[Old Man Emu Install]

Looking to replace the current rack completely. I am not looking to put a rack on top of the current railings and cross bars. I would prefer to remove the current one entirely and purchase a new one and then fabricate it to mount into the roof of the vehicle.

 

I was throwing the question out there to inquire if it is a relatively easy modification (if anyone knows off the top of their head)?

 

 

[Old Man Emu Install]

Thanks for the responses, i appreciate the help.

 

As of right now, i have a stock 2004 SE with 255/65r16 General Grabber A/T.

 

I purchased the OME suspension package and purchased 265/70r16 BFG KO2.

 

Hoping to have the above completed within the next week and a half.

 

My next improvement will be adding the manual locking hubs.

 

Does anyone know if a baja rack could be easily fabricated to fit on top of the pathy? I don't mind the one that came with the vehicle (standard rack with two crossbars from the manufacturer), but when it comes to tying everything down i feel as if my options are limited so I am hoping to find a better rack (note: i am not wanting to throw a Thule basket on top of the current rack).

 

[Old Man Emu Install]

What is an accurate time range for a professional service to install the complete OME suspension package? Given my lack of time and knowledge of vehicle mechanics, I am having a professional service do the install. The guy I spoke with said they had never done this with a pathfinder and it could take up to a day and a half (12 business hours). Does that seem reasonable or am I potentially getting bent over? thanks for the help.

 

[Stock '04 SE Guidance]

Hi folks,

 

New member here with a stock 2004 SE with 125k miles and a rear suspension that is shot (anymore than a person in the rear seat and it bottoms out *clunk).

 

I am looking to upgrade the suspension, give it some new wheels, and install manual locking hubs to increase mpg.

 

The questions I have are as follows:

 

*What is the best, cost efficient option out there? (I am looking at the Old Man Emu)

 

*What is the maximum tire size I can put on the vehicle without rubbing when its stock? With the OME?

*Will 265/70r16 or 245/75r16 be okay?

 

*Any advice on the hubs? I skimmed the other forum regarding the hubs....appears I can find my answers there.

 

Also any other advice is greatly appreciated. 75% of my driving is main roads/interstate, but i do enjoy getting up in the Appalachian mountains to camp as much as possible.

 

Thanks in advance for yalls help.