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11th April 2014, 02:12 PM
#1
Towing with a Y62
Anyone had experience towing with the latest Patrol?
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11th April 2014 02:12 PM
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11th April 2014, 08:06 PM
#2
Patrol Freak
I think the question should be , does anybody own one , I see a bronze one around , but also see the same one parked at the local nissan dealer each day , I am a rep on the road evey day and only seen 3 or 4 since the release .
If ya not using it buy a prius .....
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12th April 2014, 10:11 AM
#3
Yeah - that's what worries me
I bought one and put 280kg on the tow ball and watched in horror as it sank over 3" - supposed to have 350kg capability!!!!!!
Now I am told there is no OE or AM products that can address this - not even air bags - due to the new suspension system
If anyone out there can help me I would greatly appreciate it - I am a tad desperate
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12th April 2014, 10:19 AM
#4
Moderator
Originally Posted by
fillmc
Yeah - that's what worries me
I bought one and put 280kg on the tow ball and watched in horror as it sank over 3" - supposed to have 350kg capability!!!!!!
Now I am told there is no OE or AM products that can address this - not even air bags - due to the new suspension system
If anyone out there can help me I would greatly appreciate it - I am a tad desperate
No way. Old Man emu has a system and I absolutely know that Radflow also have a package. I have seen it. Tidy.
Also speak with Polyair who is a vendor here.
Before that though mate head over to the intro section and say Gday.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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12th April 2014, 10:26 AM
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Patrol God
I've seen one towing a serious boat. Now i don't know what the download kg would be but this thing looked level and had ome suspension on it. Give arb a call and ask.
Might also add it sounded very beefy when it took off.
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12th April 2014, 10:39 AM
#6
Moderator
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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12th April 2014, 10:44 AM
#7
Moderator
ARB
http://cache.arb.com.au/catalogue/in...l/page137.html
5 minutes on google. There is plenty around mate.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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12th April 2014, 10:59 AM
#8
Thanks chaps and yes it has a very nice engine burble - just gotta love a V8
I guess I should have said it is the TiL model with the hydraulic body motion control system which adds a dimension of difficulty in finding a solution
I appreciate the inputs - thanks
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12th April 2014, 11:45 AM
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Legendary
Does it really matter too much if it sags in the rear when you are towing?
As long as it recovers when you remove the load, and it doesn't steer into oncoming traffic at will, it will be ok
Mic
GU PATROL 2011 Ti, with goodies...
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12th April 2014, 12:05 PM
#10
Cheers happygu - Yeah - sagging rear end is accompanied by raised front end which means less weight on front wheels - steering and handling compromised When encountering undulations at 90-100k. - even on sealed roads - this condition is exaggerated to the point of feeling very unsafe.
Cheers
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