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Hello everyone, 

 

I need help in lifting my 2002 pathfinder. 

 

I have decided to go with 2in AC springs in front and land rover 9449s in the rear. 

 

Here is the parts list I have assembled so far:

 

2 in AC Front springs: https://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981165-pathfinder-front-lift-coils.html
Camber Alignment Kit: https://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981303-pathfinder-camber-alignment-kit.html
Front struts KTB excel g 335032/335033: https://www.amazon.com/KYB-335032-Excel-G-Gas-Strut/dp/B000C42QYW and https://www.amazon.com/KYB-335033-Excel-G-Gas-Strut/dp/B000C44C30
Rear springs nrc 9449: https://www.lrdirect.com/nrc9449-coil-spring-90-rear-lh
Rear shocks Bilstein 5100s: https://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981408-pathfinder-5100-series-bilstein-rear-shock.html

 

I have seen on the forum that I might need some other accessory parts, including front strut mounts and strut bearings. I am just confused as to which parts I would need. Would you guys help me out and tell me what other parts besides the ones on my list I would need to get? And if you could post part numbers or links that would be amazing. 

 

Thanks for your help. 
 

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5 hours ago, JackD said:

Hello everyone, 

 

I need help in lifting my 2002 pathfinder. 

 

I have decided to go with 2in AC springs in front and land rover 9449s in the rear. 

 

Here is the parts list I have assembled so far:

 

2 in AC Front springs: https://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981165-pathfinder-front-lift-coils.html
Camber Alignment Kit: https://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981303-pathfinder-camber-alignment-kit.html
Front struts KTB excel g 335032/335033: https://www.amazon.com/KYB-335032-Excel-G-Gas-Strut/dp/B000C42QYW and https://www.amazon.com/KYB-335033-Excel-G-Gas-Strut/dp/B000C44C30
Rear springs nrc 9449: https://www.lrdirect.com/nrc9449-coil-spring-90-rear-lh
Rear shocks Bilstein 5100s: https://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981408-pathfinder-5100-series-bilstein-rear-shock.html

 

I have seen on the forum that I might need some other accessory parts, including front strut mounts and strut bearings. I am just confused as to which parts I would need. Would you guys help me out and tell me what other parts besides the ones on my list I would need to get? And if you could post part numbers or links that would be amazing. 

 

Thanks for your help. 
 

KYB SM5329 has everything you need. 

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I would not recommend purchasing Bilstein shocks from 4x4parts.com. You can order Bilstein 33-185552 shocks which work well for 2" lift applications from just about any other online vendor for potentially cheaper or with lower shipping costs.

 

Also: if your current struts are working fine or are relatively new, you do not need to replace them when installing a lift. However, since the labor to install new coil springs is basically the same as replacing struts, it's not a bad idea to install new struts if your current ones are old, leaking, or worn out.

 

Finally, when disassembling the struts, it's recommended to replace the strut bearings. Do not use aftermarket strut bearings. Part number is 54325-5v000 for your model year.

https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-bearing-strut~54325-5v000.html

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  • 1 month later...

Just a heads up, Bilstein 5100 bushings aren't sized for our rigs. Not the end of the world but you're gonna have to make a choice for the upper shock mount. 

1) Mount it on the original mount bolt with some slop

2) order some bushings/sleeves to fill in the gap

3) Drill out the bolt holes on chassis with a 1/2" bit and mount a 1/2" bolt through the upper shock mount.

 

I used option 3 and it's worked great for over 2 years so far. 

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