Ordered the OME kit...

[MOODY]

for the wife's 02 Pathy. Any idea of install time?

[csutke]

Depends on what tools you have, Im guessing that its gonna be coils all the way round, struts up front and shocks in the rear? When I did mine, my dad was helping me and he said that it should only take about 1-2 hours total for every thing and it ended up taking about 8. A few problems i ran it to were ALL the bolts were rusted on and we ended up having to hack some of them off. I would go PBlaster them a few days prior and keep doing that until the day to help loosen them up a little. But on the other hand we only had hand tools, if we had Air tools it would have taken a LOT less. But to answer your question you can do it in a day, i would also recommond doing it during the week so if you need a shop to help with some thing (i had to have Sears pull the old strut mount off and put it on the new assembly, which took entirely WAY too long) it would help to have a few options. If you have any Q's PM me.

[MOODY]

Thanks. I just got the kit yesterday. Looks like pretty high quality components, much like the OME kit I put on my Landcruiser. I will post both before and after pics.

[Alpine Spirit]

Great.... cant wait to see it.

[csutke]

sounds good

[MOODY]

Okay...finally have the Old Man Emu kit on there. I went with the 'heavy' all around, as we plan to load it full of gear and kid crap periodically, and eventually tow a small tent trailer with it.
Before:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/reugmood/LakePowellAmericanForkAugSept.2007076.jpg

AFTER:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/reugmood/LakePowellAmericanForkAugSept.2007103.jpg

The rear bottomed out HARD before, hitting the bumpstops, and there was lots of squirreliness from the front end. All seems to be remedied now. I didn't get before and after measurements, but I suspect once it settles in, it will net the 1.75" it claims, with potentially a slight rake.

[csutke]

ooooh looks good, have any probs with install?

[tmorgan4]

Wow, that looks waaay more level than everyone who is using the medium OME coils in the back with HD up front. Nice!

[MOODY]

Only issues with install was the RUST that had accumulated on the bolts and such, Utah uses a salt/sand mix on the roads. :(

It is pretty level, but we have an Engel fridge back there, as well as a bunch of other crap we tote around accompanying 2 kids.

[Alpine Spirit]

Very Cool.

[zonianbrat]

Looks good real good! I might have to order me up an ome kit. if you dont mind me askin what's the price range? I could just go to the site but I am at work and kinda lazy today

[MOODY]

Looks good real good! I might have to order me up an ome kit. if you dont mind me askin what's the price range? I could just go to the site but I am at work and kinda lazy today

~750 to my door, including the ABS kit. I went heavy all the way around. Price out dealer front struts, and rear shocks, and the OME kit is cheap.

[MOODY]

After a thousand miles, the front has settled in nicely, but the rear retains its height and produces a slight rake. I want it that way, as it will be loaded with lots of gear at times. Ride is firm, but not jarring. All above issues have gone away, no sagging, bottoming out, or the like. There is a slight clunk on the ps front, which I understand is normal as the strut is extended out so far already. Very nice overall, and will suit out needs height wise for the remaining life of the vehicle.

[coloradopathy]

Does anybody know a good place to get the OME lift kit installed here in denver?

I just ordered mine from Rocky Road and will be getting it in approx 2 weeks...

I was thinking of checking with the following locations, but figured I'd see what the "experts" think first -->

1. Nissan Dealer
2. High Country Performance 4x4
3. 4 Wheel Parts

[Alex Topousis]

i'll help you out i have airtools, a garage, etc

[coloradopathy]

Alex,

Hey man I appreciate the offer, and I'll definately take you up on that if you'd be willing to help a noob out when it comes to installing his lift kit!

I can provide food, beer, or whatever else is required to make this happen'

I've been saving some dinero hoping to upgrade the rig this summer but spring sounds muuuuch better :)

I'm hoping to get the kit before the end of the month, and hopefully install it soon after. I have been looking around and aside from the kit I ordered from rocky road, the only additional piece I believe I need is the Nissan Strut Mounts??

I don't know about getting the warn hubs just yet, or the strut spacers... I've read a bit on both and here is what I find -->

1. warn hubs can wait on the OME lift, but are def a + when u can get them
2. strut spacers aren't necessary if you don't care about the rear being a bit higher than the front... which I dont... and if you will be hauling a decent size load.



:bannana:

[DamnHippie]

My take on warn manual hubs: Don't waste your money on them.

There's an awful lot of mythology about them being weaker than the nissan auto hubs, but I've broken 3 cv shafts and never broken an auto hub. (I wish the hubs would break easier than the shafts, they're easier to replace.)

There's also mythology about not being able to rock back and forth to unstick yourself in snow or mud because the hubs won't stay locked. That's just plain wrong. The hubs lock up when power is applied from the shaft (not from the wheel turning). It takes less than a full revolution for them to lock (more like 1/3 rev). When you shift into gear and get on the gas, how long does it take for the shaft to turn even a full rev? Like 1/20th of a second maybe? So people complain that it takes an extra 1/20th of a second for auto hubs to engage and get them unstuck?

[tmorgan4]

Buy the Nissan strut mounts and strut bearings. Assembling the struts yourself SUCKS with cheap spring compressors but it's do-able. I did mine with hand tools and could do it a lot faster this time around.

I'm happy to help out if you come up here to install it.

[coloradopathy]

Hey TMorgan, thanks for the offer I'm always down to cruise up to Ft. Collins and do some work on the rig'

I'm going to order the strut mounts and strut bearings tomorrow from the dealership, and then just try an sit patiently while I wait for the OME to show up at my door.

For now, I'm passing on the hubs from what I hear, and am going to put that money into some new rims/tires because mine are conveniently worn out.

I have been looking at these -->

-Rock Crawler Soft 8 15x8, 3.75" | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO 31x10.50x15

[csutke]

When I did mine, my dad was helping me and he said that it should only take about 1-2 hours total for every thing and it ended up taking about 8. A few problems i ran it to were ALL the bolts were rusted on and we ended up having to hack some of them off. I would go PBlaster them a few days prior and keep doing that until the day to help loosen them up a little. But on the other hand we only had hand tools, if we had Air tools it would have taken a LOT less. But to answer your question you can do it in a day, i would also recommond doing it during the week so if you need a shop to help with some thing (i had to have Sears pull the old strut mount off and put it on the new assembly, which took entirely WAY too long) it would help to have a few options. If you have any Q's PM me.

With Alex's help it would def be alot easier to do but it still may take a while to put on

[DamnHippie]

For those wheels, consider the model with 4.75" backspacing, that'll be a closer match for your stock BS (which is 5.5"). Look for a wheel model number that ends in 5860P (the P is for "positive offset"). Like these:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=CRR%2D3975860P&N=700+4294923107+115&autoview=sku


Also, if offroad performance is your goal, consider going with 32x11.50 tires. That extra inch will make a difference offroad. But the tradeoff is that it'll rob mileage and power on the pavement.

If you want to test-fit some tires after your lift before you order anything, I've got a set of 32x11.50 on those wheels above sitting next to my house.

[coloradopathy]

Hey csutke,

I'm def hoping Alex can help, I sent him a msg about it hoping he can help.. and if we can get a few of us together, it will prob be a lotta fun!

Sounds like airtools and a nearby garage can always be useful too. I'll def do my best to get things set up so that we run into as few hurdles as possible.

You mentioned Pblastin em' a few days prior to loosen things up, that sounds like a good idea. Rust can be a pain.

[coloradopathy]

Yo DamnHippy,

Thanks for the heads up on the rims. That sounds like a great recommendation for off-roading, I really need to assess the on-road difference tho as I commute about 300 miles a week, and that's on the pavement unfortunately! But if the difference is negligable... I think I'm sold :)

Man I'd love to test fit those 32's after the lift, do you think they will clear with only the EMU lift and no spacers?

[DamnHippie]

You'll probably need to trim away some plastic mud flaps to fit bigger tires. Beyond that I'm not sure. I'm more familiar with xterras and frontiers.

[tmorgan4]

Problem with the R50s and wheel backspacing is you have to deal with the struts. I fit 265/75/16 on stock suspension and wheels, but the tires were super close to the strut. You could get away with 4.5" I'm sure, but most people run 3.75" to get the tire a little further from the strut.

[coloradopathy]

Hey guys thanks for all the good info once again -

I was thinking about doing the 265/75/16 bf goodrich tires on the factory LE rims, I've seen a picture or 2 of em and the look sick nasty.

But... then I thought to myself why not just go w/ the rims too ha!

So looks like I'll have some decisions to make after I get the lift on. Going back to OME, I'm going to the dealership at lunch to get the strut mounts and strut bearings... is there anything special I need to know, or will the guy in parts know what I'm talkin about?

I'm also getting that recall looked at thursday morning, so I'll let you guys know what they say...

[DamnHippie]

Oh yeah, struts. I knew something was different about wheel fitment on a pathfinder. Well, that's why it'd probably be a good idea to do some test-fitting. I have some 32x11.50 on 15x8 with 4.75 BS and some 33x12.50 on 15.x7 with 4.0 BS at my place. I've also got Martin's old stuff, slightly oversized tires (like 31s I think) on his stock wheels (probably 16s with 5.5 BS).

[MOODY]

I'm also getting that recall looked at thursday morning, so I'll let you guys know what they say...

What recall are you referring to? (Wondering if mine needs some tlc?)

[csutke]

the reacall is one the gas filler tube, if you lived in places that use salt on the roads there is a possibilty that it could corrode, if you take it in they will look at it for free