New R50 5" Lift kit (R&D)

[alexf20c]

don't get your hopes up.

[JonathanPrem]

Miamiheat- Can you email me some pictures of you r50. I've got the same one colour and would love how to see it . Can i get some side, front and back pictures if you don't mind. [email protected]

[drunkentiger89]

safetyguy- im in the same position. got the 2" AC coils and lookin for a little more lift. Right now our best bet is coil spacers. I was originally looking at ones from 4x4parts and NX4 industries, but yesterday someone showed me a spacer from a site called mr. gasket:

http://www.mr-gasket.com/pdf/S...s.pdf

The ones here look like they would be much less expensive and easier to install. I plan on contacting mr. gasket today to be sure the spacers are compatible with the R50.

lets see some more pictures of your ride.check mine out at:

http://www.cardomain.com/id/Drunkentiger89

[alexf20c]

why does everyone need more lift? looks? bigger tires? LOOKS?

[KyooX4]

So what are everyone's thoughts on rubber coils spacers? JC Whitney has them for like 10 bucks each.

[Pwnin O'Brien]

So what are everyone's thoughts on rubber coils spacers? JC Whitney has them for like 10 bucks each.

Eh, they probably work fine but they will likely need replacement every so often. I'm just not sure if it's worth the amount of work that will require.

You always get what you pay for.

[JonathanPrem]

Ya as soon as Im home from work Ill throw one up

My cars dirty as fawk to

Bump

[sicwitit]

if your looking for more then 2" of drop, you should look into air bags

[safetyguy74]

I also thought these looked pretty cool/strong, but the price isn't worth it to me.

http://store.snakeracing.com.a...pacer

I was only planning on going from the 265/70/16 to the 265/75's with my next set of tires. The rims I purchased are 3.75" backspace so the strut/mount clearance should be adequate. I expect to trim a little more wheel well, but not much. I have an acquaintance that runs 33's with only the 2" AC lift and trimmed out most of his front wheel well and still gets a lot of rub while running trails. I thought the 1" coil spacer might help with that and has made me wonder if 33's aren't in my future for my next set of tires.

Once I figure out how to post an image...just got a photobucket account. Here ya go:

[Empty V]

Welcome to NICO! I'm running with the OME 922 coils, 1" NX4 spacers on the front and the rubber Mr Gasket Spacers on the back. I plan on taking out the rear spacers this week and measuring the ride height difference. I'll post my findings in a new thread as to not hijack this one any longer.

Billy

[Empty V]

So Sicwitit, where you at with the design portion of this idea?

Billy

[safetyguy74]

[Empty V] Cool. I've looked at the 1" NX4 spacer for the front (to level out my ride) and maybe allow 33's (but I'm not sold on that big of tire just yet). Looked at the Mr. Gasket spacers and wondered about compression and how long it would last (elements in Colorado can be kind of harsh).

Was there more lift in the front with your current setup? Would like to hear how it goes after you remove the rear gasket spacers...


Modified by safetyguy74 at 9:27 PM 12/1/2009

[sicwitit]

So Sicwitit, where you at with the design portion of this idea?Billy

Well, If you remember that Pathfinder with the almost 7" of lift and 35" tires I posted up a few months ago, I've located the kit they have used, but I still want to go out to see their lifted pathy in person, and take my camera. I have a replicator I can use to make a run of 15-20 kits, but the kit doesn't tackle things like brake lines, and tie rods. so I want to see what they did, and try and offer it all in one complete kit.

But I got to finish these pulleys first, I think I can make enough to fund the lift kits.....Baby steps

[W O T]

Pulleys you say.......?? Complete engine set....? f*** im in on that

[wrightfox]

well hope you guys get this lift going soon. over on nopar im looking at buying a sfd made by a guy over there. typically its just a 3.75'' sfd and then the 2" lift coils.. but im having him make a 5" sfd so i'll have a total of 7" from stock. but im really interested in seeing what they have over seas cuz im worried and researching to see what all needs to be redone, camber bolts brake lines steerign hoses and extensions, also looking into see if i need longer links or my axles lengthed. so get the info and post it up. this way we know what we are up against. 7" would be amazing properly done. and they have kits all made there. im just concerned on the $500 price. with all this extra stuff i would expect $1200 instead

[alexf20c]

well hope you guys get this lift going soon. over on nopar im looking at buying a sfd made by a guy over there. typically its just a 3.75'' sfd and then the 2" lift coils.. but im having him make a 5" sfd so i'll have a total of 7" from stock. but im really interested in seeing what they have over seas cuz im worried and researching to see what all needs to be redone, camber bolts brake lines steerign hoses and extensions, also looking into see if i need longer links or my axles lengthed. so get the info and post it up. this way we know what we are up against. 7" would be amazing properly done. and they have kits all made there. im just concerned on the $500 price. with all this extra stuff i would expect $1200 instead

who are you having make your SFD?

do NOT buy anything from Alex Veater aka nissandoms47. he might even have a new screen name, but he's located in Utah.

he's taken money from 3 members already, and has yet to deliver a single compete kit. the first guy ordered his SFD kit over 3 years ago.

ALEX VEATER / NISSANDOMS47 IS A SCAMMER. he's also a member of this board, and i encourage you to harass him any chance you get.

[alexf20c]

you may ask yourself, "who is alex veater?"

http://www.co.utah.ut.us/DEPT/...35582

[miamiheat3332]

lol good burn there alexf20c, that was good.

[wrightfox]

i personally have met alex.. he isnt a bad guy.. very busy life though.. i wont stick up for him taking money and not producing is not cool.. besides that he has actually helped me do work on my pathy a few time sand wouldnt except my money..

right now im talking to shift(y)220 and he is looking at getting some done.. my only issue is i want a 5" made.. he can do that.. but i dont know what extras will come from that large of a sfd. like needing longer links or axles etc.. thats where im stuck on whether to do it or not.. i dont have the mechanical know how to know what issues this long of a sfd can create.. ive been asking a few ppl just so i can get a well rounded idea of what all it intells..

any help here woudl be great..

[alexf20c]

i would just do the standard 4in SFD and top it off with the AC lift for a total of ~6in

[wrightfox]

okay say i do just the 4" get 6" total.. besides longer brake lines would i need to do anything else to the vehicle?

[miamiheat3332]

im pretty sure you need to extend the steering linkage, i have seen people say you can get a honda one and put that in, or another way ive seen it done on NPORA, is a piece either welded or bolted ( dont remember) to extend it.

[screwinitupagain]

You'll need to adjust the panhard bar, extend the brakelines (rear) & get a steering extension.

[muddfildvaynes]

I am actually in the process of doing a 4" SFD, through my research I have concluded you will need to get the SFD brackets made, motor mounts, strut spacers, steering linkage, front and rear brake lines, custom coil springs for the rear check out this link(http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?showtopic=25075), Ford F250 v8 RWD shocks, panhard bar drop bracket........ use grade 8 imperial bolts to get it all together..... here is a link that should answer some of your questions (http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?showtopic=23821)

[wrightfox]

okay so say i do the 4" now save time and money right!! then the issue is the rear end.. what do i do to keep it level.. ive seen ford coils in there... are there any jeep coils.. i want to stay level not raked.. who has the answer?

[muddfildvaynes]

look at this link for the coils.... (http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?showtopic=25075) and as for the 4 link I would replace them with some custom ones that are 2" longer and re-centers the axle but you will need to make your driveshaft longer and get it re-balanced. look at this link (http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?showtopic=22652)

[Fisherdude]

And after all that work and money, you'll have an unstable, underpowered R50 with a transmission that probably isn't strong enough to efficiently produce the necessary off-road power that you desire. Not to mention with 35's on the r50 you'll be cutting your rear wheel torque by more than half. I've only seen one dude on NPORA that has done it and I believe he keeps it on a tailor until he drives off-road. Your best bet as far as a high off road truck goes, is probably trading up to a full size pickup or full size SUV and for less than $2000 for a 12"lift you'll be sittin' high and dry with 350 Horsepower. I mean hell if you want high, this is high, and its for sale $15,000...

[wrightfox]

yes you could do that... and then when you decide to do some extreme off roading you'll have to park that at home lol. how often do you see a full size like that at moab lol to to oftenand they cant make it through alot of the trails because they are full size they are to big.. but for mild off road and driving around the city and just cool factors and crap gas yes they are awesome.. i mean im from they country so yeah thats what all the guys have typically they are bad a$$ wont doubt it.

[Vaders R33]

I am totally in. As long as I dont have to redesign the entire truck to do it. I just want more ground clearance and flexability. I cant seem to find anything else.

[bro_die]

Any update to this lost dead thread. I really need a lift kit for my 2001 pathfinder. Any info would be greatly appreciated.