page_title: Nissan Patrol
section_title: Fourth generation (Y60; 1987–1997)
hierarchical_section_title: Nissan Patrol / Fourth generation (Y60; 1987–1997)
caption_attribution_description: English: 1997 Nissan Patrol (GQ II) RX wagon. Photographed in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia.
context_page_description: The Nissan Patrol is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles manufactured by Nissan in Japan and sold throughout the world.
  The Patrol has been available as either a short-wheelbase three-door or a long-wheelbase five-door chassis since 1951. The LWB version has been offered in pickup truck and cab chassis variants. Between 1988 and 1994, Ford Australia marketed the Patrol as the Ford Maverick. In some European countries, such as Spain, the Patrol was marketed by Ebro as the Ebro Patrol. In 1980 in Japan it became known as the Nissan Safari.
  The Patrol is available in Australia, Central and South America, South Africa, parts of Southeast Asia and Western Europe as well as Iran and the Middle East. For the 2011 model year it was made available in North America as the upscale Infiniti QX56, the first time that a Patrol-based vehicle had been sold in North America since 1969, and for the 2017 model year it would be offered in that market as the Nissan Armada.
  The Y61 platform is manufactured as a military vehicle in countries of Asia and the Middle East. Various versions of the Patrol are widely used by United Nations agencies. Y61 models are produced alongside the current Y62.
context_section_description: The Y60 was radically different mechanically from its predecessors as it was the first Patrol with coil sprung suspension, increasing comfort and rough ground handling. All Y60 Patrols had a three-link live axle suspension set-up at the front, with all wagons (SWB, LWB and SWB LW) adopting a five-link set-up at the rear. The utility model was available with both a leaf spring rear axle and from 1994 onwards a choice of the same coil-spring rear axle as the wagons. Sway bars were included on both front and rear coil-sprung live axles. Power steering was standard. Some wagon models had front and rear disc brakes while the ute retained rear drum brakes. The introduction of a synchromesh on reverse gear was another improvement.
  The alternative model codes of GR and GQ were applied to left- and right-hand drive models, respectively.
  Most models had a rear limited slip differential and some variants had a vacuum or electric solenoid operated manual rear differential lock. A rear sway bar release mechanism appeared on some models. Some Y60s had a PTO-driven front-mounted winch, with an in-cab control lever to the right of the gearstick.
  The Patrol was branded Safari in Japan, where it featured a 24V electrical system, instead of the standard 12V.
  The TD42 and TB42 were available with either a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic gearbox. The RD28T and the RB30 offered only a 5-speed manual.
  Trim levels in Australia included:
  DX with manual mirrors, no central locking, vinyl interior, optional AC, manual locking hubs.
  RX (from 1995) with electric mirrors, central locking, carpet interior, AC, manual locking hubs.
  ST with electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking, carpet interior, AC, automatic locking hubs.
  Ti (from late 1989) with efi motor and electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking, velour and carpet interior, rear AC, seven speaker sound system, alloy three-spoke wheels, automatic locking hubs. The Ti model had a high roof design with sunroof until 1991. Leather and woodgrain trim was made standard in 1992 with the Series 2.
  A myriad of dealer-fitted accessories were available including sunroofs, roof racks, tow bars, driving lights, cargo barriers and side steps. The TD42 was available with an optional Safari turbocharger at some Australian dealers.
  Trim levels in Europe varied by country. These include designations such as SLX, LX, LW and many others in France. Finnish Patrols came standard with two batteries. LW (1996–1997) featured a lightweight body, reducing the weight with 50 kilograms and a special smaller body (40 millimeter). These were produced only for extreme offroad championships. The engine and chassis remained the same.
  Two major updates came in Australia, one in 1992 (GQ Series 2), and one in 1995 (minor facelift). The most notable changes in 1992 were the introduction of fuel-injection on the TB42 motor with fuel injection, EGR valve and oil cooler on the RD28T, new seats, new trim, sound deadening and side intrusion bars. Other 1992 Series 2 refinements included a revised transmission, suspension, introducing bigger brakes, bigger wheels and the standardization of limited slip differentials and auto-freewheeling hubs. This update included new seats, trim and side intrusion bars.
  In 1991 the rear indicators, tail lights and brake lights were relocated to the bumper from the body to meet Australian Design Rules, however they stayed the same in European versions. In 1992 another set of indicators were placed on the front quarter panel.
  In August 1993 the TD42 lost weight to reduce fuel consumption and increase RPMs. This had the side effect of weakening the engine. The original engine can be identified by its silver rocker cover, whereas the lightened engine featured a black rocker cover. The RD28T got some extra changes, moving the vacuum pump from behind the alternator to the top of the engine. Driver-side airbags appeared in some European models.
  1995 featured a minor facelift, with a redesigned front grille and the RX model entering Australia.
  Known weaknesses included vibrat
caption: 1995–1997 Nissan Patrol (GQ II) RX wagon (Australia)
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