I like the pace and content of this video. It’s relaxing to watch; compared to “The Explore Life” ripping up the beach at night on a high tide and doing frantic high powered recoveries. Viewers respect a genuine info vid with few challenges to test our skills.
Honestly reminds me of Roothys old videos back when it was 4wd Monthly, just about getting out there and enjoying our beautiful country. Not about extremes, not about breaking your 4wd and ripping up the environment you’re driving on. Absolutely love this channel
Never in doubt. The stock TD42 never had issues until people started pushing bigger tyres, boost and blocking up the front with winches and lights. I remember learning to drive at 15 on the beach in our GQ with pizza cutters without a drama.
Thank you for mentioning that permits are required to drive on those beaches! My "Highlux" go to pressure on the beach is 14psi. Another little tip is, when stopping just let your vehicle stop without using the brakes. That helps to reduce the chance of bogging. Great video!
Hey mate, awesome to see your channel grow as well as your family. my son and I always look forward to watching your vids. congrats on all you're success and keep it up!
Mate literally only just found your channel,absolute god send. Family friendly adventure with a rad undertone and a no bullshit approach to adventure without making us feel like we need $3 million to experience life. Cheers mate keep at the amazing work brother
I only recently discovered your videos and I'm really enjoying them. Also love Crowdy Bay NP. As a young one my family and i spent every school holidays living at Kylies beach and fished every day for our dinner. We stopped going when the amenities and running water went in at the camp area in the late 90's and it became unpleasantly crowded and noisy.
Love the music in this Ep....you failed to answer the most important question while out for the day in your 4x4....did you get home in time to get the washing off the line....ha ha !!
Great tips Tyler. The road back from diamond head sounds just like I remember it. Although the beach can be daunting to the beginner, give it a go, where so lucky in Australia to be able to drive on them. 👍👍
Diamond head campground is the only crowded" campground i go to. I love it there last time i was there is was like 1am and old mate in his hilux decided to do burnouts on the beach and roll it. The ranger was not happy lol
RE washing your 4WD afterwards, after a pressure wash its always a good idea to do a final rinse with dilutes salt neutraliser. One brand is called Salt Away which can be diluted in a cheap Bunnings spay bottle attached to your hose.Get it inside your rails and around your window and doors. This product is available from Whitworths as Boaties use it in a stronger mix to flush out their engines after a trip.
Good to see the GQ out on the beach...whoa, she really needs new suspension asap 😁, really love the old school 4wds especially the GQ Patrol, tough as nuts, basic, not too much electronic stuff, manual hubs, etc...really enjoying your vids. Well done mate 👍👍
Agreed. High pressure anywhere there's moving mechanical parts is a bad idea in general. Fantastic way to damage seals, wash grease out of bearings & mess with electrical components. Super easy to remove wax or even damage paint if you don't know what you're doing to. Especially with the top quality paint jobs manufacturers were giving us in the 90's. I have one. Haven't used it in about 10 years.
yeah alright ya got me hahah subscribed, watched your prev vids and those mechanics were funny blokes, then this vid popped up on recommended and im now onboard 👍 defs keep up these vids man, love your vibes and 4b, keen to see what you got coming up!
I use a TPM and just unscrew the sensors slightly and watch the in car gauge then tighten up when i get to what i want. No fuss hanging around tires with sticks or gauges.
Digging with hands is fine mate If you know what you are doing If you don’t get bogged If you don’t get in trouble Probably not best to share don’t need a shovel with the masses
It's good to see that many beaches are still open to 4WDs in your area. Where I live, less and less are allowed, and the ones that are still open, require fees (which are increasing exponentially every year). Once again, it's a case of the idiocy of a few, has ruined it for the many.
Other fantastic video Tyler really enjoyed watching it. It’s fantastic to see you can still get up the beach in a stock standard 30 old Patrol with out modified. Looking forward to watching your next fantastic video mate take care
Are u planning on cutting the Patrol? Because if u do it will be worth it… it’s gonna look beautiful with big ass tires (but don’t chop it like UTE) XD it looks bad when it’s UTE, (JUST MY SUGGESTION)
I know you have support from superior engineering but it would be nice to throw some different shocks under it for comparison to the GU. By all means superior everything else but I would love to see some content with the guys from down south motorsport building a custom set of radflows. There is very little content on this black art.
Stefan from AllOffroad 4x4 had a good tip/mnemonic/ratio for tyre pressure... just go with your wheel rim size i.e. 17psi for 17inch etc. Great vid Tyler, loved seeing the bub, brings back memories!
@@gqwarrior6694 Was aimed more at the novice than the expert... As in "If you have bigger rims, you have smaller sidewalls, cant go as low, here is a starting point". You should check his channel, he has crossed more deserts than I've had desserts.
@@chrisdardis4794 I'm familiar ith his channel. I'm also a tyre fitter. His rule is ridiculous, even for newbies. For some vehicles, his rule is an outright risk of causing damage to the vehicle.
TT ->possibly, your best was driving the JB74W Jimny? have you considered goin with it for enhancing more content on a capable solid axle, light weight vehicle for the future builds ahead?
Lanolin is the stuff Tyler it’s sheeps wool oil amazing stuff also have u been to the Stockton beach sand dunes that’s epic I believe it’s the biggest sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere should check it out and I love that area hat head south west rocks. Amazing fishing down there I’m from Newcastle but live up in cairns now miss those places. ❤️🙏😘🇦🇺
Unfortunately you can only drive up in the recreational area and along the beach front from the Signa shipwreck upto Anna Bay now all the dunes from Lavis upto Anna Bay is closed to public vehicles these days 😪
a sand tip i didnt hear? always turn from the soft sand at the high tide line towards the water line. smooth actions at a slowish speed to retain your beads on the rims. follow the wheel tracks from the other vehicles. the sand is compacted. i.e. morton island has only 4 tyre tracks. Kgari - Fraser island a million tracks
Great video as always mate, love abit of beach driving! Keen to seen the future of the gold weapon, maybe a basic 12v setup first instead of suspension lile all these blokes want 😂!!
The suspension is beyond rooted & you kinda need it. 12v is a non essential item that lives don't depend on. I'm sure Tyler will get most of it done in a short time once he actually starts modifications.
Nice vid it wouldn't hurt to remove the sump and slot in a new set of bearings on the crank. If it's a high milage eng it will have worn the big end bearings. Not hard to do and very inexpensive. I found gu + 200 kg coils work very well on a gq as this upgrade is 400kg on a gq.
Unless the big end is leaking, leave if tf alone. 400kg coils in a GQ huh? You should be more specific. 400kg variable MIGHT be ok but probably still too harsh. 400kg constants & it'll be like there is no suspension unless it's loaded to the hilt with tools etc. A GU set up is not even remotely comparable to a GQ set up.
from south Africa mate Great videos. You are someone I look up to as well, Mabey put the baby in a cruiser and she'll be right. Haha just joking keep up the great videos.
Hey mate, love the channel. Could you do a vid or a segment on the driving differences (mostly handling/chassis) between the GU and GQ? Looking to buy a patrol, love the GQ look ( and price) but if a GU is more comfortable/handles better for long trips etc... It sounds worth it to get a GU, I'd love to hear your thoughts of the gold GQ compared to your 4.8 GU
The Echindna had obviously been pancaked by a 4WD and was in distress, possibly broken back. You need to be aware of local wildlife and the ph # of the local wildlife rescue service. For someone who is making their living from Australia's great outdoors you really should cannot afford to be so ignorant of this basic awareness. You need to focus more on promoting conservation so your kids and your audience can enjoy what you have been afforded. Getting out there is great but it has responsiblities. It is not hard, just think!
Ease up mate. We watched it walk on to the road, it then flattened itself as its a defence mechanism they use, then got up and walked off once we moved far enough away. Perhaps you could read this article and learn a little more about them and why they flatten themselves, then you can have a think next time you comment 😉 ielc.libguides.com/sdzg/factsheets/short-beaked-echidna/behavior
@@jarrod1687 once its dried out not much sticks, it sort of goes like wax. Regardless of what sticks to it, it is great protection. I live on the coast and my vehicles,bikes and tools and all have lanolin on and around them
@@gasnxt6805 how long does it take to dry out? I do a lot of beach driving and I've toyed with the idea of using this stuff but got turned off by people saying everything sticks to it
IMHO TD42 has to be one of the worst engines to expect reliability, especially if turboed. Expect trouble and endless costs chasing cracked heads, cracked blocks, harmonic balancer issues even busted cranks. Great for parts suppliers and engine rebuilders but not good for you're wallet. We learnt the hard way with our 2nd major rebuild in 12 months over 2 cars. My view is that the TD42 is an engine to avoid if you are chasing reliable power!
Good channel Tyler. Better than 4WD 24/7 which I don't watch because of the constant childish element from Shaun. (shit stirrer). Goes overboard. Well done mate.
I'm in the same boat as you. I unsubscribed to that channel months ago because of Shaun. Pretty much a Toyota sponsored channel not that there's anything wrong with that but they go overboard and even the banter is getting too much with shaun taking a swipe at any chance he gets towards Graham, honestly it got monotonous.
@@stavio12 Well thanks for agreeing on that. I was expecting some backlash. Each to their own I reckon. I did watch Jocko though on the dual cabs under 30k. That was good except for an ad interuption from Shaun. You don't need to sub for that. Maybe give that one a go.
Agreed i unsubscribed from them when they still called themselves 4wd action because roothie left and shauno replaced him and he brought the Idiot element to the show and graham became abit of an idiot trying to copy shauno...
@@jjimmies Yeah, "4wd Supacentre" is digging up some archives from when Graham drives "Shorty" without that young sidekick. Stay tuned for that and what they do.
I like the pace and content of this video. It’s relaxing to watch; compared to “The Explore Life” ripping up the beach at night on a high tide and doing frantic high powered recoveries. Viewers respect a genuine info vid with few challenges to test our skills.
Honestly reminds me of Roothys old videos back when it was 4wd Monthly, just about getting out there and enjoying our beautiful country. Not about extremes, not about breaking your 4wd and ripping up the environment you’re driving on. Absolutely love this channel
Cheers mate
Never in doubt. The stock TD42 never had issues until people started pushing bigger tyres, boost and blocking up the front with winches and lights. I remember learning to drive at 15 on the beach in our GQ with pizza cutters without a drama.
Thank you for mentioning that permits are required to drive on those beaches!
My "Highlux" go to pressure on the beach is 14psi.
Another little tip is, when stopping just let your vehicle stop without using the brakes. That helps to reduce the chance of bogging.
Great video!
Cheers mate!
Hey mate, awesome to see your channel grow as well as your family. my son and I always look forward to watching your vids. congrats on all you're success and keep it up!
Thanks mate!
It's not a Tyler vid without the swim session. 🏊♂️🌊Great vid. Thank you.
Decided to subscribe because I can't get enough of GQ Patrol.
Mate literally only just found your channel,absolute god send. Family friendly adventure with a rad undertone and a no bullshit approach to adventure without making us feel like we need $3 million to experience life. Cheers mate keep at the amazing work brother
Thanks mate!
A 60 series landcruiser would really boost your content and Channel giving u something a little different from the other two 4bys
I only recently discovered your videos and I'm really enjoying them. Also love Crowdy Bay NP. As a young one my family and i spent every school holidays living at Kylies beach and fished every day for our dinner. We stopped going when the amenities and running water went in at the camp area in the late 90's and it became unpleasantly crowded and noisy.
Cheers! Its an awesome place there, does get a bit busy though now
Love the music in this Ep....you failed to answer the most important question while out for the day in your 4x4....did you get home in time to get the washing off the line....ha ha !!
You just gotta love the outtakes. It shows you are human.
Proof right there mate minimum upgrades you can still have fun 👍🏴
100% Shaun.
yeah there is a hell of a lot of marketing going on in the 4X4 world at the moment.
Great tips Tyler. The road back from diamond head sounds just like I remember it. Although the beach can be daunting to the beginner, give it a go, where so lucky in Australia to be able to drive on them. 👍👍
Very nice day at the beach with your family. Your little Fella is very cute. Good tips and pointers for sand/ beach diving.
Diamond head campground is the only crowded" campground i go to. I love it there last time i was there is was like 1am and old mate in his hilux decided to do burnouts on the beach and roll it. The ranger was not happy lol
RE washing your 4WD afterwards, after a pressure wash its always a good idea to do a final rinse with dilutes salt neutraliser. One brand is called Salt Away which can be diluted in a cheap Bunnings spay bottle attached to your hose.Get it inside your rails and around your window and doors. This product is available from Whitworths as Boaties use it in a stronger mix to flush out their engines after a trip.
I love the drone view, looks fantastic from up high.
I swear your part Eskimo, way to cold for me 😂Great video mate 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Niiiice.👍 Love the background music too. Looking forward for the mods to begin.
Love going up Harrington and crowdy beach, beautiful spot we go there alot..
Good to see the GQ out on the beach...whoa, she really needs new suspension asap 😁, really love the old school 4wds especially the GQ Patrol, tough as nuts, basic, not too much electronic stuff, manual hubs, etc...really enjoying your vids.
Well done mate 👍👍
She's definitely sagging a bit in the rear there!🤣
After beach driving you should use low pressure not high
So you don’t drive all the salt into crevices
You should always carry a shovel
Agreed. High pressure anywhere there's moving mechanical parts is a bad idea in general. Fantastic way to damage seals, wash grease out of bearings & mess with electrical components. Super easy to remove wax or even damage paint if you don't know what you're doing to. Especially with the top quality paint jobs manufacturers were giving us in the 90's.
I have one. Haven't used it in about 10 years.
yeah alright ya got me hahah subscribed,
watched your prev vids and those mechanics were funny blokes,
then this vid popped up on recommended and im now onboard 👍
defs keep up these vids man, love your vibes and 4b, keen to see what you got coming up!
Haha thanks mate, appreciate it!
I use a TPM and just unscrew the sensors slightly and watch the in car gauge then tighten up when i get to what i want. No fuss hanging around tires with sticks or gauges.
How good is driving an old tractor. I absolutely love my gq td42 patrol. My patrol has the same rattle in the dash on the ruff stuff.
Gq life
Digging with hands is fine mate
If you know what you are doing
If you don’t get bogged
If you don’t get in trouble
Probably not best to share don’t need a shovel with the masses
Looks different driving a standard Patrol. Good tips for beach driving
It's good to see that many beaches are still open to 4WDs in your area. Where I live, less and less are allowed, and the ones that are still open, require fees (which are increasing exponentially every year). Once again, it's a case of the idiocy of a few, has ruined it for the many.
Other fantastic video Tyler really enjoyed watching it. It’s fantastic to see you can still get up the beach in a stock standard 30 old Patrol with out modified. Looking forward to watching your next fantastic video mate take care
Best patrol ever. 2.8 or 4.2 I don't mind
cool video 😎🤙🌅🏞️🛻 I like the maps as well .
Are u planning on cutting the Patrol? Because if u do it will be worth it… it’s gonna look beautiful with big ass tires (but don’t chop it like UTE) XD it looks bad when it’s UTE, (JUST MY SUGGESTION)
What a great area to explore , great video
10:00 its aquaman !
Nice one with an enjoyable soundtrack
I know you have support from superior engineering but it would be nice to throw some different shocks under it for comparison to the GU.
By all means superior everything else but I would love to see some content with the guys from down south motorsport building a custom set of radflows.
There is very little content on this black art.
You aired up a bit prematurely mate, should of left them down until you got to the tar. Great vid, i do that beach and inland run often.
Also Demi, you handled the manual on sand like a boss well done. 👍
That cool chick is a keeper!
Stefan from AllOffroad 4x4 had a good tip/mnemonic/ratio for tyre pressure... just go with your wheel rim size i.e. 17psi for 17inch etc. Great vid Tyler, loved seeing the bub, brings back memories!
Sounds like AllOffroad 4x4 isn't real clever then because that is utterly stupid & does not work at all.
@@gqwarrior6694 Was aimed more at the novice than the expert... As in "If you have bigger rims, you have smaller sidewalls, cant go as low, here is a starting point". You should check his channel, he has crossed more deserts than I've had desserts.
@@chrisdardis4794 I'm familiar ith his channel. I'm also a tyre fitter. His rule is ridiculous, even for newbies. For some vehicles, his rule is an outright risk of causing damage to the vehicle.
@@gqwarrior6694 I am sure it is. Not a rule tho, just a memory device...
The landcruiser patrol Rivalry is still alive😂
TT ->possibly, your best was driving the JB74W Jimny? have you considered goin with it for enhancing more content on a capable solid axle, light weight vehicle for the future builds ahead?
Lanolin is the stuff Tyler it’s sheeps wool oil amazing stuff also have u been to the Stockton beach sand dunes that’s epic I believe it’s the biggest sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere should check it out and I love that area hat head south west rocks. Amazing fishing down there I’m from Newcastle but live up in cairns now miss those places. ❤️🙏😘🇦🇺
Unfortunately you can only drive up in the recreational area and along the beach front from the Signa shipwreck upto Anna Bay now all the dunes from Lavis upto Anna Bay is closed to public vehicles these days 😪
Needed a board 🏄♂️Tyler , could have cut some pipes on those waves 🤘
Never used first gear on my old n/a much , second gear take offs easy
Legend mate
a sand tip i didnt hear? always turn from the soft sand at the high tide line towards the water line. smooth actions at a slowish speed to retain your beads on the rims.
follow the wheel tracks from the other vehicles. the sand is compacted.
i.e. morton island has only 4 tyre tracks. Kgari - Fraser island a million tracks
Great video as always mate, love abit of beach driving! Keen to seen the future of the gold weapon, maybe a basic 12v setup first instead of suspension lile all these blokes want 😂!!
The suspension is beyond rooted & you kinda need it. 12v is a non essential item that lives don't depend on.
I'm sure Tyler will get most of it done in a short time once he actually starts modifications.
Nice vid it wouldn't hurt to remove the sump and slot in a new set of bearings on the crank. If it's a high milage eng it will have worn the big end bearings. Not hard to do and very inexpensive. I found gu + 200 kg coils work very well on a gq as this upgrade is 400kg on a gq.
Unless the big end is leaking, leave if tf alone. 400kg coils in a GQ huh? You should be more specific. 400kg variable MIGHT be ok but probably still too harsh. 400kg constants & it'll be like there is no suspension unless it's loaded to the hilt with tools etc. A GU set up is not even remotely comparable to a GQ set up.
Wonderful content.
cute echidna!
from south Africa mate Great videos. You are someone I look up to as well, Mabey put the baby in a cruiser and she'll be right. Haha just joking keep up the great videos.
Hey mate, love the channel. Could you do a vid or a segment on the driving differences (mostly handling/chassis) between the GU and GQ? Looking to buy a patrol, love the GQ look ( and price) but if a GU is more comfortable/handles better for long trips etc... It sounds worth it to get a GU, I'd love to hear your thoughts of the gold GQ compared to your 4.8 GU
Will look at doing it in the future mate!
i think Ronny may have something to do with that hedgehogs behavior , no proof just a hunch .
Is that stock rims and tyres?
If yes, what are stock dimensions for both?
The Echindna had obviously been pancaked by a 4WD and was in distress, possibly broken back.
You need to be aware of local wildlife and the ph # of the local wildlife rescue service.
For someone who is making their living from Australia's great outdoors you really should cannot afford to be so ignorant of this basic awareness.
You need to focus more on promoting conservation so your kids and your audience can enjoy what you have been afforded.
Getting out there is great but it has responsiblities.
It is not hard, just think!
Another keyboard warrior. How did it walk with a broken back? Most people who go camping and off-road love and appreciate all Wildlife.
@@troycarlson5792 you are obviously a tool mate . It was injured
Ease up mate. We watched it walk on to the road, it then flattened itself as its a defence mechanism they use, then got up and walked off once we moved far enough away. Perhaps you could read this article and learn a little more about them and why they flatten themselves, then you can have a think next time you comment 😉
ielc.libguides.com/sdzg/factsheets/short-beaked-echidna/behavior
Treds/Maxtrax are shovels
Probably the orginal coils. They were to soft from factory. Bit dangerous with on road body roll.
Salt water, like you said just wash it well, its 4x4. Pebby beach access crossing 🤷♂️
Linotec / Lanolin
Haha since Roothy drummed it into all us older 4wders i use it on everything. Best stuff for everything.
Doesn't it make sand and dust stick to your fourbie?
@@jarrod1687 once its dried out not much sticks, it sort of goes like wax. Regardless of what sticks to it, it is great protection. I live on the coast and my vehicles,bikes and tools and all have lanolin on and around them
@@gasnxt6805 how long does it take to dry out? I do a lot of beach driving and I've toyed with the idea of using this stuff but got turned off by people saying everything sticks to it
@@jarrod1687 a few weeks its like wax
GO the GQ. 3inch lift with 33's superior engineering full kit lol you wont get back in the GU LOL.
What's the steering wheel you have on the GQ?
Not sure mate, was just on the car when I bought it
IMHO TD42 has to be one of the worst engines to expect reliability, especially if turboed. Expect trouble and endless costs chasing cracked heads, cracked blocks, harmonic balancer issues even busted cranks. Great for parts suppliers and engine rebuilders but not good for you're wallet. We learnt the hard way with our 2nd major rebuild in 12 months over 2 cars. My view is that the TD42 is an engine to avoid if you are chasing reliable power!
Are we not going to talk about the dying echidna?
Dying? They flatten themselves as a defensive method when they feel threatened
ielc.libguides.com/sdzg/factsheets/short-beaked-echidna/behavior
Huh...didn't you see the bloody thing scamper off?..
👍
A sand flag and a uhf is a must for beaches ⛱️
Na
If you're in the dunes, yes, but just on the flat beach itself, a sand flag isn't necessary.
Lol sand flag for a beach.... mate its not a sand dune
Terriffic video tyler. Top tyler tips....
🇦🇺👍🍺❤️
Good channel Tyler. Better than 4WD 24/7 which I don't watch because of the constant childish element from Shaun. (shit stirrer). Goes overboard.
Well done mate.
I'm in the same boat as you. I unsubscribed to that channel months ago because of Shaun. Pretty much a Toyota sponsored channel not that there's anything wrong with that but they go overboard and even the banter is getting too much with shaun taking a swipe at any chance he gets towards Graham, honestly it got monotonous.
@@stavio12 Well thanks for agreeing on that. I was expecting some backlash. Each to their own I reckon. I did watch Jocko though on the dual cabs under 30k. That was good except for an ad interuption from Shaun. You don't need to sub for that. Maybe give that one a go.
Agreed i unsubscribed from them when they still called themselves 4wd action because roothie left and shauno replaced him and he brought the Idiot element to the show and graham became abit of an idiot trying to copy shauno...
@@jjimmies Yeah, "4wd Supacentre" is digging up some archives from when Graham drives "Shorty" without that young sidekick. Stay tuned for that and what they do.
@@Malc664 old days graham in Shorty was some of the best episodes
God dam music.....