NIssanBoston Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hello everyone, i have a 1999 Nissan pathfinder SE, and i was just wondering what good mods i can make to the truck on a budget. I recently got some parts replaced since i got the truck Replaced: Front brakes Both front CV Axles Passenger side Ball joint Passenger side oxygen sensor Front Struts(Gabriels installed) General grabber tires size 245 75 16 That's what i put on the truck so far i made up a list that i want to put on the truck but i also need everyone's opinion on all the items any information is helpful to me. Want to install: Warn hubs (not sure if i just need to buy the warn hubs or other pieces so i can install it) 2"Lift Skid plate Tire carrier Front wheel bearings Rear shock Absorbers Fog lights set up I mainly want to off-road in this vehicle but it's also my everyday driver. Just not sure which mods i could make to make it better for off-roading, any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhamelin819 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 the lift, the shocks, and the hubs, and ya got yourself a dd as well as an off roading machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Got any suggestions to which brands i should get for the shocks? i heard kyb's were good and any personal preference that you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhamelin819 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 if you wanna do the lift, some longer rancho rs5000's will work good, you can find them here https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/rancho-rs5000-rear-shock-p-1865.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I have the AC 2" springs, KYB struts and Rancho RS5000 shocks. I had a friend help me install everything myself and saved some coin there. I also installed the Warn Premium hubs to save my CV boots and slightly increase the fuel mileage. I don't wheel my Pathy anymore but, I did have success in some mild rockcrawling and a ton of trail riding. Hopefully this helps you a little. Here is a link to my build .. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/30077-devonianwalks-995-r50-stock-to-lift-pics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 my lift kit is definitely budget friendly... have a look here : http://4x4design.com/r50-lift-kit.php S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I truely must remember to point these questions in your direction Fleurys. I'm still thinking "old school" when it comes to the R50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpe991 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 If your looking for a budget friendly roof rack (not on your list i know) walmart sells a universal RR for a hundred bucks Sent from my LG-LS840 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I truely must remember to point these questions in your direction Fleurys. I'm still thinking "old school" when it comes to the R50. It's all good... old habits are hard to change... My product is still young and I have to better promote it anyway ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatup96 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Upper and lower control arm bushings . What a difference they made for me , lemme tell ya . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyeager Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I haven't done lots of mods yet, but I've done a couple simple ones that I now consider must-haves. Interior lights replaced with LED bulbs. Now the interior is as bright as day at night and I can see the entire interior clearly. It's a thing of beauty. HID headlight conversion. Not only is it brighter, but the light's wavelength is so much better (I got 4500s, about white). The light makes my visibility a lot better and not just because they are brighter, but because they are white light. With normal headlights on a rainy night it's hard to even tell if your headlights are on at all. But with these lights I see everything even on those rainy nights. Huge difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Want to install: Warn hubs (not sure if i just need to buy the warn hubs or other pieces so i can install it) 2"Lift Skid plate Tire carrier Front wheel bearings Rear shock Absorbers Fog lights set up Mile Marker hubs are available for 1/2 the $ and are perfectly acceptable as well. PN 435 IIRC, but verify that. Yes Yes If you can, get an aftermarket bumper with built in hitch receiver and tire carrier. Best of all worlds! Only replace the gront wheel bearings if yours are damaged (you should be able to feel it) otherwise just disassemble, clean, repack and re-tention them. Yes Look into the LED light bars available. Low draw so you don't have to upgrade your alternator and you can even put them across the grill or on the front of the hood. I personally avoid roof rack fad unless you absolutely need the room. 1/2 of the ones I see are always empty and they create a lot of drag, affecting mileage The only benefit is a place to mount lights, but see above. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Ok i will definitly go take a look into those items , and thanks for the info! On the mile marker hubs does everything come included accesories for install etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/mile-marker-manual-locking-hubs-p-243.html Found these on 4x4 parts thinking about sending an order out for them, they look promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 That seems to be the one. I hate it when sites obscure the manufacturers part numbers though... I got mine through 4wheelparts.com for $90 on sale. Check out what they have for LED light bars as well. I have old school Hella fogs and HID lights, but if/when I have to replace them, LED light bars all the way. When I have some extra cash, every vehicle is getting at least one. http://www.4wheelparts.com/search.aspx?kw=led+light+bar B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatup96 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/mile-marker-manual-locking-hubs-p-243.html Found these on 4x4 parts thinking about sending an order out for them, they look promising. Those are the ones I used , only one snowy winter and a few mud excursions (nothing too wild) so far but they've worked as expected . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 That seems to be the one. I hate it when sites obscure the manufacturers part numbers though... I got mine through 4wheelparts.com for $90 on sale. Check out what they have for LED light bars as well. I have old school Hella fogs and HID lights, but if/when I have to replace them, LED light bars all the way. When I have some extra cash, every vehicle is getting at least one. http://www.4wheelparts.com/search.aspx?kw=led+light+bar B Well then... those are quite expensive guess i gotta search around for some deals on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Those are the ones I used , only one snowy winter and a few mud excursions (nothing too wild) so far but they've worked as expected . Do they come with everything i need to install them and make the conversion from automatic to these?? All the hardware etc or do i need to buy those seperatly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatup96 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Do they come with everything i need to install them and make the conversion from automatic to these?? All the hardware etc or do i need to buy those seperatly? On my '96 they were complete , no other parts needed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Alrighty then thanks alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 On my '96 they were complete , no other parts needed . Correct for our 1999.0 as well. Sorry, forgot to answer that... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 What do these hubs do or add to the vehicle? Is this just OEM replacement or what's the deal with hubs? I've been trying to find out by reading a bunch of stuff but it feels like I'm listening to a conversation that I have no idea what it's about lol. Rememer, I'm new to the 4x4 world. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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