Nissan MK Patrol, Toyota FJ45 and more in August's Readers' Rigs

The Readers' Rigs feature in the August 2019 issue of 4X4 Australia features an ensemble of classic Nissan Patrol and Toyota Land Cruisers, and modern fourbies from our enthusiastic readers.

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1986 NISSAN MK PATROL: KIERAN MINTER
(4x4 Australia Readers' Rigs Winner of the Month)

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The Patrol runs plenty of gear including twin ARB lockers, custom drawer system, Brown Davis long-range fuel tank (160 litres), two-inch Old Man Emu lift, ARB deluxe winch bar, TJM rear bar, a fully rebuilt motor, front mount and a three-inch exhaust.

2018 NISSAN Y62 PATROL Ti: DALLAS SPENCER

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The Patrol received a two-inch On Track lift and an engine tune. Kit includes an Opposite Lock front bar, Raslarr rear bar, 18-inch King Tremor wheels with 305/65R19 KO2s and Airbag Man airbags.

JEEP WRANGLER: DAMIAN FERGUSON

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The Wrangler is road-driven and Gymkhana-raced (nine first places out of 12 comps). Features include a supercharged 4.0, long-arm suspension, twin-locked, 37-inch Trepadors, Trail Gear Creeper Locks, chromo axles, Falcon brake conversion, custom one-tonne GM steering... the list goes on and on.

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER: MIKE HENDO

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Mods since I’ve owned it (four weeks) include ROH vapour rims, Rhino-Rack Tradie rack, OME suspension upgrade, a tint, Gotya seat covers and Kings spotlights. It came with a two-way, rear drawers, fridge slide and BFG tyres. No trips as yet, but will be used for some weekends away in south-west WA very soon.

TOYOTA FJ45 LAND CRUISER: KYLE EWART

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Upgrades include a two-inch lift with custom front leaves, dual batteries, custom roof console, snorkel, winch and bullbar. I love to take her up to the state forests and see what she’s made of.

FORD RANGER FX4: GRAHAM EMBLETON

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Aftermarket gear includes TJM bar work, 9500lb TJM winch, two-inch Tough Dog lift, 17-inch Auscar Bandit rims on 285/70/17 Hankook Dynapro MTs, TJM snorkel, Aeroklas canopy, Rhino racks and platform, custom drawers, fridge and 12V with solar, and a Kings awning. The best place I’ve been is Monkey Gum Fire trail, Yalwal (NSW), but planning a trip to Fraser and Cape York soon.