Parts for your 2004 Nissan Navara-Coil springs

2004 Nissan Navara coil springs — what’s actually fitted

For the 2004 Nissan Navara (D22), coil springs aren’t part of the suspension package. Technical references including the Nissan D22 Service Manual (Front Axle/Suspension “FA” and Rear Axle “RA” sections), the 2004 Nissan Navara Australian brochure/specifications, and Gregory’s/Max Ellery workshop manuals confirm the setup: independent double wishbone front suspension with torsion bars, and a live rear axle with multi‑leaf springs.

That means talk of “coil springs” on a 2004 Navara doesn’t really apply. Nissan chose torsion bars up front and leaf packs out back to suit the ute’s workload and rough‑road life. Later models changed this up — the D40 (from around 2005) adopted a front coil‑over strut arrangement, and the D23/NP300 (2015‑on) introduced a five‑link rear coil setup on many dual‑cab variants — but the 2004 D22 sticks with torsion bars and leafs.

• Why no coils on a 2004 Navara? Torsion bars give simple ride‑height adjustment, solid durability, and good packaging for a work ute.
• Leaf springs handle heavy payloads reliably, with straightforward servicing and low running costs.
• The combo was well‑proven across Aussie and Kiwi roads, stations, and sites when load‑carrying mattered most.

Servicing notes for owners: while there are no coil springs to replace, it’s worth checking the bits that do the heavy lifting. For the front, a ride‑height check and torsion bar indexing keep things level, inspect control arm bushes and ball joints, and match quality shocks to your use (touring, tradie loads, or off‑road). For the rear, look over the leaf packs for sagging, cracked leaves, worn shackle and eye bushes, and loose U‑bolts. If the ute carries gear day in, day out, consider heavy‑duty or constant‑load leaf packs and appropriate dampers. Rust protection on leaf clamps and mounts is a smart move in coastal NZ and Aussie conditions. If the ride’s harsh or you’re chewing through tyres, a proper alignment after any height adjustment is essential.

Does a 2004 Nissan Navara have coil springs?

No. The 2004 D22 uses torsion bars at the front and leaf springs at the rear, as outlined in the Nissan D22 Service Manual and period spec sheets. If someone’s listing “coil springs” for this model, they’re likely referring to shocks or to later Navara generations.

Can coil springs be retrofitted to a 2004 Navara?

Not without major conversion work. Coil‑over IFS kits or solid‑axle swaps exist, but they’re complex, costly, and usually need engineering certification to stay road‑legal in Australia and New Zealand. Most owners get better value refreshing torsion bars/leaf packs, bushes, and quality shocks.

Which Navara models actually use coil springs?

The D40 (approx. 2005–2015) runs front coil‑over struts with rear leafs. The NP300/D23 (2015‑on) introduced a five‑link rear coil setup on many dual‑cab models, while some cab‑chassis variants kept rear leaf springs for payload.