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American Racing AR62 6lugs wheels and Kenda Klever k29 MT 235/85R16 tires by Cooper

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haha...too busy with work/family no time for fish or duck

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well didn't have a chance to go outdoor to snap a offroad pic but here's one with the new tires...can't wait to go offroad with the beast...

 

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Thanks...

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Next is probably 2" ac lift with nx spacer.....then custom front bumper from a local guy here in Fresno

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Wells after much reading and research I am going with this:

 

1) Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Radial Tire - 265/75R16 126R $576

2) 2130-FS - SENSEN Shocks Struts For Nissan, Front Set $73.23 Ebay

KYB KG4163 Gas-a-Just Monotube Shock Absorber $45.64 x2 = $91.28

3) ACDelco 45H0454 Professional Front Coil Spring Set $ 84.27

4) ACDelco 45H2158 Professional Rear Coil Spring Set $83.26

5) 2" Lift Spacer $170

6) Grill Brush Guard 01 02 03 2000 fit 00-04 Nissan Pathfinder $$ 255

http://www.ebay.com

7) Curt 18115 Roof Mounted Cargo Rack $160

8) Auto Ventshade 94105 Original Ventvisor Window Deflector, 4 Piece $48.67

Total: $ 1,541.71

I am thinking if I even need to replace my stock springs. I read through couple posts and folks said that the stock springs usually last the entire life of a truck if it wasn't abuse with heavy loading or off roading. Plus my truck is not sagging so which mean springs still good. This leave extra cash for rear trailing arm replacement and anything that need replace once I jack up the truck for inspection.

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LOL! I read through this thread and come to SOLD! Guys cheapest way is to get new stock coils and struts/shocks and buy spacer!

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Ok sounds like I got it all then.

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Ok guys...the wife give an ok budget of 2k for me to mod my pathy this spring.

 

So how many things can I get it done with 2k?

 

Like I said above I am mainly use it for camping and fishing NO rock crawling.

 

First I am going to change all the fluids and spark plugs because I haven't done nothing since I bought it. Last owner didn't give me any info on what and when things were replaces. Any idea how much this might be?

 

After that, I am going to get a AC suspension kit($825) from 4x4parts because I think it will better suit for camping loads and towing trailer. I am assuming the stock suspension are going to retire in the next 30k or so. Shipping is estimate $160 ground to California! WHOA this is the highest shipping cost I ever encounter. Any better suggestion are welcome

 

After the lift, I am going to get a set of Cooper AT3 on my stock wheels. I didn't want to kill the MPG so what would be a good size for economy wise and still got the mean looks? I can trim down a little but I won't take off the fender flares.

 

So I think this should exhaust my 2k budget....Any better suggestion or ideas out there?

 

Again I am not an expert and this is my first ever lift truck/Nissan and I just want to see different option from experienced folks. If I could get more out of my 2k let me know! Thanks

[a little pathy fun,, been awhile.]

Nice fishes.....the bottom is a large mouth bass

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Nice pathy green180.....what kind of lift do you have? I am from Fresno

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what a coincident that you posted in here! I just looked at your kit on Ebay like 1 day ago.. and I was planning to purchase it sometime this March . Do NPORA get any discount?

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@jyeager How many miles was your 97 when you bought it? 312k miles is a lot and still going strong?

 

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thanks, I hope mine will last long too....

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Here is a little info on my first ever Nissan......and first soon to be lift suv

 

Year: 2001

Model: Pathfinder SE 4x4

Mile: 134,xxxx

Bought it for: $3.5K

 

Other car I owned: 2014 Camry SE, 1993 BMW 325i

 

What am I going to use my PF for? Camping, fishing, hunting small game, and offroading NO rock crawling though

 

My plan?

 

1. Warn Hubs

2. 2" Strut Spacer....maybe AC lift?but I like smooth ride so I'll think about it

3. Maybe running 32" tall and skinny rubber

4. CVT Tenth

5. Freezer?

6....still thinking

 

 

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Here is mine all stock for now.....

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Hello All!

 

My name is BC and I just bought my 2001 PF last month. The exterior was in bad shape so I was working on the exterior of the car through the holiday and new year....so here it is....this is going to be my first ever car I am planning to lift. I planned to use this PF for offroading, camping, and fishing/hunting...