My 94 3.1L Turbo Diesel MU

[DakarMU]

handymanny01 wrote:Hey Hey! Twins! nice truck man! here is my one (pre body lift)
Nice MU mate!
What size are those tyres?

[DakarMU]

Hi guys,
A quick update on the MU.
I have added electric towing mirrors.
The large light bar on top of the bull bar has been taken down and replaced by a Lightforce 20" LED Single Row 100W light bar under the license plate lip. This gives a cleaner look as well as a better lighting angle.
I have some extra modifications in mind over the isolation period. Will be sure to post.
Also, I cannot access the previous account so I am using this one. This account is admin from now for this thread.

[topgun94]

WHAT MIRRORS ARE THOSE?!

[DakarMU]

topgun94 wrote:WHAT MIRRORS ARE THOSE?!
Hi mate,
I couldn't find any towing mirrors for Mu, Amigo, Rodeo TF, Trooper etc. so I got some Nissan Patrol GU Y60 towing mirrors. The original dimensions for the Y60 mirror plate is slightly different to the MU plate (taller and thinner). I got 3mm Black Flat Acrylic Sheet from Bunnings and made a Mu base with 3 holes for the patrol bolts to go through. I also widened one of the screw holes (mirror frame in door) as it was too small. After running the cable through the base, the patrol mirror bolts on (I used silicon and rubber seal to create a water proof seal between the acrylic 3mm base and mirror). Then I just matched the 3 wires to the existing Mu ones and they operate electrically through the centre console controls.

[arymatel]

Nice setup!

[handymanny01]

DakarMU wrote:handymanny01 wrote:Hey Hey! Twins! nice truck man! here is my one (pre body lift)
Nice MU mate!
What size are those tyres?

Thanks man! the tyres are 33 x 12.5 took a little angle grinder action on front guards to make them fit... but now with the body lift, it clears everywhere, even with drastically trimmed bump stops...

[DakarMU]

Hi guys,
Thought I'd give some updates and prior work explanations.
I've got new aggressive all terrains, replaced the rear leaf spring bushes, replaced the worn break pads and got an alignment done while I was at it. I've already changed the headlights to blue H4 bulbs and new housing around 3 years ago but I figured I'd go after the LED CREE headlights with the DRL as well. Just waiting on those to arrive. I'd also like some lights under the awnings.

Older mods:
1. Dual battery setup.
My setup functions on a heavy-duty solenoid drawing power from the main batter. It then directs that power to an Anderson outlet that I've setup on the wall behind the driver's seat. The port above it is just a 12V cig connector. Another Anderson plug cable connects to that connector and draws power to the boot where I've got another battery (for camping). I've decided to keep the main Anderson (main battery power draw) behind the driver's seat due to it's easy accessibility and ease of directing power at any angle or outside the car (to battery box) if need be. I've installed a 12V switch panel to the tail gate between the speakers. This is connected to the second battery in back through Anderson plugs. The switch panel is connected to the 2 rear light bars on the roof cage and the 2 LED strips on the tail gate (one has it's connection ripped out because of the dog so only one is working in the pic). These strips are controlled with the remote for any colour. The solar panel is connected to the solar controller through an Anderson plug and then another plug from the controller directs converted power to the second battery. I've used Anderson plugs because I find them convenient and plug and play. I've also installed an LED strip on the right side window (just drawing power from the existing light). I've slipped the IR blaster between the plastic wall and carpet so the controller reaches it.

2. I've changed the bull bar indicator lights to LED ones with added DRL's. Just added a pair of resistors so the indicator returned to normal speed.

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Let me know if you want any other mods explained. I'm changing the coolant hoses all around and an old hand brake cable soon so I'll keep updated.

[DakarMU]

A few extra pics that couldn't fit in the last one:
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[outbackbrett]

hi trying to find them rear tail lights but no luck can you remember where you got them from

[stardog]

Try eBay i have the same tail lights from there if i remember they fit a tf rodeo 88-96.