DsR50 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 alright so i decided to make a lift for the pathfinder. I dropped the struts 5inchs and i figured out the hard way that i must drop the sub frame. so i like the amout of clearance with just the strut spacer, but the lower A arm angle is a bit extreme. so i need someones opinon on if i drop the sub frame about 2.5 inchs so i can still get a decent A arm angle if itll align and be alright 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 A 5" strut spacer combined with a 2.5" subframe drop will cause problems with both alignment and CV angle. Also, a 2.5" subframe drop will be very difficult to install because it will be hard to get a wrench or socket on the nuts securing the drop-brackets to the chassis. You'll also need to extend the steering linkage. And of course, you'll also need to do something about the rear suspension. Check out krfabs.com which has a complete 4" subframe drop kit that includes all of the parts you need to lift the front. You just need to find the correct springs and shocks to lift the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsR50 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 A 5" strut spacer combined with a 2.5" subframe drop will cause problems with both alignment and CV angle. Also, a 2.5" subframe drop will be very difficult to install because it will be hard to get a wrench or socket on the nuts securing the drop-brackets to the chassis. You'll also need to extend the steering linkage. And of course, you'll also need to do something about the rear suspension. Check out krfabs.com which has a complete 4" subframe drop kit that includes all of the parts you need to lift the front. You just need to find the correct springs and shocks to lift the rear. yea i just dont want to spend the 500, i see what you mean about the exccesabilty so im thinking 3 inches might be good. as for the alignment its about 4 degrees positive camber droping the Sub frame down 2.5 with put that at less thank 2deg which is alignable. so i think 3 inches would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsR50 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsR50 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 fronts all done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsR50 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 looking for a hug!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Can you rotate your wheels without the CV axles binding when they're in that position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsR50 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 well that there is fully extended, yes they spin freely the only thing i dont like is on its own weight the spring is compressed more then usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 looking for a hug!! looking like a botched breast implant. I kid! I'm digging the cut out fender wells. I'm looking forward to your build mang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsR50 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 turns out this is kinda my build thread lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Iceman2989 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Looks good man! Looks HUGE with those fender cutouts. Are you running stock springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsR50 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Looks good man! Looks HUGE with those fender cutouts. Are you running stock springs? Wj 6.5 rears and stocks up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 For the rear, did you get the WJ adapters? or do something else to make them fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesandsocks Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 well its definatly big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Looks awesome! nice job man. What part of CA? that doesn't look like SoCal in the background, or at least I don't recognize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsR50 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) For the rear, did you get the WJ adapters? or do something else to make them fit? i just cut 2.5 inches of 3in exhaust tubing and centered it on the perch and welded it well its definatly big ya! ya! go big or go home Looks awesome! nice job man. What part of CA? that doesn't look like SoCal in the background, or at least I don't recognize it. Edited March 1, 2013 by DsR50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsR50 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Chico CA is norcal about 1.5hrs north of sac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaMountianbiker Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I would sleave your tierod ends if I were you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsR50 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 I would sleave your tierod ends if I were you... it has been done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) What does 'sleeving' the tie-road mean? Of course I know Chico- infamous for the awesome Chico state lol Edited March 1, 2013 by stioc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Thats cool, mind snapping just a quick picture to show what it looks like? i just cut 2.5 inches of 3in exhaust tubing and centered it on the perch and welded it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 What does 'sleeving' the tie-road mean? It means installing a larger-diameter pipe tube around the tie-rod to give it more strength and prevent it from bending. Probably suggested because of the huge tires. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 It means installing a larger-diameter pipe tube around the tie-rod to give it more strength and prevent it from bending. Probably suggested because of the huge tires. I thought that's what it meant but wasn't sure. That's not a bad idea because unlocked front diffs can quickly bend tie-rods. Is the larger diameter pipe welded on or is it just a snug fit pipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I thought that's what it meant but wasn't sure. That's not a bad idea because unlocked front diffs can quickly bend tie-rods. Is the larger diameter pipe welded on or is it just a snug fit pipe? The pipe is usually welded on, otherwise you can't adjust the tie-rods. Locked or open front diff shouldn't have any effect on whether tie-rods bend or not. If you're bending tie rods, you're using way too much skinny pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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