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Upgrades for the Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick sold in Australia between 1988 and 1994 is a rebadged Nissan Patrol Y60, built under the Button car plan and mechanically almost identical to the GQ Patrol of the same era. That means coil sprung suspension, a tough ladder frame chassis and the same well proven Nissan driveline underneath the Ford badge.
It also means the enormous Patrol aftermarket is largely available to Maverick owners. Whether yours runs the 4.2 litre petrol six or the diesel, the upgrade path is about clearance, cooling, protection and reliability for outback touring rather than chasing headline power figures, and the parts you fit should suit the way the vehicle is actually used.
Improve Ford Maverick Suspension and Airflow
A quality suspension lift is the classic first upgrade. Springs and shocks matched to your load restore ride height on a vehicle this age, improve control with weight on board and add the clearance that makes the Maverick so capable on rough tracks.
A free flowing exhaust helps the engine breathe more easily and reduces restriction through the ageing factory system, while a snorkel keeps dust and water out of the intake, which matters on a serious off-road platform like this that is often taken well beyond formed roads.
Ford Maverick Performance Parts
Bar work, rock sliders, underbody protection, recovery points and long range tanks are all popular fitments on Mavericks that see remote country. Because the platform is shared with the GQ Patrol, sourcing parts that fit correctly is far easier than the badge might suggest.
Roof racks, driving lights, dual battery setups and storage complete most touring builds. PPD Performance supplies 4x4 parts tested in Australian conditions, shipped nationwide. Contact the team to confirm fitment for your Maverick before you order, and they will help match parts to the way you drive.
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