Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Vehicle modifications/repairs/rebuilds
User avatar
Alex Roux
Patrolman 1000+
Patrolman 1000+
Posts: 2626
Joined: 11 Jul 2011 10:54
Full Name: Alexander Roux
Nickname: Calculator
Home Town: Johannesburg
Current 4x4: 2004 GU 3TDi (Lexus) - aka "Witblits" (sold)
2005: GU TD42 - aka "Masewa"
1996: GQ TB48 conversion - aka "Skilpad"
1993: GQ SWB TB42 - aka "Shortie"
1985: MQ Patrol (Safari) SD33 - aka "Toro"
Home Language: Afrikaans
Has thanked: 49 times
Been thanked: 240 times

Re: Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Post by Alex Roux »

Herman,
On the topic of risk sliders,

I am now on my second set of rock sliders. The first did not go all the way under the wheel arches.
I knocked the wheel arches of my car twice now. First with the old sliders and had to refit the plastic wheel arch after that.

The second time I knocked the wheel arches, it was with the second version of the sliders. Photos below. This was at At se Gat a couple of weeks ago.
Always the left side, where one cannot see and the co-driver needs to be on the lookout for.
This resulted in a slight bend of my rock slide. Not as rock solid as I thought, but did protect the body well.

So after having them bent straight, Ben also added some further strengthening in the form of extra welded plates bolted to the chassis .
So we will see next time how well they hold. Unless my co driver actually does his job, and looks out for the left side!

See pictures below of extra plate / bars welded to keep the sliders in position.
SliderUpdate2.jpg
SliderUpdate2.jpg (427.89 KiB) Viewed 5464 times
SliderUpdate1.jpg
SliderUpdate1.jpg (176.89 KiB) Viewed 5464 times
Skilpad, Shortie, Toro & Masewa
User avatar
JohnBoyZA
Site Admin
Posts: 1339
Joined: 02 Apr 2009 14:34
Full Name: John Murray
Nickname: John Boy
Home Town: Bloubergstrand
Current 4x4: Patrol GRX 4.8
Home Language: Afrikaans/English
Location: Big Bay, Cape Town
Has thanked: 1046 times
Been thanked: 230 times

Re: Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Post by JohnBoyZA »

Looks potent, nice!
Nissan Patrol, GRX, 4.8 (GU Y61)
User avatar
Bruin Beer
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 312
Joined: 15 May 2012 19:49
Full Name: Riaan Delport
Nickname: Rooian
Home Town: Pretoria
Current 4x4: Nissan Patrol 4.8 GRX
Home Language: Afrikaans
Has thanked: 6 times
Been thanked: 21 times

Re: Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Post by Bruin Beer »

Herm,
Did you move the antenna to the right hand side?
Mine is in the left fender.
Thx.
Bruin Beer.
User avatar
HermPatrol
Full Member
Full Member
Posts: 47
Joined: 31 Dec 2013 06:57
Full Name: Herman Smith
Nickname: Herman
Home Town: Pretoria
Current 4x4: Patrol 4.8 GRX - Vellies
Home Language: Afrikaans
Location: Pretoria
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Post by HermPatrol »

Hi Riaan
No, I bought the Patrol with the arial being on the driver side :think:
Fenks
User avatar
HermPatrol
Full Member
Full Member
Posts: 47
Joined: 31 Dec 2013 06:57
Full Name: Herman Smith
Nickname: Herman
Home Town: Pretoria
Current 4x4: Patrol 4.8 GRX - Vellies
Home Language: Afrikaans
Location: Pretoria
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Post by HermPatrol »

Been busy lately and totally forgot to place a few pic's of the completed Rocksliders.

Am very impressed with the Stofpad product, been doing more than 5k kilo's of over landing and playing on tracks with no adjustments required nor any squeaks or noises.

Thanks Uys for a great quality product QQQ
Attachments
image.jpg
image.jpg (1.12 MiB) Viewed 5255 times
User avatar
HermPatrol
Full Member
Full Member
Posts: 47
Joined: 31 Dec 2013 06:57
Full Name: Herman Smith
Nickname: Herman
Home Town: Pretoria
Current 4x4: Patrol 4.8 GRX - Vellies
Home Language: Afrikaans
Location: Pretoria
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Post by HermPatrol »

Another view
Attachments
image.jpg
image.jpg (1.03 MiB) Viewed 5254 times
image.jpg
image.jpg (730.04 KiB) Viewed 5254 times
User avatar
HermPatrol
Full Member
Full Member
Posts: 47
Joined: 31 Dec 2013 06:57
Full Name: Herman Smith
Nickname: Herman
Home Town: Pretoria
Current 4x4: Patrol 4.8 GRX - Vellies
Home Language: Afrikaans
Location: Pretoria
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Post by HermPatrol »

Nog a view
Attachments
image.jpg
image.jpg (1.03 MiB) Viewed 5254 times
User avatar
HermPatrol
Full Member
Full Member
Posts: 47
Joined: 31 Dec 2013 06:57
Full Name: Herman Smith
Nickname: Herman
Home Town: Pretoria
Current 4x4: Patrol 4.8 GRX - Vellies
Home Language: Afrikaans
Location: Pretoria
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Post by HermPatrol »

Aaaag sommer this one as well :thumbup:
Attachments
image.jpg
image.jpg (890.25 KiB) Viewed 5253 times
User avatar
Tinus lotz
Moderator
Posts: 7579
Joined: 29 Aug 2010 13:07
Full Name: Tinus lotz
Nickname: Tinus lotz
Home Town: Centurion
Current 4x4: Nissan patrol 4.8 GRX 2005

Toyota 2.7 legend 35 LWB 4X4
Home Language: Afrikaans
Has thanked: 800 times
Been thanked: 549 times

Re: Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Post by Tinus lotz »

Lyk great..... :salute:
User avatar
JohnBoyZA
Site Admin
Posts: 1339
Joined: 02 Apr 2009 14:34
Full Name: John Murray
Nickname: John Boy
Home Town: Bloubergstrand
Current 4x4: Patrol GRX 4.8
Home Language: Afrikaans/English
Location: Big Bay, Cape Town
Has thanked: 1046 times
Been thanked: 230 times

Re: Patrol GRX 4.8 ROCKSLIDERS

Post by JohnBoyZA »

Looks great!

Can't see the stainless plate clearly - has it got a non slip surface or sand blasted?
Nissan Patrol, GRX, 4.8 (GU Y61)
Post Reply

Return to “16. DIY Projects”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests