rmd0311 Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Looking at my Pathy. I notice that my Pathy sags just a tad bit in the back. Take a look at the pic. Is this normal for Pathy's? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 it doesn't look like it's sagging to me. and if it really is that is not normal. your spring may be tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Do you have any weight in the back of the truck? Subwoofers, stuff? It definitely looks odd in the photo, but can't be sure whether it actually is sagging or not. Nissan trucks are supposed to have a positive rake (higher in the rear than the front) for optimal handling performance. It is possible that the springs are tired and can't support the load as well as they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Maybe you've got ridiculously balled tires in the front and brand new AT's in the rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Here is a side view of my truck, if that helps: Looking at your picture, it seems your front is up more than it should be, rather than the back being down. Hard to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmd0311 Posted April 8, 2006 Author Share Posted April 8, 2006 Question., could being on a hill cause once side to look higher than the other.. . My driveway has a slight incline.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximusnt Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Yes, definitely being on a hill could make it look off. However, from the pics it looks almost like your front is higher than stock, which is then making it appear the rear is sagging. Get it on totally level ground, then measure from the wheel well to the ground. The should be equal, or a little higher in the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialsin26 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Is it bottoming out? I knew it was time to replace mine when my back seat passengers started complaining about back problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 (edited) Get it on totally level ground, then measure from the wheel well to the ground. The should be equal, or a little higher in the rear. The front should be about a 1/2 inch higher than the rear with the over-fender (fender flare). Go here to see where and what to measure. And do it on the level for sure. Edited April 9, 2006 by Trainman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Mines about an inch lower in the rear than the front. If I've got 5 people in the car it bottoms out fairly easily. I should probably be in the market for some new springs soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR99.5Speed Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 My rear springs are dead...bottomed-out for good. The previous owner had a horse trailer he towed, and mine has the original suspension with 108k miles. If I were you, or me, I would get the OME suspension. If we keep the Pathfinder thats what's going on mine. I also have a sub and a tow hitch and the outside spare stuff but still...mine sags way too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmd0311 Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 Yeah., its hard to tell with mine at times... I wonder how much that tow hitch and spare weigh., should not be making a difference though. Bottom-out??? I have a slight idea of what this term means but could anyone elaborate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Bottom-out??? I have a slight idea of what this term means but could anyone elaborate. The springs are compressed so much that the bump stops (rubber) on the frame touch the axle/spring platform. Most reviews that I read before I bought mine noted this as an "issue" with the R50 Pathfinders. It is what contributes to its nice, car like ride; a soft suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmd0311 Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 Thanks Trainman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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