Suspension, Springs.

[Reenman]

Hello

 

I own a 2001 st pathfinder with bfg at's, There only 29inch stock size tyres.

 

The delema i have is on the last trip i made into the Victorian high country (Australia, melbourne) i think i got a bit to confident with my stock setup and

found myself going down hills that made me want to change my underpants, at one stage i'm sure i had one rear wheel off the ground about 1/2 a foot, anywayz ok ok.

the 4x4 handled it well but because the front being so engine heavy i found i was bottoming out and i was collecting planetarium size rocks as i crawled down the hill.

 

I have thought about what i want to get out of my ride and at the start i was going to lift it as much as possible but now i think i would like a nice camping/tourer

that will still handle some heavy exploring.

 

I recently emailed 4x4parts.com about importing the 2 inch Deluxe AC lift kit you guys in America seem to like, warn manual hubs, 2 degree camber kit, because here in aus theres no full off the shelf 2 inch lift kit.

The delivery cost to Melbourne AUS was going to be an extra $450 AUS dollars ontop of the aprox $1600 for the 2 inch kit and extra gear.

I dont think i will go down that path for now.

 

So if, FOR NOW <---- Before my easter trip i wanted to get toughdog 35mm lifted springs wich i can get locally and try to use the stock black nissan pea shooter shocks for my trip, being a higher spring rate and lifting the 4x4 at least 1 inch or 35mm i hoped it would help a little with the sharp bottoming out, do you think this combo is do-able and ok to use for now because i aint rolling in it atm, once i get back i will match the spings with a full 45mm big bore strut and shock set. Also would i need the camber pin set?, will the stock adjusters pull the camber in or out enough? with only 35mm lift.

 

Thanks heaps for your help, if it cant be done i will settle for lesser tracks for a bit

 

I will try to post some pics of latest trips if i have some and if me being a noob can get it to work

 

 

I think this mud was developed by the Australian government to stop anyone with AT's thinking there top sh#t.

I crossed this river without a snorkel, it hit just above the lights for a split second, there was a little dip on the way through.

[FUELER]

whatever you do, make sure it's your final decision cause it's a lot of labor to swap them springs out!

 

I have the old man emu springs, i think they somewhere around the 35mm mark and i'm happy with them. And with such a mild lift you don't need camber bolts or warn hubs.

Edited February 10, 2010 by FUELER

[Reenman]

Thanks for the info....

 

i'm glad i can do it, i will just need a wheel alinement hey? whats the possibility of sqeezing 31 inch tyres on after the small 35mm increace, if i keep the stock width.

i would like to buy a set of weekend mud terrain tyres and rims so i can swap em for trips away.

What size tyres are you running?

[SilverPath]

After the lift, there will be no problem shoving some 31" meats under your rig at stock width. You may at the least have a slight rub at full lock. To fix that all you need is a heat gun and you can rearrange the plastic fenderwell. I along with several others are running 31s with no lift so you will be fine. Good luck and take pics!

[180sx]

You should be able to get OME springs there (ARB makes them) for a high quality spring and decent lift. And youmight be able to fit 32's with MINOR trimming with it. I run stock springs and 31's fit with no problem (goodyear AT/S)