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Adventurer
I recently came across a clean 78 Chevy 3/4 ton pathfinder close to me and wanted to hear opinions about the pathfinder conversion capabilities and limitations.
What I have learned so far is all GM/Pathfinder vans had leaf springs, which must be a advantage over coils if you want larger tires higher lifts but sacrificing the softer ride of coils during long hauls. The front axle was custom made for Pathfinder by the Dana Corp. Parts are much the same as pickup of the same make and year but the axle housing and inner shafts are custom.. Meaning to me, even though pathfinder went out of business in 91.. you can keep them running relatively easily?
Anyone compare them side by side? Apples and oranges?
What I have learned so far is all GM/Pathfinder vans had leaf springs, which must be a advantage over coils if you want larger tires higher lifts but sacrificing the softer ride of coils during long hauls. The front axle was custom made for Pathfinder by the Dana Corp. Parts are much the same as pickup of the same make and year but the axle housing and inner shafts are custom.. Meaning to me, even though pathfinder went out of business in 91.. you can keep them running relatively easily?
Anyone compare them side by side? Apples and oranges?