Thread: Y62 patrol

Originally Posted by rammypluge

When it comes to how good a y62 can be made for offroading, a starting point is to look at what has already been done. However, i have looked at times, and never really found anything?

What is the biggest no mod tyre size that will fit in the arches? What mods are required to fit bigger than that? How much do the swaybars limit flex and are gains possible by changing things there? Can longer shocks be fitted or shock spacers without damaging cv's or creating other issues? Are longer shocks available or able to be sourced? Is subframe spacing an option? Are good rock sliders and a rear bar available? Front diff lock?

I cant quite remember what the std shock system does and whether its something you really dont want to swap out.

It doesnt have the high sills of the defender, but replacement front and rear bars can typically create approach and departures angles and clearance similar enough to that of a defender.

35s can be fitted on the standard suspension according to the forum with a particular offset.
The standard suspension in my opinion is perfect, if i was to change something it would probably be for hd springs.
Yes rear bar, bull bars and sliders are available.
I think eventually ill do a bullbar, sliders and ko2s in the same size as standard (33s) but even then it wouldnt be as good as the defender offroad. To be fair i wouldnt want it to as good as the defender offroad anyway cause its just too nice.

Also you have to keep in mind that the Patrol is a very refined vehicle, although its built as a HD vehicle its very luxurious and comfortable so your sacrificing one attribute for another.

What the Patrol offers is its ability to be a very solid all rounder. As JC said it lacks character, but what it does have is confidence inspiring build quality with no known issues. Its boring to own cause theres nothing to improve. You know that you can just get in it drive anywhere you want and it will comply.

Something i forgot to mention in my report is that even with 18 inch rims the Patrol comes with 33s standard so tyre pressures are not an issue. It comes with a 4wd friendly tyre size not like some of its competitors.

I'm researching the sls for the rear at the moment. I have spoken with a very helpful hobart forum member who is happy to let me hook up my van for a quick try. His warning was that a 250kg ball weight will result in easily 50mm sag... won't be too impressed if i have to immediately fit heavy duty rear coils.. thar beauty of the self levelling air is having cake and eating it😎

Originally Posted by justinc

I'm researching the sls for the rear at the moment. I have spoken with a very helpful hobart forum member who is happy to let me hook up my van for a quick try. His warning was that a 250kg ball weight will result in easily 50mm sag... won't be too impressed if i have to immediately fit heavy duty rear coils.. thar beauty of the self levelling air is having cake and eating it

Polyaires.

Originally Posted by 1nando

35s can be fitted on the standard suspension according to the forum with a particular offset.
The standard suspension in my opinion is perfect, if i was to change something it would probably be for hd springs.
Yes rear bar, bull bars and sliders are available.
I think eventually ill do a bullbar, sliders and ko2s in the same size as standard (33s) but even then it wouldnt be as good as the defender offroad. To be fair i wouldnt want it to as good as the defender offroad anyway cause its just too nice.

Also you have to keep in mind that the Patrol is a very refined vehicle, although its built as a HD vehicle its very luxurious and comfortable so your sacrificing one attribute for another.

What the Patrol offers is its ability to be a very solid all rounder. As JC said it lacks character, but what it does have is confidence inspiring build quality with no known issues. Its boring to own cause theres nothing to improve. You know that you can just get in it drive anywhere you want and it will comply.

Something i forgot to mention in my report is that even with 18 inch rims the Patrol comes with 33s standard so tyre pressures are not an issue. It comes with a 4wd friendly tyre size not like some of its competitors.

If it was me i would definitely fit 35's. Heavy car needs flotation, you get extra ground clearance, better appr/ramp/depart angles, fix speedo inaccuracy, etc. They would reduce the risk of damage to the car, which makes offroading less stressful and keeps the car nicer.

With 35's and a bit of suspension lift, barwork, and with the std rear diff lock and front tc, you wont notice its size offroad, because you wont have to do fancy lines, you will just be able to drive it. Pinstriping becomes the only issue.

I agree that the hate aspect of owning euro can make the hasslefree aspect of jap a breath of fresh air.

Originally Posted by rammypluge

Polyaires.

Not a fan of them at all...

Jc

Originally Posted by 1nando

35s can be fitted on the standard suspension according to the forum with a particular offset.
The standard suspension in my opinion is perfect, if i was to change something it would probably be for hd springs.
Yes rear bar, bull bars and sliders are available.
I think eventually ill do a bullbar, sliders and ko2s in the same size as standard (33s) but even then it wouldnt be as good as the defender offroad. To be fair i wouldnt want it to as good as the defender offroad anyway cause its just too nice.

Also you have to keep in mind that the Patrol is a very refined vehicle, although its built as a HD vehicle its very luxurious and comfortable so your sacrificing one attribute for another.

What the Patrol offers is its ability to be a very solid all rounder. As JC said it lacks character, but what it does have is confidence inspiring build quality with no known issues. Its boring to own cause theres nothing to improve. You know that you can just get in it drive anywhere you want and it will comply.

Something i forgot to mention in my report is that even with 18 inch rims the Patrol comes with 33s standard so tyre pressures are not an issue. It comes with a 4wd friendly tyre size not like some of its competitors.

Following this thread closely, have had a chat with wifey in regards to it might be time to hand up my land rover boots, and this nissan is impressing me a fair bit.
Keep us updated to how it goes, my only concern is mileage when things start to get tough.

I thought these were very slow selling due to lack of a diesel option. I had a feeling that Nissan were not going to bring them in any more? If they are likely to close the tap I wonder if parts will be a problem down the track, although they won't need parts like a Land Rover needs preventative maintenance and you could import from USA/Middle East.

Cheers

Not sure if it's been mentioned in this thread yet, but reading up a little, the HBMC suspension is actually a full Kinetic setup!