Navigating your way across the huge expanses that overland adventure promises isn’t easy. You’ll need the right upgrades and plenty of supplies to complete your journey as planned, not to mention the right vehicle. The Nissan Navara D40 (2004-15) is a great candidate for overland travel for so many reasons as Auto Express explains:
“The Navara drives very well indeed, a Nissan strong point. A commanding driving position, well-appointed cab, good visibility and powerful engines result in relaxed cruising with manual or automatic gearboxes. The V6 Outlaw in particular, has more than enough power, especially when towing. And when it comes to four-wheel drive off-road, it really comes into its own thanks to a low range set of gear ratios.”
The D40 can be further primed for overland travel with the following upgrades, each of which have been specially selected by our team of off-road upgrade specialists.
Front Runner Slimline II Load Bed Rack Kit
Make the generous load bed of your D40 even more spacious to carry all the supplies you need for the longest trips by fitting the Front Runner Slimline II Load Bed Rack Kit to your Navara. This design is installed just above your load bed to practically double your storage space.
Its configuration can be customised further with a range of clever, innovative add-ons to personalise your storage to your exact requirements.
Terrain Tamer Suspension Pro Kit
Don’t just upgrade your suspension, upgrade it like a pro with the Terrain Tamer Suspension Pro Kit. This custom kit is designed to take your suspension performance to the very next level with a ride-adjustable system from one of the world’s top 4×4 brands.
Unlike many other suspension packages, the Terrain Tamer team is on hand to tailor your system to your specific requirements. Their engineers will select and assemble your kit so it is right for your vehicle build and usage patterns, providing options like heavy duty springs or firmer valved shock absorbers free of charge.
What you’ll get in return is superior suspension performance, optimum versatility, improved durability, and a setup that’s favoured by overlanders and commercial users.
EVC Throttle Controller
The EVC Throttle Controller is so much more than an accelerator booster. It is an award-winning gadget that effectively tunes into the responsiveness of your accelerator pedal to sharpen or dampen your throttle response at will. With a sharper throttle curve, you’ll have the means to boost throttle response, reduce throttle lag, improve acceleration and enhance your D40’s overall driving experience.
Pedders Air Bags
Heavy supplies, extra upgrades and towing across long distances can take their toll on your suspension. Give your Nissan Navara the lift it needs when load carrying and towing by installing and deploying Pedders Air Bags.
Pedders Air Bags can be inflated to raise the rear of your vehicle back to standard height, with quick and easy inflation promised every time, whether using a foot pump or calling on your onboard compressor via its optional Air Assist inflation kit.
Clearview Next Gen Towing Mirrors
Another towing essential you should have onboard is Clearview Next Gen Towing Mirrors. This pair of premium mirrors can be a permanent fixture on your D40 thanks to the ability to use in the standard driving position or extend for towing.
The vehicle-specific design also means they can be fitted with ease, whilst the use of high quality materials and components ensures they can withstand the rigours of any overland journey.
Not found the overland upgrades you’ve been searching for? The recommendations above are just a small part of our collection. Shop our full range of Nissan Navara D40 (2004-15) parts and accessories for more inspiration.