Upgrade Your GU Patrol Electrical Connections When you start adding auxiliary accessories to your GU Patrol, the factory battery terminal setup can quickly become a bottleneck. We often see DIY wiring jobs involving multiple eyelets stacked onto a single terminal bolt. Over time, this practice leads to loose connections, increased resistance, and potential electrical faults.…
If you have fitted a snorkel to your GU Patrol, you have already taken a vital step in protecting your engine from dust ingestion and water damage. However, a snorkel is only as good as the integrity of the system behind it. Over time, vibration, heat cycling under the bonnet, and rough track work can…
When you are pushing a GQ/GU Patrol through tight tracks or long-distance towing, thermal management is everything. A common point of failure for manual GQ/GU Patrols is the clutch slave cylinder, which sits dangerously close to the exhaust manifold and dump pipe. Over time, the constant soak from exhaust heat breaks down the internal seals…
The GQ Y60 has earned its reputation as a workhorse, but after decades of exposure to harsh Australian sun and constant vibration, interior components are inevitably showing their age. One of the most common points of failure is the interior rear-view mirror base. The factory plastic mount becomes brittle over time, leading to a loose…
The GQ Patrol is a legend of the Australian bush, but years of exposure to the elements, salt air, and heavy corrugations eventually take their toll on the bodywork. Rust isn’t just a cosmetic issue; it compromises the structural integrity of the roof and pillars, which is a major concern for those running roof racks…
