Nissan Patrol GU3 (2003) ST 4.8 dual fuel
Good Points
Love the amount of flex. Even though it doesn't have the high tech traction aids of more modern 4WDs, this thing feels so planted. Great LSD. Huge range of aftermarket goodies available.
Bad Points
Doesn't handle high speed dirt roads like a IFS/IRS vehicle. But that's the tradeoff having solid axles.
What mods have you done?
16" steel ROH rims.
Tyres - 33" Hankook MT.
Marks Adaptors Speedo correction device.
Headunit (Chinese), with GPS and reversing camera.
GME UHF.
Second battery.
2.2 metre steel rack.
Awning.
Ozbar rear bar, with tyre carrier and double jerry carrier.
Safari Snorkel (had to add a 'balancing pipe between the lpg mixer and the inlet to the airbox).
ARB side steps and brush rails.
ARB Deluxe bull bar.
Runva winch.
2" lift. Dobinson coils and Tough Dog foam cell shocks. ARB rear sway bar link extension brackets.
Front e-locker.
4.11 diff gears.
Brown Davis 70L subtank.
What mods are on the list to do?
Bash Plates.
Extended diff breathers (Patrols come standard with breathers going into guard and rear cross member).
auxiliary sockets to be sorted.
Light weight aluminium frame and plastic containers for rear storage.
Possibly TC lockup kit.
Why did you buy this vehicle?
I've been coveting the Patrol for some time
How often do you go offroad?
Probably once every few of weeks
Grandpa spec.
With rack and awning.
Good Points
Love the amount of flex. Even though it doesn't have the high tech traction aids of more modern 4WDs, this thing feels so planted. Great LSD. Huge range of aftermarket goodies available.
Bad Points
Doesn't handle high speed dirt roads like a IFS/IRS vehicle. But that's the tradeoff having solid axles.
What mods have you done?
16" steel ROH rims.
Tyres - 33" Hankook MT.
Marks Adaptors Speedo correction device.
Headunit (Chinese), with GPS and reversing camera.
GME UHF.
Second battery.
2.2 metre steel rack.
Awning.
Ozbar rear bar, with tyre carrier and double jerry carrier.
Safari Snorkel (had to add a 'balancing pipe between the lpg mixer and the inlet to the airbox).
ARB side steps and brush rails.
ARB Deluxe bull bar.
Runva winch.
2" lift. Dobinson coils and Tough Dog foam cell shocks. ARB rear sway bar link extension brackets.
Front e-locker.
4.11 diff gears.
Brown Davis 70L subtank.
What mods are on the list to do?
Bash Plates.
Extended diff breathers (Patrols come standard with breathers going into guard and rear cross member).
auxiliary sockets to be sorted.
Light weight aluminium frame and plastic containers for rear storage.
Possibly TC lockup kit.
Why did you buy this vehicle?
I've been coveting the Patrol for some time
How often do you go offroad?
Probably once every few of weeks
Grandpa spec.
With rack and awning.
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