linkinpark Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Traded my old 32x11x17's to my buddy for an Iphone which I in turn traded for these 35x12.5x17. Set of Nitto's. Only have about 40% tread but work great in the snow. Aired them down to 5 lbs and went everywhere. They also measure at 13" wide I only have an 1/8 inch of space between the strut and tire but thats all I need. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Its a beaut! I'm assuming you've SFD'd it right? Thats a good job with the trading! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick13 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 It really looks great. I've actually said it to multiple people that I think 35's make a 2" AC + 4" SFD really look right. OK, so here are my questions (sorry, just always thinking about my own options): Rim width and backspacing? Spacer size? Have you flexed yet? Rubbing out back? Much trimming up front? Much bump steer? What gears are you running? How's the acceleration? Seriously, it looks awesome. Maybe it's my 2nd beer speaking here, but 35's are where its at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkinpark Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Ok Rick. 1. 17"X8.5" with 5" backspacing and a 1.5" Wheel spacer. So in other words with 3.5"s of backspacing and 8.5 wide you can clear 12.5 inch wide tires of any size. To the strut that is. 2. I have flexed and nothing bad yet. I still need to lift the back another 1.5"s but I wanted to get new shocks first. Should be here tomorrow. 3. I don't have the mud flaps on. Trimmed an inch off the bumper and just did a slight trim of the flares. Thats it. 4. Now when it comes to ride and drivability. Hasn't changed at all. Still handle the same. Can still corner and turn just fine. 5. I have the 4.6's in mine with a Manual transmission. Acceleration has barely dropped. Handles them great. No stalling. And actually my gas mileage went up by about 1 mpg. Thanks for the complements. I am extremely happy with how it is turning out. Next is a winch and some lockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewulf73 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Looks awesome linkinnn.....linkinpark! Sorry, wiping away the drool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtymike Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 i really love how your wheels complement the truck, same with those jdm headlights! the lift and tires look sweeeeet! awesome rig man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroeser01 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I wish I could find the jdm headlights, any suggestions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroeser01 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I wish I could find the jdm headlights, any suggestions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I wish I could find the jdm headlights, any suggestions ? http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/35436-r50-oem-hid-projector-headlights-with-side-lights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkinpark Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 I picked up some Rancho RSX9000L rear shocks today. They have 12 inches of travel. Now just need to make a spacer to level it out and I will Have some really nice flex in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick13 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 The 9000XL were really nice shocks when I ran them. I was surprised at how much the valve adjustment could make to the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blevinger Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Looks like a beast, man. Great rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) I picked up some Rancho RSX9000L rear shocks today. They have 12 inches of travel. Now just need to make a spacer to level it out and I will Have some really nice flex in the back. What model (part number) did you get? When I ran RS9000XL shocks, which cannot be run upside-down, the right rear shock body got dented by the panhard rod bracket when the rear left wheel stuffed and the rear right dropped. When the R50 shock mounts were changed in model year 99.5, that's no longer an issue, but it might be for your 98. Edited May 8, 2013 by XPLORx4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Looks good man, I have the same tires and love them so far...take me through anything I point them at. Mine are 35x12.5 as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmons Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Wow! Those look great. What rear shocks did you finally go with? I want to change out my 32's now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard32 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Looks great, have you done any wheeling where articulation was a factor, just kind of curious if you get a lot of rubbing when you start hitting some ruts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkinpark Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Xplor I mounted them right side up and I have checked the articulation with no ill effects. Timmons You can fit max 13 wide with a rim having atleast 3.5" BS and 8.5 wide. Redbeard I have done some decent offroading and there is some rubbing at flex but I plan to put new bump stops in to keep that from happening. I am in the process of making some custom rear spring spacers so that it is leveled out nicely. I also have some really awesome plans for the front suspension. Not SAS but something more unique. Will take a while but will promise to post up everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I am in the process of making some custom rear spring spacers so that it is leveled out nicely. I also have some really awesome plans for the front suspension. Not SAS but something more unique. Will take a while but will promise to post up everything.I'm excited for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewulf73 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 don't make us wait too long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkinpark Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 How many people have a manual transmission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 How many people have a manual transmission? This guy does. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkinpark Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm making a short throw shifter in the next few weeks and wondering who might be interested for an r50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm making a short throw shifter in the next few weeks and wondering who might be interested for an r50 Me. Had a local guy say he could fab one up for around $75. What are your plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkinpark Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Well what is your guy gonna do to make it a short throw? I'm putting a spacer and extend the bottom shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I had played around with the idea for a while, made at thread on it actually. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/34760-short-shifter/?hl=%2Bshort+%2Bshifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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