SkiBumBrian Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I'll help but I don't need the spacers. Maybe we could have a "question raffle" or I could just give them to a needy person. How do you want this info, PM'ed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Yes you could , but i would need someone to test fit them at least once.... Yes you send me the info by pm...thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'll help what do you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 answered in pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 If I put a lift on my pathy do i need to put a rear track bar drop in and do I need to put longger brake lines in also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 in a perfect world, yes the panhard bar should be parallel to the axle, but I have been running my setup without it for many years now... When you go full flex, you axle will be a little un-centered, meaning one of your wheels will come out more on one side than the other. For the break line, agina it depends on the amount of lift you put.. There is always some extra lenght but, at one point yes, you should be extending your lines. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 It depends on how high you go for the pan hard rod, 2" debatable, 3+ probably, although in reality the condition of the bushings is probably equally important. the stock brake line should be good for 2-3" of lift, it is only mounted about 6" off center and has some slack. Might want to look at it if you go higher and have a lot of flex. Spring outer and inner dimension at the base of the spring are needed. But i also need a picture and drawing of the spring SEAT . WIth this i will make the spacers ! Who's helping for a free pair of spacers? I have too much to do to pull the springs right now, but I can offer the tip that the easiest way to measure the spring perch is to oil it lightly, put some modeling or even pottery clay on it, put a board on that, then take both off in one piece and start photographing/measuring the replication. I have done a lot of machining where this was the only way to measure the part, only we used dental potting compound and sometimes silly putty. It works... B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I just wanted to say thanks for all the help. I want to try new set of front coil springs that i got for free. 4" id and 2 3/4 at pig tail and 18" high. I have new Calmini shocks on order and wanted to try these springs out. I just didn't want to tear a brake line and i wanted to see if i had to do the drop for track bar. thanks again for the help. p.s. ill do my best on taking the right measurements for the rear coil spring spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I put my new 09 rubicon coil spring on and I rear only got about an 1" lift at the most. I have a problem with my left rear end sagging still:( I don't need to replace the brake lines or put a pan hard bracket it yet lol. I do think with these new springs the ride is way nicer then stock springs. what do you guys do with your e brake lines? when I flex with the sway bar disconnected the e brake lines are a problem know with full flex. Some people say just cut them off but I like my e brake there for when I put my ride into 4 wheel drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 For the parking brake you can make some extensions for where they bolt to the body under the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 That's what I was thinking using another set off my 88 pathy and make a link from the stock one to the other one. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Do you have any pic on your e brake so i can see what you did and get my mind set on how others did there's thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) I bought some OME Springs and they have the exact measurements that was posted earlier in this thread but OME says it's only going to lift my truck 1.75" when it seems closer to 3"! http://www.rocky-road.com/nissan-pathfinder-lift-kit.html OME2920 at the bottom (1.75") Will I need UCA's for this setup? I also ordered 30% increased spring rate torsion bars to lift up the front along with the new springs and shocks... just curious if I need aftermarket UCA's? What would happen if I don't get UCA's? Edited April 17, 2014 by enkrypt3d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Did you measure it before you put the lift on? If so that would tell you how high it went up. If not measure it and see how high it sets and look and see what stock sets at. That should get you in the ball park range hope it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 yea I measured the fender before the springs went on (32") and after almost 35" in the rear. On the front I had the aftermarket torsion bars but they had to crank them way up to get the truck level. Also put on longer shocks and hoping they're not too long as they were pretty tough to get installed... Would an aftermarket UCA allow for more travel on the front suspension as well as save the ball joints from wear? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Yes UCA would help I have mine on order. I had calmini shocks on order but its been 5 weeks and still on back order so I canceled the order. What shocks did you order and how much? Sent from my Z795G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Bilstein 5100 Front: PN 33-230405 Shock Length 16.4” OEM Front Shock length 13.6” Bilstein 5100 Rears: PN 33-230320 Shock Length 24.5” OEM Rear Shock Length: 22.85” These are the shock I bought which bilstein said they'd fit with a 2-3" lift... without a lift you'd have to get shorter ones so call bilstein to ensure that you order the correct length! The front OEM shocks are super short but with these it gives plenty of travel. Going to order some UCA's so I can reduce the tension on the torsion bars and get a better ride / alignment as the truck wants to wander all over the highway making me look like a drunkard! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 FYI the 4600 series are also on a national back order so I had to get these (which are the 5125's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Nice I need an alignment also do to all the fab work on my new center link I had made. I'll wait till I get my new uca in. Let me know how you like the shocks after you run they for a little bit and maybe I might pick up a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaakaaa Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Bilstein 5100 Front: PN 33-230405 Shock Length 16.4” OEM Front Shock length 13.6” Bilstein 5100 Rears: PN 33-230320 Shock Length 24.5” OEM Rear Shock Length: 22.85” These are the shock I bought which bilstein said they'd fit with a 2-3" lift... That's about what I am wanting to do. How are those shocks (those specific model numbers)? I just called Bilstein and they told me that I would have to have a suspension shop measure everything after I do the lift, but I'm sure you or someone on here has more useful information on what I need. I'm looking mostly at the 5100s. More on topic, do many of you have experience with the Ford coils? Mostly I'm reading about people using Grand Cherokee coils, but I'd like to be able to go to the junkyard with as many options as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm looking for shocks also but when I fine something worth buying I'll let you know what I got Sent from my Z795G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 That's about what I am wanting to do. How are those shocks (those specific model numbers)? I just called Bilstein and they told me that I would have to have a suspension shop measure everything after I do the lift, but I'm sure you or someone on here has more useful information on what I need. I'm looking mostly at the 5100s. More on topic, do many of you have experience with the Ford coils? Mostly I'm reading about people using Grand Cherokee coils, but I'd like to be able to go to the junkyard with as many options as I can. That's just what bilstein gave me when I called them. They are a bit long in the front though... And they are a lot softer than the rancho 5000's but still firm. Doesn't ride like a caddy or anything but it's much better. I had to get these since the 4600's were on backorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I dont see how you guys are getting a 3" lift off jgc springs. I have a set off a 98 5.9l gc and with the pig tail cut off it's at 17" long and .55 for the wire and it still sets like stock if you ask me. I put 4x4parts uca on and the new rear coil springs on but the front sets at 34" and the rear is 32". I'm thinking of buying lifted coil springs for the rear and cut to fit my pathy I have wasted a lot of money on these coil spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 How high dose your pathy set with jgc coil springs so i can compare notes thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 There is a thread around here that details OAL, number of coils and wire diameter... IIRC .59 is the thickest JGC wire diameter and would be what you want to get the most lift. I do not have the measurements on mine, but they easily gave me 3" of lift when I put them in as the 4th owner in my first Pathy, now maybe 2.5" in my second. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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