94 pathfinder 4x4 frame rebiuld

[Nismoskyline350GT]

Hello, anyone that is interested I'm doing a frame rebuild
I have AUTO CAD FILES that I have created. I have found that a lot
Of pathfinders frames rotted away but the cab and engine
Was still in excellent condition. So I am reviving this pathfinder
To ride again..........I've got pics of my progress

[Rev_D21]

Pics of progress will be nice. Lots of Pathys bit the dust years too soon because of rotten frames.

[solyoung]

+1... I'm interested in the project. Anyone got links or resources for a total frame-swap or frame upgrade how-to?

[Nismoskyline350GT]

you will probably not be able to see the cad files sorry
I have been taking pictures of the whole project
( found in my research its about 104.5" from center wheel to center wheel for alignment)







this frame wow

enjoy oh if you want to know the degree of angle I used it was 10 degrees
My Dad and I cut V out of the steel then heated it to bend and welled it. there are
some out there that cut the tube in half and re-weld this does make it harder to keep it straight, from the heat in the welding process. my frame is complete attached one-piece tube. we cut 1-3/4" out of the first and second bend and 3/4" out of the last bend.

[Nismoskyline350GT]

decided to use leaf springs off a 92 nissan 2wd truck so far so good
I also had to cut all the mounts off the excising pathfinder axle and will have to
make a mount for it to set on the leaf springs just like the 92 nissan 2wd truck

[Nismoskyline350GT]

here is the how far back we cut it

[Nismoskyline350GT]

from just after the front door all the way back totally junk its amazing that it held together

[Towncivilian]

Wow, that's pretty bad, some of the worst frame rot I've seen on a Pathfinder.

Clean looking Pathfinder. Is it an auto or manual?

Good luck with the frame repair!

[Nismoskyline350GT]

The pathfinder is AT 4x4 .

[Towncivilian]

You may want to look into bypassing the stock transmission cooler at some point, if you haven't already done so. It's been known to clog and kill the transmission.

[Nismoskyline350GT]

Thanks for the tip will do

[ddennett]

Sorry to revive a old post, but I am looking at trying to fix/rebuilding my 1995 Nissan pickup frame, which is in about the same condition (if not worst) as the one from your pathfinder. I am thinking that I might have to junk it, but wanted to see if you were successful with your fix and if so how has it held up over the past couple years.

Thanks

[Nismoskyline350GT]

I was very successful with the rebuild . I have more pictures to post . if you want help with it my e-mail is [email protected] . I have a 87nissan pickup for sale if you want to see it here is my craiglist post. http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/4548980576.html