Hey Guys! I've read up on the numerous threads and builds over the past several months and it has been immensely helpful. However, my mechanical skills are quite limited and I have a few questions. My local custom truck shop had little to no knowledge. I plan on checking with another shop but I maybe in charge of ordering everything and being the person planning everything.
2004 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 w 144,000 miles. Drive it a couple days a week. It's sagging and needs new tires. I'd like to lift it 2" and put some bigger more aggressive tires on it. I don't want to go crazy as I'd still like it to be pretty drivable. My offroading is mostly in slick mud no major rocks or anything.
Here is what I know I need/want: 2" lift front AC coils , Landrover NRC 9447 rear springs bilstein shocks. I'll try and list these to be as brief & concise as possible.
What struts do yall recommend? KYB or OME or other
The guy looked at it and said I needed the full strut assembly because my rubber isolator was messed up? What parts should I get along with the strut?
Is this the correct model shocks for the rear? Bilstein 33-18552shocks
What is the largest tire I should anticipate without trimming metal? Seems like 31" easy maybe 32"
I plan on buying new rims with the proper backspacing
What else should I buy or replace? camber bolts seem reasonable
Would locking hubs help performance or just take the pressure of my cv's?
Thanks so much for any advice or help. I have enjoyed this truck for the last 16 years and would like to keep it a few more.
I've got two pics if I can figure it out later I'll add them.