The Nissan Navara D40 is a titan in the pickup world. More than just a 4WD vehicle, this rugged model tows the line perfectly delivering results for drivers looking to call upon it for work or play as this review from Auto Express details:
“The Navara drives very well indeed, a Nissan strong point. A commanding driving position, well-appointed cab, good visibility and powerful engines result in relaxed cruising with manual or automatic gearboxes. The V6 Outlaw in particular, has more than enough power, especially when towing. And when it comes to four-wheel drive off-road, it really comes into its own thanks to a low range set of gear ratios.”
With a foundation laid with performance in mind, the Navara 2004-15 has all the makings of an off-roader, and with the following tweaks, your D40 could be primed further for your next big adventure…
Suspension
Every vehicle could benefit from a little extra lift when taking on those off-road trails, and the Navara D40 is no exception. Thankfully, you don’t have to sign up for any expensive and extensive suspension upgrades to give your Navara a boost in this department.
The SuperPro Easy Lift Kit offers a simple, safe and expertly engineered method of lifting your vehicle, allowing you to gain extra ride height for the fitting of larger, off-road ready wheels and tyres. While it’s certainly not a substitute for a full suspension lift, this vehicle-specific kit delivers a handy, easy to install and simple to remove solution that’s great for road use or light off-roading.
Looking to partake in some serious off-roading? Check out these suspension upgrades and lift kits for the Nissan Navara D40 for further inspiration.
Performance
For the feeling of more power and the ability to sharpen or dampen the throttle response of your vehicle at the touch of a button, add the EVC Throttle Controller to your list of off-road essentials. This award-winning throttle response controller is among our bestsellers, and for good reason. It’s a device that’s made with your Nissan Navara 2004-15 in mind, and provides new points of reference for throttle mapping.
The result? Better throttle response, reduced throttle lag, enhanced acceleration and an improved overall driving experience that will no doubt make your off-road adventure even more thrilling.
More suspension
Now back to industry-leading brand SuperPro; this time it’s their upper control arms that deserve your attention. They’ve been developed specifically to increase articulation off-road, providing additional camber and caster for lifted vehicles, and even more accurate alignment.
So many upgraders overlook alignment correction when lifting their 4WDs. The geometry change in your suspension needs to be fixed however, and this can easily be done with the SuperPro Adjustable Upper Control Arm Kit.
Adding an adjustable upper control arm ensures those lost degrees of adjustment are regained and accurate alignment achieved to pave the way for the increased articulation and clearance that works wonders off-road.
Traction
For traction when you need it most, add the original and one of the strongest air lockers on the market to your off-road setup. The ARB Air Locker is tested, trusted and as tough as they come, providing the ability to enhance your traction and take on any terrain, including rock, clay, gravel, sand, snow and mud.
Body
A body modification that’s certain to pay off when travelling off-road is the addition of the Safari R-Spec Snorkel Kit. The R-Spec differs from Safari’s popular ARMAX and V-Spec designs yet provides the same enhanced performance, durability and drivability for your D40.
Increased air flow isn’t the only plus-point made possible with this particular snorkel design. As well as funnelling cool, clean air into the snorkel body, the Safari air ram acts as a highly efficient water separator to remove rain water from the incoming air stream, making negotiating the toughest off-road conditions a breeze.
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