Reviewed by Andrew, 4WD Suspension fitment team
Complete Tough Dog suspension kit for the Nissan Patrol GU Y61 Wagon 1997-2016, front and rear in one package, lifting the vehicle approximately 2" (50mm). Build the kit from the dropdowns below and every component is matched to that height and load.
Tough Dog build suspension for 4WDs only, so the valving and spring rates are set for corrugations, load and heat rather than showroom ride. Once a bull bar, winch, drawers, a long-range tank or a canopy goes on a Patrol the factory suspension sags and runs out of control quickly. This kit puts the ride height and damping back where they should be, and every part in it is the same Tough Dog component we sell individually for the Patrol.
| Component | Tough Dog Part | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front shock absorbers | Foam Cell FC41047, 40mm Adjustable BM401047, 45mm Adjustable BMX1047/2 or Ralph TDR1047B | 2 |
| Rear shock absorbers | Foam Cell FC41206, 40mm Adjustable BM401206, 45mm Adjustable BMX1206/2 or Ralph TDR1206 | 2 |
| Front coil springs | TDC734L comfort/medium or TDC734HL constant load, 50mm raised | 2 |
| Rear coil springs | TDC742 series GU wagon coils - 0-200kg, constant 200kg or constant 400kg | 2 |
| Castor correction | 2 degree castor correction radius arm bushes | 1 kit |
| Optional | Heavy Duty EXT, RTC or SV adjustable steering damper | as selected |
Shock configuration. Foam Cell is the standard build - a 41mm bore with Tough Dog's nitrogen-charged foam cell insert that resists fade on long corrugated runs. The 40mm bore Adjustable adds 9-position damping you can set at the base of each shock. The 45mm big-bore Adjustable is the pick for serious outback touring with more oil volume and the same 9-stage adjustment. The 53mm bore Ralph is the heaviest-duty option for remote-area corrugations.
Front spring rate. Comfort/Medium suits a standard front end, an alloy bar or a steel bar without a winch. Constant Load suits a steel bull bar with a winch fitted permanently.
Rear spring rate. Pick the rate for the weight the wagon carries all the time. 0-200kg suits a mostly standard vehicle with occasional loads. Constant 200kg suits drawers, a fridge and a rear bar. Constant 400kg is for a long-range tank, heavy drawers and a full touring fit-out that never comes out.
Castor correction. Lifting a radius-arm front end rotates the diff and reduces castor, which makes the steering vague and slow to self-centre. The correction bushes or plates in this kit put castor back where it belongs at the new ride height.
Steering damper. Optional Heavy Duty EXT replacement, Return-to-Centre (RTC) for improved straight-line stability, or the SV 9-stage adjustable damper. The series dropdown makes sure the right damper is supplied.
| Make | Model | Series | Build Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Patrol | GU Y61 Wagon Series 1 | 12/1997 - 01/2000 | TB45E, TD42, RD28 - coil front and rear |
| Nissan | Patrol | GU Y61 Wagon Series 2, 3 and 4 | 02/2000 - 2016 | ZD30, TD42T, TB48 - coil front and rear |
Not sure which combination suits your build? Contact us with your accessories, load and tyre size and we will match the kit for you.
Doing one end only? We also stock the matching Tough Dog front shocks, rear shocks, front coils, rear coils, steering dampers and panhard rods for the Patrol.
Browse all compatible suspension parts for your Nissan Patrol using our parts finder.
Bolt-in installation with no cutting or welding. A wheel alignment is required after fitting, and the castor correction supplied in the kit must be set during that alignment. Tough Dog require their fitting sheet to be completed at installation to keep the warranty intact. Please note that all shocks, coil springs and leaf springs are supplied to the advertised lift height and constant-load rating. Actual vehicle height may vary with the vehicle, its condition and the weight of fitted accessories, so further adjustment may be required after installation.
Yes - it suits all coil-sprung Nissan Patrol GU Y61 wagons from 12/1997 to 2016, Series 1 through to Series 4, with the TB45E, TB48, TD42, RD28 and ZD30 engines. Select your series in the dropdown so the correct steering and panhard parts are supplied. It does not suit the leaf-rear GU cab chassis, which has its own kit.
Approximately 2 inches (50mm) front and rear with the matching raised coils. Please note that all shocks, coil springs and leaf springs are supplied to the advertised lift height and constant-load rating. Actual vehicle height may vary with the vehicle, its condition and the weight of fitted accessories, so further adjustment may be required after installation.
Foam Cell suits most owners and is a fit-and-forget shock that resists fade. Choose the 40mm Adjustable if you want to tune the damping for towing or loaded touring, the 45mm big-bore Adjustable for serious outback work, or the 53mm Ralph if you spend weeks at a time on corrugations in remote country.
Yes, and it is included. A 50mm lift on the Patrol's radius-arm front end reduces castor enough to make the steering feel vague, so the 2 degree correction bushes are part of the kit and are set during the wheel alignment.
Not for the kit to work, but the factory damper is often tired by now. The Heavy Duty EXT is a straight replacement, the Return-to-Centre adds self-centring for stability with larger tyres, and the SV lets you adjust the damping through nine stages.
Yes. The lift changes castor, camber and toe, so book an alignment straight after fitment and have the castor bushes set at the same time.
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