Vsicks Pathy Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Is there a site for modified Pathies anywhere? I don't mean a K&N filter or spot lights. They don't make a Pathy more capable. I need to see and talk to like minded Pathy lovers. People that know whats what. Nothing too extreme like this......... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=241878 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 nissan4wheelers.com has a good selection of SAS Nissans and engine swap rigs. They're mostly around Arizona and run desert trails and such. There's a few posts that document their fab work. Look for "The White Mess" topic where a guy rescued his Pathy from a substandard offroad fab shop. He and his buddies pulled all the crap work the shop did off and built a good looking SAS Pathy in a couple weekends or so. Lots of pics, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILLVOX Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 WOW! That is one amazing pathy on that site. I bet he can run over a turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 I dunno... why would I wanna modify my truck... it carries my groceries just fine as it is... *smirk* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Not particularly, but my forums are oriented at WD21's in particular. http://wd21forums.damagedreality.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 WOW! That is one amazing pathy on that site. I bet he can run over a turd. I don't think he could do the turd either. He'd have too much trouble lining it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 Not particularly, but my forums are oriented at WD21's in particular. http://wd21forums.damagedreality.com Nice site/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I'd also have to say N4W is a great site for what you are looking for. In the Calgary Nissan 4x4 club, we have 3 Sas'd Pathys and a couple of Sas'd Toyotas - not much floats around tech wise on our site because we're so small and all local. Actually, come to think of it, we just talk all about that stuff at wing night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 that big Pathy is here in Cali..and I can GUARANTEE you that thing wouldn't pass smog.. or..if it does still have the stock motor... manages 0-60 in 5 minutes...... -thnkboutit- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Does it matter that that beast of a pathy is a trailer queen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 nissan4wheelers.com has a good selection of SAS Nissans and engine swap rigs. They're mostly around Arizona and run desert trails and such. There's a few posts that document their fab work. Look for "The White Mess" topic where a guy rescued his Pathy from a substandard offroad fab shop. He and his buddies pulled all the crap work the shop did off and built a good looking SAS Pathy in a couple weekends or so. Lots of pics, too. Good site, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 I'd also have to say N4W is a great site for what you are looking for. In the Calgary Nissan 4x4 club, we have 3 Sas'd Pathys and a couple of Sas'd Toyotas - not much floats around tech wise on our site because we're so small and all local. Actually, come to think of it, we just talk all about that stuff at wing night Mookie, you used tp have a 3" BL on yours didn't you? Did you finally take it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 first, i'd say learn how to drive a stock rig before plunking big $$ for stuff you may never really use or need.. stock truck is pretty amasing.. you should have seen me yesterday.. the heepers were rather impressed.. i followed a bunch of built up rigs and did everything but the waterfall which i am planning on next time i am there... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 there are many trade-offs when lifting.. be sure to weigh all the options... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I'd also have to say N4W is a great site for what you are looking for. In the Calgary Nissan 4x4 club, we have 3 Sas'd Pathys and a couple of Sas'd Toyotas - not much floats around tech wise on our site because we're so small and all local. Actually, come to think of it, we just talk all about that stuff at wing night Mookie, you used tp have a 3" BL on yours didn't you? Did you finally take it out? Helloooo, Yes I used to have a 3" body lift. I took it out a week after I did the sas. It was too tall - didn't need it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 there are many trade-offs when lifting.. be sure to weigh all the options... Explain the trade offs to me please because I have not found any. I have not looked back since I lifted the Pathy. It is more off road tollerant and capable in every aspect. Besides that, I had to lift the body to fit the engine in. The live axle and suspension setup to suit only has me about another 5" higher than stock. So at 8" all up its not too high at all. The 33's I have on do not look to big or to small for the car either. I will see how the 35" muddies look before I buy them. I may just put 34's on instead. To sum up my Mods, they were done for a reason on each occasion. The live axle because the IFS is shlt and break all of the time, and the body lift for the motor fitment. Being able to increased tyre size is just a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exodus_68 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Maybe he is talking about the 'trade offs' like not as good road manners, and increased center of gravity. Pfft...I call it having a beast of a truck...instead a car with big wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 Maybe he is talking about the 'trade offs' like not as good road manners, and increased center of gravity. Pfft...I call it having a beast of a truck...instead a car with big wheels. On road is fine too. It would be better if I had the sway bars connected but its much of a muchness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I would think Its the increased wear rate of the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 all those etc.. mpgs go to sh!ts.. i am not saying one shouldn't lift.. just saying don't put the cart in front of the horse.. if you're not familiar with your truck a lift and all the goodies may only get you stuck further in the wilderness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 I would think Its the increased wear rate of the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 all those etc.. mpgs go to sh!ts.. i am not saying one shouldn't lift.. just saying don't put the cart in front of the horse.. if you're not familiar with your truck a lift and all the goodies may only get you stuck further in the wilderness... My fuel consumption is very good actually. Much better now with the V6 than it was when it was a 4cyl. The 4cyl was very under powered, the Nissan V6 too is under powered. To get anywhere with those donks you have to really push them, thats why they are poor in the fuel area. When I upgraded the engine it made first gear redundant. It is amazing what torque can do for you. The 33's just make it usable and I can still take off in second with a little more clutch of course. 35's should give me back my aspect ratio (with that better fuel ecconomy again) but I fear they will look too big on my car. Yes, a higher CoG can make it easier to tip on a track but lets face it, you prime objective is to keep the 4wd as level as possible. If you cross axle into a deep rut you may pay the price lift or no lift. Yes, the more capable you make your Pathy the further you can go into the bush. The further into the bush the rougher things can get. That's why people have recovery gear. I myself never go 4wding without the following: 1. Hand winch (hydraulic winch one day :Magic: ) 2. Tree trunk protector 3. Chain (5mtr and 15mtr) 4. Snatch stap (5mtr and 10mtr) 5. Hand saw 6. Shovel 7. Socket and spanner set 8. Spare hoses, belts, fuses, clamps and torch 9. Exhaust jack. 10. First aid kit 11. A bottle of whisky. (well, you never know -alcohol- ) Before the live axle I used to carry a spare idler arm and tie rod too. You would be pretty foolish to go bush and not have the gear with you to get yourself out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I myself never go 4wding without the following: 1. Hand winch (hydraulic winch one day ) 2. Tree trunk protector 3. Chain (5mtr and 15mtr) 4. Snatch stap (5mtr and 10mtr) 5. Hand saw 6. Shovel 7. Socket and spanner set 8. Spare hoses, belts, fuses, clamps and torch 9. Exhaust jack. 10. First aid kit 11. A bottle of whisky. (well, you never know ) Before the live axle I used to carry a spare idler arm and tie rod too. You would be pretty foolish to go bush and not have the gear with you to get yourself out. Ahh, well, a lot of people don't have all that, but like to go recreational wheeling anyway (you forgot tire plug kit and air pump.. JK... I like the exhaust jack and will get one; very useful for many things... like getting 88 off of a tree stump) I think what MZ is saying is no matter how mod'd your Pathy is, if you dont know how to drive it/read terrain you will still wind into trouble. While you say that decent mods are only effective, but you stilll should have proper gear (recovery and personal) if you venture out. I couldn't agree more with both of you... Mods dont do much if you just charge into everything, and while a normal pathy can get places, the best driver won't get as far as they want... The trick is to have 2 Pathys; mod one and keep the other simple. I crashed my pathy, and after 2 shops the front frame is out enough for me not to want drive it this way soooo, for almost the price of having it 'properly repaired' I could SAS it myself (with a bit of help of course...). All I have to do is find a different pathy for 'normal' use... Do I go for a 96+ auto that the GF can drive, or do I stick with the 95- MT that I understand and like ? Hard choice... Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 (edited) I myself never go 4wding without the following: 1. Hand winch (hydraulic winch one day ) 2. Tree trunk protector 3. Chain (5mtr and 15mtr) 4. Snatch stap (5mtr and 10mtr) 5. Hand saw 6. Shovel 7. Socket and spanner set 8. Spare hoses, belts, fuses, clamps and torch 9. Exhaust jack. 10. First aid kit 11. A bottle of whisky. (well, you never know ) Before the live axle I used to carry a spare idler arm and tie rod too. You would be pretty foolish to go bush and not have the gear with you to get yourself out. Ahh, well, a lot of people don't have all that, but like to go recreational wheeling anyway (you forgot tire plug kit and air pump.. JK... I like the exhaust jack and will get one; very useful for many things... like getting 88 off of a tree stump) I think what MZ is saying is no matter how mod'd your Pathy is, if you dont know how to drive it/read terrain you will still wind into trouble. While you say that decent mods are only effective, but you stilll should have proper gear (recovery and personal) if you venture out. I couldn't agree more with both of you... Mods dont do much if you just charge into everything, and while a normal pathy can get places, the best driver won't get as far as they want... The trick is to have 2 Pathys; mod one and keep the other simple. I crashed my pathy, and after 2 shops the front frame is out enough for me not to want drive it this way soooo, for almost the price of having it 'properly repaired' I could SAS it myself (with a bit of help of course...). All I have to do is find a different pathy for 'normal' use... Do I go for a 96+ auto that the GF can drive, or do I stick with the 95- MT that I understand and like ? Hard choice... Bernard Why couldn't you use your (Hopefully SAS'ed) pathy for everyday driving? I use mine everyday. When I get the muddies I will just swap them over when I am not going bush. I carry a spare. So no need for a tyre repair kit or a compressor. Edited May 18, 2005 by Vsicks Pathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Boy Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 (edited) Compressor for pumping your tyres up to road pressures when the trip is over. Tyres don't like running at 15 PSI on the road Edited May 25, 2005 by Diesel Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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