DRZ Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I just inherited a 94 Pathy XE in good condition. I has been a strong runner and needs some typical maintenance; new timing belt, breaks, flush and oil change. I will need to replace the shocks, and I'm trying to decide whether to lift it and how much. I've read some here and other places about suspension, however, I'm having a hard time making a plan. I will be doing some rare towing of a motorcycle trailer, but I mainly want access to trail-heads I can't currently get to with my small 2X Nissan truck. Will 2" get me good clearance for rutted roads? What economical set-up would get me down the trail? Suggestions for a Utilitarian SUV. Thanks, -me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshellis Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Hi mate I'm a newbie here too but I thought I share my experience w this same dilemma. If economy is what you are after, leave the suspension alone and fit a set of aggressive 31x10.5 mud terrains on 15" steel rims offset 10-15mm (tonnes of them around on 80s/90s solid axle Toyota 4x4s). I found this gave it a slightly wider track allowing me to ride the inside of most ruts. Install some tow hooks on the factory front mounting points, and a removable towpoint/hitch on the back (for your trailer), call a friend with another truck, and go for a play. One of the great things about these trucks is that even in stock form, they are highly competent off road. You will be surprised at how agile the truck is, w a nice low center of gravity but still adequate clearance and lots of factory armor to overcome obstacles ur 4x2 couldnt even look at. The next step of course is lifts. There is a lot of info on this forum about this, check out The Garage. I am planning a lift right now. Compared to a lot of other trucks, this can be achieved inexpensively by replacing the rear springs and jacking up the front suspension. Rear shocks will need to be replaced with longer ones, but standard front shocks are fine. By all accounts this works well, but in the medium term, upgrading front suspension components (control arms and torsion bars) will give the setup more durability. Also, SCPathy88 is taking orders for pre-cut coil springs for ridiculously cheap, PM him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DavefromOZ Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 G'day mate, welcome aboard. Plenty of info to be had, there are alot of very knowledgable people around here. Use the search function, it can be a bit hit and miss, but the info is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis0076 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Welcome! Im a seattalite myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Welcome DRZ!! Sounds like Josh and Dave have pointed you in the right direction. Poke around and read up on things and you will have a good idea of what you want to do... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahawg Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Welcome from a little south of you? Have any pics of your Pathy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balmer Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 "utilitarian" - one of my favorite words! No lift and 31's will get you more places than many stockers will go. a JGC coil lift, torsion bar re-indexing, fender trimming and a 2" body lift will get you farther! A lockright is a bonus too plus it's reasonable on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Welcome to NPORA (and feel free to help in our cause to get our founder's truck back to him) ok... a shameless plug but not everyone finds that thread on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morningwould Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Is it just me, or does Washington seem to have the most members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 The largest population of 2 door driving poor white trash?? JK!!! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hey B.... I have a 4 door...... Oh, and im not trash either!!!! Anyway, Welcome to the site. Another Washingtonian here. If your not going to do lots of trails, I say get some MT's and a locker for the rear. That will get you where you want to go. Bang for the buck people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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