Dobinsons Nitro Gas Twin Tube front shock absorbers for the Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 Leaf Ute 1987-1999 — a nitrogen-charged twin tube damper. This is a single-specification damper for this vehicle; the exact Dobinsons part number is shown above. Sold as a matched pair at Dobinsons RRP, in stock in Australia with fitment support from our team.
Browse all compatible suspension parts for your Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 Leaf Ute 1987-1999 using our parts finder.
Building a complete Patrol GQ Y60 Leaf Ute 1987-1999 suspension upgrade or lift kit? Match these dampers with the Dobinsons springs engineered for the same lift heights: Dobinsons front leaf springs for the Patrol GQ Y60 Leaf Ute 1987-1999; Dobinsons rear leaf springs for the Patrol GQ Y60 Leaf Ute 1987-1999; Dobinsons Nitro Gas rear shocks for the Patrol GQ Y60 Leaf Ute 1987-1999; Dobinsons MRA rear shocks for the Patrol GQ Y60 Leaf Ute 1987-1999. Every part is load-rated, pair-priced at Dobinsons RRP and dispatched from Australian stock.
| Make | Model | Series | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Patrol | GQ / Y60 Cab Chassis (leaf sprung) | 1987 - 1999 | 4.2L Diesel, 4.2L & 3.0L Petrol |
Note: This listing suits leaf-sprung GQ cab chassis models. Coil-sprung cab chassis and wagon models use different parts.
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| Specification | Part Number | Price (pair) |
|---|---|---|
| Single option | GS45-640 | $430.00 |
Front shock replacement on this vehicle is a straightforward upper-and-lower-mount job. Support the axle before removing the old units, torque the mounts with the vehicle at ride height, and check the alignment if other front-end parts are being changed at the same time.
Dobinsons has been designing and manufacturing 4WD suspension in Australia for decades, with springs wound and dampers valved for local loads, corrugations and touring distances rather than adapted from an overseas market spec. Every part is backed by a Dobinsons manufacturer warranty. View the full Dobinsons range to match the rest of your build.
Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 Leaf Ute 1987-1999 owners replacing worn factory dampers, matching new dampers to a lift, or upgrading damping for touring and towing. Pair them with the matching rear dampers so both axles behave the same.
New to Patrol suspension? Read our guide to common Patrol suspension problems and how to fix them.
Yes — these Dobinsons Nitro Gas Twin Tube front dampers suit the Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 Leaf Ute 1987-1999 and replace the factory units directly. This listing suits leaf-sprung GQ cab chassis models. Coil-sprung cab chassis and wagon models use different parts.
Nitro Gas is Dobinsons' nitrogen-charged twin tube damper — the value option for daily driving and light touring, valved in Australia for local loads and corrugations.
No — Dobinsons list a single front damper specification for this vehicle, part GS45-640. It is supplied as a matched pair.
A matched pair (2 x) of Dobinsons front shock absorbers. Coil springs and fitting hardware are sold separately.
Not for a like-for-like damper change on its own, but have it checked if springs or other front-end parts are changed at the same time.
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