tekazgtr1984

Hey everyone, good thread as this is an important topic for the R50 After checking out 4x4parts.com, I've done some serious thinking concerning the whole manual hub issue to ease wear on the CV axles. My Pathy is lifted and, after I noticed how angled the CV axles are, I've been wondering what I should do to alleviate my worries. Manual hubs are easily the best idea, but how about switching to a beefier set of CV axles as well? I've found these: https://www.4x4parts.com/catalog/product_in...roducts_id=4305 Maybe these and the hubs would be uber tough... Any suggestions?

Where did you find your snorkel? The one for the R50 on 4x4parts.com is for the JDM Terrano. The horizontal portion makes space for the antenna which would look kind of silly on a LHD North American R50...

Hey hey, welcome to the club! Your R51 sounds like a kill er rig! Can't wait to see some pics

Really...? 3/16 steel seems pretty beefy... Marcel must be damn good if he makes his skid plates tougher than that. Damn! I wish he'd return 'cause I'd love a set of famed Black Panther skid plates Rumour has it he's from around these parts too... That would be boss for shipping. Hell, I'd just go pick them up

Hey y'all Not to intrude on this thread or anything but I found a set of skid plates for the R50 online. Does Marcel also make these ones? Here's the link: https://www.4x4parts.com/catalog/product_in...roducts_id=3456 This set seems pretty sweet; the price does not though

Thanks for the advice I was wondering the same thing myself considering most paints are relatively thinner. Luckily I have the necessary equipment for this type of application ...or rather can borrow it when I go through with this project. I can't bear to watch any vehicle rust, let alone my own... That's why this paint seems to be a good, long-term idea: durability and rust-proofability (is that even a word?)

Yes indeed my friend That or http://www.gowarn.com

If purchased as a parts vehicle not necessarily You have a ton of sweet mods I'd like to put on my R50

So 4 gallons you say? Werd, that sounds good to me As for the application process I don't think rolling would have the best results. My girlfriend's brother used a spray gun to apply the paint on his ride and it looks just deadly So I think for the same kind of results I'd do the same thing.

I'd like to buy your truck but I doubt I could make it down to your area to do so... Your R50 is so badass

What is up my fellow enthusiasts? After noticing the effects of winter roads (salt, sand and snow) on my R50 (not to mention many other imports), I have to invest in some serious body work, namely my rear quarter panels and fenders. I hate rust! It sucks! Boo-urns to rust! Anyhoo, I've come across a body paint called Durabak, and this stuff looks tough. It was originally designed as a truck bed liner but there are now several colours available. I've seen a offroad trucks in Winnipeg with this paint job and not only does it look badass, it serves a truly useful offroad purpose. On top of that, its texture makes it highly durable and virtually rust proof To that end, I was checking out the website tonight, and orders for this stuff are to be made by the gallon. I'm wondering if anyone might know how much paint is necessary to paint a R50... I have absolutely no idea what quantity would be required, so any help would be just uber sweet! Thanks PS - Here's the site in case anyone is interested

Those diagrams are awesome! They're gonna come in mighty handy when I change my timing belt in the coming weeks. Thanks

Word of advice to anyone interested in these premium hubs... Don't buy them from NAPA!!! I got a jobber price listing and it was about $230 Regular price was $300... That's brutal... just to let y'all know, you can buy 'em online for about $160... shipping might be $20-$30 Research goes a long way sometimes

Lol no worries. Name's Tyler btw... but it's all good

Welcome welcome! A '96 R50? That's sweet. Looking forward to seeing your rig

Sweet deal for a first ride... and a Pathy to boot! Lucky! Welcome to NPORA buddy!!

Sweet rig! You guys are lucky enough to get those sweet JDM Terrano's. It looks great Welcome to NPORA

Welcome to NPORA fellow Canadian! Your '97 R50 looks damn nice. Be sure to post some pics of your current rig

Hey hey! Welcome to the baddest most badass forum around! Enjoy the R50 buddy

I agree with Rinat. Better off just getting OME springs.

Ooops... I guess I failed to mention the most important part of this thread. I would love some mock TJM or authentic TJM bumpers... Those would provide some kick-ass functionality to armoring up the Pathy

Damn right buddy! I don't know any Manitoban who would say no to that kid of offer

Maybe... It could work... haha

Sweet! That's probably all I need. Thanks man

Does anyone know the part # for the Warn Manual Hubs at NAPA? If so please let me know. I will love you forever!!!