mtnnate Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I'm finally getting somewhere with my Pathy. And yes, I can't turn as tightly as before. Still need wheels!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 nice. is that a home made snorkle i spy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Hey, I've got an idea for your snorkle. It's a trick we used when I was an electrician for making offset bends in 4" PVC conduit. First figure out the angles of the bends you need to match the angle of the A pillar on your windshield (One of those old time folding rulers are real handy for that). Then lay that pattern out on a sheet of plywood using sections of 2x4 for the borders. Heat the PVC up as evenly as you can at the bends (We had some some cool toaster-like things made to do just that, but a torch and some time would probably work) and lay it in the form being careful not to stretch or flatten the pipe too much. Once you have the bend where you need it, cool the pipe down with wet rags. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abomb1 Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Looks great! Even with the stock wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Time to trim those fenders, before your tires do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Still need wheels!!! Nice , I was wondering what that setup would look like on my 93, now I know . I'm thinking of putting my stock wheels back on with some ATs and putting my Rock Crawlers w/MTs on my 88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flnl Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Nice look! :cool2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnnate Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 So far, I've had the front sway bar disconnected and the only rubbing was on the front plastic shield thingy. I tried my hardest to find all of the faults I could with it out here in the Low Coutry swamps. I can't turn full so that's why I want different wheels. I'm sure that 15X8" wheels will rub the fenders a little though. Jjbigshoe, Cool idea on the snorkel. I really wanted to do away with any elbows if possible. I'm going to play with some pipe and see what I can do. BTW, I've gained 0.2 miles per gallon by adding that snorkel- That's gotta' mean something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur92XE Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Looks GREAT! What size exactly are the tires and how much lift did it take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I'm jealous of all the shiny paint jobs I see here. Mine is faded all over the top and hood. I like those 33's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddtheRobot Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Just curios about your lift. Is that 3 inch body and 3 inch suspension? I am wondering if I can fit 33's with my 3 inch body lift . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 No, like 88 says, 3+3 = 33. And you're gonna have to sawzall the hell out of your fenders to get them to fit. What's with everyone and 33s? 31s aren't exactly puny, y'kno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddtheRobot Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 (edited) No, like 88 says, 3+3 = 33. And you're gonna have to sawzall the hell out of your fenders to get them to fit. What's with everyone and 33s? 31s aren't exactly puny, y'kno. I think it's to make up for the puny horsepower I have 31's on mine with the 3" body lift and 15x10 wheels. Just curios if it's the width or the height of the tires that cause the problems. Edited March 5, 2005 by ToddtheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Mostly the height. A 33 completely fills the fenderwell, front to back. The width will account for rubbing against the steering components and steering stop adjustment, as well as turning radius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Nice set up mtnnate !! I'm with statikuz about the 31" tires though... 33", ohhh, 1" more clearance 20% less milage+steering linkage issues. It's cool to pump up a dedicated rig for fun but a lot of us dont have that lux. Dont get me wrong on this, I think its great to max out a truck if you use it !! 31" with T-bars cranked and JGC springs in the rear=my winter/reliable daily driver and it's very capable. Just a side note. I was talking to the owner of a 80's yota turbo PU that was lifted, chopped and frankensteined (definitely an offroad special). He asked me what I had and I pointed out my Pathfinder (which is nothing special) and his reply was "Pathfinder ? Shet, those things go d@mn near anywhere !!" I don't think he was trying to make me feel good either.... Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardwaretoad Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I say we write Nissan & make them retro fit our older Pathy's with fenders that have larger wheel wells ~ quite obviously a factory design flaw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 "Pathfinder ? Shet, those things go d@mn near anywhere !!" I don't think he was trying to make me feel good either.... Bernard They do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepRescueService14 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 bah.. my 95 had 33 in super swampers no trimming at all.. i had a 3+3 BUT i had to adjust the steering stops and i had lego wheels.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I say we write Nissan & make them retro fit our older Pathy's with fenders that have larger wheel wells ~ quite obviously a factory design flaw... Nothing a bored guy with some snips and basic tools, as well as a low G.A.S. factor (Give A Sh!t factor) can't resolve on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Ummm, and some lift... and some more lift.... and a B.F.H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 LMAO B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnnate Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 Well. I HAD to get wheels too. Don't mount 33's with those skinny wheels. The ride was really swishy and all of the footprint would'nt touch down. For all of you 31" tire lovers out there: Meet me in Moab and I'll PROVE to you why you need more lift and larger tires. I'll be there the first week in May. Anyways, you really do have to trim the front fenders no matter what unless you're running a really deep backspacing. Here's pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnnate Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 Don't know how to post 2 at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest biggrey Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 So far, I've had the front sway bar disconnected and the only rubbing was on the front plastic shield thingy. I tried my hardest to find all of the faults I could with it out here in the Low Coutry swamps. I can't turn full so that's why I want different wheels. I'm sure that 15X8" wheels will rub the fenders a little though. Jjbigshoe, Cool idea on the snorkel. I really wanted to do away with any elbows if possible. I'm going to play with some pipe and see what I can do. BTW, I've gained 0.2 miles per gallon by adding that snorkel- That's gotta' mean something! I've had the front sway bar disconnected becareful when you go wheelin with the sway bar disconnected, with independent suspension on pathfinders a sway bar disconnect causes body roll (in a bad way) especially when climbing hills anything but straight. so be careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now