haydenmidd12 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I have a 1998 Nissan R50 pathfinder 2x4 is it possible to do a sub frame drop on it with it being 2wd. and if so what all is require other than the (subframe spacers, Strut spacers and the stiring extenders)? Do I have to have the engine spacer and if so can someone post a picture of one for me please so I can fabricate one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowboarder12345 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Yes you have to have the engine spacers, the engine mounts to the subframe. They are like the other spacers, just shorter. Can't take pics now but they'd be super easy to make, just 2 holes in each side of some square tubing like all the other spacers. You also need longer springs/spacers in the back and a panhard arm dropper. Just curious, why do you want to sfd it if it's just 2wd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowboarder12345 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Oh, and you need extended brake lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Just curious, why do you want to sfd it if it's just 2wd? Big tires! Big looks, baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydenmidd12 Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Oh yeah. and do i have to have a cherry picker to support my engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowboarder12345 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Fair enough! I used a 6x6 block of wood and shims to snug it up, just make sure it's stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydenmidd12 Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 how many subframe spacers are there and how many engine spacers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowboarder12345 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 4 sf spacers and 2 engine mount spacers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowboarder12345 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) This might help you, a picture of the kit KRFabs used to put out Far right 2 spacers are the engine mount ones, middle left narrow ones go up front on the subframe, upper and lower left fat ones go on the rear of the subframe. Strut spacers are upper and lower right. Edited December 7, 2016 by Snowboarder12345 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I still have my sfd kit in the box, when i get home i'll take it out and snap a pic for you Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIMAZ Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) My sfd kit 5" Edited December 8, 2016 by DIMAZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydenmidd12 Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 For the strut spacers does it really matter about the 8 degrees that they have to be slanted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 For the strut spacers does it really matter about the 8 degrees that they have to be slanted? Yes, otherwise the front geometry will be messed up. The upper strut mount is not level.With non-angled strut spacers, the strut might not even bolt up properly. Even if it did, your camber and caster will be way out of spec. This is why it is often difficult to get the camber back close to spec when using 2" spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 For the strut spacers does it really matter about the 8 degrees that they have to be slanted? You could also just buy camber bolts and be done with it. I do not share the opinion of bringing the camber to spec with 2" spacers is difficult. It is easily done with 1 or 2 pairs of camber bolts. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 You could also just buy camber bolts and be done with it. I do not share the opinion of bringing the camber to spec with 2" spacers is difficult. It is easily done with 1 or 2 pairs of camber bolts. S. The question about the 8° angled strut spacers centers around a 4" or higher SFD, not the use of 2" spacers, with or without a SFD. Assuming the strut would even properly line up to be bolted in place, installing 4" long simple strut spacers that do not have the 8° angle will relocate the new upper mount too far forward and too far outboard to provide enough adjustment for camber bolts, and may reduce the caster angle excessively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyeager Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Oh yeah. and do i have to have a cherry picker to support my engine? It would certainly help a lot, but no. You can support the engine by the oil pan with a 12"x12" piece of plywood so you don't hurt the pan. But all that underneath will just make it a bit harder to get in there and access what you need to while installing the blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crampton16 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 My sfd kit 5" WHERE CAN I GET THIS!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????????????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 WHERE CAN I GET THIS!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????????????????? Johann is selling them in 4" size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIMAZ Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 From Russian))) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 From Russian))) He will probably ship them anywhere, I doubt he would have a problem shipping to you. Here's a link to his ad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/R50.Pathfinders/permalink/1548464331882373/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R50N Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hi, New member. I have R50 2002LE currently with 2" suspension.I have problems with cv axle angle since i put lift and 32"s Just found this site and great topic for that sub frame drop lift.Now i see the pictures and i am asking for measurements.I will build myself that kit and i can make some extra for FREE. I'm welder so have enough free material around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hi, New member. I have R50 2002LE currently with 2" suspension.I have problems with cv axle angle since i put lift and 32"s Just found this site and great topic for that sub frame drop lift.Now i see the pictures and i am asking for measurements.I will build myself that kit and i can make some extra for FREE. I'm welder so have enough free material around. Careful with where you get your measurements from, there's some diagrams floating around with incorrect information. I know at least Johann has good info, as well as a few others. Just gotta ask around, people who have actually done it will be the most helpful, don't want to risk second-hand knowledge since there's some wrong info around. Good luck! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R50N Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Careful with where you get your measurements from, there's some diagrams floating around with incorrect information. I know at least Johann has good info, as well as a few others. Just gotta ask around, people who have actually done it will be the most helpful, don't want to risk second-hand knowledge since there's some wrong info around. Good luck! Hi I send couple times already email to Krypton Fabrication in last 2 months to buy that sfd kit.They never reply so i decided to make my own.Just need to find correct measurements.And actually they are just 30km from my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R50N Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 How did you solve problem with steering?I there any extension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hi I send couple times already email to Krypton Fabrication in last 2 months to buy that sfd kit.They never reply so i decided to make my own.Just need to find correct measurements.And actually they are just 30km from my house. Good reason for that; they stopped making that kit at least a year ago. Johann Peralta is the only one I know of who still makes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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