Timmons
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Didn't Rugged Rocks used to sell these Adjustable upper and lower control arms for the R50? Has anyone used these to help control bump steering?
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My horn doesnt work either. I don't think this is related. Has anyone ever removed a fuse or relay to stop that air bag light from blinking off and on.
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Correct. I recall reading some where that it has something to do with the speed sensor.
Actually I was reffering to the clock spring in the steering wheel.
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Ebay is the only place i found that has them, used too.
Could it just be a fuse, relay or just disconnected? I don't remember hearing any cracking when i turned the steering wheel.
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Maybe Timmons is refering to the Pan Hard Bar and not the sway bar. I took my sway bar off 2 years ago and haven't looked back.
Ramdala, where were you guys wheeling? I always like to look up where people wheel their rigs. Thanks!
Actually the rear sway bar. I'm a bit nervous hauling a large trailer without my rear sway bar attached. I'm going to mod it today.
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Does anyone happend to know what the part number is to the clock spring? I can't seem to find a replacement online anywhere.
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Man, i just went through that install last week. Nice right up and pictures. I'm currently modifying the rear sway bar by cutting the shaft and welding on an extra 6" of steel rod to get it back to where it's supposed to be. I will be able to get more flex with this mod now. Will take pictures of it tomorrow.
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My horn doesn't work now either, it's the clock spring. LOL.
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Going out to the desert this weekend which will be a perfect setting to take some pics of my SFD.
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Did any of you guys have this problem with the Air Bag light blinking after an SFD install?
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Awesome man! Glad to hear that you finally got the lift on. As far as rear shocks go im running pro comp es3000's. They have done me great from off roading to daily driving road trips with full loads of people and towing a trailer for work. They are cheap too, only like 70 bucks with tax for a pair of them.
BUT HOW DARE YOU NOT POST PICS!
I actually took a bunch of pics during the installation for Andrew to use at Krypton Fabrications. Waiting for it to get light out tomorrow before I take a good picture of the vehicle since we just got done tonight. Now I can work on installing the air lockers in a few weeks.
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Well it's finally done. SFD is now installed.
For you guys that have the 6" SFD installed, I'm going to switch out my Rancho's in the rear, what are you using off road that really works well with this lift? I'm so impressed with the amount of lift i got from this kit. Highly recommended. Fantastic clearance for off-roading.
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I too have started making payments on my SFD.....hopefully paid off by Spring Time. Anyway, how were the results on those 6" adapters??? I'm really interested in how they turned out? I'm soon gonna start buying shocks, springs, tires, etc.
My friends and I are installing the entire kit this weekend. Adapters will work perfect. Will take pictures and post next week.
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You should pull all that crap out of the vehicle and start over. It will sound better. Double din Pioneer with Flat Screen multi media and GPS. Put in some Focals or JBL's. Use good wire and amplifiers. I will post what i did to mine this weekend when it's half way done finally. Still need to install the JL audio 12" sub in right quarter panel. They make subs that are thin now and still pound out the bass.
That bose system was crap when I bought mine brand new from the dealer. LOL.
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I'm interested in upgrades on rotors, calipers and pads. Like to see what others have come up with on this subject as well.
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Looks like a mile marker from the picture.
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Wow, you got me thinking now. Nice job, looks great.
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How severe of a vibration? Why is your idle at 1000 RPM other than at a cold start? No vibration in drive @ 1000 RPM?
It's at cold start 1K rpms. Not severe just very noticeable. In drive, below 1K rpms actually no vibration. Rev engine in park up to 1K rpms after the engine has warmed up, i can feel the vibration. Past 1K rpms no vibrations.
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Sounds like the master cylinder. Not hard to replace. Careful with the brake fluid, will eat your paint off. I would make sure your wheels are off as well if your going to bleed the brakes in case you get brake fluid all over which will eat the paint right off those black steelies.
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Has anyone experienced vibration through the steering wheel and through the car when it's in park idling at 1000 rpms? Once i put it in drive it goes away.
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haha, guess i will take mine off this weekend then.
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Has anyone else had these issue with their heat shields rattling while going through a parking lot at low rpms? Has anyone been able to pin point which one typically rattles? I don't want to remove them all since I live in a hot climate.
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By 'open' diffs, you mean regular one-wheel wonders, plain differential gears, right? Sorry if that's a stupid q.
So what are "ARB" lockers, and how would they help me? I did a quick google, and it seems like you're talking about auto hubs with pneumatic actuation.
Here is the link for the lockers. Watch the video.
https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/arb-rd135-pathfinder-rear-air-locker-p-110.html
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Well, I finally got some time on a weekend to spend on my rig.
I placed the spring compressors on (the cheap ones from HF) and then jacked up the driver's side. The springs lifted out quite easily even with the upper bump stop and the lower perch adapter (KR Fabs) still in place. I measured and marked the spring to cut about 3/4" off the height of the coil (I was afraid to cut too much). I then took my cheap angle grinder (HF again) and cut it off (about 15-20 seconds of cutting time). When I placed it back on the rig it lowered just over 1" (so now my driver's side is at 39.75" fender to ground. I repeated the process for the passenger side and it now sits at about 40.25". Given that I have cut exactly equal amounts of spring from each side, I'm still trying to figure out if the passenger side sitting higher is due to the gas tank/full size spare being on the driver's side or if I need to cut the passenger down...then again, it's pretty gosh darn close and I think I'll just call it good for now.
I drove it around the block (0-30 mph with acceleration/hard stops) and to work this morning (0-50 mph in traffic) and there is not even a hint of driveline vibration. That is all I was going for with the recent cuts.
It still has a slight rake from back to front, so that is cool too (sorry, love that look).
I will take photos of the cut pieces (I kept the pig tails from the original cut just for this purpose) and post up the estimated cut lengths of each coil.
I'll also try to get some pics (parking lot again) of how she sits now. I'll try to get those up this evening.
Again, love the springs, and in case someone else wants to go this route, at least they'll have something to reference.
Thanks for the great write up Rick, I spoke with the guys at Krypton Fabrications and was advised to go with the WJ 4" Springs since they will be sending me some new adapters to give me an exact 6" lift in the rear to match the front. This is the first time they will be sending these through their kit so I will be the guinea pig for this first one. The 4" lift kit is on it's way and so are the springs. I'll take some photos when the job is finally done in the next 2-3 weeks.
My Pathy project - Lifting
in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
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Got all the parts for the links, will start welding them this week. Will have pictures soon.