I am a true Pathfinder newb

[Sagittarian]

I just got my first Pathfinder, a 1991 SE and I need some information...

I wanting to upgrade the suspension and exhaust.That said...

Question no.1

If I go with a 3" suspension lift will that put to much stress on the cv joint angle?

Question no. 2

Exhausts available from Magnaflow are for a D21, is that applicable for the WD21?

 

[Precise1]

Hello fellow Sag!

1) Essentially, yes. 3" is possible, but pushing it. 2-2.5" is within general reasonable limits. If you do a 3" suspension lift, make sure you install front drop bushings. Available from AC 4x4parts.co, and they only give you .25-.5" but at that point it is needed...

2) Are you talking about cat-back systems? I'd guess a big NO. Way different underneath with the bed and leaf springs...

Got a link to it?

 

B

[Sagittarian]

Thanks for the information.

Is there a 2"/2.5" suspension lift available?

I was actually just going to buy the cat converter and the muffler and have a shop install it, if that helps.

http://www.carid.com/1991-nissan-pathfinder-exhaust-systems/magnaflow-direct-fit-catalytic-converter-61589839.html

and

http://www.carid.com/1991-nissan-pathfinder-exhaust-systems/magnaflow-direct-fit-catalytic-converter-61589839.html

[Sagittarian]

Oh and... Front drop bushings?!?

 

[Precise1]

Sorry, front differential drop bushings.

 

Thanks for the information.

Is there a 2"/2.5" suspension lift available?

I was actually just going to buy the cat converter and the muffler and have a shop install it, if that helps.

http://www.carid.com/1991-nissan-pathfinder-exhaust-systems/magnaflow-direct-fit-catalytic-converter-61589839.html

and

http://www.carid.com/1991-nissan-pathfinder-exhaust-systems/magnaflow-direct-fit-catalytic-converter-61589839.html

Well, yes, and everything in between. The front has torsion bars so adjustment range spans the entire range of travel (the most you might have to do is re-index the adjuster arm a spline or two), and the rear has springs. You can buy lift springs (AC again), you can go to a junkyard and get Jeep springs (plenty of info on that on this site) and cut them to the height/stiffness you want, or you can contact fleurys (4x4design.com IIRC) who makes HMPE spacers in 1,2,3" increments. Installing them will keep your ride quality and just give you the lift.

Within the 0-3" range front and 0-4+" range in the back, you can do whatever you want quite cheaply and easily...

 

B