stioc Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) I'm finding that my OME springs after 'settling' (read: sagging) are just about the same height as a stock Pathfinder +/- .75" - 1". At first I was regretting not getting the AC lift (which I didn't because I heard about the top-out 'issue' at the time and not knowing much about it). However, now I'm thinking if I add the NX4 spacer and may be a rear coil spacer from Fleury/Steve I'll have the best of both worlds i.e. no top-out and just about the same lift as the AC lift. I would love to stuff some 33ish (285/75/16) tires under there but flex like this might be an issue. The pic is from this past weekend and the tire size is 245/75/16 Edited February 19, 2013 by stioc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I don't see why you would have any issues, i've got a pair sitting right behind me and all it does (as im sure you know) is the move the strut an inch down. Based on what you have already said with the sagging, the worst your doing is pushing the front up an inch. But that's all in theory, if there is some magic spell on the NX4 OME kit im not aware of, someone should bring it to light. nice looking rig BTW, always like white rigs, easier to keep clean. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I don't see why your proposed set up wouldn't work? ... always like white rigs, easier to keep clean. -Kyle You had me up to this point! Mine looks like @!*%. I used to wax and buff it once or twice a year. Now I don't even try any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 You had me up to this point! Mine looks like @!*%. I used to wax and buff it once or twice a year. Now I don't even try any more. Kinda glad mines the tan/mud color naturally, so I dont have to worry about it hardly at all! Should work just fine with the spacers though! Go ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 You had me up to this point! Mine looks like @!*%. I used to wax and buff it once or twice a year. Now I don't even try any more. Bro, i have black, EVERYTHING SHOW UP,ill take white any day (actually my next car (in addition to the the pathy) might be a white 98 240SX, but dont hold your breath) Black makes me said, looks great in pictures, but when get within 20 feet and some of the trees and bush marks start to show, I do a wax every six months and a clay bar rub down yearly, plus my duratracs are ripping my mud flaps in the front off, which makes more work. Even after all that, i still love my black pathy, lol -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks guys, yeah I was hoping to hear from someone that has the same exact setup and may be some measurements, pics etc. As I said I would love to get 33"ish tires under there but it may not work. I know Fluery/Steve put some 33's but with the AC lift, spacers and lots of cutting. As for why I want them is because the OMEs have sagged more than I'd expected yet I've heard from more than one source (Jeff @ NX4) that the ACs actually sag worse. Anyway, I'm hoping with the spacer it'll be back to looking like a lifted Pathfinder and will open up some space under the fenders to stuff some larger tires. Anyone want to buy my 31" Duratracs with 3k miles on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erathge Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Aren't we talking about 300 dollars worth of spacers here? The only reason I see why you wouldn't just switch to the AC springs would be the top out issue that SOME people have experienced. I sold my rear OME springs for about 100 dollars to a guy on here... Why not sell your OME springs and switch to AC? Or maybe the SFD! That would look great on your rig and you'd have no problems with the 33's! Edited February 20, 2013 by erathge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) ^ Good point, I was thinking of just trying the NX4 spacer and see how it sits but I have thought about both the AC lift and the SFD. SFD seems a bit more involved and honestly I don't like it sitting that high, if someone made a 2-3" SFD I'd go for that and keep my OMEs. A couple of questions for you erathge. You went with the AC springs for more lift, how much more did you get over the OMEs? And how long have you had them? I ask because I'd like to know how much lift you've gotten after the AC springs settled? Also, since you have the same body style/fender etc as mine, if you're running 31" tires I'd love to know what your ride height is- from the ground, through the center of the wheel to the bottom of the fender flares. Thanks Edited February 20, 2013 by stioc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesandsocks Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 are u on md coils or hd i have a set of nx4 spacers i was thinking about getting rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm on MDs and I already placed the order for the spacers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erathge Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) ^ Good point, I was thinking of just trying the NX4 spacer and see how it sits but I have thought about both the AC lift and the SFD. SFD seems a bit more involved and honestly I don't like it sitting that high, if someone made a 2-3" SFD I'd go for that and keep my OMEs. A couple of questions for you erathge. You went with the AC springs for more lift, how much more did you get over the OMEs? And how long have you had them? I ask because I'd like to know how much lift you've gotten after the AC springs settled? Also, since you have the same body style/fender etc as mine, if you're running 31" tires I'd love to know what your ride height is- from the ground, through the center of the wheel to the bottom of the fender flares. Thanks Hey, I didn't have the measurements with the OME springs (keep in mind, I just had OME rear springs), but I've had the AC's and an NX4 spacer for just over six months but I'm running 32x11.5x15's and this is how it sits: 36.25" rear, 36.75" front Evan Edited February 20, 2013 by erathge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPath Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 are u on md coils or hd i have a set of nx4 spacers i was thinking about getting rid of. Let me know if you ever let them go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks for those numbers Evan. I have OME MDs all around with 1/4" trim packers in the front and here're my measurements as of right now: Left Front: 34" Rright Front (passenger side): 33.75" Left Rear: 33.75 Right Rear (passenger side): 33.25" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel.d Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 How much for the Duratracs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks for those numbers Evan. I have OME MDs all around with 1/4" trim packers in the front and here're my measurements as of right now: Left Front: 34" Rright Front (passenger side): 33.75" Left Rear: 33.75 Right Rear (passenger side): 33.25" Are those numbers ground to fender or centre hub to fender? 'cause if it is ground to fender thats the same as my 13yr old stock stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erathge Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) Are those numbers ground to fender or centre hub to fender? 'cause if it is ground to fender thats the same as my 13yr old stock stuff. Are you sure about that? Take some pics! Edited February 21, 2013 by erathge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Yes those numbers are from the ground to the lower edge of the fender flares. However, I don't think those are stock numbers but probably within an inch of them. I'm really blown away by how much more lift the AC springs get you. If my numbers are about 1" over stock, that means (based on Evan's numbers) the AC lift alone gives you close to 3" over stock. Add in the NX4 spacers and you've got almost 4". I don't want more than that, in fact 3" would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 EDIT: forgot to account for erathge's 32" tires, so the measurements are like this: Front height: 36.75" - 1" (NX4) - .5" (31 vs. 32 tires) = 35.25" (1.25" more than my OME MD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Alright guys, I'm an impatient man with a credit card (what were they thinking giving me one ). I just ordered the AC lift springs and the NX4 spacers...the shipping cost is a killer on those springs! Anyone in SoCal want to come and give me a hand? Doing the same mod more than once is like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Good luck! Please, if you could, take measurements of the coils (both AC and OME) before you put them in/after you take out the OME. I'd love to add their #s to the list I'm compiling. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'd be glad to do that Now I'll have more stuff to sell piling up in the garage again, sigh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erathge Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Alright guys, I'm an impatient man with a credit card (what were they thinking giving me one ). I just ordered the AC lift springs and the NX4 spacers...the shipping cost is a killer on those springs! Anyone in SoCal want to come and give me a hand? Doing the same mod more than once is like While you're at it, would you mind taking a measurement of the rear AC coils before you put them in? I'm looking for the wire diameter of the spring and the total width of the spring across the top.. (I'm thinking of getting a 20mm spacer made to level the rear with the front) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Sure thing. But Fleury/Steve has them, he can probably make you one in the size/thickness you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Knowing that you've replaced your front springs before, from what you remember: Was the pig tail side on the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hmm, honestly I don't remember now but there's a recessed area that the end of the coil rests against. Sorry if that's not much help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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