skulptr Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 yeah i'm in a rust state, and i've learned to just bust out the air wrench on anything outside the vehicle. makes a big difference. and if that doesnt work, pb and a BIGGER wrench will get er done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Vier Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Is there any size difference in the auto and manual trannys? Meaning I haz a manual 98 XE, wondering if there would be any issues bolting this in? Also does it seem to obstruct access to the oil pan nut? IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Strut Tower convo has been moved to: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=28064 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Put my bar on today...no problems with the bolts, but I took it slow so I didn't twist the heads off. The bar is awesome, the truck tries even harder now to sit flat in turns, well worth the cash! Turn in is much sharper... Thanks Jackson Autosport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgallant Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Nope fit my 97 with a manual just fine Is there any size difference in the auto and manual trannys? Meaning I haz a manual 98 XE, wondering if there would be any issues bolting this in? Also does it seem to obstruct access to the oil pan nut? IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowKat Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Threw mine on today and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!! ..... and that's just in a 5km test drive...... Right off the hop it took the judder out of the front on braking(chassis flex and stiffer suspension did weird things to the front), the front end is much more planted and precise on turn-in, steering feels lighter, and now the 'Q has become a point and squirt Rhinoceros.... hehehe. Thank you John at Jackson Autosport for enabling my expensive rally tendencies with my wife's truck. And, also thanks for your time and your vast knowlege of Japanese sports cars. Markus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Vier Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Nope fit my 97 with a manual just fine groovy, then I may be one of the many to add it to my list of things to get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathblazin420 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 not trying to copy your design man. just trying to improve it and add on to it. (thicker steel, gusseted mounts, TIG Welded, "safety holes") nothing personal against you guys a lil competetion wont hurt but if you do have a serious problem with my building these links then i will stop and go one designing my other ideas other r50 products to come: adjutable heavy duty 4 link (with your choice of joints) skids plates (front,mid,rear,gas tank) armor link that will connect subframe and tranny crossmember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 not trying to copy your design man. just trying to improve it and add on to it. (thicker steel, gusseted mounts, TIG Welded, "safety holes") nothing personal against you guys a lil competetion wont hurt but if you do have a serious problem with my building these links then i will stop and go one designing my other ideas You'll be hard pressed to make a bar that is functionally better. This thing is pretty simple and adding gussets and heavier tubing will be offset by drilling safety holes in it. As far as we can see the stresses are in tension and compression only, so further stiffening probably won't make much difference in performance. I should point out the original prototype my partner came up with (he owned a Pathfinder at the time) was made from thin wall round tube, squashed flat on the ends, with a couple of holes drilled in it. It worked almost as well as our finished product. I have a couple of Toyotas in the shop right now - a 89 Supra, it has a similar lower stress bar made from round tube, pressed flat on the ends with a couple of holes punched in the ends. An MR2 has a cross brace over the engine compartment- same round tube... Feel free to make your own version, it could be done any number of ways. I could even visualize an adjustable bar with a couple of rod end bearings at each end, but again would it work any better? There is also a price point to consider - we made ours so cheaply that most people would just buy it. Some exotic version for a couple of hundred bucks would sit on the shelf a long time. By the away, our bar is TIG welded, and I had the end tabs laser cut - which, you have to admit, sounds very aerospace! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAK Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Your a Helpful guy John! I hope your company puts out some more R50 products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igetstabby Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Had a few beers last night and busted out the impact, decided to install mine. Taking her out for a test run now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Winnipeg's on the map for kick-ass, custom Pathy schwag! Again, kudos to Jackson Autosport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawzzy Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Winnipeg's on the map for kick-ass, custom Pathy schwag! Again, kudos to Jackson Autosport. Hey...maybe the more props we dole out...the more products for our beloved R50s, JACKSON'S will produce...??? Good stuff...i'll get one...eventually...gotta get her running better first. LOL Tye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXEDpath Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 yep great job John!! It's great to see someone going full time on r50 pathy products and can't wait to see what yall make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Vier Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Maybe jackson could fab up a cheap ($100-$200 range) Brush guard for the R50? Or is that price too unreasonable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 That would be wayy to reasonable. Not only would the mateials cost more to get, but it would also take more work and time to fab up, also higher shipping costs would be associated with a bigger product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Vier Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Ah bullocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooQForYou Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) R50FJ60, I forget the manufacturer but there's a cheap brush guard on ebay in the $170-$220 range. Personally, I'd rather spend a couple hundred more and get a real bumper. If I ever get the money I'll probably get one from KMA. I only live a few hours away. EDIT: Actually I think it was Hunter. Edited October 4, 2010 by TooQForYou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Vier Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Good to know! now to put this topic back on track....I hope to order a missing link in the next month or two just pending if I have the extra money, as it is a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom01Pathfinder Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) I just installed my missing link today and oh how amazing!!! the bolts were a pain but thats what happens when my rig is almost 10 years old. there was a great difference in just turning off the road to my house. Gonna put it through the real test tomorrow on a patch of road thats terrible. Took a while to get to indiana but i know how shipping country to country goes. I recommend this part to every R50 owner, and for only $50USD shipped, its well worth the wait! Edited October 16, 2010 by Phantom01Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 I hate to sound like a broken record but it's money well-spent. It seems to complete the R50 (at least from a rigidity standpoint). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COPathy Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Does this missing link get in the way of the Front Skid Plate from AC in any way? It definitely looks like a worthwhile improvement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panbacca Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 just waiting to get a little more "disposable" money so I can get one of these... can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Does this missing link get in the way of the Front Skid Plate from AC in any way? It definitely looks like a worthwhile improvement! If you mean what I think you do, the answer is no. I have my Black Panther front skid installed and it doesn't even come close to interfering with the Missing Link. The mid-skid, on the other hand, may pose a challenge but that's just me speculating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COPathy Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 If you mean what I think you do, the answer is no. I have my Black Panther front skid installed and it doesn't even come close to interfering with the Missing Link. The mid-skid, on the other hand, may pose a challenge but that's just me speculating. tekazgtr1984 - Thanks for the FYI. J.Jackson asked me to send him some pics to be 100% sure. I'm hoping it's a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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