1995 Pathfinder shock question

[Ni$$@n240]

I have a 1995 Pathfinder that rides like a marshmellow. I want to repace all the shocks but am undecided on a brand. I wouldnt mind raising it 1.5 or 2 inches. I see you can buy shocks that give that type of lift but was wondering if there are any other modifications needed like different springs in the rear?

[fueler]

shocks cant give lift - they only absorb bumps. You can buy shocks made to work in conjunction with a lift but all that means is their extended length is longer than stock, for flex.... the shocks dont actually give lift though.

for your 95, you can lift the front 2-3" for free by simply cranking the torsion bars up. You simply crank the bolt where the rear of the torsion bar attaches to the anchor in the frame. I believe its a 17mm bolt but i could be wrong. It's been 6 months since i've been under a 95.

To correct the angles, you can get upper control arms for the hardbody nissan from rough country.

You can lift the rear with lift springs, available at http://www.4x4parts.com



I dont know about shock brands but my buddy says the bilsteins are good for the 87-95's

[Ni$$@n240]

Thanks for the quick response. I knew that I wasnt thinking clearly when I typed that. I forgot all about the torsion bar now for some springs

[fueler]

ya man youre lucky your year is so easy to lift.... literally just $150 in springs, some easy labor (the front takes a few minutes to lift, the rear takes maybe an hour to install springs)

my 99 has macpherson struts up front, lifting is a nightmare, $400 for 4 springs and many many hours of grueling labor to install...

[Ni$$@n240]

I couldnt find just the springs on that 4X4 website. Just a lift kit with shocks for $400. Im having a hard time locating just the springs.