Nissan Patrol
Y61 GU wagon, 1997–2016

Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Patrol, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.

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116.9 in wheelbase · 37.6 in front · 44.1 in rear overhang
in
Stock tire275/70R1631.2 in tall
Axle ratio4.111–4.375Factory, by trim
Crawl ratio37.8:1Best trim: SGL wagon ZD30 diesel, 5-speed
Angles37 · 27 · 31°Approach, breakover, departure
Clearance8.5 in8.3 to 8.5 in by trim
Highway mpg20Estimate, not EPA rated

Tire upgrades, worked out

SGL wagon TB48DE 4.8 petrol, 5-speed, 4.375s, from 275/70R16
TireHeightUnder the diffsSpeedo at 65RPM at 65Gears for dailyOpen
265/75R1631.6 in+0.2 in64 mph2,661Keep 4.375sOpen →
285/75R1632.8 in+0.8 in62 mph2,5654.63Open →
33x10.50R1633.0 in+0.9 in61 mph2,5524.63Open →
255/85R1633.1 in+1.0 in61 mph2,5474.63Open →
315/75R1634.6 in+1.7 in59 mph2,4344.88Open →
35x12.50R1635.0 in+1.9 in58 mph2,4064.88Open →

Stock turns 2,703 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.

Trims

5 we have figures for
TrimTireTransmissionAxleAnglesClearanceOpen
SGL wagon TB48DE 4.8 petrol, 5-speed275/70R165-speed manual4.37537 · 27 · 318.3 inUse →
SGL wagon ZD30 diesel, 5-speed265/70R165-speed manual4.11137 · 27 · 308.5 inUse →
SGL wagon ZD30 diesel, 4-speed auto265/70R164-speed automatic4.37537 · 27 · 308.5 inUse →
GL wagon ZD30 diesel, 5-speed235/80R165-speed manual4.11137 · 27 · 308.5 inUse →
GL wagon ZD30 diesel, 4-speed auto235/80R164-speed automatic4.37537 · 27 · 308.5 inUse →

Size

Wheelbase
116.9 in
Front overhang
37.6 in
Rear overhang
44.1 in
Height
74 in
Body
SUV
Stock tires
235/80R16, 265/70R16, 275/70R16

Transmissions and low range

5-speed manual (TB48DE)
4.085 · 2.353 · 1.426 · 1 · 0.881
5-speed manual (ZD30)
4.556 · 2.625 · 1.591 · 1 · 0.837
4-speed automatic (ZD30)
2.784 · 1.544 · 1 · 0.694
Low range, y61-tc
2.02:1

Axles

Front
Nissan H233B (solid, coil)
Rear
Nissan H260 (wagon)
4.111 ratio
SGL wagon ZD30 diesel, 5-speed, GL wagon ZD30 diesel, 5-speed
4.375 ratio
SGL wagon TB48DE 4.8 petrol, 5-speed, SGL wagon ZD30 diesel, 4-speed auto, GL wagon ZD30 diesel, 4-speed auto
Ratios made for it
4.63 · 4.88 · 5.13

Brakes

Front rotor
12.05 in, 306 mm
Rear rotor
12.40 in, 315 mm
Rear
disc (ventilated)

Suspension

Front
radius arms with panhard rod, coil springs
Rear
5-link (4 links plus panhard), coil springs; cab-chassis had leaf springs
Rear layout
Factory 4-link

Fuel economy

Highway, not EPA rated
about 20 mpg
Where it comes from
Australian rating, highway (extra-urban), scaled to EPA terms (GU Y61 3.0 ZD30 turbo diesel 5MT wagon (DX 2010 / Ti 2012))
As published
9.2 L/100km

Aftermarket bumpers

5 listed

Makers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Patrol sees how it does on their tires and lift.