Karmann

I was filling up the other day, and I had to help a small family unscrew the gas cap on their brand new Dodge Ram. It was even customized, so you'd think they'd have an idea how to get the cap off... Turned it to the left, as usual, and it came right off.

Bushnut is correct, with the AC lift and 2" longer shocks, it should net you more flex. I believe SFDs use Jeep Grand Cherokee 6" rear springs anyway. Factory has quite a bit of travel as is, so for my tastes 2" is more than enough extra. Here's my baby at a wee stock height: More than enough flex for me, and now with the extra 1.75" of overall lift, I am extremely satisfied.

The one month I don't submit! Oh well, silverton has a nice rig, so my vote goes to him.

I assume so, again I don't know too much about SFD setups, but potentially yes. IIRC though there isn't anything keeping the rear coils from unseating.

In my experience it's shock length. My OME coils achieve their lift by higher spring rate and thicker coils, not extended length. In terms of drop, I believe without the shocks and sway you coil literally "droop" them out. Control arms are a factor as well.

Changed the oil over the weekend: Mobil 1 Synthetic 10w-30, with Mobil 1 filter (highest rated). The oil/filter combo is rated well, and I get the oil in 6qt packets from Sams Club. Now after my debacle with the mechanic, I wasn't able to make it to the alignment shop this weekend thanks to my ****head friends, so that's on the agenda for this weekend. As well as figuring out what's going on with the rear end, as it feels like it crabs around corners somewhat.... takes moving out of driveways or across gutters much differently. Smoother but with more head toss... Anyway, more sh** to do.

I would say evaluate if you actually need the seat to be lower. Sometimes it's just preference, but unless you have a big pompadour or something and your head touches the ceiling, then i don't see an issue if it's close. I'd say take it off road, and see if your head bounces on the ceiling, if it does, then definitely revisit your question. Possible ideas: You could perhaps look and see what the mechanism on upper level R51s did? As in, if it had electric seats, did it adjust up and down? And if yes, then how so? If you're willing, I imagine you could take some padding out of the seat? Or figure out a way to cut the rails of the seat itself. Of course both of these are labor intensive. Sorry if I'm not much help, but figured you at least deserved a response. These are the only things I can think of.

Welcome to the circus. Glad you could join us. I spent some time in Oregon many moons ago, beautiful part of the country, and Portland is on my list of places to move to. Pics of your pathy would be wonderful if you get the chance.

Hate to be that guy, but please for god sakes do. They'll look quite nice.

Believe it or not I have a friend who takes his ML-350 4matic camping, and it usually doesn't have many clearance issues. Granted he doesn't do any side trails, but it's always interesting. I like your spelling: Morano, as in Moron who bought a Murano (I poke fun but I have a soft spot for them, neat little run abouts, with a killer exhaust note, FX especially). But so far as I can tell, there isn't a club for them, though there are some YouTube videos.... Maybe if we join forces, we could equal enough vehicles for WeatherTech to make some decent floormats for us. Other than that, that's as far as we'll likely get.

Not trying to insult you or anything, but have you checked the battery in the remote?

Typical Continental... Just like how Pirelli Scorpions are "off road" tires...

I've been trying to think out what the routing would be, can anyone think of an area to route the intake on a facelift R50 that won't make it suck up a bunch of hot air?

Hey Mitch! I was born in Grass Valley, and love the area, welcome

Here's pictures of my rig

Wheel spacers are not needed with my tire size (245/75r16), I'm not a big fan of them anyway, unless they're totally necessary. While he's down there he should change the strut bearing and possibly the strut mount if it gives you issues. (Do NOT buy a KYB mount.) otherwise, if you do the above, assuming other parts aren't exhibiting wear signs, it should be enough. Also some people require camber adjustment bolts, but I didnt, so it's on a case by case basis. There's some pictures in my build thread of my setup, but I'll post one here as well once I'm off work. A note about my lift- I have MD front springs and a 1" 4x4design spacer in front to level it. Buying the HD springs I listed will negate the need for the spacer. Just thought I'd give you a heads up, as results may vary

I would suggest going to ruggedrocks.com and getting their OME springs- HD in the front (2928) and MD (2922) in the rear. Go to 4x4parts.com and order rear extended length bilstein 5100s, and rockauto.com for front KYB GR-2 struts. Go on amazon and buy WARN 29091 premium manual hubs for the front. This setup yields good off road control, superior handling, decent mpg and a good look. Hope it helps! PM me if you need any help, I'll reply promptly

This sounds like the best option, and was exactly what I was thinking. Maybe look into a hardbody for your business? Then you could swap parts over as well, but now have a bed. Not sure how much you need the backseat.

Looks good. As far as the rear, I would suggest some Bilsteins- either 4600 or 5100 will work very well to stiffen it up. If you measure correctly, supposedly there is a model of 5160 which fits too.

Triumph or Bronco? I rather like the Bronco rims myself.

Just went through a whole debacle related to this (still going), and I was able to cure some clanking I heard by tightening my shock mounts and stabilizer bar bolts. I would try that sine it's free. Otherwise, make sure your spare tire is tightened down and check for any play in the control arms. Could be panhard bar bushings. Hope it helps!

Looks sweet!

One bushing is upper and the other is lower, that may be the issue.

And to the techs, if you're reputable, good on you The guys at my nissan dealer are pretty knowledgable, and even put up with my OCD hehe, I just only go for recalls and stock parts though. Also, thank you all for sticking with me and offering such great advice. It means a lot, and I will report if it continues.

Thus far I haven't had need for a press until now so haven't needed to make the investment. Nor do I have the time to wrench, except on weekends, which are filled with visiting my gf and doing ample studying. I love working on my car, but sometimes I don't have the time or tools, hence the shop. Which was obviously a bad decision. So now I will further budget my time to make it for the pathy (might be in the dark hahaha)