skulptr Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 so looks like i might be making a couple of these for some fellow forum members. im not 100% set on the price yet but it will be much cheaper then Jackson Autosports ( you have to cover shipping though) . just have to see how much all the material will run me so if anyone else is interested let me know so i can buy some material in bulk and make them all at once if your in the Souther California area i could prolly local drop off or you guys can pick em up PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Thats cool...w/ shipping and all...it might b cheaper for me to get it here in Canada..im in Ontario. I thought bout asking the local fab shop to get some work done. Bet they ae BIG $$ tho eh??? tye Support the Canadians yo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysmash Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 so looks like i might be making a couple of these for some fellow forum members. im not 100% set on the price yet but it will be much cheaper then Jackson Autosports ( you have to cover shipping though) . just have to see how much all the material will run me so if anyone else is interested let me know so i can buy some material in bulk and make them all at once if your in the Souther California area i could prolly local drop off or you guys can pick em up pm sent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXEDpath Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Well guys, Since it was labor day weekend and I wasn't going to be doing anything I decided to go out and make one so here is my write up.... passenger side lower a arm mount with bolt out, 1-1/2" inch square tubing is the biggest that will fit bolts out on both sides I reused the bolts (long enough. 1-1/2" square tubing at 23-3/4" is what I used. I decided to just cut the tubing at angle instead of welding two mounts to attach it, which increase's strength Drilling 9/16" mounting hole test fit of the cross-member, upon tightening I noticed I couldn't fit the socket in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXEDpath Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Milling out a small amount of material to clear the socket, as so in the picture below I then remounted the crossmember to make sure it still fit and tightened fully and went for test drive. I did notice right off the back that body roll was reduced I then removed and spray painted primer base and gloss black coating on for rust protection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulptr Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 awesome, i was thinkin of makin one til 420 piped in, now my want to build one is back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAK Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) Very nice! looks better than the one from the store. Have you tested its effectiveness yet? Edited September 7, 2010 by DanAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panbacca Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 so looks like i might be making a couple of these for some fellow forum members. im not 100% set on the price yet but it will be much cheaper then Jackson Autosports ( you have to cover shipping though) . just have to see how much all the material will run me so if anyone else is interested let me know so i can buy some material in bulk and make them all at once if your in the Souther California area i could prolly local drop off or you guys can pick em up I'm in. I will send you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PivoArch Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Got my link and installed it this weekend, I notice a marginal difference in handling and stiffness, nothing too extreme though. All in all I think it was $50 well worth it. Especially, in sport of a shop that is actually producing a part for the r50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawzzy Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) Got my link and installed it this weekend, I notice a marginal difference in handling and stiffness, nothing too extreme though. All in all I think it was $50 well worth it. Especially, in sport of a shop that is actually producing a part for the r50. THAT is one of the best comments ive heard latley!!!! Nevermind supporting the local guy here or there or wherever...how about supporting "ANYONE" especially commercially tht makes parts for our poor little R50's. Im ordering mine as soon as i can find the $!!!!! Tye Edited September 7, 2010 by ty01pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Ordered mine to give my Pathfinder a little treat since it has been a while...will post when I get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! We're pleased to see our missing link being copied - we knew it would be! The one pictured above is a design we tried and rejected. It'll work fine, we just wanted to weld the tube completely shut so that it wouldn't fill up with mud, wet snow and, in our location, road salt. The distance between the mounting holes varies, both from production tolerances and even the most minor collision will tweak the unibody, so we made our holes slotted to allow for this. We didn't want anyone calling back and saying the bar didn't fit. Our design also has the advantage that it can be installed with a thicker wall impact socket or even a crescent wrench (not recommended !) Whichever one you buy or build yourself, one thing is for sure - it will improve your truck. John Jackson Jackson AutoSport Winnipeg Canada 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PivoArch Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 John, Thanks again for creating a great product for the r50. Please let us know if you come up with any other parts for our oft forgotten Pathy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmons Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Installed mine John, works great. Thanks again!! We need more upgrades for this R50 like the SFD blocks since I can't weld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 (edited) I'd like to thank you again, John. This has been hands-down the best bang-for-buck improvement product I've purchased for my rig. And it's always nice to see local shops making custom schwag for the R50. I think it's high time you get one; Winnipeg doesn't have many modded Pathfinders. Mass-produced SFD's would be awesome but I think vehicle inspection agencies would have a field day with that. Regardless, I can't wait to install mine! Edited September 29, 2010 by tekazgtr1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Finally emailed an order in...if I hadn't been so busy at work I too could be giving my thought on this already. Jacksons post makes tons of sense...I know my path has been hit before, as well if you can remember GopathGo had twisted up his rig pretty good...that would make the copied bar tough to fit...though I really like the one pice design and it could be filled with spray foam! MAXEDPath---I would consider the spray foam to fill it up...many people use this stuff to stiffen hollow body parts also, an all around super product...the spray foam and your bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panbacca Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 still need to get off my ass and order one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igetstabby Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Just got around to ordering mine, they said I'll probably have it before the end of the week. My guess is next week though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igetstabby Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Ordered mine on Monday, arrived Thursday.. I'll get around to installing it some time this weekend. If Jackson is going to continue working on stuff for R50's I think a SFD kit would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgallant Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Installed mine Friday, took all of 10 minutes at my local tire shop. They were replacing a stud so it cost $20.00, beat laying under there with a breaker bar. Pathfinder feels more "solid", hard to describe but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Installed mine today, did not notice any difference on my local roads, but on the highway where it gets pretty choppy I was not getting as much side to side motion or shuddering, so for me it was well worth the money... BTW: you need a 22mm socket for the bolts your removing, and on my 01 with 117k they were pretty much a pain in the ass to get out, so expect a good workout even with a breaker bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom01Pathfinder Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 As soon as i saw this post, I had to have the missing link. I emailed Mr. Jackson. and i plan on ordering tomorrow. i cant wait to get it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulptr Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 i dont have any problem gettin those bolts out, since i just did my ball joints, and those bolts gotta come out to do them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Those bolts can be epic buggers, especially for those of us residing in the good 'ol rust belt... I sprayed mine with penetrating fluid, waited 15 minutes and had at 'em with a breaker bar. Worked like a charm. But I'm sure an air ratchet or impact gun would make quick work of that rust, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PivoArch Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Took me about an hour with some PB blaster and alot of patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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