fastpakr
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2001 QX4
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Standalone Tool Chest Mechanic
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30-35
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Rarely Go Off-Road
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2001
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The final word on lifting the R50 at a low Cost
fastpakr replied to fleurys's topic in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
Anybody heard from fleurys in a while? Looking into a simple strut spacer lift and saw that his website isn't up anymore. -
Lift Springs and Strut Spacers
fastpakr replied to 97Pathfinderman's topic in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
As I recall, they worked fine for disassembling the set so I could remove the old strut. On reassembly I just couldn't get them compressed enough to get the bearing into position and bolted in. I may try again this time just to avoid waiting on a shop to do the work. Not optimistic though. -
Lift Springs and Strut Spacers
fastpakr replied to 97Pathfinderman's topic in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
Part of the reason I asked is that I'm experiencing the same thing on my QX4. After installing the OME medium rate springs (which I think are specified at .5" of lift), there's a significant rake with no other changes. I've already received new front springs to install as well, just need to find the time to pull the strut assemblies and pay somebody to swap them for me. Last time I tried with a set of basic home use coil spring compressors I wasted several hours before giving it up and taking it to a shop. -
Lift Springs and Strut Spacers
fastpakr replied to 97Pathfinderman's topic in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
Is it possible that the rear springs have been replaced but not the fronts? That would explain the massive difference in height. I'm curious if just swapping the spacers for the lift coils would level it. 2" lift vs worn factory springs could easily explain a 3" or so difference between front and rear. -
Lift Springs and Strut Spacers
fastpakr replied to 97Pathfinderman's topic in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
I don't see how it's possible for a spacer lift like that not to lift the truck precisely the amount specified. You didn't install replacement rear coil springs around the same time, did you? -
I didn't find official documentation in a quick search, but here's one discussion of it: http://forums.nicoclub.com/seatbelts-don-t-retract-automatically-t497526.html
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IIRC they're actually under a lifetime warranty and the dealer will replace them for free.
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You can run 87, but the VQ35DE can monitor for knock and advance timing accordingly. Performance is noticeably improved with higher octane. To me at least, it's worth the difference.
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http://lokka.com/site/buy/item/7368/US
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What code is it actually throwing, and does it start/run/drive normally?
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Mine has something similar. I can try to snag a picture tomorrow as well
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You should be able to just break off the cotter pin with a pair of needle nose pliers. Worst case, just drill it out.
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I don't believe 4-6mpg, but certainly it's an abysmal influence on your CD. The larger concern IMO is that you're adding all that weight at the highest point of the vehicle. It would be one thing to do it as needed for an occasional trip when you know it's there. A little different when it's always there and you may have to make an emergency maneuver.
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Orange paint on differential. Do I have an LSD?
fastpakr replied to PrecisionX's topic in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
Jacking from the differential is almost always a bad practice.