TroyButler

Alright, maybe back to the idea of replacing the entire axle. I was looking at the infiniti parts catalog and there 7 different thicknesses of snap rings? If i type in vin will it show what i need or will i have to measure what i pull out with a caliper/micrometer to know what to get? also is this the basic outline of what to do with the auto-hubs? http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/35721-cv-boot-replacement-v-axle-replacement/?do=findComment&comment=669202 edit: also looking at new axles on rock auto, one says does not include abs ring? Do i need to buy one that does?

Thank you very much.

It partially comes down to laziness. The Axle is fully attached to the trans and is only about an inch out from the hub. The splines still look all good i think it was just the snap ring or the lack of it. My axle seems to be fine, i think the snap ring was the culprit (to which i also don’t see the snap ring online?). My problem is my cv partially in the hub but needs to move another inch or less to be fully seated in. Any advice? I tried taking off the tie rod end but it would not come out, and hammering it may have slightly damaged a thread. If i could just reboot it, grease it, and move it the 1 inch it needs id be all set

Also, looking at rockauto if i wanted to try and repair this, what should i buy? a new boot and just the axle seal?

Will do, i believe i got it all assembled last night with the old axle in the way it was. Doing a bolt check tonight then putting the wheels back on and trying to drive Just not going to be using 4 wheel. I will definitely buy a new one because this ones either gone or failed. The ideal scenario is its fine till atleast midaugust when i have time to replace the axle fully.

Just thew outer axle shaft seal? I immediately jacked the hub up after, just wanted the reference image Any recommendations? are the $60 ones on rockauto okay?

Eventful weekend with lots of jobs. Finished the passenger front lift, relatively smoothly with only minor problems but got that all sorted out, but the driver was a different story. Upon dropping the front shock as i went to pull it out the entire axle from out from the hub? Has this happened to anyone before? Is it safe to try and reinsert it temporary or should i just go straight to buying a new axle? Rough timing since its a long weekend. Any and all advice appreciated

Sometimes i forget the age of these vehicles. this may not apply to everyone if they have this problem, but for me, when the fluid went low i assume it sucked the level sensor float with it and it got stuck to the bottom, so i just unplugged the sensor and gave a "technical tap" with a screw driver to the reservoir, and after just turning the vehicle back on the light is currently off. Will update if it comes back on.

BR-7 Page 8 https://nicoclub.com/FSM/QX4/1997_QX4/br.pdf Is it possible to be from just having the rear lift in or am i misinterpreting that wrong

Ill have to look into one.. do you know what the LSV air bleeder is thats referenced in the Service manual?

Yeah, once, my partner said the pedal went soft a couple times and i added fluid to fix it Edit: wouldn't that throw and ABS light then not (E)brake?

not sure? only bled the 2 calipers nothing else?

Hello, Last night/today i decided to install my SF rear lift spacers (will be doing front soon) and today had to replace my front caliper due to the old one being seized. I replaced both sets of pads and bled the brakes. Fluid is all topped up and the pedal builds up pressure and does stop the car fine. Slight rubbing sound from passenger side brake but thats all. Any ideas as to why my brake light may be on? did i do something wrong in the front or bump something in the rear i should check? Thank you

so any recommendations for pre-face lift?

In the re-fresh between the 97 and later years theres no body change that would affect the fitment of these correct?

Was wondering if anyone had any affordable solutions to proper nerf bars. The side steps on my QX4 have rotted out and are just left with the plastic. While I do get a lot of people rip them off i use them very frequently when loading and unloading my kayaks and would prefer the more aggressive look.

I checked rockauto, didn’t see rear springs there

When doing pre-alignment checks on my QX4 i noticed the suspension was definitely low. Few months later put her in storage and just checked up on her today. sitting even lower. I know my rear shocks are okay they were replaced a few months ago but ill need to replace rear springs and front coils. My problem is I cant seem to find the rear springs on any places i normally go to shop. Any recommendations to get back to stock height or a little higher just dont want to do a full lift or spacers. Just springs and coils. Thank you. 1997 QX4

I know this topic has been brought up before but I see people getting around 300 miles per tank, but by the time my gauge is on E i'm only getting 200 miles (320km) and am paying $58 (75cad) a week to drive this thing. For a winter beater its certainly not cheap on gas. Is something wrong or is this to be expected? this is on 2WD, partial city and highway

I know this is an old thread, but i didn't happen to see my jounce bumper on my passenger rear, and my driver side rear, its sitting at the bottom of the coil spring, on its side doing nothing. Whats the appropriate fix?

Is there a spring for 1" lift?

So 1" is perfectly fine, if i go for 2 do springs and longer shocks and that would prevent issues? or still have issues

I thought I read here 2" can be a point of consern with the CV axels

Got her oil sprayed to prevent any rust ?

I know there have been many many post about lifts, and the search function here isn't great, but i was wondering if there are any concerns if i get the 1" SFCreations spacers? I know with 2+ i have to worry about CV angles and such, so is there any concern with a 1"? Just looking for maybe a little more clearance for winter. Also if there is a thread or anything that covers this exactly feel free to link it, thank you.