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by Clay350
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: R51 Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
Topic: Please read if you know brakes!
Replies: 12
Views: 9627

I just want my rear brakes to do the 30% they are supposed to be doing. I am pretty sure right now they are doing next to nothing. I will have to look for that adjustment.
by Clay350
Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: R51 Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
Topic: Please read if you know brakes!
Replies: 12
Views: 9627

Please read if you know brakes!

I am getting ready to replace my brakes and rotors. I think the previous owner drove like an idiot looking at my rotors and brake wear. I am getting nice frozen rotors and some better pads. My knowledge of brakes stops beyond replacing pads and rotors. Here is my question though. I am worried or hav...
by Clay350
Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:46 am
Forum: R51 Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
Topic: plastidip'd wheels
Replies: 45
Views: 71101

So how did you cover the tires when you did this? Also did you just tape up the centercaps and paint?
by Clay350
Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: R51 Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
Topic: plastidip'd wheels
Replies: 45
Views: 71101

Doing mine this weekend. Awesome. WHat kind of paint did you use?
by Clay350
Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:16 pm
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Deluxe Suspension Package from 4x4parts
Replies: 33
Views: 26882

Besides replacing the pathetic stock rear springs what is the advantage to this kit? What do you notice while driving?
by Clay350
Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:13 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Swapping Armada diffs for better performance?
Replies: 123
Views: 78475

Awesome. Good luck on the switch. Let me know if you have any problems. A couple random points. -If I were you I would verify the ratio yourself. Two reputable dealers wrongly verified mine. You can do this by comparing the turns of your 3.36 and 2.93. They should be different for a given amount of ...
by Clay350
Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: has anyone removed or replaced 2nd muffler for sound?
Replies: 8
Views: 6114

Can you give me the part number for that muffler? Are there different variations of it? Was it a hard fit?
by Clay350
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: Classifieds for Pathfinders and Pathfinder Accessories
Topic: Wtb Crossbars 2011 roof rack
Replies: 3
Views: 4735

I have my bars from my 2008. I dont like to use them. You can have them. Just pay the shipping. One of them is slightly bent in but still works and bolts up fine.

clay
by Clay350
Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: R51 Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
Topic: Thinking about painting rims? Anyone ever do it?
Replies: 11
Views: 13511

How long has it been since you painted them? Do you think a clear coat after you pain them would help or look better? I actually like the painted rims you posted better than I thought I would? Time to start looking for paint.
by Clay350
Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:16 am
Forum: R51 Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
Topic: Thinking about painting rims? Anyone ever do it?
Replies: 11
Views: 13511

Thinking about painting rims? Anyone ever do it?

I really want to make my rims a dark color like a graphite black or something. I have been exploring my options. I read the post by Tntitan and really liked his results. I looked into powder coating locally and it would run me $500 plus a huge hassle because they would need the rims for over a week....
by Clay350
Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:06 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Swapping Armada diffs for better performance?
Replies: 123
Views: 78475

Hey sorry I have no idea about those parts. I purposely bought complete carriers because I knew I was not qualified to rebuild one of those units. I do know that when I spoke to people about switching out the gears themselves they all suggested new bearings and install kit if that helps.

Clay
by Clay350
Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Swapping Armada diffs for better performance?
Replies: 123
Views: 78475

The change in 07 was a strengthened housing and stiffer pull out pins for the axles. Nothing more. I had never heard of those axle rations before you mentioned it. It appears that they are legitimate ratios outside the U.S. I dont know why the parts store you mentioned has it listed it that way. Eve...
by Clay350
Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Rear springs pathetic. Any good spacers or replacements?
Replies: 5
Views: 6127

Rear springs pathetic. Any good spacers or replacements?

I have noticed that the rear springs really have no backbone. If you have any kind of load you are always close to the bump stops. I do have the airlift kit installed and that does help overall. However the airlift kit is really a band aid when stiffer springs are needed. Even a spacer underneath th...
by Clay350
Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: has anyone removed or replaced 2nd muffler for sound?
Replies: 8
Views: 6114

has anyone removed or replaced 2nd muffler for sound?

I would like a little more of an exhaust presence on my pathfindwr v8. Nothing obnoxious but just something! Its to good of an engine to have it completely muffled. Im wondering if removing the 2nd smal muffler near the end would help? Has anyone do e this? Or replaced with aftermarket?
by Clay350
Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:15 pm
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Does anyone else with R51 feel the steering "darts"
Replies: 20
Views: 19073

If I am driving on a PERFECT road and take my hands off the wheel it will USUALLY stay straight. However the slightest variation in the road will make the vehicle dart. A bump will do the same thing. I have no problem driving it and can easily correct. It is annoying though. My 2002 ford explorer ha...

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