giddyuppony Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Ok so I was reading the thread about replacing the upper and lower linkages and i had a question, does the length matter? Im planning on lifting the pathfinder 1.75-2" but i need to get the upper and lower links replaced first, so i dont want to do this more then once and buy more then one set of links. (I made a similar post on the pathy sway thread, I know that probably a no no but im kinda in a pinch for time so I thought/ hope that it will be answered a little quicker by posting it here, Sorry if this make someone angry) Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 The real advantage to having longer links (don't forget about your driveshaft too) is for tire clearance in the rear. You can cut fenders, but you can't really cut much when the door is in the way. The way I've been building my adjustable links is when they're fully compressed (flex joint threaded all the way in) it's the stock link length. Then you can unthread the flex joint about 2.0" safely, which is more than you should ever need to move the axle back. Keeps from having to buy parts twice like you mentioned. I hate doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 And that's why those links are the tits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 BUT! If you're planning on just lifting the pathy 2", you don't need to worry about the length of your links. Now if you were doing it 6", different story... Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Exactly. For 2" lift coils, you might want consider higher quality bushings. But the OEM links will do just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyuppony Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Great thanks a lot. Just one more question before I head to the parts store, as far as instruction for taking them out go, where can i go to find some good instructions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Haynes manual will help. But it's not that hard. I would jack up the truck and put it on jack stands. Then put the axle on jack stands. And do one at a time. You'll probably need new bolts, too. I'm sure there is a write up on here somewhere... Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyuppony Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Ok sweet, Ill pick one of those up. I was just reading the thread about swaying pathfinders and there is a great write up, but they talk about soaking the bushings, whats that all about? i was going to buy the poly bushing from 4x4parts.com is this a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 thats agreat idea. those really help the r50. i don't know about soaking them. just drill them or burn the old ones out. then cut the sleeve out with a sawzall or something. grease the new bushings and force them in. or some people cut them in half (or buy the ones that are already cut in half) to make it easier to go in. Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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