TheAustinHenry Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Picked up my Pathfinder a few months ago (mainly for my womans DD but its becoming more of my toy ) and have been creeping around on this forum almost daily gathering knowledge, information is very helpful and has motivated me to start my Pathfinder project sooner. I am COMPLETELY open and asking for any information to make my build better. Knowledge is power Short term goal is 2" lift on 33"s and long term is 6-8" on 35"s The Rundown: 1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 Auto. 125,000 Tan on Tan interior Short term build (next 6 months) ----------------------------------------- Pioneer screen & subwoofer - DONE Windows tinted (5%) - DONE 2" AC lift 33" A/Ts (BFG most likely) 15" Steelie wheels with 3.75 BS Update front end to 01-04 look Long term build (next 2 years) --------------------------------------- 4" SFD (KR fab) 35" A/Ts or M/Ts Roof Rack LED light bar Offroad Bumpers Dream Build (now-forever) -------------------------------------- V8 swap from Nissan or infinity Custom fab lift to clear 37"s Will be updating these lists quite often as my plans progress Day I purchased \/ 6/27/13 Pioneer screen installed \/ 7/3/13 Plastidipped wheels and bought new tires for the time being (235/75/15) Did first oil change and alignment \/ 7/11/13 Window Tint! 5% all the way \/ 10/24/13 Edited October 25, 2013 by TheAustinHenry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Sweet! It'll be fun watching your build. I wish we could get away with limo tint in South Carolina. We don't have annual vehicle inspections but, the law will crack down on you quick if you have dark tint .. go figure? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borninabarn Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Time and cash flow and away you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hytekrednek Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Nice little rig you got there. Did you look up vids on how to plastidip your rims??? I'm looking at doing it on mine. And Welcome to NPORA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Nice little rig you got there. Did you look up vids on how to plastidip your rims??? I'm looking at doing it on mine. And Welcome to NPORA X2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustinHenry Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 As far as the Plastidip goes I love the stuff. I've been doing small projects on the Z with it and 2 of my friends have done entire cars. I did the wheels and bumpers for now and it holds up great. Just wash the area well and lay down about 3 pretty thick coats. (It will peel right off the tire if done thick enough) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'm digging those slick lil fender flares. Instead of the usual fat ones we get stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Good start. I say stick with the OG grill. Don't forget skid plates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustinHenry Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Spark Plugs, Rotor and Cap! Starts like a champ now. Who knows when the previous owner did them last. \/ 12/10/13 Also mocked up a lift and 32"s \/ Stay tuned for what I do today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo94 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 For a second I though your wheels had some serious offset in that last photo . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchballs Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Looking nice so far. I just picked up a 1996 pathfinder down here in New Zealand (similarly its mostly for the mrs as a daily, but also as a project and for camping trips!). Will be watching your build and stealing info! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustinHenry Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 New Shocks, Struts and little FlowTech RedHot Muffler. \/ 12/12/13 (not too loud, but a nice quite purr to make it sound more like a truck) (video upon request) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonBurns Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I'll go ahead and request the video! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustinHenry Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 I'll go ahead and request the video! The annoying exhaust farts are gone now that the glass-pack broke in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 looking and sounding good brother! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustinHenry Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Update: Girlfriend is now fiancée and I think I'm going to take the Pathfinder from her and get her a Versa Received my 2" lift kit from Fleurys and going to go 16" wheels with 32" BFG A/Ts! Also, manual hubs, new CV axles and a few other things while I'm at it Edited March 7, 2014 by TheAustinHenry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick13 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Congratulations. Now, my advice...either cash-out all the money you've planned to spend on the R50 (and hide it good) or spend it quick on your build before it becomes "shared". That is all... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ_Pathfinder Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Awaiting to see the lift and tires! Congrats on the engagement, I just celebrated my 10 year wedding anniversary yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustinHenry Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys! I'm ordering as much as I can the next few months before she cracks down lol. Here's what I picked up today, mainly to test fit after lifts and things. 33x12.50x15. Just to test on factory wheels. Just ordered 16"s for daily use. They are towards the end of their life, but should roughly be a good 32" reference point for clearance Edited March 8, 2014 by TheAustinHenry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustinHenry Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 It is FINISHED! At least for a month or 2 Fleurys 2". Soft 8 - 16s. LT 235/85/16s BFG All terrains. (My dream tire) :0 What air pressure do you guys run in your LT tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Great Looks ! Bravo ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustinHenry Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Alright after playing in PhotoShop for a few minutes I think I decided i want to go a 4 bar LED system up top. Just looks the best IMO. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGreeney Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 That bull bar setup looks mean. I'll cast my vote for that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 LED light bar on the roof IMO, just make sure to mount it as close to the roof as you can and it'll look cool, and put out more light than you'd ever believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonBurns Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) LED Bar not on the cross bar. Put it above the windshield. Also, only get a bull bar if you intend to never take your ride offroad. Edited April 7, 2014 by PrestonBurns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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