Reviewed by Andrew, 4WD Suspension fitment team
The Toughdog Rear Adjustable Panhard Rod is purpose-built for Nissan Patrol GQ and GU coil cab ute variants, correcting the lateral axle shift that happens once you fit a lifted suspension. Full thread adjustment lets you re-centre the rear axle under the chassis after installing lift kits, restoring factory-accurate steering feel and tyre-to-guard clearance. Heavy-duty polyurethane bushings resist wear from corrugations and constant load, while solid steel construction handles GVM-rated touring and towing use. In stock in Australia now, backed by Toughdog's manufacturer warranty and our fitment support team.
Lift a live-axle vehicle and the axle no longer sits centred under the body – the factory panhard rod is a fixed length, so as the body rises it pulls the axle across to one side. You'll notice one tyre sitting closer to the guard than the other, and the vehicle tracking slightly crab-wise. The higher the lift, the more pronounced it gets; most people fit an adjustable rod from around 50mm of lift.
Tough Dog bend theirs from a single solid bar for strength, and the adjustable design covers a broad range of lift heights. Installation is bolt-in through the factory mounting points – set the final length with the vehicle sitting on its wheels at ride height, not hanging on a hoist, because the geometry changes as the suspension droops.
Doing the whole vehicle at once? We also stock the matching rear Shock Absorbers and rear Leaf Springs for the Nissan Patrol GQ & GU.
Browse all compatible suspension parts for your Rear Adjustable Panhard Rod Patrol Coil using our parts finder.
| Make | Model | Series | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Patrol | All GQ (Y60) & GQ/GU Ute | 1988 - 2016 |
| Nissan | Patrol | GU (Y61) Wagon | Pre 02/2000 |
Last updated: 27 August 2026
Genuine Tough Dog suspension from an authorised Australian dealer.
New to Patrol GQ/GU suspension? Read our Patrol GQ/GU suspension problems guide.
Tough Dog specifies the TDPR-005 rear panhard rod for all GQ (Y60), all GQ/GU utes, and GU (Y61) wagons built before 02/2000.
As a rule of thumb: from around 50mm of lift the axle offset becomes noticeable – one tyre sits closer to its guard and the vehicle tracks slightly off-centre. Below that it's optional; above it, recentring the axle is part of doing the lift properly. Set the final length with the vehicle on its wheels at ride height.
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