Thinga-Ma-Jigger Update
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2022 10:21 am
Hi All,
I have been a bit busy so slow to post. But I thought I would give a quick update on my R51 build as I just put my new wheels and tires on and boy am I happy with it thus far. There are still a few things to iron out though, including modifying the mud flaps, the front wind diverter, and the liners to get them reinstalled.
Also, in-case someone wants to recreate this build here are the details.
2007 Nissan Pathfinder with a 2-2.5" suspension lift front and rear (Koni shocks with all dogs springs and camber kit, stock upper control arms and no extra spacers).
https://www.alldogsoffroad.com/alldogs- ... pathfinder
KMC wheels, 18x9 with a positive offset of 18mm.
https://www.kmcwheels.com/kmc-impact
The specifications are as follows: KM54289064718 KM542 IMPACT SATIN BLACK 18X9 6X114.3 5.71 18mm 66.06 31.49 lbs 2500 1.34 T164H120-6-H30-S1
I have installed Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 tires Size: LT285/65R18 Load/Speed Rating #: 125/S
Here are some pictures below (these have the old tires with are destroyed because my alignment was off and my prior suspension was bad).
I removed the wheel well liners in the front to make some room for the tires in advance of the install. You can see a pile of leaves that were piled up behind the mud guard. If i didn't live in a drought ridden desert this would have rusted out by now. I strongly suggest regular cleaning of this part, especially if you live in a wet area or one with salt. I also found a rust blister. Not sure what it is from, but i suspect it got hit there with something. I will need to address this. Here are a couple pictures with the new tires. Here is a comparison of the old tires with the new tires (and my helpers). Some modification was required in the front. I folded up the rear flap that collected the leaves (considering the paint damage it caused I kinda regret folding - it may have been better to cut). I will have to clean and paint a portion on the top and bottom of the section because of paint flaking. If i had cut it would have just been a small edge that needed paint.
Here is a before, for the front. Here is an after. Here is a before for the back Here is an after Here a couple picks of the clearance in the rear with all the liners and mudflaps unmodified.
I have been a bit busy so slow to post. But I thought I would give a quick update on my R51 build as I just put my new wheels and tires on and boy am I happy with it thus far. There are still a few things to iron out though, including modifying the mud flaps, the front wind diverter, and the liners to get them reinstalled.
Also, in-case someone wants to recreate this build here are the details.
2007 Nissan Pathfinder with a 2-2.5" suspension lift front and rear (Koni shocks with all dogs springs and camber kit, stock upper control arms and no extra spacers).
https://www.alldogsoffroad.com/alldogs- ... pathfinder
KMC wheels, 18x9 with a positive offset of 18mm.
https://www.kmcwheels.com/kmc-impact
The specifications are as follows: KM54289064718 KM542 IMPACT SATIN BLACK 18X9 6X114.3 5.71 18mm 66.06 31.49 lbs 2500 1.34 T164H120-6-H30-S1
I have installed Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 tires Size: LT285/65R18 Load/Speed Rating #: 125/S
Here are some pictures below (these have the old tires with are destroyed because my alignment was off and my prior suspension was bad).
I removed the wheel well liners in the front to make some room for the tires in advance of the install. You can see a pile of leaves that were piled up behind the mud guard. If i didn't live in a drought ridden desert this would have rusted out by now. I strongly suggest regular cleaning of this part, especially if you live in a wet area or one with salt. I also found a rust blister. Not sure what it is from, but i suspect it got hit there with something. I will need to address this. Here are a couple pictures with the new tires. Here is a comparison of the old tires with the new tires (and my helpers). Some modification was required in the front. I folded up the rear flap that collected the leaves (considering the paint damage it caused I kinda regret folding - it may have been better to cut). I will have to clean and paint a portion on the top and bottom of the section because of paint flaking. If i had cut it would have just been a small edge that needed paint.
Here is a before, for the front. Here is an after. Here is a before for the back Here is an after Here a couple picks of the clearance in the rear with all the liners and mudflaps unmodified.