Well I've had my first pathy for about a year. It is a 99 xe w/out 4 wheel drive. I loved the car, but I knew deep down inside that I needed a 4x4. So I worked my *** of this summer and bought a 01 pathfinder se. Its in really good condition, but I need to make it more off road capable. So if there is anyone out there that can help me, please let me know. I was thinking of getting warn manual locking hubs to improve gas milage first. I also want to lift the car a solid 2 inches by using strut spacers in order to fit 31 or 32 tires on it. Is this a good idea or should I do something else?
New 2001 Pathy, Need Some Advice
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bushnut
Adventurer
my friend you need to visit NPORA (nissan pathfinder off road association) , everything you need to realize your dreams and build your Pathfinder into an off road rig is there. from mild to wild. lots of good guys with more how to than you can point a stick at.
the R50 is quite capable in stock form. By adding good AT or MT tires it gets even better.
there are a few good build threads here as well. use them as a guide.
first things first I would make sure that everything mechanical has been delt with. Fluids, filters, plugs etc....have you checked the rusty strut tower problem? like I said search and read through the NPORA threads.
Most of us R50 owners are members there as well.
the R50 is quite capable in stock form. By adding good AT or MT tires it gets even better.
there are a few good build threads here as well. use them as a guide.
first things first I would make sure that everything mechanical has been delt with. Fluids, filters, plugs etc....have you checked the rusty strut tower problem? like I said search and read through the NPORA threads.
Most of us R50 owners are members there as well.
Weekender41
Ready to Learn
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quaintbucket
Observer
I would do the full tune up for sure. Spark plugs, wires, dist. cap, dist. rotor, fuel filter, air filter, clean mass air flow sensor, etc. It will make your pathfinder run a lot better.
I wish I had done it a long time ago.
e: I would do the locking hubs before I do any lifts.
I wish I had done it a long time ago.
e: I would do the locking hubs before I do any lifts.
Thanks everybody or your help so far. I will probably do what quaintbucket said first (work on maintanance and get warn locking hubs). I'm still not sure what to do with the lift. I read Stioc's build and he said that he wished he did a 2inch spacer with softer springs than his spring lift, but what do you guys think? Spacer lift or spring lift? Lets say I decide to do the spring lift like this one https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/pathfinder-suspension-package-p-1553.html. It requires 3.75 negative wheels, so I wouldn't be able to use my stock ones?
PetitFrereArmada
Explorer
Can we see pics of this Pathfinder you just bought?
Yeah I'll get some pics tomorrow
bushnut
Adventurer
I just used my stock wheels. and I've done a combined spring and spacer lift. Iron Man springs all around with Canadian made NX4 aluminium and 4x4 designs hdpe (plastic) spacer sandwiched together up front. Though I will be installing limit straps because at full droop I'm worried about my CVs binding.
Can you give me a link to the iron man springs? How high is your lift and tire size? Any pic? Sounds like a pretty mint truck to me
I read it earlier today and man it's sick. IMO the Lego wheels look good on the truck