88pathoffroad Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Most Pathfinders came without a steering stabilizer. If you want to mount one on your Pathy, this information and thread is for you. A thread already exists discussing installation of the Rancho steering stablizer on a Pathfinder. It can be found here: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1044 Other information that is useful to know: The pin which mounts on the frame near the steering box is Nissan Part # 48612-31G00. The frame already has threaded holes that match this part...however, you will have to buy your own bolts and washers. Cost is approximately $9 or less for the Nissan bracket and hardware store generic metric bolts. Part # for a standard OEM Monroe replacement stabilizer shock is SC2939. Again, no bolts, washers, or nuts are included. One end fits the Nissan pin and the other end fits the existing mounting bracket on the Pathfinder centerlink. Cost is approximately $30, much less than the $60 Nissan OEM stabilizer. Comparatively, the Rancho kit is $45 for the shock itself and about $20 more for the bracket kit to install it, plus you have to either remove or modify the centerlink brackets so they don't hit on the Rancho setup. The OEM setup mounts to the driver's side frame, like so: The Rancho setup mounts to the passenger's side frame, like this: Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Yep, that about sums it up. If anyone has questions about the Rancho option, toss 'em at me. I did it myself, and that's mine in the second picture! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 how long did it take and how easy would you say it is for the Rancho set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 12, 2004 Author Share Posted May 12, 2004 'Bout half an hour to take off the skidplate, unbolt the idler arm bolts and put the new ones in, another half-hour to bolt on the new bracket, open up the box and put together the stabilizer and u-bolt bracket, then another half-hour to put it all together and put the skidplate back on. Maybe an hour and a half tops? Oh wait, that doesn't include messing with the stock CL SS brackets. Bend them out of the way with a crescent wrench or cut them off with an angle grinder...either way it'll only take a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Yeah, its insanely easy to do... I didn't have a skidplate so I didn't have to worry about that, so I'd say about an hour TOPS... mostly because it took me a while to grind off the centerlink brackets, I was using a compressed air cutoff wheel so the compressor kept running out of air. =) Its completely cake, especially if you play around before you actually go out to install, read the directions and check the parts so you know what you're doing. Should take an average Joe about a half-hour to do it all without any hang-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 OK, so what exactly has to be done to the centerlink to install the Steering Stabilizer? I couldn't find an actual write up of the process. Will be doing this when I get my ProComp shock package from 4WheelParts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 There are two little tabs on the centerlink that allow for the installation of an OEM steering stabilizer. In order for the new SS to fit properly, you need to grind down / cut off these tabs. Piece of cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 That's it, cool. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoViking Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Hey guys.... I just called my Nissan dealer and checked about the pin that goes into the frame... they want $24 for it! now i havent had much luck at this dealer either so maybe the trend just continues... does anyone know what thread that pin is? Im wondering if I can make one out of some graded steel threaded stock? thanks guys.. pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Hey guys.... I just called my Nissan dealer and checked about the pin that goes into the frame... they want $24 for it! now i havent had much luck at this dealer either so maybe the trend just continues... does anyone know what thread that pin is? Im wondering if I can make one out of some graded steel threaded stock? thanks guys.. pat Not sure of the threads, but the local dealer wanted $17. I went to a local boneyard and got the pin, all associated bolts for both ends, and the stabilizer for $15 off of a similar year Hardbody truck. It only takes a couple min's to remove and to install. :secret: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Anyone have a pic of the piece of the centerlink that needs to be ground down? My shi...stuff is supposed to be delivered today. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Check out the very first picture that 88 posted showing installation of a stock stabilizer. See the tabs on the centerlink where the stabilizer is attached? That's what needs to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 This? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted August 5, 2004 Author Share Posted August 5, 2004 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001pathfinderLE Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 can i put one on my 2001 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 No idea on your 2001 as it is a completely different generation and beast than the older trucks. Have you searched around for an aftermarket swap/kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 My sincere thanks to 88! Using the listed part numbers, I ordered the stock pin from North Texas Nissan, a Monroe damper from Rock Auto, spent about 1/2 hour rummaging through my spare bolt supply, and DING, we have dampage. Very nice improvement when driving on rough roads. THANK YOU for taking the time to share this info with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Thinking out loud... I wonder why Rancho is selling a "universal" damper in the kit rather than using the Monroe damper with a red paint job? Has anybody compared them side by side? Does the Rancho version use a larger rod or body or have different damping rates? Just curious... (For those who didn't know, Rancho and Monroe are both brand names owned by Tenneco, and I sure there is some amount of cross badging of hardware) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 can i put one on my 2001 ? You have rack and pinion don't you (ie no center link)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 Yup, all the R51's are R&P. I've seen R&P with a SS, but it was a short-ass SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Thanks for this post. Did the OEM stabilizer last night, and wow, what a difference. No more death wobble on the highway, and you can actually drive the truck in the wind now. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohen Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 so where does the centerlink go? in the 2nd picture it doesn't even show it. and what about the the vertical piece on the driver side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 Escuse me? Where does it go? It stays put. The stabilizer bolts to it. Are you talking about the pitman arm on the driver's side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohen Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 sorry I kinda dissapeared from the face of the earth..but im back now! haha. so I have no idea what I was talking about up there, but umm I have a bigger problem. I can't even get to that because the bolts on my skid plate are rusted through and through I tried taking 1 off and the head snapped right off of it. suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Lots and lots of PB Blaster (penetrating oil) "at least" a day of regular applications of it. longer would be better. Then carefaully try and remove the others. Any that break will need to be extracted. Replace ALL of them with new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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