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I just ordered the krypton PB but I'm not sure it will drop the bracket low enough to be level with the axle. I don't ever recall seeing the PH being level. Maybe that's because I lifted it within a week or so of ownership. Right now with the WJ coils my rear sits really high! It will be about 3-4 weeks before I get the bracket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No I didn't get a panhard drop bracket. The guy who did my SFD said there was no pull on it as it was sitting, but I think what he didn't take into consideration was the flex. I will order krypton's PHD bracket after all. I've never had a vehicle with drum brakes so I have no idea how to do anything with them. But that doesn't mean I'm not willing to learn. A DIY would be great. Also, I don't have a tool to bleed the brakes with. Not sure what the wheel cylinders are you talk of? My entire rear drums are extremely rusted and I wouldn'tind replacing the entire assembly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You can't find steelies with 3.75 BS?! Just order some from 4 wheel parts, they have warehouses in Canada. Look for Soft 8's or Rock Crawlers. Pro Comp makes some very popular ones. They also aren't very expensive. Xterra wheels like Pathfinder wheels will come in different sizes. AFAIK the bolt pattern on all or most Nissan's is the same, especially on these 2 vehicles (6x5.5).

This angle isn't very good either, it's not causing max flex that's for sure. That rear is actually tucked quite a bit compared to normal ride height. And yes, I still have the sway bar, but I will ditch it once I install my extended brake line in the rear. I received it in the mail today from krypton. But I'm dreading installing it unless I need new rear shoes anyway as my bleeder valves are rusted as fskc and I will definitely break something so I will wait until a shop replaces my brakes and has access to replacement parts.

I had been searching for a CAI for a while and finally decided I would try an Xterra one since they share the same 3.3L VG33. The intake fit perfectly, but the surround to isolate the temperature did not. I will likely fabricate something as well as add hod louvers for additional cooling. I love how this intake sounds under WOT. Otherwise, besides a better flowing and larger diameter exhaust, there isn't a whole lot as far as bolt on parts go. Double Din is a must I find, I love having BT streaming and handsfree calling available. Besides the sound quality of factory is extremely improved.

That's' right and when it swings out it looks like this...as seen a few pages back. And just for fun...just seeing how stiff the new setup really is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks good. It's coming along nicely. So besides tires, which will take a while by the sounds of it, what's next? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

the crossmember was 1/2 cm higher on one side over the other. It appears as though the lower control arm would hold one side up higher than the other. I just can't imagine a rubber bushing holding all that weight up. But I will try to undo them both, then lower it down and tighten them back in place. I might have tightened them while off the ground when I replaced them.

I agree hole heartedly with hawairish. A SFD is a pain in the butt. Ask me how I know. The end result is awesome but if you aren't planning on running 33's WITOUT cutting into your liners and fenders, I would recommend sticking with the OME coil lift, and spacers. This will give you aprox 3" of lift. Cheaper and easier on parts. WJ coils need to be cut to fit and you will need adapters for the bottom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I ended up measuring the size of the actual coil under pressure, both are sitting at 8". I also measured distance from found to the fender in front of the wheel well. Both heights are the same. The optical gap difference from driver to passenger side could be attributed to the rubber flares not being exactly identical. This is ok and makes sense. However what doesn't make sense is that the CV's and lower control arm on the passenger side are slightly angled down whereas they are almost horizontal on the driver. Yet it sists flat and even on a level concrete floor in my garage. This is totally baffling my mind as both sides appear to be exactly the same, yet they aren't. And here is a side profile pic since the WJ coils went in. Keep in mind this is with over 150lbs sitting on the back hitch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Removed the remnants of the spare tire lift mechanism. Vacuumed it out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm normally around 30-35, but find that bumps in the road feel like hitting the rim, knowing they don't but the impact almost feels just as hard so I went down to 28 PSI and its such a nicer softer ride. It will help prevent other parts from wearing out or breaking before their time. Yes it's a bit more squishy and I might suffer a little bit in the gas mileage department but for now I'm running with this and I'm liking it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah the lower perches are solid anyways, they don't move, so yes the "W" is pointing at the tires. The upper mount WAS wrong on the passenger side right after I flipped the spacers, so I corrected that then. So the struts and perches and spacers are all the way they should be. In my mind the only thing that makes sense is that the spring rate for some reason isn't consistent through both springs. As for the trasharoo, I haven't used it for its designed purpose yet, I just wanted to see how it fits, looks, and assess the quality. I threw my used old coils in it as I didn't want them rolling and clanking around in the trunk. Quality seems top notch everything is very solid and thick. The rubber liner inside is robust too, keeping things dry and easy to clean out if need be. I like the Molle Webbing around it so more stuff can be attached. I like attaching more stuff lol as you can see in my trunk setup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I've replaced my rear OME coils and 2" spacers with 4" WJ lift coils. Now it sists what appears to be factory front to rear ratio of a tiny bit of rake. These coils are definitely HD in comparison to the OME MD's. I might not need my airbags after all. Even with my tire carrier on, it sits a tad higher than level. This is all good stuff. But I discovered what caused my uneven angles in the front. Some might recall that my driver side and passenger side front control arms and CV's aren't at the same angles. The driver side is a whole inch lower than the front and it appears to be that this spring compresses more than the passenger side. I'm going to contact OME and see what they have to say about it. Here's a pic of the drive back home. Took a bit of a detour Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice^^^ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just realized this page didn't have a picture yet. Can't allow that! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Technicalities...maybe we do don't have a body sitting on the frame as it is part of the unibody. But there is still a frame. Because mine is really rusty lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My R50's frame is pretty rusty too. But as soon as you start scratching at it, hopefully you will be able to uncover some shiny stuff and you should be good to go. Otherwise if it is rotten through you are have a much bigger problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup...and the vast majority of them stayed in the States. Which is where a lot of the German names come from.

Yeah there is debris strewn all over the place still. Parts of the fuselage, ejection seats, landing gear etc. Then there is also this: http://www.moosehead.net/history/POWCamp.html

There is a crash site in Maine. It's in the Mooshead Lake region. There are also a few former WW2 German POW camps that are on the itinerary for this expo.

I agree with you. The rear hitch is a good step on and I usually just stand on my tire when accessing the rack. I guess I just liked the idea/look of the ladders. But in the end practicality and location, after taking a closer look at my trunk, it seems it would have to end up quite centered, I'm thinking I'll write this one off as another one for the "good idea fairy"

Beginning of September I'll be in Maine again for another "Expedition" to the crash site of a WW2 B-52. But after that I'm game.

This is true, definitely could be a drawback if one were to use that feature frequently. I for one hardly ever use it, I find it to be kind of a useless feature. So not a huge deal for me.

Man I just love your 96! That thing looks awesome. Are you still planning on swapping the front bumper? and if so, with what?