fwizzle Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I was sent here by bushnut. So here is my story. Well I've had my first pathy for about a year. It is a 99 xe w/out 4 wheel drive. I loved the car, but I knew deep down inside that I needed a 4x4. So I worked my *** of this summer and bought a 01 pathfinder se. Its in really good condition, but I need to make it more off road capable. So if there is anyone out there that can help me, please let me know. I was thinking of getting warn manual locking hubs to improve gas milage first. I also want to lift the car a solid 2 inches by using strut spacers in order to fit 31 or 32 tires on it. Is this a good idea or should I do something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I new you'd show up here....just surf around and see what other folks have done....go to the members built thread to get some ideas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Welcome Bud! fleurys is the man to talk to about spacers, and I do recommend the manual locking hub upgrade, I went with Mile Markers (much cheaper) and gained 2mpg highway. That is witht he VG33 motor, I'm not sure what you will see with the VQ35, but there has to be some positive difference. 31" tires almost fit a stock R50, but things can change if you use different rims; 1-2" lift is a good idea... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Pathmaker Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Welcome! Sounds like you're on the right path... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Welcome to NPORA. You are in good company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 welcome. Your plans are pretty much the same thing the majority of people on here have done / are doing to theirs, so read up on all kinds of threads and you'll learn as you go. Lots of useful info here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaintbucket Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Welcome Bud! fleurys is the man to talk to about spacers, and I do recommend the manual locking hub upgrade, I went with Mile Markers (much cheaper) and gained 2mpg highway. That is witht he VG33 motor, I'm not sure what you will see with the VQ35, but there has to be some positive difference. 31" tires almost fit a stock R50, but things can change if you use different rims; 1-2" lift is a good idea... B Mile Marker don't make locking hubs for r50s anymore. Warn and Rugged Ridge are the only options now. There's another brand but I forgot the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I literally JUST bought a set of Mile Marker Locking Hubs today from AC!! They must still have some in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Mile Marker don't make locking hubs for r50s anymore. Warn and Rugged Ridge are the only options now. There's another brand but I forgot the name. Are you certain about this? According to the Mile Marker website, they still list the part number (#435) and describe it as fitment for Pathfinders. They say only up to 1996, but this is incorrect... http://milemarker.com/products/drive-train-products/lock-out-hubs B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaintbucket Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Are you certain about this? According to the Mile Marker website, they still list the part number (#435) and describe it as fitment for Pathfinders. They say only up to 1996, but this is incorrect... http://milemarker.com/products/drive-train-products/lock-out-hubs B That's why I'm confused. I could not remember the part # for the 96-04 and was surprised to see it unlisted. If 435 is definitely for the r50, then I'm picking one up instead of the warns due to cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwizzle Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Welcome! so fleurys, I've looked at your website and have seen your spacers. How long do they last and how do they ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwizzle Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 And thank you everyone for your help. Is there any threads I should look at in particular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 so fleurys, I've looked at your website and have seen your spacers. How long do they last and how do they ride? I,m sure they will outlast the truck.... As for the riding, the ride stays the same as before the spacers... No change...just higher.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwizzle Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 I,m sure they will outlast the truck.... As for the riding, the ride stays the same as before the spacers... No change...just higher.. What size tire can i get without rubbing with a 2inch lift? And if i do 2inches in the front and 2 in the back, will it level out the car? I know that the back is normally higher, so i assume it will even out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 What size tire can i get without rubbing with a 2inch lift? And if i do 2inches in the front and 2 in the back, will it level out the car? I know that the back is normally higher, so i assume it will even out. 32" You have to measure and order the lift accordingly .. Everything is explained on my website... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwizzle Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks man. I'll do the measurements and figure it out. Should I replace the struts and springs or will stock(if they look ok) be good enough 32" You have to measure and order the lift accordingly .. Everything is explained on my website... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks man. I'll do the measurements and figure it out. Should I replace the struts and springs or will stock(if they look ok) be good enough Stock is good. I designed the spacers exactly for that purpose. keep your oem springs and shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwizzle Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Stock is good. I designed the spacers exactly for that purpose. keep your oem springs and shocks. Thank you for the help. I'll probably buy some around December ish. I would buy the skid plate you offer, but there is for for the r50 on 4x4parts.com and it cheap. I know the one you make is bigger and better but I dont see myself rock crawling anywhere in the deep South Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thank you for the help. I'll probably buy some around December ish. I would buy the skid plate you offer, but there is for for the r50 on 4x4parts.com and it cheap. I know the one you make is bigger and better but I dont see myself rock crawling anywhere in the deep South Fair enough :-) S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARGUY Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Advice...I think you should completely abandon this project and sell it to me cheap! Lol. Just kidding. There's lots of good info and good people here that will help steer you the right direction. Just do one thing at a time and don't get in too big of a rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwizzle Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Well, I finally got my tag, so now its time to mod and drive this wonderful machine. Here are a pic of it before I cleaned it inside and out. Edited August 20, 2014 by fwizzle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Pathmaker Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looks good fwiz! Almost identical to my '01, go slow and do it a step at a time, taking the time to think about exactly what you want and doing right the first time will make you and your bank account much happier in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 32" You have to measure and order the lift accordingly .. Everything is explained on my website... Just as a quick question (statement) I have 31"s on my '98 and I know 32" s won't fit under the struts with stock rims. I'm planning on lifting my new (to me) '03 with your spacers next year in the spring. The spacers lift at the top so how would 32"s fit under the struts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Depending on the backspace , you might have to install wheel spacers., but our test truck with the 2" lift all around ran 32" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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