| Camo & Cranny Pathfinder Projects |
For the front suspension, Swayaway
RaceRunner 2.5" 3 way bypass 8"
travel shocks. We're also swapping
in Xterra outers for the thicker brake
rotors and larger caliper.
For the rear suspension: Fox 2" x
.625" shocks, nitrogen over oil; 2" x
4" hydraulic bump stops.
A little experimentation revealed that
the proper sized shock adds 2" of
additional wheel travel at the back
with nor further modification. Stock
shocks and aftermarket shocks sold
for the Pathfinder are 8" travel.
In order to fit the 12" travel shocks
shown here, new upper shock
mounts will need to be fabricated.
There is plenty of room for the new
mounts after the installation of a 3"
body lift.
RaceRunner 2.5" 3 way bypass 8"
travel shocks. We're also swapping
in Xterra outers for the thicker brake
rotors and larger caliper.
For the rear suspension: Fox 2" x
.625" shocks, nitrogen over oil; 2" x
4" hydraulic bump stops.
A little experimentation revealed that
the proper sized shock adds 2" of
additional wheel travel at the back
with nor further modification. Stock
shocks and aftermarket shocks sold
for the Pathfinder are 8" travel.
In order to fit the 12" travel shocks
shown here, new upper shock
mounts will need to be fabricated.
There is plenty of room for the new
mounts after the installation of a 3"
body lift.
As they were:
Camo - A 1988 Nissan Pathfinder with a 3.0 liter TBI motor and 5 speed
transmission. A Black/Orange/White paint scheme done by a bored
former owner with lots of rattle cans. Lots of rust under the back seat.
Goal: Compete in the Baja 1000 in Stock Mini class
Camo - A 1988 Nissan Pathfinder with a 3.0 liter TBI motor and 5 speed
transmission. A Black/Orange/White paint scheme done by a bored
former owner with lots of rattle cans. Lots of rust under the back seat.
Goal: Compete in the Baja 1000 in Stock Mini class
24FEB07
The large rusty area cut out of from underneath the rear
seat of Camo. Fortunately the structural crossmember
and body mounts are intact.
The large rusty area cut out of from underneath the rear
seat of Camo. Fortunately the structural crossmember
and body mounts are intact.
Why the funny names? Too many Pathfinders. In addition to these two, there is the 1994 parts donor (Blackie) and the 2001 R50 daily driver
(New). Yes, it was a chore trying to differentiate between them on the phone.
(New). Yes, it was a chore trying to differentiate between them on the phone.
Cranberry - A 1991 Nissan Pathfinder, 3.0 liter motor with MPI, 4.65
gears & rear LSD, blown torque converter and automatic transmission.
Goal: Build a go anywhere 4WD (including the highway) without doing
a SAS or an orange exoskeleton.
Already has the 3" body lift installed and a set of no longer in
production Rancho heavy duty coil springs.
gears & rear LSD, blown torque converter and automatic transmission.
Goal: Build a go anywhere 4WD (including the highway) without doing
a SAS or an orange exoskeleton.
Already has the 3" body lift installed and a set of no longer in
production Rancho heavy duty coil springs.
24FEB07
After removing the dash of Camo to fit the roll cage. The
side vents have been trimmed and the steering wheel
supports changed to allow clearance. Score rules require
the stock dash but we are allowed minimal trimming to it
to fit the cage through the dash in order to allow easier
entry and exit.
After removing the dash of Camo to fit the roll cage. The
side vents have been trimmed and the steering wheel
supports changed to allow clearance. Score rules require
the stock dash but we are allowed minimal trimming to it
to fit the cage through the dash in order to allow easier
entry and exit.
27FEB07
Santa came again today. The Staun beadlocks are here!
Santa came again today. The Staun beadlocks are here!
Had contemplated a Detroit Locker for Cranberry, but decided to give the
Richmond Gear Lock Right a try. The universal instructions it comes with are
useless for the Nissan application. In fact, they don't even bother to list the
application on their own website. We almost had to employ a detective to get
the part number so we could order it.
So after studying the instructions for half an hour, looking up differential
diagrams on AllData, trying to figure if I had the wrong type of carrier or what,
I punted the instructions into the garbage can, grabbed the impact, and had it
done in 15 minutes. 1/2 assembled below.
Richmond Gear Lock Right a try. The universal instructions it comes with are
useless for the Nissan application. In fact, they don't even bother to list the
application on their own website. We almost had to employ a detective to get
the part number so we could order it.
So after studying the instructions for half an hour, looking up differential
diagrams on AllData, trying to figure if I had the wrong type of carrier or what,
I punted the instructions into the garbage can, grabbed the impact, and had it
done in 15 minutes. 1/2 assembled below.
