SFD Q's

[180sx]

Hello Everyone,

 

I've been doing a lot of research on the SFD. Seen the pictures, read threads, asked some Japanese dude who didn't understand what I was saying...Well, I still have a couple detail questions.

 

1) What material do people use for the blocks? I noticed that most of the people here have custom made stuff. So just wondering what is most commonly used. Would billet aluminum work fine? Or is there places where I can buy steel blocks?

2) The front strut spacer, does this have to be cut at an angle? Or does it have to be the same hight as the SFD blocks? I haven't really gotten an solid info on this.

3) The rear. From what I see its just a coil spacer back there that makes up the difference. Is this correct? Any one know how big the spacer would have to be? Or how its attached (I would assume a hole in the center of the spacer)?

4) Engine mounts. How did people go about doing these? I know you just can't make straight spacers (or can you?).

 

I'm just trying to iron out the little details. I'm all searched out, and info is starting to spin in my head.

 

P.S

Oh, I'm trying to do a 4" SFD. I noticed that most people do a bigger SFD because of the steering, as they use u-joint's to add the extra length. I'm not worried about that as I know how to lengthen it as needed. So any help would be great. Thanks!

P.S.S.

One more thing, this will be on top of the 2" AC lift I'll be doing this summer. Thanks Again!

 

Jose

[tekazgtr1984]

Hey, a lot of good info on the SFD here:

 

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=20588

 

Quite a few guys on NPORA who have done the SFD or are in the process of building one. I'm hoping to install mine in the spring and I'll be definitely making a write-up with pictures.

You said you spoke to a Japanese guy regarding the SFD. If you need anything translated, let me know.

[180sx]

Hey thanks. I read through this post before, and ended up messaging Alex about some more info.

Question though. Are you still going to do an SFD?

 

Also, does any one have a picture of the engine mount spacer? thats the only thing i can't find a picture on!!

Edited January 21, 2009 by 180sx

[tmorgan4]

Here is one of the 3 kits I built a while back. The engine mounts are the smaller blocks.

 

[tekazgtr1984]

Hey thanks. I read through this post before, and ended up messaging Alex about some more info.

Question though. Are you still going to do an SFD?

 

Also, does any one have a picture of the engine mount spacer? thats the only thing i can't find a picture on!!

 

Well, I spent the cash on getting the kit built, so my intentions still are to get it and install it.

[180sx]

Here is one of the 3 kits I built a while back. The engine mounts are the smaller blocks.

 

 

Hey thanks, Tyler. This is great. Clearly see what I need to build. What type of metal did you use for these?

The engine mounts are just risers? Theres no angle or anything cut into them?

And the strut spacers; looks like the top is at a slight angle, is that correct? If so, how did you determin the angle you needed? Or is it one of those obviou things when you actually look at it?

Thanks again for your help guys.

Jose

Edited January 21, 2009 by 180sx