EmptyV
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So the new wheels are currently being bored out and will be ready next week so the hunt is on for tires. I really dig the BFG A/T's and had a set on my old exploder that went 70,000 miles without rotation. But there's lots of others on the market.
Tirerack has the Firestone Destination A/T's rated as their #1 off-road tire. Does anyone have any experience with these tires? Since she's only 2WD the majority of my off-roading will be high speed desert stuff. They are significantly cheaper then the BFG's but don't look nearly as aggressive. Any help is appreciated.
Billy
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So I was out in the high desert for the first time with the R50 and figured out that top mounts with 200,000 miles on them just might give way. I only lost the passenger side and the vehicle was still drivable. Every time I went over a pebble it sounded like two wooden bowls clashing. Obviously from the pics the bushing ripped right out, the drivers side is fine but was also replaced. It hasn't even been a month since I lifted and aligned it now it's gotta get aligned again, yay.
Billy
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I'd also replace the uppers while you are at it. On my 2001 the uppers were in worse condition than the lowers. It's not much more work to get the uppers off anyway (they are actually easier than the lowers).
Just be prepared to have to cut the bolts that hold the lower arms to the axle. The rest of the bolts should come off without too much work- assuming you have a nice big breaker bar and lots of PB Blaster.
As far as getting the old bushings out- I took my control arms up to a local auto shop and they got them out for me quick and easy and only charged me $20. But you'll be making a couple trips back and forth- if you take out all the arms at once you are going to have a heck of a time getting the axle back in place- so only do one side at a time.
As far as the bushings- I used the set of split pushing and they are working perfectly. They are very easy to install- just use some grease and a rubber mallet to tap them and the insert in to the arms.
One other thing, if you do end up needing to cut the bolts off holding the lower arms to the axle I found that you can use a set of Grade 8 9/16 bolts instead of the Grade 10.9 metrics as replacements.
I got the Death Sway from the trailing arm bushings.
Billy
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i have the extreme all terains good tire's the radial all terains suck don't buy em get the extreme all terain you won't be dissappointed.
How many miles do you have on them? I've heard from a few that they don't last very long.
Billy
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no.... believe me...you'll know.... It's a loud BANG! ... I'm still not fully used to it...still get the little gut feeling when it happens...;-)
I have flown over small sharp speedbumps and long flatter ones and have yet to experience this. I guess I should consider myself lucky. Time to get the front end looked at though.
Billy
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If you are not trying to find out what it sounds like & it just happens then it might freak you out (cause it sounds like your front end is falling off) but after a while you get used to the sound. Don't worry most of us sound like tards around here anyhow.
Are you happy with your lift?
Right now it sounds like some bushings need to be replaced, is that what it's supposed to sound like?
Billy
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I gotta say you and I have very similar taste. I was all about the Sidebiters and today found out that they won't work, my 2nd choice is the artillery but want to see what the black finish looks like. I spoke with Mt today and they said because of the backspacing and offset they'll NEVER work. I also found out why they're on back order but not from MT. Another wheel dealer said that when they created the molds they had the wrong backspacing and had to recall most of the rims produced. They're working on a new mold now and should be back into production soon.
I really like the artillery but have a feeling that the teflon is going to be junk. One dude told me that it scratches easily and has a bit of a dull finish. I might back back to my first choice which is a lot more expensive.
Billy
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If you are not trying to find out what it sounds like & it just happens then it might freak you out (cause it sounds like your front end is falling off) but after a while you get used to the sound. Don't worry most of us sound like tards around here anyhow.
Are you happy with your lift?
Glad to see you're still alive! So far I'm really happy with the lift. As a whole it handles so much better and feels a lot more solid.
Billy
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Looks good! With the 2" lift plus spacers - are you having the strut top-out issue that folks have talked about?
Thanks! Not to sound like a complete half-a-tard but I still don't quite understand what the strut top-out problem is. So far 80mph on the freeway seems normal.
Billy
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The extra 2in makes a noticeable difference
It's 3" and that's what my wife said
Billy
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So I finally lifted the QX4. Here's 2 before and after pics. Next on the list is 32's and some MT Side Biters.
2001 2WD QX4 - 3" lift
KYB GR-2's up front
NX4 1" spacers with welded in extended 3/8" hardware
OME HD's all the way aorund
1" Mr Gasket Coil Spacers in the back
BEFORE
AFTER
So waddaya think?
Billy
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Nice job bro, looks good. BTW I've got family in Zahle, my Grandmother was born there.
Billy
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Congrats, sounds like fun. Do you have the parts already?
Pinion angle is not adjustable on a R50. Your rear driveshaft and pinion will be just fine. You might need camber kit in the front though.
Just lift it, align it, and run it!
Thanks I'm pretty stoked. I got the last of the part last week, the only thing we need now is the garage which should be next weekend. Then I travel down the dark road of tires and rims, at least I know what I want. How are you liking your setup so far? Do you know what your total hight is? The only thing I'm worried about is fitting in parking garages.
Billy
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So here's the setup
2001 QX4 2WD
KYB GR2's
EMO HD springs for front and rear
NX4 1" Spacers with welded extended bolts
1" Rear Coil spacers.
So my goal is to get a 3" lift out of this. I figured since there is no front differential I won't get the tow truck look so might as well add another inch on each end.
My buddy is hooking up a garage for us to do this in and he asked if I need to change my pinion angle and if so how many degrees?
Thanks!
Billy
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SO after waiting months and months for my MT sidebiters to arrive I have been informed the earliest ship date is now september, so I have decided to hell with the sidebiters. I have done lots of searching and the only wheel that has caught my eye (besides my old dc-1s) is this procomp 7089 wheel. Anyone think this will work with the R50?
thanks
I've been thinking heavily about the side biters too, I had no idea there was such a lead time on them. Who were you ordering them form?
Billy
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So I've got almost all of the components for my suspension lift, the last thing I need are shocks and it seems that bilstein are the way to go. So does anyone know of which ones to go with? I called 4x4 a while back and asked them which part number they use for the suspension lift packages and dude didn't know. I don't think he even knew where he was.
Billy
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate all the help, I have been reading in a few other places that you should change your oil soon after, and also that you can hurt the engine by doing this, that there is soo much buildup that you can hurt the engine, note that i have 90k and its never been done, and I have quite the lead foot
I've got 190,000+ miles on mine and it's running better then ever. The first time I did it I was at about 184,000 miles and it didn't cause any problems for my Q. I've also been adding marvel mystery oil into my gas tank for the last 5 fill-ups.
Billy
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Im not looking at my engine now, but it seems to me that the throttle body is sideways on the VQ...thus there is a problem, kinda hard to pour a liquid sideways lol
Said hose is actually really easy to find:
Billy
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Why do you do yours ever 3rd oil change? I do mine every oil change.
I've done it twice in a row and wanted to give it a break. I doubt that much carbon will be built up in 3-4K miles. Why waste the money?
Billy
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I've done it to my 01 QX4 twice in the last 3 months and it's running great. You'll need someone to keep on the throttle because it will die when it starts sucking up through the vacuum line. As ronin said, if you're looking in your engine compartment there us a clamped hose, I think it's the brake booster line, in the back right that you can pull off with some pliers. Use 1/3 of a bottle in that line, 1/3 in your crank case where you add oil and 1/3 in your gas tank. Let it sit for 15min, drive 10-15 miles and change oil. I'll be doing it next oil change and then probably every 3rd oil change.
Billy
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couldn't you use rubber coil spacers that you put in between the coils ? http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/MRG1287-X2.htm
Dude! Thanks for the link, I just ordered a set. Now the last components I need are my rear coils which are on order and the NX4 spacers and I should have a 3" lift. So next question is will 33's fit or should I stick with 32's?
Billy
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no offense alexr50, but empty v, do you really wanna take suspension advice from someone on stock suspension???
i saw go the extra mile and do 3" i just did the 2" and i wish i had more....esp if i was 2wd i would have been on spacers by now
So would you recommend doing the double bumpstop trick for the rear? I don't know of any other way to get the rear up 3".
Billy
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and honestly.... i think they might be ugly too.... i cant tell anymore haha thats why i ask u guys
it looks ridiculous on my car
Dude I've been going through the same battle for the past 2 months. Right when you think you've got it down either you find something better or your taste changes.
Billy
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FYI, I found out by accident that Nissan made a factory brush guard in black and chrome. I just ordered one for my 03 LE for $403 delivered at my local dealer. I don't know if it's the style you want but seems to be in the ballpark or materially cheaper than the aftermarket brush guards. Westin was gonna cost $450 with a 3-5 week backorder at the local truck shop. The Nissan brush guard is supposed to arrive tomorrow. If you're interested, I'm sure Rob over in the Services forum could hook you up. I just bought some bulbs from him.
HTH,
J.
Nice! I didn't think about going to the dealer, I'm sure the Pathy part is identical to the QX4 part. Do you have the part #? I've found them for as low as $389 shipped and they say that there's not drilling needed. If you've got pics of it installed please share.
Billy
Anyone try the Firestone Destination A/T's?
in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
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I'll probably end up with the BFG's but they're so damn expensive!
Billy