Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Hi I suspect my Patrol (2007 model with 33 000 km on the clock) was not driven too much in 4x4 mode by the previous owner. Whenever I select 4wheel Hi from 2wheel Hi, I find it quite difficult to get the dashboard indicator to switch off once I have disengaged 4 wheel drive. Reversing to lift the pr...

Well I went to the trouble of taking both rear lights out, plugged in my multimeter and viola - the wiring looms and plugs that were supposed to connect to the dummy lights are actually active and correctly connected - driving and brake lights, indicators, even the reverse light works. So I toddled ...

Herrie

1. How do you experience the ride when empty?
2. How heavy do you load the wagon when you go travelling? Does it sag quite a bit at the rear when fully loaded?

I am looking at the 970 / 980 option myself (translates into light duty up front and medium at the rear.

Thanks
Herbie

Hi John Man we do this to ourselves - the Hilux was just nicely kitted out and ready for any trip when I went and sold it! However I learned a lot from my previous vehicles mods, so now it is just a case of finding the money and then we will play! I am looking forward to the near final version of th...

Koni agents and availability in RSA and an idea of local price?

So, we are not in Aus where you have the choice of King Springs & Koni Shocks, Tough Dog, etc etc etc Here we basically have: 1. Old Man Emu 2. TJM XGS 3. Ironman plus a host of expensive imports, unless you do the import yourself ... What is the feeling in RSA? What is the preference and more i...

Hi I have tried to do research into fitting a 2nd battery under the bonnet. The Patrol Forum has a wealth of info, but mostly deals with the non-ABS models. With ABS in place there is no way, unless you are into making up new A/C pipes & fittings and shifting things under the bonnet and fitting ...

1. Name: Herbie Hellstrom 2. Birthday and Age: 27 October. 47 3. Town and Country of residence: Durbanville 4. Home Language: AFrikaans & German 5. Occupation/Business: Nuclear Quality Assurance 6. Family status: Married with 3 daughters 7. Membership - Other 4X4 Clubs and Forums: Cape Town Land...