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H&R Springs

Postby BMXPath » Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:47 pm

I just ordered H&R lowering springs and should get them next week. I will post before and after picks, along with measurements.

Billy T put them on his '08 V8 model in Sept of '08, if anyone is interested in his experience...

http://www.thenissanpath.com/viewtopic. ... ng+springs


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Postby BMXPath » Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:28 am

I should get my springs this week.

Here are the height measurements at all 4 wheels. I measured from the ground up to the edge of the wheel opening, with my yard stick dead center of the wheel.

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(Note: Dont pay attention to the measurement seen, my Pathy was not parked level at the time of the pic.)

LF- 33 3/4" RF- 33 3/4"

LR- 34 1/8" RR- 34 1/4"

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Postby Cooper993 » Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:34 pm

I wish H&R just made regular springs that dont sag. I have the Airlift bags and the bags no longer hold air.

Looking for a permanent solution to a droopy rear end (the truck's not mine) :lol:

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Postby pawjr74 » Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:36 pm

A little tip when you get to the rear suspension and you're replacing the spring, loosen up the bolt on the pivot side of the arm. The bushings can only stretch so far. I think I overextended mine and the bushings tore when I did my rear springs. It may not be too bad on a lowering spring but look out for it anyways.

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Postby BMXPath » Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:21 pm

I got the springs today. Here they are.

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Maybe I will get them put in over the weekend.

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Postby BMXPath » Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:09 pm

I put the rear springs in tonight. They were easy. Thanks pawjr for the advise... loosening that pivot arm bolt made it even easier.

Look at the oem rear springs next to the H&R's. I should get a ton of improved handling. There are almost twice as many coils on the H&R's!

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Initial measurements show a rear drop of exactly 1 inch. The H&R springs are rated to drop the rear 1.8 inches. There are at least a couple of things to consider here... First, my Pathy has 125K miles on the original springs so I am sure they are sagging a little. Secondly, the new springs may need to settle in a bit after some miles.

Front springs will go in Sunday, hopefully.

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Postby redwing » Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:03 pm

Guess you guys in this topic could answer my questions. I've had my 2006 pathy for about a month now, and I noticed that it really rocks back and forth(side to side) quite bad. Man if I were to make a sudden turn I bet it would roll on it's side. Would these springs help?

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Postby BMXPath » Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:29 am

redwing wrote: ...I've had my 2006 pathy for about a month now, and I noticed that it really rocks back and forth(side to side) quite bad. Man if I were to make a sudden turn I bet it would roll on it's side. Would these springs help?
Yes, the springs help amazingly with body roll. I feel like I could take this thing thru a slalom course now.

Springs are in. I cant begin to describe to you how much better my Pathy feels now. The springs changed the way it feels for cornering, braking, acceleration... I can even feel a difference in the steering. It all feels much better. There is more control, even at the point of losing traction, or breaking the rear tires loose.

Here is a pic comparing the front springs.

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Definately get the alignment re-done after making a change like this. All 4 wheel specs were pretty far off after changing the springs.

Interesting... the front end doesnt show a measurable height change. Yet, it looks right comparing front to rear.

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Postby Cooper993 » Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:52 am

What shocks did you use with these? Stock?

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Postby BMXPath » Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:05 pm

Cooper993 wrote:What shocks did you use with these? Stock?
They are still the stock shocks for now. I am going to put KYB's on it when I change them.

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Postby redwing » Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:44 pm

Thanks for the info...I have no idea what springs cost. Did it break the bank?

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Postby BMXPath » Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:29 pm

redwing wrote:Thanks for the info...I have no idea what springs cost. Did it break the bank?
I shopped online to find the best price, including the shipping, and paid $261.40. I ordered them from racetechperformance.com

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Postby Morio » Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:45 pm

So how do you like them??

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Postby BMXPath » Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:38 am

I love the handling. A bit disappointed as far as the front lowering (measured 1/8 of an inch drop). I will probably be cutting some dead coil off to get the front down about an inch. Billy T had cut 1 1/2 coils off the front to achieve what he wanted on his V8 Path. I am going to try 1/2 to 1 full coil.

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Postby Morio » Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:11 pm

Thanks.... Looks like I am going to pick up some springs and shocks....i will then change out the ugly stock wheels and crappy tires......


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