[New shocks-lift? New tires?]

On 8/28/2020 at 6:56 AM, 01Pathmaker said:

Nice work, it always saves money, gives you a better sense of satisfaction and of how things work, when you do your own wrenching,  As far as your rear ride quality, if you used factory replacement KYB rear shocks, those will be just about at maximum extension when the truck is sitting level.  This lack of available down travel will make your ride more harsh than it needs to be.  If you swap those out for a shock that is appropriately valved and 2-3" longer (to match the added height of your springs), like the Bilstien 33-185352 (or there is a less expensive option from ProComp, but the part number escapes me), you'll find the ride quality improved.  Just food for thought.

Thanks!  I'll keep the Bilstien's in mind for the future.  Right now I'm done with the wrenching on it and time to save money for the next add on's hahaha.  You're right about doing the work yourself, it is satisfying when completed.  

[New shocks-lift? New tires?]

On 8/21/2020 at 12:33 AM, PATHYNDH said:

Yes i got 9447 but Im not even sure since i've been told otherwise that a 1" spacer upfront may be too much. I'm trying to level it as much as possible time will tell may get the 0.5" spacer instead

I Just finished installing new suspension in My '01 Pathfinder, up front I put in KYB Excel G-Gas Struts with Adelco Springs (Stock size) and a 1.5" SFCreations spacers (gives about a 2 inch lift), in the rear I put NRC9449 coils which are a HD Coil with KYB Gas-A-Just Gas Shocks (Have around a 2.5" plus lift in the back).  I'll admit with the 9449 coils the back rides a lot stiffer especially over speed bumps.  All in everything cost around $800 CAD with shipping.  I used Rockauto, LRDirect, SFCreations.

 

I did all the work myself, Struts were the hardest which took a few days and rear finished in a couple hours.  The 9447 I believe gives close to a 2" lift in the rear.