tbecktold Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Those are the best pics I can find of it right now. Those are 32s in both pics I believe. If I find some better pics I will post up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonianbrat Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Man all this info is awesome thanks alot guys. And those warn locking hubs are trick i definetely want a set. I love my pathy and the problem is i just started a family so my wife hates it when i take off to the rocky mtn's because i try to off-road with my friends and their big rigs. but i am surprised how well my 97 pathy does i have 31x10.50 BFG's and some kind of aftermarket shocks (previouse owner installed shocks) and it does great utnil i follow my friends into the way-too-deep stuff. but it is all good that is why my friends are there and why i carry a 30,000 lb tow strap right? atleast now i know what my truck will and will not do so in the future when i get some funds i will raise my pathy hit the mountains, and rock-on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkpath96 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 OK, I know I saw this on NPORA before, but am too impatient to look for it again: What is the difference between the Old Man Emu coil spring upgrade versus the AC 2" lift coils? How do they compare/which is better? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Better is a subjective term. As far as quality goes, they are about the same...a spring is a spring. The AC 2" lift coils are just that. Coils matched to factory spec with a higher spring rate that net about 2-3" of lift. The OME springs are simply a heavy duty spring which allows you to carry more weight without sagging. They net about 1/2-1" of lift. There are posts in this thread describing the drawbacks of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeleven Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 there is a guy on cardomain.com with a 3" lift, how can this be achieved? some guy asked if it was 2" springs and a spacer? help me out - i dont know a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Good Question... Although the AC 2" life gave me closer to 3" lift... maybe that's what he meant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 To add to this...I have the OME lift which vengeful spoke about above/\ /\ /\ /\ /\, and it is about 1/75 in the rear and .75" in the front...I had to used monsterous spacers in addition to Warn manual hubs to get the overall height out of the lift and not damage the front CV's The total spacer height is just about 1" so overall I got 1.75" lift and then add bigger tires after my bought with the 265/70/16 I would suggest getting the 265/70/16 or equiv to get a little more height without going through extreme work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkpath96 Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I see that OME makes heavy duty front coils. I'm assuming this will help level out the vehicle and thus eliminate the need for strut spacers? And for you OME guys, did you order the "medium-duty" springs, or are there heavy duty ones for the rear, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 JGC coils on a R50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkpath96 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 So my local shop installed the rear OME springs, but ordered the wrong strut mounts for the front, so he didn't install the front ones... now I sit like a damn dragster, at least for another week. Anyhow, I noticed a metal tube with a black rubber casing around it that comes straight up out of the rear "pumkin-ball". The rubber casing has either pulled away from the pumpkin ball or the metal tube is being pulled out - I can't move either by hand. Anyone know what that is, and is it critical?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Anyhow, I noticed a metal tube with a black rubber casing around it that comesstraight up out of the rear "pumkin-ball". The rubber casing has either pulled away from the pumpkin ball or the metal tube is being pulled out - I can't move either by hand. Anyone know what that is, and is it critical?? mm... like a tube coming out of the rear differential?? if thats it - that would be your breather tube, you will want that attached... it will keep crap out of your diff if you go in deeper water/mud. if not, I have no idea wtf youre talkin bout willis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy98 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 About the OME front coils do the HD it levels it out much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkpath96 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hey Pezzy, I've included a picture. Yes, it is on the top of the rear differential. How would one go about shoving that thing back in, if it's coming out?? I don't want to snap it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 In that case, you'd just loosen up the clamp with a pair of pliers and work the hose down the little brass fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkpath96 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 (edited) I'll give it a try, Vengeful, thanks. Only thing is, when I tried to move it the first time, nothing budged and the hose, since it's aluminum I think, was really stiff and didn't want to move. I can't tell if the hose pulled out of the diff. or if the rubber slid up on it when the axle dropped with the lift. That brass fitting, it must be the connector - so I'm hoping, like you said, it is just the rubber sliding up.... *********Just to update y'all, it was just the rubber casing sliding off, it's fixed! And the OME HD front springs are awesome... pics to come soon! Edited May 27, 2006 by dkpath96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 OK, I'm considering lifting my pathfinder, but the warn hubs/cv angle, clearance, and tire size issues are unclear to me. I have noticed that even if a thread is posted in the R50 section, a lot of WD21 or older model R50 owners start giving advice or information that maybe relates more to their own vehicle rather than the one in question. A lot of helpfull assumptions I guess.... While I consider myself a n00b when it comes to Nissan trucks, I DO know that know that not all 96-04 powertrains are the same. For one, the 3.5L engine in mine didn't arrive until 01' and the floor-shift models are based on a completely different transfer-case system than the electronic All-Mode models. My biggest worry is whether or not the hubs are compatible with my electronic All-Mode system. I understand the concept of unlocking the front hubs, so that the cvaxles are NOT rotating all the time, thus reducing wear on the boots and overall drag, maybe increasing fuel economy slightly. What confuses me is that the Warn website refers to part 29091 as being for V6 PFs up to 2001. Was the drivetrain different after 2001, as was the engine? Are all Pathfinders newer than 2001 equipped with the electronic All-Mode? The potential for an accidental 4Hi engagement with the hubs unlocked is there. What kind of damage if any would result? I was asking a Nissan Mechanic about some of this and he insisted it was a very bad idea to install any type of un-lockable hubs on the electronic, variable torque models, like mine, while it was totally fine to do on a floor-shift. Any comments on that? Also, I just ordered 4 General Grabber AT2s in size 255/70/16 for my hideous stock wheels. My stock tires were 245/70/16 on the Chilkoot, while the LE/SE used 255/65/16s. I wanted to gain height, but 245/75s are E rated and i imagine snow/ice traction starts to go out the window at over 255, also the argument of what tires fit stock wheels on stock suspension seems unsettled so 265/70/16s seemed really risky. If the lift is viable, I'll be planning on fitting some 265/75/16s on a wider, offset wheel later on. What size/offset would I need? I'm guessing 16x~10 with 4" backspace. Advice please! I've seen some nicely done up Pathfinders on the web, but none in the real world. I would like to do something similar to this one.. I can grab the ARB bumper in town for about $1600CAD before tax... Anywhere better? My final question for now... Are there strut mount spacers available for a 1" or 2" lift that wouldn't require new springs and struts and allow 31-32" tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBXbeachpathy Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Dont go with a 10" wide rim. F*ck up you steering. Any strut spacer would have to be custom made. I have the AC lift with 1" spacers up front: Those are 16x8 with 4" BS. I've never had a problem with my CV's in any situation, and I'm more 3.5" over stock front height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_stryker Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 my R50 on 15x10 wheels... my steering post 15x10 wheels... Close up of inner tie rod....post 15x10 wheel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 OBX, that truck of yours is a beautiful thing. Which AC lift did you use? I understand they can come with a variety of shock/struts. Were the spacers included with your AC kit? If not, where did you get them, or who sells em... Also, what size tires are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_stryker Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 (edited) The spacers are custom made 1" spacers, RR (rocky-road.com) make small spacers that are 9/16". and he's running 265/70/16 bfg at's (on 16x8 wheels) Edited July 8, 2006 by max_stryker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBXbeachpathy Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Thanks! I just got the basic 4 coil setup. Upgraded to Rancho 9000's in the rear a few months after putting the lift on, then went with Rancho struts last month, and like Max said, the spacers are custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I've seen some nicely done up Pathfinders on the web, but none in the real world. I would like to do something similar to this one.. I can grab the ARB bumper in town for about $1600CAD before tax... Anywhere better? Well, I can tell from the fact you have a Chillkoot & from the price you listed (I recognize that painful number) youre in Canada... That was the same price I was looking at when I was shopping for an aftermarket bumper... That's pretty much the only choice you have now... although Marcel @ BlackPanther is looking at building a bumper very similar to the ARB, I dont believe he is finished the prototype & pricing... have a looksie at this thread for more info: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=8580 Marcel does great work, I'm sure he wont hose us like the other guys will, AND he's in Canada, so we wont get bent over on duty & brokerage fees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I've been watching that thread, and eagerly await a picture and finished product. Getting back to the All-Mode / Hubs thing... Is it doable or dangerous, if even needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 It's definitely doable, but you have to be sure that you have it always in 2WD, and never in Auto/All-Mode while you have the hubs unlocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest conquest49 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Hey guys this might be a stupid question but how do you know if your rig is lifted. I ask this question because I bought my Pathfinder used and everytime I park next to another Pathfinder they always look smaller (same model of course and similiar year). My Pathfinder came with stock rims and Bridgestone Duelers H/T's in size 265/70R15's. So how do you measure lift? Is it from tire to fender or from the body to ground? I dont know how to go about it. Any help will be usefull!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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