Looking to buy patrol for overland trip

Saucyboy · 07-02-2015, 12:15

Hi all, go easy on me.

I'm not an owner yet but I'm planning currently in the research phase of a mega trip with the misses which will entail driving from the Uk to either India, Mongolia or even Tokyo. Still trying to decide as we have a few countries to visit in various trips before we do this one lol. I do own a Nissan 4x4 but it's quite a bit different lol. Cheeky R35 GT-R which I've owned for 3 years thus far and loving it.

I'm a proper petrolhead through and through and love travelling. The misses isn't fussed by cars but her real passion is travelling. So in the past we have mixed the two together which has equated to some epic trips. As stated I don't have a 4x4 yet but we have driven many on various trips over the past 10 years. Drove 1.5k in Ethiopia, did the length of Oman (man I love sand dunes!!), Alaska and a few more. So I'm no stranger to hiring and driving a 4x4. In Oman we had a 2011 land cruiser and for Ethiopia it was a y61 patrol.

We are at the early stages of planning but I'm keen to set my sights on what vehicle to get so I can start researching the prep needed. Not going mad and will properly do some of it myself to save cash. Anyway a friend owns a '90s patrol and I seem to have set my sights on a y61.

So I've joined your forum today with a view to gaining knowledge and insight from all your experiences. Gain so much from the GTR forum and know these are the best places to learn.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully I'll be an active member soon ; )

Barrbeast · 07-02-2015, 16:31

Welcome bud. Good choice of truck, love my Y61 Trol!

Check for rot in the usual 4x4 places. Rear wheel arches have an inner lip right around the edge of the arch where the mud collects. Nissan rad crossmembers have a habit of rotting - you'll need to open the bonnet and look down behind the grill to check properly as it's the part between the chassis rails that starts to go and that's the area covered up by the front bumper.

Early Y61s were 2.8td then they changed to 3.0td in 2000 I think. Avoid early 3.0td, the later the better but anything from late 2002 should be okay.

Main thing to remember is that these trucks are proper live axled offroaders that can tow up to 3.5 ton and so you need to look out for appropriate damage/wear.

Ianinessex · 07-02-2015, 17:38

Welcome to the club. The more 'trol's the better.

Saucyboy · 07-02-2015, 17:55

Thanks for the warm welcome fellas and the top tips

daniel2609 · 07-02-2015, 18:10

Welcome to the club! Got any pics of the R35 for us to drool over?

Saucyboy · 07-02-2015, 19:27

Hi mate, yeah loads lol. I'm also all over the GTR uk forum.

Once I've worked out how to post pics on here I'll get some on

Saucyboy · 07-02-2015, 19:30

I take it you need a photo bucket or similar to post pics here? Don't use one any more : (

I'll stick a link to my profile on one of the other forums

Saucyboy · 07-02-2015, 19:34

There's a pic on this link which is open to the public.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/p...memberId=44534

CliveG · 08-02-2015, 08:37

Welcome from a Trol owner in SW France

Tiggs · 08-02-2015, 19:34

I am currently modifying a Patrol for a trip to Morocco later this year. Very happy with it as it is both rugged and comfortable. Having it back tomorrow after some work and really looking forward to driving it into the Brecon Beacons in the near future
Tiggs

Saucyboy · 10-02-2015, 18:23

Sounds great mate and gives me confirms I'm heading in the right direction.

Post a pic on here of you troll when you get her back. Want to show the misses what we are aiming for ; )

Fez_uk · 10-02-2015, 19:34

Welcome to the forum, Good choice for a expedition 4x4. Would love another patrol to kit out for that, but not enough monies

makeitfit · 10-02-2015, 20:06

Some Y61s are getting cheaper than Y60s now Fez

makeitfit · 10-02-2015, 20:10

3 litre but hey

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Pat...item2c95b54c2a

Fez_uk · 10-02-2015, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Some Y61s are getting cheaper than Y60s now Fez

But my maverick cost me £750

07-02-2015, 12:15	#1
Saucyboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 6	Looking to buy patrol for overland trip Hi all, go easy on me. I'm not an owner yet but I'm planning currently in the research phase of a mega trip with the misses which will entail driving from the Uk to either India, Mongolia or even Tokyo. Still trying to decide as we have a few countries to visit in various trips before we do this one lol. I do own a Nissan 4x4 but it's quite a bit different lol. Cheeky R35 GT-R which I've owned for 3 years thus far and loving it. I'm a proper petrolhead through and through and love travelling. The misses isn't fussed by cars but her real passion is travelling. So in the past we have mixed the two together which has equated to some epic trips. As stated I don't have a 4x4 yet but we have driven many on various trips over the past 10 years. Drove 1.5k in Ethiopia, did the length of Oman (man I love sand dunes!!), Alaska and a few more. So I'm no stranger to hiring and driving a 4x4. In Oman we had a 2011 land cruiser and for Ethiopia it was a y61 patrol. We are at the early stages of planning but I'm keen to set my sights on what vehicle to get so I can start researching the prep needed. Not going mad and will properly do some of it myself to save cash. Anyway a friend owns a '90s patrol and I seem to have set my sights on a y61. So I've joined your forum today with a view to gaining knowledge and insight from all your experiences. Gain so much from the GTR forum and know these are the best places to learn. Thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully I'll be an active member soon ; )

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07-02-2015, 16:31	#2
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Welcome bud. Good choice of truck, love my Y61 Trol! Check for rot in the usual 4x4 places. Rear wheel arches have an inner lip right around the edge of the arch where the mud collects. Nissan rad crossmembers have a habit of rotting - you'll need to open the bonnet and look down behind the grill to check properly as it's the part between the chassis rails that starts to go and that's the area covered up by the front bumper. Early Y61s were 2.8td then they changed to 3.0td in 2000 I think. Avoid early 3.0td, the later the better but anything from late 2002 should be okay. Main thing to remember is that these trucks are proper live axled offroaders that can tow up to 3.5 ton and so you need to look out for appropriate damage/wear.

07-02-2015, 17:38	#3
Ianinessex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Vehicle: Patrol GR SE+ TD/A 2002 Posts: 207	Welcome to the club. The more 'trol's the better.

07-02-2015, 17:55	#4
Saucyboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 6	Thanks for the warm welcome fellas and the top tips

07-02-2015, 18:10	#5
daniel2609 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melksham, Wilts Vehicle: terrano 2 LWB Posts: 222	Welcome to the club! Got any pics of the R35 for us to drool over?

07-02-2015, 19:27	#6
Saucyboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 6	Hi mate, yeah loads lol. I'm also all over the GTR uk forum. Once I've worked out how to post pics on here I'll get some on

07-02-2015, 19:30	#7
Saucyboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 6	I take it you need a photo bucket or similar to post pics here? Don't use one any more : ( I'll stick a link to my profile on one of the other forums

07-02-2015, 19:34	#8
Saucyboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 6	There's a pic on this link which is open to the public. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/p...memberId=44534

08-02-2015, 08:37	#9
CliveG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: France Vehicle: nissan patrol gr y60 Posts: 265	Welcome from a Trol owner in SW France

08-02-2015, 19:34	#10
Tiggs Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wales Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Posts: 31	I am currently modifying a Patrol for a trip to Morocco later this year. Very happy with it as it is both rugged and comfortable. Having it back tomorrow after some work and really looking forward to driving it into the Brecon Beacons in the near future Tiggs

10-02-2015, 18:23	#11
Saucyboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 6	Sounds great mate and gives me confirms I'm heading in the right direction. Post a pic on here of you troll when you get her back. Want to show the misses what we are aiming for ; )

10-02-2015, 20:10	#14
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	3 litre but hey http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Pat...item2c95b54c2a

10-02-2015, 19:34	#12
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Welcome to the forum, Good choice for a expedition 4x4. Would love another patrol to kit out for that, but not enough monies

10-02-2015, 20:06	#13
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Some Y61s are getting cheaper than Y60s now Fez