Reviewed by Andrew, 4WD Suspension fitment team
This complete Tough Dog suspension kit for the Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 wagon (1988 - 1997) lifts the vehicle approximately 2 inches (50mm) front and rear. Raised coils at both ends with a matched shock package suit the solid-axle layout, and the geometry hardware in the kit keeps the steering and axle location correct at the new height. Every part in the kit is a Tough Dog component selected for this vehicle, and the dropdowns let you set the shock type and spring rates to suit how the vehicle is used.
Prefer to buy the parts separately? We stock the matching Tough Dog front shocks, front coil springs, rear coil springs and rear shocks for the Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 Wagon 1988-1997.
Browse every compatible part with our Nissan Patrol parts finder.
| Component | Part | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front shock absorbers | Tough Dog Front Shock Absorbers Nissan Patrol GQ & GU | 2 |
| Front coil springs | Tough Dog Front Coil Springs Nissan Patrol GQ & GU | 2 |
| Rear coil springs | Tough Dog Rear Coil Springs Nissan Patrol GQ & GU | 2 |
| Rear shock absorbers | Tough Dog Rear Shock Absorbers Nissan Patrol GQ & GU | 2 |
| 2 degree castor correction bushes | Tough Dog | 1 kit |
The base kit is supplied with Foam Cell Series shocks; you can step up to 40mm Bore Adjustable (+ $120.00), 45mm Bore Adjustable (+ $440.00), Big Bore Ralph (+ $400.00) from the dropdown. Choose front springs in Comfort/Medium Load / Constant Load and rear springs in 0-200kg Load / Constant 200kg Load / Constant 400kg Load to match the gear your vehicle carries permanently.
| Option | Choices |
|---|---|
| Series | 1988 - 8/1989 / 8/1989 - on |
| Shock Configuration | Foam Cell Series / 40mm Bore Adjustable (+ $120.00) / 45mm Bore Adjustable (+ $440.00) / Big Bore Ralph (+ $400.00) |
| Front Spring Rate | Comfort/Medium Load / Constant Load (+ $10.00) |
| Rear Spring Rate | 0-200kg Load / Constant 200kg Load (+ $74.00) / Constant 400kg Load (+ $150.00) |
| Steering Damper | Not Required / Heavy Duty EXT (+ $160.00) / Return to Centre RTC (+ $195.00) / SV Adjustable (+ $230.00) |
Rate the springs to the weight the vehicle carries all the time: a steel bull bar, winch, canopy, drawers, long-range tank or service body. Camping gear, a trailer or an occasional load do not count. Going too heavy on the springs gives a harsh unladen ride and less wheel travel, so if the vehicle is between ratings, pick the lighter one and talk to us if you are unsure.
Bolt-in fitment with no cutting or welding. The castor correction parts are fitted with the front springs and set during the wheel alignment. A wheel alignment is required after fitting. A lift of this size is within the limits most states allow without engineering, but check your local rules.
| Make | Model | Series | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Patrol | GQ Y60 wagon | 1988 - 1997 |
Suits the coil-sprung Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 wagon (1988 - 1997). Select the series split (1988 - 8/1989 or 8/1989 on) when ordering.
The complete kit is $1,632 with the standard options; shock upgrades and heavier spring rates add the amounts shown in the dropdowns, and we ship Australia-wide. Tough Dog parts carry the manufacturer's Australian warranty, and a 50mm (2 inch) lift within your state's limits does not void your new-vehicle warranty on its own.
Last updated: 28 October 2026
Genuine Tough Dog suspension from an authorised Australian dealer.
| Brand | Tough Dog 4WD Suspension |
|---|---|
| Kit type | Complete suspension lift kit |
| Lift height | Approx. 50mm (2 inch) front and rear |
| Vehicle | Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 wagon |
| Build years | 1988 - 1997 |
| Front suspension | Shock absorbers and raised coil springs |
| Rear suspension | Raised coil springs and shock absorbers |
| Included | 2 x Front shock absorbers, 2 x Front coil springs, 2 x Rear coil springs, 2 x Rear shock absorbers, 1 x 2 degree castor correction bushes |
| Shock options | Foam Cell Series / 40mm Bore Adjustable / 45mm Bore Adjustable / Big Bore Ralph |
| Front spring rates | Comfort/Medium Load / Constant Load |
| Rear spring rates | 0-200kg Load / Constant 200kg Load / Constant 400kg Load |
| Fitment | Bolt-in, no cutting or welding; wheel alignment required after fitting |
| Legal note | Within most state limits without engineering |
| Part number | TD50-GQWAGON |
Suits the coil-sprung Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 wagon (1988 - 1997). Select the series split (1988 - 8/1989 or 8/1989 on) when ordering. Enter your rego or select your vehicle in the parts finder on this page and we confirm the fitment before the kit ships.
The kit for the Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 wagon (1988 - 1997) contains 2 x Front shock absorbers, 2 x Front coil springs, 2 x Rear coil springs, 2 x Rear shock absorbers, 1 x 2 degree castor correction bushes. Everything is a Tough Dog part selected for this vehicle, so there is nothing else to buy for a standard 50mm (2 inch) lift. Optional upgrades (shock type, spring rates, steering damper) are chosen from the dropdowns above.
Approximately 50mm (2 inch) front and rear on the Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 wagon with the standard spring rates. Heavier spring rates sit a little higher unladen and settle under a bull bar, canopy or constant load; the final height also varies with tyre size and the condition of the vehicle, and settles after the first few hundred kilometres.
The complete 50mm (2 inch) kit for the Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 wagon is $1,632 with the standard options; a shock upgrade and heavier spring rates add the amounts shown in the dropdowns. That price covers every part listed above, so there is nothing else to buy for a standard lift, and we ship Australia-wide.
A 50mm (2 inch) suspension lift is within the limit most Australian states allow on a Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 wagon without engineering approval. Some states count a tyre size increase toward the total lift, so if you are also going up a tyre size check your state's light vehicle modification rules. Keep the lift to this kit's rating and have the wheel alignment done and it stays a road-legal, insurable modification.
Choose front springs in Comfort/Medium Load / Constant Load and rear springs in 0-200kg Load / Constant 200kg Load / Constant 400kg Load to match what the Patrol carries permanently: a steel bull bar and winch on the front, a canopy, drawers, tray or long-range tank on the rear. Only count gear that stays on the vehicle; camping loads and a trailer do not. Towing a caravan or heavy trailer regularly justifies the next rear rate up. If you are between ratings, take the lighter one for a better unladen ride, or call us with your setup.
Foam Cell Series shocks are the base kit and suit most daily-driven and touring vehicles. Step up to 40mm Bore Adjustable (+$120), 45mm Bore Adjustable (+$440), Big Bore Ralph (+$400) if the vehicle does long corrugated roads, tows or carries a constant load: Foam Cell shocks resist fade on corrugations and the adjustable options let you dial the damping up for a load and back down for empty running. Ralph is Tough Dog's 45mm big-bore shock range, built for heavy vehicles and long remote trips. A new steering damper is optional: heavy duty is a straight replacement, return-to-centre adds self-centring with bigger tyres, and the adjustable type lets you tune the resistance. Castor correction is included because raising a solid front axle reduces castor; the parts are set during the wheel alignment.
A workshop takes around 4 to 5 hours to fit this kit to a Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 wagon, plus the wheel alignment. It is a bolt-in job with no cutting or welding, so a competent home mechanic with a hoist or solid stands, a torque wrench and basic hand tools can do it. Follow the torque settings in the Tough Dog fitting instructions and book the alignment straight after, or have your local 4WD suspension workshop fit it.
Fitting aftermarket suspension does not void a new-vehicle warranty on its own: under Australian Consumer Law the manufacturer must show that the part caused a specific fault before refusing a claim on that item, and the rest of the warranty is unaffected. Keep the lift within the legal limit for your state, have it fitted and aligned properly, and tell your insurer about the modification so the kit is covered. Tough Dog components are backed by the manufacturer's Australian warranty; ask us for the current terms.
. The springs settle to their final height over the first few hundred kilometres.
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