TheCrow

Here is what I am talking about :

Howa got it , i got that sweet spot and it worked out

Fit them and the only thing that is gonna rub on corners and full turns are some plastics that could e easily fixed or removed .

Seems to be a general R50 problem mine has the same problem on the back corners of the doors , I kept pushing them until I gave up and now I occasionally put them back when my daughter complains

How about off-road performance ? has anyone tried to go off road with the bar on ?

I have nothing more to add to what the guys already gave as good suggestions for repairs . Since you know your truck keep it and dont buy someone else's problem , used cars always come with surprises. For the wife and friends that have problem with the 4th gear let them shift the taxi driver style from 5th to 3rd

I am not sure if it is 1.75” , when I bought them from the dealer he said it is a 2” lift and frankly I didn’t check if they were less . I have fixed them and they were good enough to clear out my 265/75/R16 tires . This is the kit I have used and when compared to the stock silver pathfinder next to mine I was about 6.5 cm higher which is a combination of 1” larger tire and the lift .

I had my Original struts from the factory for about 60,000 km when I got my 2" lift from OME I replaced them with the OME struts that got blown in a very very short period . Luckily I had my original struts still stored and i have mounted them on again and they are doing Perfecto . One should not believe to much the adds for the aftermarket products .

Year: 2005 lift : OME 2" coils - KYB Struts - OME Shocks Wheels : Patrol Wheels 16" Tires : BF Goodrich A/T - 265/70 R16 Notes: No rubbing at all exceopt when the steering is full and the terrain is eneven . The tire being so close the strut is a concern but then again this distnce is supposed to be static so didnt go for a spacer . Regards The Crow

I am not sure what is the towing capacity but I have once pulled a tractor head Mercedes Actros 2040s and that I think has a weight of approx 7 tons no problem noticed apart from feeling my R50 stretched on the curve hehehe but no mechanical harm was inflicted

Thanks I really liked the factory lockers too , we were a group of ATV and my wife had no problem catching up with us , she has no experiencein choosing lines all she needed to do was to press the RR locker button when her wheels were spinning and she wasn't making progress I'll add those notes to the previous ones who knows when it could be right time to get a WD21 Got it already with no regrets Amen Amen

Thank you all NPORA

I got my membership recently , glad to have been in this great community and I would like to say to all who are putting efforts to keep this community alive and to all those who helped me with their experience knowledge. A sincere Thank you .

Well it is shared with the wife and she hated the WD21 and loved this one , so you are totally Right problems who need them hehe Dhardison I was about to make the same mistake but then i backed up at the last moment. I saw few good ones the owners wont sell and the only one for sale was over priced at 7,500 usd , as earlier said i am still attracted to the WD21 but with now with 4SUV , i better resist my desire for the WD21 before i get . There it is i dont have other pictures or better quality ones .

I have searched many WD21s during my vacation and none of them came in my 5000 budget , they were all around 6000 to 7000 USD . When my eyes saw a1998 4Runner limited to a price close to the WD21’s I went for the 4runner with the 3.4 liters engine it is a better choice when having to driver on hilly roads and rides more comfortably on the road and have good off-road capability with the factory rear lock though it has a long wheel base Yet I am still impressed by the WD21 though they are overpriced , there is a something about these trucks that attracts me but I have to stop thinking about it for a while or

Exactly

Thanks yep it was wild indeed Yep me too I regret the end of it , though I am having thoughts to convert it to a pick up R50 , it would look nice . How did she get out of a straight road only one word answers it ( Woman Driver )

Few hours ago my colleague’s wife met with an accident we rushed to the site of the accident and there was the accident as shown by the photos . Thankfully she is ok nothing more than bruises the R50 hit at speed a light pole on the left side and flipped under the impact . I was the one who advised him to buy this car 3 years back and glad to see that his wife got out with just bruises from this accident , with such an accident one would imagine serious injuries , the R50 offered good protection . But the fact remains , no matter how tough the car is , not always one would make it , driving carefully and responsibly is something we should always remember every time we turn the ignition on . Breaking Hard and Skidding Hitting the pole and flopping on its side Damage Impact on the left side Damage Impact on the right side

Thank you all for your opinions and comments . I realize there is going to be 10years plus of age difference between my R50 and the intended to be bought WD21 so I am not putting high expectations on it as DD compared to our current vehicles , but my main concern is to have a car to that would take us trips without complains and take me to the mountains that I long for every time I visit home. What I heard from your feedback is well noted thank you for your opinions and feedback I made notes to check specifically apart from the general check up for the : Exhaust manifold Tranny Timing belt Rust is not famous in Lebanon on cars but will take it to consideration The intend of use is : On road 60% off road 40% DD means to me around 100 to 150 km a day a combination of 20 % hilly roads 30% high ways 10 % traffic jam 40 % city driving Offroad means rocks , dirt , ruts , snow and everything else that comes upthere in the mountains I am still encouraged to go for a WD21 specially with the strong support for it on this forum and the mods I have in mind for it I wish I could find it for cheaper but here in this region you cant find a working 4x4 for less than this price that it why I am saying low budget . At 5000 usd it would still make more commercial sense then renting a car or shipping my own for the vacation , plus the value of 5000$ would not be decreasing in a significant way any longer. So if all goes well I should be a WD21 member as well in 10 days

I am considering to buy a used low budget vehicle ( withing 5000 usd ) to be used each time I visit home instead of shipping one of our cars every vacation . The vehicle is most probably going to idle for long periods and be used only during our vacation back home or partially by family members . I am considering a 4 doors WD21 automatic since it will be used by my wife as well . My questions are : 1. Is it a good daily driver ? 2. Driven on mountain roads ( hills ) do I have to drive on the slow lane ? is difficult to overtake with the WD21 ? 3. Is it noisy inside the cabin when driving on high way ? 4. Are there any specific points I should be focusing on when inspecting the car apart from the usual ones , anything specific to the WD21 ? 5. Are there any known or common problems related to the WD21 I should be taking into consideration ? Thanks Shebl

I have the OME coil springs and i have the OME Schocks in the back and they are doing great . But for the struts the OME was a total failure , I have replaced them with my stock KYB struts and still doing great even after 5 years and a 2 inch lift . My advice since you have the OME coils go for the ARB rear shocks

Is There any progress on this project ?

You Surely are removing the doubts anyone of us has regarding the SFD .

Awsome now do you still call this a caR50 ?