Rear Differential Breather Kit
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:36 am
So after I installed my sub frame lift in the rear, I noticed that the factory breather line was no longer sitting in a suitable position. It was hanging low to the ground where it was susceptible to dirt, grit, water, and other types of foreign debris. This is a problem because if the vent line ever was clogged or introduced foreign objects into the diff, it would spell major trouble!
To combat this issue, I went out and purchased the following items to make a Breather hose extension kit:
Freshly painted Subframe with the breather kit installed.
Filter installed where the old spare tire sat on the vehicle. I have a custom spare tire carrier on the back now so i no longer needed to have a spare under there.
Finally, the 1/4 hose connecting to the breather tube on the Rear Differential.
Kit costed around $30 but I definitely recommend this modification to any Pathfinder owner out there who does a subframe lift or wants a better breather setup.
To combat this issue, I went out and purchased the following items to make a Breather hose extension kit:
- 9ft of 1/4 rubber fuel hose. High pressure or Low pressure works. I recommend High Pressure fuel hose since its a nicer material and more durable than low pressure hose.
- 1 In Line fuel filter. This will help keep large particles out of the hose and prevent damage to the rear differential via the vent tube
- 1/4 Stainless steel hose clamps.
Freshly painted Subframe with the breather kit installed.
Filter installed where the old spare tire sat on the vehicle. I have a custom spare tire carrier on the back now so i no longer needed to have a spare under there.
Finally, the 1/4 hose connecting to the breather tube on the Rear Differential.
Kit costed around $30 but I definitely recommend this modification to any Pathfinder owner out there who does a subframe lift or wants a better breather setup.