CDN_S4 Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Thanks man. I haven't been down that way in too long. I'd love to visit again sometime. If I do, I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Looks excellent, nice work on those hole-fillers too. I agree it seems to stick out more on the facelifted models, but overall the results still look really nice. Definitely making me consider one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Thanks. I love it. I've always hated the face lifted bumper. I find the ARB bumper to be too bulky. I think this one could be brought in to be a bit less stand-outish with some modifications to the grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Ready for a 3 day excursion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Expedition was a great success. The pathy held up with no issues at all. Hauled all my junk and was definitely over weight. But she's a trooper and did a solid job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Ah! the St.John river valley, sure do miss it sometimes. that is sure a lot of gear for 3 days, I thought you army guys were used to doing more with less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 This is actually in Maine. Was a trip organized by someone on Expo. 11 vehicles total. This was a family trip so I had my wife and toddler in tow, which means a LOT more gear than I would take if I was by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 As you can see the truck sits pretty level when fully loaded. So I'm worried that if I put on the SFD that it will sit higher in the front than the back. What else can I do to keep the back higher or stiffer? I already have OME MD springs and 2" spacers with longer Bilstein shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DTOMPLZ Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hey man not to be off topic but how much in total do you think you've invested in your rig if you don't mind my asking it's beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 As you can see the truck sits pretty level when fully loaded. So I'm worried that if I put on the SFD that it will sit higher in the front than the back. What else can I do to keep the back higher or stiffer? I already have OME MD springs and 2" spacers with longer Bilstein shocks. Remember: subframe spacers don't add any lift. Strut spacers do, but that's why we talked about not using them. What about rear air bags? http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/37190-air-lift-1000-leveling-air-bags/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hey man not to be off topic but how much in total do you think you've invested in your rig if you don't mind my asking it's beautiful Thanks. I haven't tallied it all up, but the sum of its parts exceeds the black book value lol. I don't think I actually want to know lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTOMPLZ Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hahaha I don't blame you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Remember: subframe spacers don't add any lift. Strut spacers do, but that's why we talked about not using them. What about rear air bags? http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/37190-air-lift-1000-leveling-air-bags/ Really?! I thought it would add 4" if I don't use the strut spacers but keep my lift coils and spacers. Maybe I will need to ditch Fleury's spacers and use the strut spacers after all. I do need more lift. Without load I just have too much rake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Really?! I thought it would add 4" if I don't use the strut spacers but keep my lift coils and spacers. Maybe I will need to ditch Fleury's spacers and use the strut spacers after all. I do need more lift. Without load I just have too much rake. Wouldn't lie. It's a misnomer to call the "subframe drop" a "lift"...it's only a lift because it includes 4" tall strut spacers. Switching from Fleurys' spacers to the KR spacers will net more lift than you want up front (if you want to stay level, that is). If you go with them, you'd need to get more rear lift. Edited June 2, 2015 by hawairish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 So how can I get more rear lift? Are there extended trailing arms? The airbags definitely seem like a good option to prevent sag. Hawaiirish you say that my front would sit too high, but my rear has about 4" of lift, and with the tremendous weight of the bumper and winch, my front is really sagging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Oh yeah, your new bumper and winch...in that case, assuming your B&W combo consumes a good amount of your lift, then swapping the strut spacers may actually do you good. Without custom/WJ rear springs, you could add another spacers depending on your setup, but it's one of those things I'm wary of suggesting. If you have Fleurys' spacers, I'd only suggest adding a spacer that goes above the spring instead of stacking them, but I don't think more than one spacer per side is recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yeah that's what I was thinking too. Any recommendations for upper spacers? I have my fleury spacers on the bottom. Or can his be placed in either location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 His are lower location only, I believe. LiftMaker here on the forum sells the ones I have that go above the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Is there any "off the shelf" solution for the range of the trailing arms since they move further forward the higher te lift gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxLOUDOGxx Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Have you looked into airlift bags to help with the extra weight? I had some on mine. when I loaded the pathfinder down for camping, I'd add a few psi to bring the rear up from the added weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yeah I'll get some airbags. I have an air compressor already. I read through the air bag thread. Am just not entirely sure on how to hook it up. What I mean is, should I leave a permanent air hose in the trunk that I simply snap the connector on to? Or do I hook it up to the bags themselves? Or is it all just personal preference? Will do some digging around but it sounds like what I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxLOUDOGxx Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I think its a personal preference. I mount my on my bumper. but its exposed to the elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yeah I'll get some airbags. I have an air compressor already. I read through the air bag thread. Am just not entirely sure on how to hook it up. What I mean is, should I leave a permanent air hose in the trunk that I simply snap the connector on to? Or do I hook it up to the bags themselves? Or is it all just personal preference? Will do some digging around but it sounds like what I need. Personal preference. The more common setup I've seen is tee'ing the two together and running hose to some easily accessible point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 If you want to inflate/deflate/pressure-check the airbags manually, use a T-fitting to connect both airbags together and run a single airline to a conveniently accessible location, where you install a Schrader valve to inflate/deflate them. If you truly want an onboard installation, install a dedicated compressor for just the airbags. https://www.airliftcompany.com/products/compressor-systems/loadcontroller/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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