For those serious about overlanding, Nissan is the go-to. It’s a vehicle brand known for its budget-friendly overland builds and setups, with the wide availability of upgrades makes customisation even more straightforward. When picking the Nissan model that’s the perfect foundation, there’s a lot of choice. There’s one model that stands heads and shoulders above the rest as Offroadium explains:
“The globally available Nissan Patrol is the ultimate choice for an off-road expedition project. Like its closest competitor, the Toyota Land Cruiser, it has the perfect combination of everything one may need to build a serious overland rig. Being a robust full-size 4×4 SUV built with quality and durability in mind, it has gained a huge following all over the world.”
Of all the Patrols, our favourite has to be the GU Y61. Manufactured between 1997 and 2010, the GR has some serious potential, especially when you incorporate the following overlanding upgrades…
DBA Xtreme Performance Brake Kit
Take the brake performance of your Nissan Patrol Y61 GU 1997-10 to the extreme with our DBA Xtreme Performance Brake Kit. As the ultimate braking performance kit, it delivers improved stopping power across all conditions, making it great for a spot of overlanding.
Wherever your trip takes you, you can enjoy reduced brake fade, improved component life and exceptional reliability, even in a heavy or modified GR.
OME Ultimate BP-51 Suspension Lift Kit
Team fantastic brake performance with unrivalled, custom suspension by making the Old Man Emu OME Ultimate BP-51 Suspension Lift Kit your next upgrade. It’s tough, durable and fully integrated for a suspension package that just can’t be beat.
As one of the top brands for 4×4 upgrades, your Y61’s suspension is in the best hands. Old Man Emu has more than 30 years of experience developing and delivering Australian engineered, premium kits worldwide. This particular package is a great solution for on and off road use, with flexible options for varying amounts of weight.
On a budget? We suggest trying the Old Man Emu OME Nitro Plus Suspension Lift Kit for size.
Revolution Gear Axle Rebuild Kit
Another overlanding upgrade that should be on your radar as a GU owner is the Revolution Gear Axle Rebuild Kit. As a complete diff rebuild kit, it comes with a choice of drive ratios to make a number of impressive perks possible. Regain fuel economy and power with this handy addition.
ARB BASE Roof Rack System
It’s not just mechanically where the right overlanding upgrades count. The ARB BASE Roof Rack is a must-have for every expedition, giving you the space and configuration to carry all those essentials.
The vehicle-specific design will fit your Nissan Patrol Y61 like a glove, and with the opportunity to build on the modular design to make your rack even more unique, there’s so much you can achieve with this highly configurable system.
Discover our full range of overlanding upgrades for the Nissan Patrol Y61 (1997-10) right here.