adamzan Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Here is a video of one of my lower links-> Yeah I'd say those are a little worn! Mine are like new compared to those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod_b Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Why does everyone always suggest the AC springs over the OME springs? Are the AC ones better? They're surely more expensive. I'm all about spending as little as I have to on my R50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) I'm all about spending as little as I have to on my R50. I know what you mean. I just want to spend as little as I can to keep it reliable and to make it better off road. But I think it might get harder to control my spending as time passes. I think the lift kit and some larger tires will be what the doctor ordered for me once all the suspension and maintenance stuff is done. Edited January 6, 2009 by RonNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 OME doesn't offer a 2" lift coil. As far as I know, AC provides the only option for 2" lift coils for the R50. As far as I know, the springs are designed and produced to the same standards and specifications as those of OME. And last I checked, OME products are far more expensive than the R50 lift kits available through AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Well I've started the first step. Just ordered the Lower Control arms from Pinnacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 That's a good start, I just finished dropping another $1000 in my 98 with 230,000kms and it is well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 That's a good start, I just finished dropping another $1000 in my 98 with 230,000kms and it is well worth it. What all did you do to the front end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'm lucky so far, my FE has been holding up well. I did the struts. The most time and money has been into the rear. I did the lower CA bushings, the exhaust, just finished alt and battery and I still need to do the upper CA bushings. I am getting a minor clunking from the front that I need to address soon as well. Other than those little issues, these trucks are built tough and access to replacement parts is getting cheaper and easier. My wife and I came close to selling our Pathy but realized soon enough that it is worth way more to us than anyone else, that's why I say repairing yours is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Well I've replaced the steering rack bushings, rear lower control arms, and the front CVs. I also rotated, balanced the tires as well as an alignment. All I can say is what a great improvement in the way it drives. Dare I say like new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 How hard was it to replace the steering rack bushings? And where did you get yours from? Mine need replacing bad(sh!t moves an 1" to either side! scary when you turn the steering wheel and nothing happens!)! Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyV Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Well I've replaced the steering rack bushings, rear lower control arms, and the front CVs.I also rotated, balanced the tires as well as an alignment. All I can say is what a great improvement in the way it drives. Dare I say like new? Hey Ron your thread is helping me piece together what needs to be replaced in my 01 QX4, thanks! How difficult was it to replace the front CV's? Can you break down the steps? Thanks! Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Timing belt/water pump is due also; that would be a party spoiler if it goes (I need to do it myself also;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hey Ron your thread is helping me piece together what needs to be replaced in my 01 QX4, thanks! How difficult was it to replace the front CV's? Can you break down the steps? Thanks! Billy Your welcome! And there is a lot more to do, lol. The CV's wasn't to bad. Here is what I used along with this forum-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Timing belt/water pump is due also; that would be a party spoiler if it goes (I need to do it myself also;-) Next on the list. I figure I'll try to do it myself. If I screw it up, well I don't want to think about that, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 How hard was it to replace the steering rack bushings? And where did you get yours from? Mine need replacing bad(sh!t moves an 1" to either side! scary when you turn the steering wheel and nothing happens!)! Jose They were the easiest thing I've done so far. I ended up getting them at the dealer, but at a slightly elevated price compared to online. I will probably get the engine stuff at Pinnacle unless someone points me to a better place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) BTW I ended up replacing the whole control arms instead of pressing in new bushings. I had to take a torch (mistake) to the bolts at the axle. I ended up cutting part of the bracket off . I then had to weld in a machine washer. I think the better approach would have been to use a grinder Edited August 12, 2009 by RonNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex20 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hey Ron your thread is helping me piece together what needs to be replaced in my 01 QX4, thanks! How difficult was it to replace the front CV's? Can you break down the steps? Thanks! Billy 2WDs don't have front CV axles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyV Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 2WDs don't have front CV axles. Yay! One less thing I have to replace. Am I the only one with a 2WD on this forum? Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 nope. I'm 2wd right now. And alexrex20 is on stock suspension / stock tires so thats basically in the same category as 2wd. you are not alone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex20 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 actually i have the AC lift with michelin all-terrain tires, and my 4WD works, so i'm one better than you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 stop lieing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 stop lieing Im going to step in for Alex here and correct your spelling, its LYING And secondly http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?showto...22894&st=40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zibi Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Im going to step in for Alex here and correct your spelling, its LYING And secondly http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?showto...22894&st=40 Stop defending the handicapped kid, he's a just like the rest of us and can look after himself. Or at least he will have to try and look after himself if he doesn't want to go nappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Just spend the money and put it into the R50. You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrow Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 If I was in your shoes i wouldn't hesitate spending the money on her specially after serving you all these km without letting you down . And she is good looking too , as the others said too spend a little more and have her lifted . When i first did my OME lift i didn't think there was much of a difference , but then when i drove it offroad i felt the difference specially that i have no lockers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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