Reviewed by Andrew, 4WD Suspension fitment team
This complete Tough Dog suspension kit for the Nissan Pathfinder D21 (12/1986 - 1995) lifts the vehicle approximately 30mm front and rear. Heavy duty torsion bars lift and firm up the independent front end, with raised rear coils and matched shocks to level the vehicle. 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, torsion bars, rear coil springs and rear shocks for the Nissan Pathfinder D21 1986-1995.
Browse every compatible part with our Nissan Pathfinder parts finder.
| Component | Part | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front shock absorbers | Tough Dog Front Shock Absorbers Nissan Pathfinder 1986-1995 | 2 |
| Heavy duty front torsion bars | Tough Dog Torsion Bars Nissan Pathfinder 1986-1995 | 2 |
| Rear coil springs | Tough Dog Rear Coil Springs Nissan Pathfinder 1986-1995 | 2 |
| Rear shock absorbers | Tough Dog Rear Shock Absorbers Nissan Pathfinder 1986-1995 | 2 |
The base kit is supplied with Nitro Gas Front & Rear shocks; you can step up to Foam Cell Front & Rear (+ $120.00), Foam Cell Front/Adjustable Rear (+ $200.00) from the dropdown. Choose rear springs in 0-300kg Load / Constant 300kg Load to match the gear your vehicle carries permanently.
| Option | Choices |
|---|---|
| Shock Configuration | Nitro Gas Front & Rear / Foam Cell Front & Rear (+ $120.00) / Foam Cell Front/Adjustable Rear (+ $200.00) |
| Rear Spring Rate | 0-300kg Load / Constant 300kg Load (+ $10.00) |
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. 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 | Pathfinder | D21 | 12/1986 - 1995 |
Suits the Nissan Pathfinder and Terrano D21 (12/1986 - 1995) with torsion-bar front and coil rear.
The complete kit is $1,301 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 30mm 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. 30mm front and rear |
| Vehicle | Nissan Pathfinder D21 |
| Build years | 12/1986 - 1995 |
| Front suspension | Heavy duty torsion bars and shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Raised coil springs and shock absorbers |
| Included | 2 x Front shock absorbers, 2 x Heavy duty front torsion bars, 2 x Rear coil springs, 2 x Rear shock absorbers |
| Shock options | Nitro Gas Front & Rear / Foam Cell Front & Rear / Foam Cell Front/Adjustable Rear |
| Rear spring rates | 0-300kg Load / Constant 300kg Load |
| Fitment | Bolt-in, no cutting or welding; wheel alignment required after fitting |
| Legal note | Within most state limits without engineering |
| Part number | TD30-PFD21 |
Suits the Nissan Pathfinder and Terrano D21 (12/1986 - 1995) with torsion-bar front and coil rear. 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 Pathfinder D21 (12/1986 - 1995) contains 2 x Front shock absorbers, 2 x Heavy duty front torsion bars, 2 x Rear coil springs, 2 x Rear shock absorbers. Everything is a Tough Dog part selected for this vehicle, so there is nothing else to buy for a standard 30mm lift. Optional upgrades (shock type, spring rates) are chosen from the dropdowns above.
Approximately 30mm front and rear on the Nissan Pathfinder D21 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 30mm kit for the Nissan Pathfinder D21 is $1,301 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 30mm suspension lift is within the limit most Australian states allow on a Nissan Pathfinder D21 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 rear springs in 0-300kg Load / Constant 300kg Load to match what the Pathfinder 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.
Nitro Gas Front & Rear shocks are the base kit and suit most daily-driven and touring vehicles. Step up to Foam Cell Front & Rear (+$120), Foam Cell Front/Adjustable Rear (+$200) 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.
A workshop takes around 5 to 6 hours, including winding the torsion bars up to height to fit this kit to a Nissan Pathfinder D21, 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 and a torsion bar unwinding tool 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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