Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

So with manual hub we can shift from 2H to 4L on the fly even though the hub is set to manual? This is handy. There is no Manual setting on the manual hubs. Only Lock and Free. With manual hubs locked, you can shift to 4H at any sane speed, providing you are not spinning wheels. With manual hubs on...

A teaser for the swing arm: IMG-20240201-WA0023.jpeg However, note that only one spare can be carried, as there isn't really room in the bumper for lights. There isn't enough room between the body-mounted lights for two spares. The main reason I am putting the carrier around the back of the wheel is...

The manual hubs are stronger, but the auto hubs are strong enough for the usage described. The Patrol auto hubs also have a "manually locked" position, and when this is engag3d you can also select 4-wheel drive "on the fly". Other than that, the major advantage as already mention...

If that is a thing, it's a more modern thing than Y60 and (at least some) Y61 Patrols.

I fill my car with diesel every time, but did not change anything relating to the fuel tanks of filler setups when I did the conversion.

This set is a slightly later design, which bolts on and has steps built in. Not sure if they are fully fitted yet.

This set was shortened by the owner so as not to need to trim the plastics, and was fitted with glue as originally intended with rivets for backup:

Here's a video that discusses the drawbacks of portals on a daily-driven vehicle.
Not Patrol related and so figures will be different, but still of use.



The biggest drawback I expected is not even mentioned.

David Marais bought one from Nissan a few years ago. Said it made a big difference.

Was rather expensive though.

I think what's done is done.
I would change the fuel filter but I don't think you need to change anything else.

Dankie Jonathan.

Dalk het hulle.
Veral omdat die een stel bure nou 'n kleuterskool oopgemaak het. Gelukkig was dit 'n naweek-dag.