Suspension upgrade

Its big brother...............................Patrol

Check with some of the after market 4wd specialist to see if a 40mm lift kit is available. Make sure you have a snatch strap and some shackes with you so in case you need a tug.
Others on this site have far more knowledge then me, but I believe that the cape is no big deal anymore apart from corrugations.
Check availabity of at tyres preferably in LT if available. The newer models are nice to drive but have more overhang and less clearance arround the tyres then the older model.
Cheers Pete

stephen,

Im doing the same trip in my colorado this year and im upgrading mine to tjm gold suspension new one out its on their site

The factory suspension will be reliable.
But I expect your problem will be the rear end sitting low when fully loaded. Might be that stronger springs all round will be what you need to maintain clearance.

Gday Stephen

I seem to remember ARB doing an Old Man Emu 2" lift kit for them when they first come out, remember reading good reports on the suspension mods and how they handeled but the X trails don't like water crossings... something to do with the position of the air intake.

Cheers
Ingo

I have the kings springs in my 2004 (T30) X-trail and find it makes a great difference for off road work. For a T31 there is someone who has fitted the springs and you can read about it here...http://www.runboard.com/baustralianxtrail.f18.t124355

Hi Stephen

I have just put a new set of EFS Elite shoks. on about $450 for four and a set of AT tyres.

I was going to put a set of Bilsteins shoks on, the company who sells both brands said look at the value in EFS you can afford to throw them away every so often at that price. We are going to cape in June /July.

I tow a heavy van and was due for new tyres and shocks , I have poly air bags and all other suspension is standard on my 100 series Landcruiser. I do have a winch and steel ARB bar.
Norm

Hi People. All I can say is a Big thank you for the responses. I called into ARB and met Graham. What a salesman. His advice was professional and he was honest about some of the things I can not put on the X trail. Honest advice is what I like to hear from a salesman. I left happier than a lot of other places I have visited. He took the trouble to contact Nissan, with the answers I was after.

Should have the suspension and tyres next week, next the driving course.

Question:- I do not have room to fit an Aux Battery. Any suggestions on an alternative to power the fridge
Steve.