JJs93Pathy Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Ok I been reading about ppl welding there front diff. Will it hurt it or not? Has anybody on here welded there front diff? Was thinking of a sas. I went mudding up on Aetna mountain and notice that the freewheel locking hubs sucks. I plan on welding my rear like to know from you guys who has more xp then me on this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) Ok, I think you might have two things confused here. Welding your front diff will have no effect on your freewheeling hubs. There is nothing wrong with the freewheeling hubs, they just weren't designed for serious off roading. Most members swap them for WARN or similar branded free wheeling hubs. Welding your front diff is a bad idea to me. That's permenant, no going back. Plus, a welded diff is only as strong as you are skilled in welding. Of course if you or the welder is knowledgable, this is not a factor. Not to mention steering would be unpleasent. I recommend a set of selectable lockers, locked when you need it, open when you dont. This way you have no effect on you street driing at all. Speaking of which... How often will you be on the street? That will make a difference as to whether welding the front and rear is for you IMO. Edited September 21, 2012 by 92Path_68CJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo94 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 If its the front you can just unlock your hubs when you go on the street. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Welding your front differential is dangerous. the steering wheels are meant to rotate at different speeds. it's how you turn! When the differential is welded, they will turn at the same speed. in a sense, you loose the ability to steer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 just weld the rear not front you will brake axles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkRobinson Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Without some form if hydraulic assist or full hydraulic steering, it would be terrible on an IFS rig. Offroad you would Likely end up leaving one hub unlocked to be able to turn. What about the 300zx limited slip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvdloc Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Sorry it's a bit off topic but has anyone done hydrolic assist on a pathfinder? Using the factory steering box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Welding the front end has been done: Sounds like it's great in some situations and a PITA the rest of the time. The LSD sounds like a better option IMO, although apparently it's not easy on the front end either. I suspect hydro steer would just kill the joints quicker. Edited April 14, 2014 by Slartibartfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I have never heard anyone doing a hydro steer with stock steering box on a pathy. They do them on Toyota so I would think so if you can find part or it Sent from my Z795G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismopathy93 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Sorry it's a bit off topic but has anyone done hydrolic assist on a pathfinder? Using the factory steering box? Yes it can be done on a factory nissan box I have one that I got from a buddy in az I believe nissannut or some one has a thread on how to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I want the web page for parts on the hydro steer kit and how to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauitrailguy Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Get manual hubs, then you can weld the front shut with no issues. I have seen this on multiple rigs. The rear will chirp and eat tires on the road if you weld it shut. Just read up on how open VS locked differentials work and you will see. Also don't use Mile Marker hubs. heres why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauitrailguy Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 How does steering offroad(less than 10 MPH) have anything to do with the locked Diff. If anything you can use it to turn and change flex direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 You're probably making fairly tight turns off road at low speed, increasing the difference in ground traveled for each tire, which (due to the locked diff) is stuck at 1:1. So you're fighting the steering against the drivetrain, unless the surface is loose/slick enough that the tires just slip. I just put a set of those Mile Markers on my rig... what killed yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauitrailguy Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 33's and rocks I guess. Front end came up and then on the way down it got traction and "boom". Been trying to get a replacement hub from mile marker but they have not followed through on anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauitrailguy Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Welding your front differential is dangerous. the steering wheels are meant to rotate at different speeds. it's how you turn! When the differential is welded, they will turn at the same speed. in a sense, you loose the ability to steer. Not if the shafts are disengaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APACHECHIEF13 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Looks like welder the front is bad. I'll just keep my rear end welded and pass on welding the front. Sent from my Z795G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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