Neither driveshaft plugs into the differential/3rd member. I've removed and installed each of those units about 4-6 times. While I've never had an issue with not marking the driveshaft, it doesn't hurt to do that. But if you're swapping in a new diff for 4.6 gears then obviously you're not gonna mark the driveshaft.... etc etc. You can put the transfer in 4LO to lock that front driveshaft and then remove the nuts. I also find that lowering the front diff on a 2x10 on a floor jack is the easiest way to get it down. You have to get the balance correct, but it's doable. I definitely use that for raising it as well. I believe the torque spec on the 8 (4x on each side) diff hanger bolts is in the range of 100 ft-lbs based off of the bolt... no edition of the FSM that I've gone through seems to have the torque specs for those bolts. Otherwise, nice video. This will help people see what all goes into installing an SFD!
Ok thanks for clarifying. I realized the front didn’t plug in later, and just figured the back did because I had seen others that did. And yes, I am just now realizing it would have been much easier if i had put it on a 2x4 🤦♂️🤦♂️( i wish i knew that). Thanks!
From a 70 yr old with 56 yrs experience ,,Great job son,always mark tolerances and do one area at a time that way everything will stay in check! Looks great!
Thanks for your video! After viewing you excellent video I know have the information I need to install the engine, trany, and 4x4 all together from under neath. I'm rebuilding a 02 pathy from ground up but been thinking on the best route to put the newly rebuilt engine and rebuilt transmission back in. Your video gave me the answer. Thanks again
Thanks for the vid. The car looks great. I've got a few question if you don't mind. Did you need adjustable trailing arms (longer lower arms to push the diff back and adjustable upper arms to correct the angle of the pinion)? Did you need a gearbox spacer to correct the tailshaft angle or a tailshaft spacer to correct the length? Did you need to fit extended front and rear brake lines? What did you do about the steering link (did it need to be extended)? Cheers, Michael
For the 4 inches of lift, i did not need to get adjustable trailing arms. I also needed no gearbox spacer.( however for 6 inches of lift, i have heard of people putting spacers for the gearbox and getting adjustable trailing arms.)I did extend the rear brake line and differential breather because I wanted to not worry about flexing off-road. I did not extend the front because they are still fine under full droop, but it is definitely pushing the limits of the line. For the extended steering link, I have a link in the description for the specs of the link and where to purchase it.
I was thinking about doing this to my r50 pathfinder but looks like so much work just wish the r50 series 2 was chassis and body separate like the old ones.
With the SFD. You will get 4 lift blocks for the subframe. Then 2 others for the engine and 2 for the struts. As well as a panhard drop bar for the rear. Things will need are: -Steering extension (link in description) -Some type of support for the power steering hose -missing link crossbar -springs for the rear -extended brake lines (depends on how much lift you have) I think I spent around $1100?
It really depends. You dont really need to with the 4 inch, but anything higher is definitely going to need extended brake lines. If you are flexing a lot off-road it would be wise to do the front and rear. I extended my rear because the line was cheap, and it was an easy job, but the rear has more flex than the front.
No, it does not connect normally. You will need to purchase an extension. The easiest way to do this is to call Woodward and order the parts. If I remember correctly, it was $150+ for me. You can also weld a steering extension to you existing steering. There a few write ups on the various nissan pathfinder r50 pages online, for the welded version and the woodward version.
8:40- there is no shaft that runs into the propeller shaft. The rear driveshaft has that. Also don’t forget to mark the the driveshaft with a marker, to make sure you install it correctly after.
hello, I am in the process of manufacturing the SFD kit to install in my pathfinder, since in my country there is no one that sells it and I need to know where the inclination of the upper limit of the shock absorber strut goes, since that is what I'm missing, I hope you can answer my question.
@@nicolaspaillacan2416 www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/44415-sfd-schematics/ This is the link to the schematics of the upper strut mount. I do not know any other information. Sorry.
Yes right now it just has the RR springs. They sit fine right now, but when loaded with camping gear, the car has a very slight sag. Probably going to stick a small spacer in the rear to take care of that. It will add a little rake, but I am fine with that.
Neither driveshaft plugs into the differential/3rd member. I've removed and installed each of those units about 4-6 times. While I've never had an issue with not marking the driveshaft, it doesn't hurt to do that. But if you're swapping in a new diff for 4.6 gears then obviously you're not gonna mark the driveshaft.... etc etc.
You can put the transfer in 4LO to lock that front driveshaft and then remove the nuts. I also find that lowering the front diff on a 2x10 on a floor jack is the easiest way to get it down. You have to get the balance correct, but it's doable. I definitely use that for raising it as well.
I believe the torque spec on the 8 (4x on each side) diff hanger bolts is in the range of 100 ft-lbs based off of the bolt... no edition of the FSM that I've gone through seems to have the torque specs for those bolts.
Otherwise, nice video. This will help people see what all goes into installing an SFD!
Ok thanks for clarifying. I realized the front didn’t plug in later, and just figured the back did because I had seen others that did. And yes, I am just now realizing it would have been much easier if i had put it on a 2x4 🤦♂️🤦♂️( i wish i knew that). Thanks!
From a 70 yr old with 56 yrs experience ,,Great job son,always mark tolerances and do one area at a time that way everything will stay in check! Looks great!
Thanks for your video! After viewing you excellent video I know have the information I need to install the engine, trany, and 4x4 all together from under neath. I'm rebuilding a 02 pathy from ground up but been thinking on the best route to put the newly rebuilt engine and rebuilt transmission back in. Your video gave me the answer. Thanks again
Glad to help!
Thanks for the vid. The car looks great. I've got a few question if you don't mind. Did you need adjustable trailing arms (longer lower arms to push the diff back and adjustable upper arms to correct the angle of the pinion)? Did you need a gearbox spacer to correct the tailshaft angle or a tailshaft spacer to correct the length? Did you need to fit extended front and rear brake lines? What did you do about the steering link (did it need to be extended)? Cheers, Michael
For the 4 inches of lift, i did not need to get adjustable trailing arms. I also needed no gearbox spacer.( however for 6 inches of lift, i have heard of people putting spacers for the gearbox and getting adjustable trailing arms.)I did extend the rear brake line and differential breather because I wanted to not worry about flexing off-road. I did not extend the front because they are still fine under full droop, but it is definitely pushing the limits of the line. For the extended steering link, I have a link in the description for the specs of the link and where to purchase it.
@@realcalrodriguez Thanks for replying. Good to know! Hope to see an updated video.
I was thinking about doing this to my r50 pathfinder but looks like so much work just wish the r50 series 2 was chassis and body separate like the old ones.
I had no idea an SFD was such a job. I think I'll pass haha. I'll stick with springs and a spacer for a total of 3" lift. Great video! Thank you. ;)
Be careful with going 3”. You can put some crazy wear on your CV axles. If its just 2wd you should be fine, but you may have some camber issues.
Nice vid. How much is the cost of the kits? And where do you get them? Thanks
It cost 738$ usd for a 4 inch sfd to be shipped from canada to middle Georgia. Got it from taylor padiwan. Link to his facebook is in the description.
Thanks for making the video. Clean looking rig 👍
Can you post a link for the kit? I've looked all over the description for this video
With the 2" spacer lift that you had, how did the 31" tires fit? Was there any rubbing? And exactly what size are they? Thanks!
I very little rubbing on the strut tower.. very little. They fit fine, but they are larger 31 inch tires. 255/70r17 falken wildpeaks.
@@realcalrodriguez Thanks! My plan is to put on a 2" lift with those exact tires and size.
@@realcalrodriguez Also, do you happen to have any pics of your Q from before the subframe lift ie: 2" lift with 31s?
I have 32" tires (275/65/18) 2 inch spring spacer ,little rubbing on plastic only
Other than the SFD kit, what else is need it to finish the job. How much do you spend in total??. After the lift how us your mpg...
With the SFD. You will get 4 lift blocks for the subframe. Then 2 others for the engine and 2 for the struts. As well as a panhard drop bar for the rear.
Things will need are:
-Steering extension (link in description)
-Some type of support for the power steering hose
-missing link crossbar
-springs for the rear
-extended brake lines (depends on how much lift you have)
I think I spent around $1100?
My gas mileage didnt really drop until I added 34.5” tires.
Just need to get some nice 33s with offset and that thing looks badass
Thats the plan!
Did you have to extended any of the brake lines? I swear I heard someone on a form said you had to extend them.
It really depends. You dont really need to with the 4 inch, but anything higher is definitely going to need extended brake lines. If you are flexing a lot off-road it would be wise to do the front and rear. I extended my rear because the line was cheap, and it was an easy job, but the rear has more flex than the front.
Saludos muy buen video donde puedo comprar repuestos para nissan pathfinder en EEUU
Hi does the steering still connect as normal or is a spacer needed
No, it does not connect normally. You will need to purchase an extension. The easiest way to do this is to call Woodward and order the parts. If I remember correctly, it was $150+ for me. You can also weld a steering extension to you existing steering. There a few write ups on the various nissan pathfinder r50 pages online, for the welded version and the woodward version.
208tyler on youtube also has some SFD videos if you havent checked those out yet, he does a great job explaining certain parts of the lift.
@@calcowtv3936 thanks mate yeah pretty much checked his videos after this one trying to find similar in aus
We need more videos on your r50 😎
Did the kit come with the lifted rear springs?
It did not. The NRC9448 springs were purchased from a website online.
8:40- there is no shaft that runs into the propeller shaft. The rear driveshaft has that. Also don’t forget to mark the the driveshaft with a marker, to make sure you install it correctly after.
hello, I am in the process of manufacturing the SFD kit to install in my pathfinder, since in my country there is no one that sells it and I need to know where the inclination of the upper limit of the shock absorber strut goes, since that is what I'm missing, I hope you can answer my question.
@@nicolaspaillacan2416
www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/44415-sfd-schematics/
This is the link to the schematics of the upper strut mount. I do not know any other information. Sorry.
So the rear has no spacer? Just the RR coilvers?
Yes right now it just has the RR springs. They sit fine right now, but when loaded with camping gear, the car has a very slight sag. Probably going to stick a small spacer in the rear to take care of that. It will add a little rake, but I am fine with that.
Good Job.. way to stick with it
can i do this on a 2wd?
Yes, it will be slightly easier because you wont have to drop down the front differential.
Where do u buy this kit at ?
Taylor Padiwan. I linked his facebook profile in the description of the video. Dm him about options.
Where did you get the kit from?
Taylor Padiwan. link is in description.
Absolutely amazing great job 👍👍👌👌
thats a big lift for an r50! :D
Hahaha, yes sir. You should see some other guys with 6+ inches of lift!
Awesome video !
Thanks!!!
good job bro
I subscribed bro thanks
cv axle boot looks a lil bit worn
Hahaha, yeah they were, I replaced them when I put everything back together.