12.5/16.

[@Husqvarna575XP]

The nice thing about your KZbin Channel is that you always have nice people to visit. I think that's because you're a nice guy yourself. Many other KZbin in the offroad and Overland area always consider themselves "the King of Offroad" and are very arogant. It's not you, so stay the way you are.

[@ruselq211]

That was a great video and interview. You just asked the question and let the guest tell the story without interrupting. Well done and Loved it. Safe travels all 👍

[@hulsey1667]

What a great video! Fantastic vehicle build, and a truly epic trip with a level of planning that would make most people soil themselves. Ronnie as enthusiastic and welcoming as ever and a lovely 'twist' at the end. Worth of a re-post or something to get this older video back into the feeds of viewers that have been blinded by thinking they need a $25k canopy Ute setup to do 'big trips'

[@land80cruiser45]

Same for me 95% of the inspiration and everything learned about offroad driving/camping comes from your channel, and had a great time in WA, Thanks very much! Also another great vid mate cheers from the netherlands

[@ahmedbhana8301]

Hi ronny another GREAT episode. love all you work and my fav was EP 52 with shaun (cos I also have an FJ) but fabian is at another level. what a great guy, knowledgable and so down to earth. makes me envious. a great role model. love the way he is not shy to say he improvised on non essentials to save money. no big name brands in his build. just built what he needed and went for it. thanks again

[@MegaDirrtyHarry]

As a belgian it's cool to see another european build on the channel, great stuff!

[@Fernweh4x4andadventure]

This was super awesome! and not even for the patrol build!! more the fact how much you’ve (Ronny) had an impact on so many people like myself who wheel, and the 4wd networks and businesses, I especially liked this video as I would really love to 4wd “overland” as much of the world as possible. I always look forward to your videos and gain great insight and wisdom from yours and others knowledge, THANK YOU! Don’t ever stop creating content.

[@gaj5701]

Awesome vehicle & great to see a true global overland build done by a normal person to a budget. Was awesome to hear the weight mentioned as Patrols are paticularly useless when it comes to payload when you start bolting steel bits to them. Have an awesome journey guys!! I'll be building a vehicle next year to overland full time starting with driving from Oz to the UK so am inspired by guys like yourself 👍

[@gaj5701]

They're all pretty useles tbh, if you do steel front & back, throw on a couple of long range tanks, roofrack & drawers you'll be almost over GVM on most 4wd passenger vehicles before even putting a driver in. I currently own a Patrol & know how hard it is to go on a big trip under GVM to the point I wouldn't use it as a global overland vehicle. With the GVM upgrade talked about in the video it's a bit easier & is a good point to highlight

[@kenzorshotzor5534]

Got to be up there with one of the best modifided so far. Jealous of these two, hope they have awesome adventure

[@rexie1999]

This is the best modified episode! Awesome done video, fantastic guest and a great car which is well thought through.

[@alexbakine8649]

Excellent episode Ronny, thanks to you and Fabian. And interesting point about EGR.

[@karanjitdhillon9854]

Hi Ronny , Thanks mate for introducing Fabian and Carolin people with such a great spirit ,and for sharing very useful ideas with traveling ,vehicle setup & the best if dreamed about doing it do it . CHEERS

[@chaoticmuscles]

My parents gave me a similar gas cooker, the thing is ancient but still works a treat

[@Nick-sd7um]

Very refreshing video. Definitely on the bucket list to do a world expedition in the old girl.

[@RawPatrol]

Gransfors Bruks axe and Coleman dual fuel stove. Two cool bits of gear, among all the other awesome mods. Great video, and best of luck on your World expedition, guys.!

[@mrdoodle8748]

Great video, guy comes across as cool as, no wank factor. One of your better ones Ronny.

[@splashmaster2000]

The best modified video so far imo. Well done Ronny! Having a similar dream of driving around the world (and being a fellow German), I got some great ideas from this!

[@maxcole1961]

Best clip yet Ronny. What a nice guy, all the best for your future travels mate.

[@LandRoversOverland]

... glad Fabian and Carolin popped into see us in Kathmandu. Great truck and great people 🙌🏽#DriveTheHimalayas

[@herve160181]

Great episode. Cook top grill powered by unleaded a highlight. Extremely well thought out build.

[@jessek9985]

So happy to see FyrLyt on there.. Definitely one of the best lights on the market, and cheaper than most other lights.

[@jamesmcmillan2656]

Have a set on mine, awesome.

[@OverlandTT]

Fantastic walk around and I wish them a safe journey to Germany, it's good to hear about the visas and requirements too!

[@TheGoatStudios]

Great video. Great bloke thanks for sharing your build!

[@johndiaz7240]

We love that guy and his truck ,thanks.

[@garycross4811]

Sway bar disconnect is a common factory extra but Australia only got the cheap models. I had a couple of 1990 Y60(GQ)'s with this. They were ex japan and 24v, tail lights that actually worked!

[@darcykeddell4930]

Yeah my dad's old gq had it, think it was an 89 or a 90

[@love2spinvinyl]

Really enjoyed this, what an adventure! Could only imagine how much research they had to do for this trip for visas, local rules, what path to take, etc. Best of luck Fabian. Following on insta.

[@Seven.Hills.Overlanding]

Great video Ronny!👍 Very in depth of things! Keep up the good work you're doing!

[@thegruntman6387]

2 years old but still holds up. Good Video. Human Interest Story. We can all still relate. you should make more adventurer based content. but with C-19 .. i know Aussie Government is a bit.... how do i say without being offensive..... you get the point... Adventure Based ... Adventure Always...

[@momentsbymagnus]

Great build! My swedish 1999 2.8 also got the sway bar disconnect as standard. I have the same coleman stove and it's fantastic!

[@TheDailyGQ]

Same here, this youtube channel "The Daily GQ" is heavily inspired by you sir. As well as my passion in overlanding and camping! Hope to travel there and see you in person asweel! All the love all the from the Philippines! More power to you sir!

[@terrysmith7740]

Awesome modified, Fabian is a real adventurer. Good on you mate.

[@gregfarrell6009]

Great episode Ronny!

[@bogdanhh]

The sway disconnect part is a standard feature depending on the level. I have a 3.0 from 2008 as well and it has that.

[@km4fsi827]

wow... this bloke could have a HUGE you-tube channel with that kind of adventure... Is he making a video of all of his journey? i would love to see it from beginning to end. Most people may not realize but that is a huge undertaking!!

[@olihaub]

My 88 gq has a factory sway bar disconnect. I'm pretty sure some GUs came with then too.

[@silasdkdkdkdk]

I have 2 Nissan patrol GU/y61. And both of them have the switchable rear swaybar link. Both of them are rusted stuck though. When it works, it should give u around 5 cm of freeplay in the swaybar link, shown in the video. Also, one of my patrols are equipped with a "Cold" button. And when pressed it raises the RPM.

[@montyfpv2259]

What an awesome world adventurer set up, well thought out. 👍🏻

[@huggeren1980]

The disconnect for the anti roll bar is org Nissan and it is mounted I all the SE models in Europe along with the vacum rear diff luck. If im not wrong,the rear bumper is made I Poland and can also hold a hi-lift behind the spare tyre.

[@boomsjapan]

What a legend and a very well set up GU well done 👍

[@MrDampernator]

My 89 GQ has the same thing. it works like and is located exactly where the hilux handbrake is. you pull it out to disengage then twist and release the handle to connect again. Works well with a 2 innch lift but might to modify it for a 3

[@kiaran1155]

What an absolute legend!

[@mrpoopypants9586]

Great video Ronnie. Really enjoyed the detailed explanation of their gear and planning. What a lot of planning and hard work to get it all sorted for so many places, but what a payoff with all that time cruising about. Alos reinforces how much these videos (yours and others) help people to sort out their ideas about gear, places and attitude. Great stuff. Thanks for long version. I could have watched for way longer. Cheers PP

[@invaider88]

ZD30 Power! I can't believe it's capable for world trip

[@slowboat6021]

great adventure, great interview, good luck with your travels.

[@drciio]

Hi Ronny in Portugal Y61 Rear sway bar electrical disconection comes standard. Also rear diff lock. Great videos! Chears! Bruno

[@GridLineGo]

These things are so awesome! I wish we got these here in the US

[@adelaidetechtrader]

Way way better with the td42 turbo diesel 6 cylinder like mine

[@adelaidetechtrader]

I believe they wouldn't meet US California smog rules for emissions, were not so strict here in Australia, 50% of modified Aussie rigs run straight they 3" exhausts with no cats or mufflers if it's turbo diesel

[@GridLineGo]

@@adelaidetechtrader Sounds about right, California tries to make things less fun...

[@PedroQua]

There is a petrol version of the Patrol, 4.8 i think.

[@0pticArr0w]

@@adelaidetechtrader typical 4.2 owner xD 3L are just as good if not better #busmotor

[@adelaidetechtrader]

Hey Ronny, another great video, please tell the owner of this rig, he actually ALREADY has an intercooler leak, top right hand corner, closest to passenger side, when the corners appear black, this is oil being forced out of the cooler from a leak where the tanks are pressed on ( shit design), plenty of cheap welded tank units on eBay for under $300Au , direct replacement. It will be better now he has a catch can installed, but once they start leaking they only get worse, and he would be losing power even at the stock 16ish psi

[@smitthone]

He knows and acknowledges that at 24.04

[@adelaidetechtrader]

@@smitthone almost correct mate, he says they might replace it down the line as/if it starts leaking, but it's fine for now. Already been in contact with him on insta and gave him some tips and advise with my experience and he thanked me 👌

[@MrBenjaminoneill]

adelaidetechtrader nice one bud, looking out for the community

[@TheCvele1974]

Had a similar intercooler leak on my Navara D22, replaced it with welded aftermarket one. Catch can installed, manual clean of intake manifold and EGR. But yet to see some noticable power, though my black smoke and fumes are gradually decreasing. Was told to to Stage 1 tuneup, and yet to check fuel injectors. Anyway, it is nice to point this out to Fabian, didn't notice it myself. Well done.

[@ethanmiller1050]

This is so awesome, so much respect for you guys!

[@chrisoh6627]

My uncle slid off a gravel road in his at the time brand new patrol. Rolled like twelve times after it went off the edge. He said it honestly felt like a failure in the ABS....

[@Mystic_Odin]

Sehr cool. Euch eine gute Reise durch Asien und immer eine Hand breit Luft unterm diff.

[@Gabisch]

It was actually just a 150w converter, because they use it on the cigarette outlet. Still sufficient. Your phone only needs 10-25w.

[@007oli]

Great video, one of the best yet

[@wfmedia5370]

The moment when you are from Germany 🇩🇪

[@adelaidetechtrader]

Das ist zehr gut

[@wuchengranschiiet9992]

The moment when you are from Munich as well.

[@Phil_McAvity]

The moment when know one gives a fuck!

[@philippk.9275]

And the moment when he drives the car that you want in australia, too.

[@Hazardbone]

@@philippk.9275 these are common in Australia and we also get the 4.2 lt diesel. They are just as common as landcruisers

[@boxheadmr]

Great video and amazing to see. Thanks Ronny

[@bresoo]

awesome vid, nice touch at the end.

[@patrollife4952]

love the channel mate keep up the good work

[@rollyb5061]

very interesting modified Ronny ,very well set up GU

[@wesammansour1486]

Love Patrols!❤️

[@anastazja69]

Awesome and inspiring!.

[@ldjl3322]

Great man, Car and adventure...

[@samartz]

Good on him for travelling before Covid hit!!

[@MaXimus666789]

Epic Video! Keep um coming Ronny!

[@fabryka4x488]

Hi, just for correction. Rear bumper and spare wheel carrier are 100% polish made. One and only producer is FABRYKA 4X4. Link for this item: www.fabryka4x4.pl/produkt?id=58/ZDERZAK%20TY%C5%81%20NISSAN%20PATROL%20GU4 . Best Regards! PS. Excellent car - great job!

[@OverlandTrax]

Nice video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@Tom-lf8hx]

Your not the only one that "in darkness we find camp" ahahahaha

[@airbats801]

Hey ronny, great video, I dont know why, but I really enjoyed this build. I like the diy attitude this guy has. I've been collecting parts for my future trip, but still debating on a p25w delica or a first gen montero.

[@bettabgood]

At least the flies weren't to bad.

[@rotwang77]

Rear anti roll bar disconnect and rear diff lock was standard on all European patrols after the 2.8 was phased out I believe

[@phantomwalker8251]

yes,we get the crap in this country.

[@OverlandTT]

The original Cayenne also had front anti-roll disconnect if optioned from the factory.

[@craigmurphy163]

Ab brilliant fantastic great vid good luck on your world travel very inspirational and a amazing set up well thought out as the Germans do

[@Chemtech2010]

Small correction/thing I want to add for the bull bar thing. In most of Europe bullbars and pushbars are allowed, but only for vehicles dating before 2004. After 2004 you need to have it registered on the vehicle registration unless it's a factory bullbar. You also need to partially comply with pedestrian safety even for vehicle's before 2004, this means you need to be able to prove the bullbar won't inflict more harm than standard vehicle design (as most 4x4 have horrible pedestrian safety in stock form this is not difficult, just be mindfull there are no sharp corners). For example most old Land rover defenders have bullbars fitted by the owners, mainly for winch mounting etc. I drive a 2001 patrol so I can fit a bar without issue (and the engine is still goind strong @210.000km so lucky me haha)

[@rotwang77]

Too bad a set of front and rear bars cost half the value of the truck here. I'll stick with the stock ones ☹️

[@Chemtech2010]

@@rotwang77 true, this is the reason I'll only fit a front bar on my truck. Also the reason I made a DIY roof rack. Buying a welder as wel as materials was still 50% of a branded rack :(

[@splashmaster2000]

There is a way around this though: Classify the bullbar as a winch holder (obviously you need a winch for that) and know the right people to get that written into the roadworthy certificate.

[@JoeC92]

Granfors looks very similar to Hultafors but the level of finishing it way above. They come with a hair shaving sharp edge and mirrored. I haven't really noticed any significant difference in chopping etc. Plenty of videos on youtube comparing and nothing that different. Its basically just a hultafors with more attention to detail and finishing.

[@mountainconstructions]

Would be good in these videos to make the owner set up for a quick camp They all say how fast it is, minutes, etc... So it would be interesting to literally see it happen I am very interested in the table this guy uses?? It is in a small bag? Awning, Table, Chairs... The 3 most simple and used items, yet often get over looked for the more technical mods

[@gaj5701]

It looks like one of the roll up aluminium tables most outdoor shops sell. They pack well & are lightweight but not very sturdy for anything heavy. As for chairs, quite a few global overlanders use the Kermit chairs from the US which are super simple with no moving parts to break, pack small & can be repaired with a tree branch if necessary. I've just ordered a couple of Helinox Sunset chairs to try out as I'm sick of my current chairs seemingly taking up half the car load space & both of them will pack down to the size & weight of one of my current perches. Both brands are commonly used by motorcycle tourers so they're designed to pack small & be durable with no moving parts to break.

[@mountainconstructions]

Exactly, i find Chairs and a Table to be the biggest bulky items Well, unless you included a swag, but i don't use one

[@adelaidetechtrader]

Definitely agree with the roll up alloy table comment

[@gaj5701]

Yeah, I hate the damn things so have looked to downsize them considerably. As for the table, I mount mine under the roofrack now to get it out of the way in the normally dead space. Gets a bit dusty but it's better than trying to tetris everything inside

[@vomKuckucksfelsen]

@Hugh Jazz What he said!

[@ThePepug]

heeey! Love that rear bar! Made in my home land :-D

[@Ginentonyx]

Awesome video! I know the feeling he was stating. Learned so much after watching your channel on camping and off roading!

[@mountainconstructions]

Second 27 Hertz CB... ? I've only heard of 27 Mhz, you must have something very special 55:27 Best 4WD Tip ever! What a great person, the German's or Dutch are always so inventive and confident in what they do... Great interview Ronny, could have watched for hours Would have been nice to hear from his partner and her thoughts on full time living out of the 4WD. Epic mission they are on, good on them for making it happen.

[@adelaidetechtrader]

In Europe where he's from and in China I believe they use 27mhz, can't use our stuff over there. Same with slot of factory Japanese stereos, their FM range is way different to ours 😎

[@Alan.livingston]

🤪

[@Chemtech2010]

European here, can confirm only 27mhz allowed. The alternative designation for a CB radio is 27mc radio ;)

[@mountainconstructions]

I am very aware of 27Mhz CB, used it for years in AU But he says 27 Hertz, a very very low freq... Maybe just a poor abbreviation Most people just say 27 Meg (which is still used for Marine VHF)

[@adelaidetechtrader]

@@mountainconstructions 27 hertz sounds subwoofer levels, agreed, maybe just poor abbreviation 👌

[@すだこさん]

Car name safari in Japan Unfortunately discontinued in Japan

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

Did this replace sam styles Nissan for this shoot? Poor bugger. Cant wait to see you two meet up.

[@blakehoskins9293]

Awesome video, as always.

[@PedroQua]

I think that the sawybar disconect system was stock in all y61 as the rear locker.

[@mustafanaji6591]

GREAT NISSAN.

[@maximilianmense550]

The stabilator disconnects come factory in Europe with the newer gr2’s (gu4)

[@barzankoya384]

Nissan Patrol is an amazing off road, I used to have one but unfortunately here in States we don’t have

[@nigelanderson1355]

Would love to see a 4runner / hilux surf!

[@phantomwalker8251]

why,i wouldnt drive anything without 2 diffs.manual hubs,decent proven diesel.& can fit 35" tires with no mods.

[@nigelanderson1355]

harry walker Has all of those except 35’s but is an awesome budget fourbie

[@Hazardbone]

@@phantomwalker8251 so what 4wd is gunna fit 35s without some sought of modification and im pretty sure the 4runner has 2 diffs 😂 oh wait you have a profile picture of a ford lol you shouldn't have an input on anything to do with 4wdiving😂😂😂

[@simro31]

We have the switchable sway bar/anti roll bar in the UK

[@maxrockatanski8848]

Zum Wohl aus dem Badnerland 🥂

[@maxpower4252]

schöne grüße aus Deutschland

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU SPECIAL DETAIL VIDEO AS GREAT WATCHING AS JOY SPECIAL VIDEO THIS TIME. WISH BEST TRAVEL YOUNG PAIR WITH DREAM TRAVEL ROUND WORLD IN 4X4.

[@Nineteen92Media]

Great episode, got a question about the egr deleted though, is what he is saying true? It was next on my list to do, but this is the first i've heard of it having a detrimental effect on the engine. Also, anyone know how he got on with his trip?

[@jayman618]

That’s the most Aussie German I’ve ever seen,

[@lowranger4x49]

There's an idea for ya Ronny; an Iceland trip haha. It's bloody brilliant up there hey

[@electrikoptik]

My grandpappy used to say "you buy a Patrol when you can't afford a Land Cruiser".

[@warrenmedley8246]

Ronny watching them do a bit of "Rock Crawling" in the video, did you ask him what lockers he had on the GU, it looked front and back. Do you have any idea what they were?

[@jonathanpalmer228]

My abs barely works on my car, so props for that. Ronny if I wanted to import a car that is 25 years or older how would I go about doing that? Looking to buy a small ute or SUV with a diesel because we dont have them here.

[@glennboy66]

My Oz GQ has factory sway bar disconnect but manually operated like a ute handbrake mech don't think I have seen a Gu with one. Can you tell me what company make that dash matt with the storage pockets?

[@yorkchris10]

Might be interesting to see how they deal with leaks in monsoon areas.