Thread: Y62 patrol

So looking at the $$ we will have to sell both the rangie and the Honda Accord, and a few other things to make it happen. Its certainly a big decision so going to think for a while..
I DO love the rangie😣😣😣

Jc

Just had a look over the y62 and a few other cars.
Compared it with the ford ranger, D5, 200 series, 79 series dc.

Think i am sold on this beast. Sooo much room. Much better than what toyota had to offer.
And less gimmicky than the d5.

Now to catch up with my wife sometime and go for a test drive.

Any news JC....?

Originally Posted by grey_ghost

Any news JC....?

There is, you may find out this weekend

Decision is made,
Sticking with an l322... heart and head are still at odds but i DO love my rangies 😣

The reasons were many and varied. It was a very close call too. The Nissan has a fantastic engine and drivetrain, it rides like no other nissan i have ever driven and is very comfortable. But, there are some things that can't be infused. I can't even put a finger On it except that those that have driven and towed with an l322 will just 'know'.

There were some other practical differences such as needing to fit coilrite airbags before i could tow anything with a ball weight over 150kg, no trailer stability control/ sway control programs, average headlamps and reasonable but not outstanding sound system. I was not 100% certain but the braking seemed adequate, not excellent.

I would pick one of these over a lc200 anyday tjough. But for now I'm going to stick with the LR product.

Jc☺

Update;

Contacted ARB about installing a bull bar, uhf and dual battery setup. I was about to pull the trigger when i found out the following;

The Ti and Ti-L model arent well suited to having a bull bar fitted. You see these 2 models come out with Nissans HMBC system and as a result you cant fit HD springs in the front to compensate for potential sag. Guys on the forum report little sag of around 10-15mm but having a tendancy to hit the bump stops offroad. The only way to negate the sag is to install 4x4ontraks or Radflos 2 inch lift suspesion which automatically voids your warranty according to Nissan, and to Nissans defense rightly so as this tampers with the HMBC system . This only affects the front as you could install airbags in the rear if u wanted.

The HMBC system is great as it makes the IFS suspension act like a live axels but is very difficult to modify and as a result im not keen to touch it. Also i like the fact that its hydraulic and not air as i see too many air leaks on our trucks at work. The hydraulic system seems to be bullet proof.

So after much thought about my mods and carefully thinking them through I've decided on the following;

No bull bar
33 inch bfg ko2
Rock slider side steps
Uhf
Roof rack with mounted spotties
Dual battery setup.

This setup will be perfect for my intended purpose for the vehicle which is camping and touring. Yes id prefer the bull bar but i can live without it. To be fair i hate driving at night and avoid it like the plague and touch wood have never had a frontal impact or even a near miss.

Ill post some pics as i get some things done.

Ps ive now clicked over 9300kms in 2 1/2 months and have never reset my fuel usage since the day i got it and my average for those kms has been 13.6 ltrs/100kms.
Again for a 3 ton beast (have 4wd gear and other stuff in it) with power and comfort to boot its more than respectable.

Now you’ve gone and done it....