Toyota RV78 T.D vs Nissan patrol cab chassis T.D 4.2 coil st

[RATLUX]

hey all

my hilux is going up for sale after i come back from the US
its making way for one off these two trucks. if any one has any
comments good or bad they shell be off great help

[MQ080]

Driven both and believe you'll be quite happy with either over your current lux.

What do you intend to do with it and how are you going to build it up?

[Mad Cruiser]

Despite i'm a Toyota fan but you cannot beat a Nissan Patrol 4.2TD coil ute !

[sootygu]

I chose the Nissan over the Landcruiser for a number of reasons.

1 - The Nissan has coils all round, far better of road, more options for suspension packages and strong all round.
2 - The Toyota has the small front diff and owning a 100 series with same size diff and blowing that up I was not going there again, and only available with rear leaf springs.

The only down side to the Nissan is the engine compared to the Toyota, the toyo has great low down grunt but spend a few dollars on the nissan getting it tuned and it certainly will be better than standard.

[Bingham]

nissan is so much easier to mod and look and go beautiful/ tough.....

as con the fruiterer would say BLOODY BEAUTIFUL

[RATLUX]

so u say that coil all round is far better that coil front and leaf rear
iam going down to have a look at the nissan this arvo.

does any one know how hi u can go on the nissan with out having to do a body lift and what sizetyres can u fit under them once been lifted. Iam looking at geting 34" simex

[Bingham]

the skys the limit really with a few brake lines castor correction and panards....etc

i think 4 inch spring would be more than capable of 34's and look tuff to

[morkz]

The only down side to the Nissan is the engine compared to the Toyota, the toyo has great low down grunt but spend a few dollars on the nissan getting it tuned and it certainly will be better than standard.

did u ever get yours tuned?

or still work in progress

[sootygu]

Still work in progress. I have spoken to Mark at JPC about what options are available. Should have it done in the next couple of month or 2. Will let you know on wkat was done and results.

[RATLUX]

hey all

went down to nissan an had a look at the TD4.2L coil st.
think iam going to go with the nissan.

[RATLUX]

also what are the weak points on the nissan
i know the toyota weak point is the front diff

[Tiny]

also what are the weak points on the nissan
i know the toyota weak point is the front diff

What weak points..........4" will fit 36s under, but the bushes don't quite adjust the castor quite enough, would suggest 5' with castor plates or droped arms, and 35s work nice under them.

I have a 2" ome under mine, and more than happy with the offroad performance even with 32s

certainly have not heard of any serious multiple probs on the GUs cept the 3.0tdi, but ask the Q in the nissan forum

[benhl]

Whats wrong with the 3.0tdi patrolls? i was planning upgrading also (family wagon ute is gooooone ) But it there is a problem inherent to this type then it may be delayed

Let me know so i can break the news to the boss!!

[Tiny]

Whats wrong with the 3.0tdi patrolls? i was planning upgrading also (family wagon ute is gooooone ) But it there is a problem inherent to this type then it may be delayed

Let me know so i can break the news to the boss!!

Some early ones were having probs, but from what I understand, any older ones will have been fixed by now, and the newer ones have been rectified, but year / series ask on the nissan board

[RATLUX]

will the diff be able to handle F+R air lockers

will i be able to fit 34"simex with a 3 or 4" lift kit

with the 34 on how much will it efect low range

[Tiny]

will the diff be able to handle F+R air lockers

will i be able to fit 34"simex with a 3 or 4" lift kit

with the 34 on how much will it efect low range

Yes to airlockers, 4" will fit simexs no probs, and low range will be fine, but you may want to think about crawlers

[RATLUX]

crawlers is in tyres or the low range

[sootygu]

A mate and I run a 3 inch lift and 315s (35) and have no probs.

I only run a air locker in the front at present, the LSD in the nissans are first class, saved $1200 to use on other mods. Will get a rear locker at a later date.

[Tiny]

crawlers is in tyres or the low range

Sorry, crawler gears in you tranfer case to lower the low rang of the vehicle

[RATLUX]

dose any one know if nissan will void the warranty if
the car gets lifted 4" AND HAS F+R air lockers

[Tiny]

dose any one know if nissan will void the warranty if
the car gets lifted 4" AND HAS F+R air lockers

You will viod warranty on modified parts, but not on anything else ie they will not warrant the shocks, but the shocks etc

[patrolmad]

The Nissan is the only way to go. Absolutely bulletproof. I have a 2002 with 205,000km. Never touched it apart from scheduled servicing.

[Tiny]

RATLUX

PM me if you want any other details, I can send you pics of mods etc]

Tiny

[RATLUX]

dose anyone know if nissan six stud is the same as toyota hilux six stud

only want to know this because i brought american racing rims for the lux
at $500 each and dont want to sell them with the car

[Tiny]

dose anyone know if nissan six stud is the same as toyota hilux six stud

only want to know this because i brought american racing rims for the lux
at $500 each and dont want to sell them with the car

Stud patern is the same, but the offset may be to far out