CDN_S4

That's what I'm hoping...I'm a bit paranoid right now to have the front higher than the rear.

For the SFD, does the rear really need the KJ coils? Or will the OME plus 2" coil spacers be enough to keep the truck sitting even, if I don't use the strut spacers, other than KFB metal spacers from the kit? Or can I put the SFD in without the strut spacers and get the lift through the Front HD OME and coils and fleury spacers?

I've asked. We'll see if he will or not. I'm curious too to find out.

I'm on a 5 day long weekend so I am missing out on quite a bit of exploring time. I was actually planning on a trip down for the 4th but too many obstacles, including not having the Pathy lol.

I was referring to the lincense plate holder located in the centre vice offside on the equipped and non-equipped models. But looks like it's separate piece that can be added. Still need power to go to the license plate lights.

I like you more every day Hawairish! Haha I too want to know this! But you will pretty much have to swap the trunks too if you want the oem look.

You're the man Hawairish! I've just dropped it off at a place called Hilltop Off-road. After talking with him for over an hour I'm fairly certain he is the right guy for this job. At least he seems confident in his abilities. Hopefully all goes well and I'll have it back on Saturday. Also he said he could recess my bumper more and have less of an overbite. If all goes according to plan, I'll be a happy camper on Saturday.

And the solution you thought of world be....? I'm dropping it off tomorrow for attempt #3 to get this damn thing installed.

Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for taking the time to write this up!

The mechanic tried the best looking bolt in the front. And it snapped off inside. My fab guy is wondering if the SFD blocks can be welded on instead of bolted on?! Any thoughts?

All good suggestions. Thanks. I don't have the stock wheels anymore. From other cars too it's always been the hub centric issue. But finding offset aftermarket rims that are Hc is not easy. I just picked it up and the shaking is less bad now that he dialed it in as close as possible. But he said my tires are still toed in and it is visible with the naked eye. This would explain the wobble when looking at the tire as in my video. He said the only way is to get that SFD installed. I'll have to find someone that can do this for me as I don't have the tools or skills to start cutting and welding the frame.

The truck is still the shop, this is just based on what the mechanic tells me. The bearings have been checked, they are repacked and GTG. My rims are balanced and I don't see any bends. Can't imagine this to be the case. Never hit anything hard and I owned them since new. They are also 15" wrapped in 33's so not too easy to bend. I have manual locking hubs so the CVs and driveshaft won't spin but the shaking is still there as that's how I drive most of the time. Like I said, mech says my wheels are super negative cambered like a V and therefore constantly fight the road. This seems to make sense when I take a sharper turn the wheels seem to align and the wobble goes away. I can't keep driving like this and can't keep throwing money at this problem. Pretty upset right now. I'm wondering if it's possible to weld on an extension to the strut bracket that attaches to the knuckle? But then all the other parts are probably not long enough.

Hmm...never thought of the driveshaft. Mechanic tells me it's the alignment, but with no more than 2" I can't see that being the case. I've literally replaced every part now of the front end suspension and steering components, minus the driveshaft. And no, rims are not hubcentric, but the bolts are supposed to center them.

My front axles have been replaced and it still shakes!!! WTF?! The shop says due to my lift the wheels just won't align. But there is hardly a lift in the front since the bumper weighs it down so much. I have a SFD kit but nobody seems to be able or willing to install it due to seized and rusted / spinning bolts. At this point I'm getting really fed up. Pumped so much money into this and nothing fixes this shake. Might just have to sell it after returning it close to stock

^^^ Awesome looking R50! Love it! Are those Toyo MT's? Looks like you have a 4" SFD?

Oh man that sucks! Glad you decided to hang on to it though!

Thanks man. I've definitely put a lot more into this than I had ever set out to do. But I just fell in love with it.

Thanks man. I've definitely put a lot more into this than I had ever set out to do. But I just fell in love with it.

You're probably right that I could just modify the Xterra one. Just hadn't taken the time to look at it yet. How are te Rockford boots a MESS? I've never done these before so I have no idea.

Yeah though about closing it in as well. Now that I know the new one works I might dare to destroy the oem one. Or find a way to build a custom enclosure. The kit actually came with one but it doesn't fit the pathfinder. Was designed for the Xterra. I've also finally realized that there is something really bent in my front axle assembly. I've leaned out the window and watched my tire wobble. That would explain the shaking in my steering wheel lol. And it would explain why 2 alignments didn't take care of it. This also means that those 2 shops are junk since none of them picked up on it. Then I saw this: Hard to see in this vid but: https://vimeo.com/130699159

Air bags have arrived. Dropped it off for SFD but the bolts on the frame are spinning and not extracting. This is going to become a much more costly process than I had hoped. Air intake is in. Don't wanna call it cold air as the temps under the hood get so hot. Will likely get hood louvers to aid in cooling. Here some more pictures from the last adventure. This is why I need air bags and the SFD. Saw this on Expo. Similar to my trunk setup but I like lableing it all with name tags.

And the best part about it....it made my SES light go away!!!!

Bought a $95 Xterra intake from eBay. Didn't use all the parts supplied but it contained everything I needed to build mine and reconnect every hose as before.

Thanks. My main motivation was to get rid of my busted air box hanging down by the tire, sucking in all sorts of water. More throaty sound is always welcome!