The Airbag Man Full Air Suspension Kit suits the coil-sprung Nissan Patrol GQ (1988-1997) and GU (1997-2016), replacing front and rear coil springs with load-leveling air bags for up to 2" of adjustable ride height. Metric tubing and fittings suit these Patrols' metric air-line setup, giving infinitely variable inflation to match constant loads like canopies, bullbars or camper trailers. Check all suspension parts for the Nissan Patrol and pair this kit with compatible shock absorbers for correct damping at your chosen height. Kit ships from Australian stock with fitment support from our team and manufacturer warranty.
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| Make | Model | Series | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Patrol | GQ | 1988-1997 | Coil-sprung wagon & coil cab chassis, petrol & diesel |
| Nissan | Patrol | GU | 1997-2016 | Coil-sprung wagon & coil cab chassis, petrol & diesel |
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Because this kit replaces your coils with air bags, you don't pick a fixed spring rate — you set air pressure to suit the load, and can adjust it again as that load changes. Front pressure is influenced by bullbars, winches and heavier diesel engines, while rear pressure is set by camper trailers, caravan tow-ball weight, canopies, water tanks and tool storage. Start at the recommended base PSI in the fitting instructions, then adjust in small increments and re-check ride height once loaded.
This kit is best fitted by an experienced DIY installer or a workshop familiar with air suspension, given the coil springs are removed and the air bags take over that load path. Wheel alignment is mandatory after fitting, since ride height and geometry change once the bags are set to your working pressure. Allow a 500km settling-in period and re-check air lines, fittings and pressures after that initial run. These vehicles use a solid front axle on coil springs, located by radius arms and a panhard rod rather than IFS control arms, so geometry correction at lift height comes from caster-correction radius arm bushes or adjustable radius arms plus an adjustable panhard rod.
Airbag Man has built air suspension components for the Australian 4WD and towing market for over 25 years, with kits developed around local vehicles and local loads. Kits are backed by a manufacturer warranty and supplied with fitting instructions written for the specific vehicle, not a generic template. You can view the full Airbag Man range to compare this full replacement kit against helper-spring options for lighter-duty use.
This kit suits GQ/GU Patrol owners who carry a genuine constant load — tradespeople running canopies and equipment, and tourers or caravan/camper trailer owners who need the rear to sit level when hooked up. If you only need occasional load support rather than a full coil-spring replacement, browse our broader airbag suspension range for helper-spring alternatives.
This kit is dispatched from Australian stock with fitment support from our team on pressures, tubing routing and setup. Browse our full lift kit range or get in touch if you're unsure this is the right option for your Patrol.
New to Patrol suspension? Read our guide to common Patrol suspension problems and how to fix them.
This Airbag Man kit is built for coil-sprung Nissan Patrol GQ (1988-1997) and GU (1997-2016) wagons and coil cab chassis models. It replaces the factory front and rear coil springs, so it's not designed for leaf-sprung rear ute variants. If you're unsure which spring setup your Patrol has, our team can confirm fitment against your VIN or model details before you order.
The air bags give up to 2" of adjustable ride height, controlled by air pressure rather than a fixed spring height. Ride height can be set lower for daily driving and comfort, or raised toward the 2" mark for extra clearance and load support. This adjustability is the main difference from a fixed-height coil or lift kit.
The kit includes front and rear Airbag Man air bag assemblies, metric tubing and push-in fittings, mounting brackets, air valves, and all hardware needed to fit the bags in place of your coil springs. Full step-by-step fitting instructions are included. An air compressor and in-cab gauge or controller are sold separately.
Yes, this is the intended use — the air bags let you increase pressure to level the rear when towing a caravan or camper trailer and reduce sag under tow-ball weight. You can then drop pressure back down for unladen driving. Because pressure is adjustable, you're matching support to the actual load rather than running one fixed spring rate all the time.
This vehicle runs a solid front axle on coil springs, located by radius arms and a panhard rod, so there are no upper or lower control arms to upgrade like an IFS vehicle. At around 2" of lift most vehicles run the kit as supplied; taller lifts benefit from caster correction (offset radius arm bushes or adjustable radius arms) to restore steering self-centring, plus an adjustable panhard rod to re-centre the axle. Our team can advise what your lift height and build need.
Yes, wheel alignment is mandatory after installing this air suspension kit. Ride height and suspension geometry change once the coil springs are replaced with air bags set to your working pressure, so an alignment corrects camber, caster and toe for the new setup. Skipping this step will accelerate tyre wear.
This kit doesn't use fixed-rate coil springs, so there's no spring rate to select — instead you adjust air pressure to suit your load. This gives more flexibility than a fixed spring rate, since you can increase pressure for a loaded camper trailer trip and reduce it again for unladen driving.
Extra clearance from running the air bags toward the top of the 2" range can help with slightly larger tyres, but actual clearance depends on your Patrol's wheel offset, tyre width and any guard trimming. We recommend checking your specific tyre size with our team before fitting a larger tyre and wheel combination.
This kit is covered by an Airbag Man manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects. Warranty terms are confirmed at the time of purchase and our team can provide the specific documentation for your order. Keeping air pressures within the recommended range helps ensure the bags perform for the life of the warranty.
Yes, the air bags can be run at a lower, comfort-oriented pressure for everyday unladen driving, then increased when you're carrying a load or towing. This dual-purpose adjustability is one of the main reasons Patrol owners choose a full air suspension kit over a fixed-height coil spring.
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