Lift Advice

[mypath]

just going true the net and find this..a kit lijke this for the pathfinder who'd solve all the problem..need you opinion


http://www.airbagworld.com.au/firestone ... r-bag-kit-

[RCAPathfinder]

the only problem with this system is that every time you change the height you will need an alignment check. if you aren't going to change height then its fine.

[mypath]

i need something that will hold 500 ponds on the hitch i got the 1000 air lift but just need a bit more to level the trailer..if i put the spacer on
the rear only will it look bad when i don't have the trailer..

[RCAPathfinder]

try a 5.5" hitch upside down. that should level the trailer.

[mypath]

yes.. but the path would still lean back a bit.

[RCAPathfinder]

and the air lift doesnt solve the problem? thats odd.

[NmexMAX]

Perhaps the 4x4 springs with the airbags?

Here's what another member stated about the springs, looks like they will help you and not look strange when unloaded. Also, IMO, the spacers will just band aid the problem in that the OEM springs are soooo soft.

Yeah, get your own thread punks

I scored some lift time today and the 4x4parts.com rear springs are awesome! Unloaded they jacked up my rear wheel arch gaps by just .5 inches, but loaded with 300lbs of people in the back seat and another 200lbs in the trunk (yes we measured it, 500.2lbs total to be exact ) the rear wheel arches were a full inch higher than stock.

I.E:

Before installing the springs I had 4" of gap up front, 4.5" at the rear. Loaded the rear sank to just a 3" gap, obviously sagging badly. With the new springs unloaded now it's 4" front and 5" rear, and then loaded with 500lbs the rear is still at 4". Perfecto! And that's without any silly spring cutting like I had been planning, just the 4x4parts.com rear heavy duty springs out of the box (and I might add while they are stiffer, their free length is also about an inch shorter than stock, so they did exactly what I was talking about already for me )

Their description is CRAP, but the springs are awesome, two thumbs up, can't wait to get some driving time in to feel how the rear end sways and tracks with the front now:
https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/pathfin ... -5637.html

And it fits in the garage! Wohoo! Well, actually, it juuuust touches, but I'm sure it'll settle over the next month or two:


Lastly, do NOT expect to do this job with a spring compressor, the lower spring perch totally inhibits that option. You'll need to support the spring perch with a tranny jack and take off the outboard bolt and lower it down. Assembly is the reverse, though getting the bolt hole to line up just right is a bit of a PITA...

Now I have a spare Air 1000 spring kit since I have no plans to do any real towing. Anybody want it for free? It's not worth trying to return at this point, but you pay for shipping from my closest UPS Store...

Here's the original thread.

[RCAPathfinder]

I have 4x4 parts suspensionn lift and its great. I didnt need the air lift anymore but reinstalled it anyway. I doesnt fit properly but it still works. and by the way. you dk not need a spring compressor for the rear springs. it will definitely help with towing.

[mypath]

Thanks
i will order these coil and keep you updated on the situation.they should do the job..

[RCAPathfinder]

ok.

[NmexMAX]

I'm also getting an ass sag with the tire carrier, and I'm sure it will only get worse with two 5g of fuel, and a Hi Lift. I'd better get off my butt and get those damn airbags installed.

It was mentioned that if deflated, they wont affect wheel travel, I believe doctahjones mentioned that.

Anyone have any input on that?

[RCAPathfinder]

its really easy and shouldn't take long. hurry before it gets too cold.