I just finished this on my 14 pro4X. It was very easy. Easier than I thought. I never would’ve attempted without this video though. I watched it like a million times. Thanks.
I just did this breather mod to my 2010 nissan titan SE and used a 1/8 BSPT to 1/4 barb fitting since I couldn't find a fitting with a bigger barb size. I hope this helps people looking for the right 1/8 BSPT (British Standard Pipe Thread (28 per inch)) fitting. Don't use 1/8 NPT bc the thread count (27 per inch) and design of the thread is different.
Thanks for taking the time to make these vids! Hoping you'll do a vid on the evap canister. Filter gets clogged and throws a code when I hit dusty roads. I know its relatively easy. Similar to the breather tube for the diff, this reroute runs the hose behind the driver side taillight.
this is something I've be meaning to do. I bought the kit but I've not spent the time to do the work. I'm SO glad you're showing us how to do this right.
Did it yesterday. Kept the old pressure valve (is working perfectly - needed no change). Had to heat up the hose, to fit the OEM pressure valve. Thank you again for the great effort for this significantly small community of Xterra owners.
its funny, i 'like' your videos before i even watch them. Always super informative and straight to the point! I have a 2015 Pro4X and only plan on really ever taking it to the beach..but my 06 Frontier NISMO i had was having a driver side axle leak..it can actually affect the safety of the vehicle as the e-brake wont work when the brake components get saturated with fluid, i actually kept failing a safety inspection because the e-brake wouldnt hold. Ill prob pick this up and just get it over with, its one of those mods that cant hurt and is cheap. You should do a quick video on the hood struts. I bought some good ones on Amazon like i did for my Focus ST, replace that silly prop rod.
Hey thanks man, I appreciate that! It's funny you bring up the struts. I was just in the garage yesterday recording that exact video until I realized the kit I bought didn't fit even though the amazing listing said they did. Do you have a link to the one you bought? If so I will give those a shot.
@@Rythecarguy Oh and these were for a 2015 Pro4X, which should have zero differences obviously! But yeah I pretty much toss these on any car i own now that doesnt have them...I'm shocked how many high end cars dont even rock the hood struts.
@@Rythecarguy very pleased...nicely machined. Hey...another Titan topic I discussed with the All Dogs team. Do you have any recommendations on upgraded Titan leaf springs? I have a full time 1400 pound camper on my 2013 Pro4x and want a stronger and stiffer set but have not found any upgraded sets designed for the Titan. Appreciate your thoughts!
You know, I don't. ADO sent me the prototype front springs to try out so I know they are working toward developing front springs. It's possible they are also working on rears. If they end up doing a "broverland" style leaf for the Titan that is what I would install (and probably will).
@@Rythecarguy thanks...will keep up with ADO for updates. I added the Roadmaster Active Suspension and Sumo Springs enhanced bump stops but it is still kinda soft. May have to go the custom route eventually. Look forward to seeing your future Titan work. I've only got 80,000 miles on my 2013, but I think I may have to tackle cracked manifolds at some point.
@@Rythecarguy Couple questions... Is that random open tube by the airbox the transmission (6spd manual) and/or front dif vent? Or, do I need to address those as well for water crossings?
Hey Ry perfect timing for this video. My driver side axle seal has a slow leak as well and I decided to change that breather since im down there. I have the m226 diff and from my research, I have to cut out a spacer + wheel bearing to remove the seal. If u have the C200 diff I think it's much easier (no need to remove and press new wheel bearing). Question: since I have the oem breather, can I install that and find tubing that can fit over the breather and run that to the rear lights? Do u think that will work?
I did exactly what you just did on my GX 460. Ran it behind the left rear tail light. Works great. Going to do it on our XTERRA, but I have a question for you. Why only the rear? Is there no breather on the front diff? How about the transfer case? I have really enjoyed all the content you put out. I have done so much work on my son's 2007 xterra and have been able to save him money and we've been able to extend the life of that vehicle. Most important is how much I have learned from you!!!!
Nice! The front breather already has a hose that runs up to the air box. No check valve on that one. The transfer would run up the trans to the back of the engine. No check valve in there either.
When you do eventually replace the axle seal any chance you could replace the bearing too? Hopefully you have the C200 axle, there are virtually no vids on replacing this bearing, not even any specific literature in forums or any where else for that matter on how to replace it. However if you have the m226 axle, then no worries there's already plenty of videos on that one.
Question: When increasing the venting length by 7'; Does this cause any issues with restricted ventilation flow? When considering the vented gas will have oil vapor in it; Would this pose a clogging potential from oily droplets condensing within the tube? Have you ran into any issue or heard of others that had problems arise from this mod? BTW, Thank you for the content you produce; It has been a invaluable resource over these past many years.
Great video, planning to do this MOD to my 05 Off-Road. Curious how you are liking the Bilstein Shocks you installed? I am between the 5100 and a full OME swap.
They are stiff but I really like my set up so far. Less body roll and it feels more responsive. I am getting tires on my Titan today then the Xterra is next. Once the tires (oversized) are on it will feel a little different.
Hey RY and advise please!! after watching this vid a bunch of times I installed the same diff breather kit to my 18’ Frontier. The oem breather took a little effort to unscrew but not crazy. When screwing in the ADO barb it took a little bit of effort to screw it down to axle. I got it screwed down to about just how yours looked with small gap left. On last tightening turn with the ratchet wrench I saw small bit tiny brass flakes! Please any advice did I screw up my axle threads!?
Yes there is a front diff breather. That one already has an extension from the factory and it is routed up into your engine bay and is mounted near the rear of your air box.
Vents on front diff, transmission, gas tank, and rear diff. Some might be routed higher but they are all rubber lines and bugs like to clog the ends of the vents up.
Not necessary. Some people just use it rather than the end that comes in the kit. It's just another way to make sure nothing gets into the axel housing.
Tranny vents go up to the engine bay and sit pretty high up, the front diff already has a breather hose that sits up behind the airbox, not sure about the transfer case.
It is actually JIS Tapered Pipe (JIS B 0203) -2, but that is identical to and compatible with 1/8” BSPT. This thread is 28tpi and is a 55 degrees Whitworth thread form. Do not confuse it with NPT (which is 27tpi and has a 60 degrees thread form) or BSPP (which is 28tpi and 55 degrees but is a parallel thread form, not tapered).
Great videos, Ry. Hey, I also follow some youtuber who is converting an old military Hummer to an electric vehicle. I think the channel is jerryrigeverything. It would be a great video series for you to convert an Xterra to a badass E.V.. Just an idea for you...
This video is too perfect, followed it step by step and had my breather mod done in under an hour. Thanks for all you do RTCG!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. :D
Keep it up Man! really see you covering all bases of the Xterra mods in-depth and this is it.
Will do! Y'all keep watching and I'll keep shooting. 🤘🏻💪🏻
I just finished this on my 14 pro4X. It was very easy. Easier than I thought. I never would’ve attempted without this video though. I watched it like a million times. Thanks.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Great review, the QUALITY of your videos have grown immensely, great job! 🇺🇸
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. Earlier this week I watched a video from 4 years ago and I was like "....wow" 😂
This is a very important thing !! I should do it ASAP !! this channel really helps me alot!!
thank you friend .
You're welcome! 👍🏻
I just did this breather mod to my 2010 nissan titan SE and used a 1/8 BSPT to 1/4 barb fitting since I couldn't find a fitting with a bigger barb size. I hope this helps people looking for the right 1/8 BSPT (British Standard Pipe Thread (28 per inch)) fitting. Don't use 1/8 NPT bc the thread count (27 per inch) and design of the thread is different.
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Thanks for taking the time to make these vids! Hoping you'll do a vid on the evap canister. Filter gets clogged and throws a code when I hit dusty roads. I know its relatively easy. Similar to the breather tube for the diff, this reroute runs the hose behind the driver side taillight.
I just got an 07 manual X. This channel is life for me! I am new to the Nissan and 4x4 world. Great videos!
Welcome aboard! Glad you're here. 💪🏻
You do an excellent job on this install thank you. I just ordered my kit from Alldogs for my Frontier yesterday.
Awesome! Hope it went well.
this is something I've be meaning to do. I bought the kit but I've not spent the time to do the work. I'm SO glad you're showing us how to do this right.
Well have fun when you do, it's a fun upgrade. 🤘🏻👍🏻
Glad to see you were able to quit you job to do this full time. Your dedication and hard work has obviously paid off...congrats!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you.
Wait a sec, full time videos now? We need a update on this situation! Keep up the good work, Ry!
Thanks man, will do! I announced it on my second channel. Check it out: th-cam.com/video/---JCrHDPsA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! Mine just arrived; installing it tomorrow
Awesome!
Did it yesterday. Kept the old pressure valve (is working perfectly - needed no change). Had to heat up the hose, to fit the OEM pressure valve. Thank you again for the great effort for this significantly small community of Xterra owners.
Glad it helped, thanks for watching.
Always amazed at the lack of not just rust , but no flaking rust on your Xterra
Florida car vibes!
That close to exhaust probably isnt gonna cause any issue but my anal tendencies wants you to tie to something to pull it further away
❤ Thank you for another wonderful helpful video!!
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
its funny, i 'like' your videos before i even watch them. Always super informative and straight to the point! I have a 2015 Pro4X and only plan on really ever taking it to the beach..but my 06 Frontier NISMO i had was having a driver side axle leak..it can actually affect the safety of the vehicle as the e-brake wont work when the brake components get saturated with fluid, i actually kept failing a safety inspection because the e-brake wouldnt hold.
Ill prob pick this up and just get it over with, its one of those mods that cant hurt and is cheap.
You should do a quick video on the hood struts. I bought some good ones on Amazon like i did for my Focus ST, replace that silly prop rod.
Hey thanks man, I appreciate that! It's funny you bring up the struts. I was just in the garage yesterday recording that exact video until I realized the kit I bought didn't fit even though the amazing listing said they did. Do you have a link to the one you bought? If so I will give those a shot.
@@Rythecarguy Oh and these were for a 2015 Pro4X, which should have zero differences obviously! But yeah I pretty much toss these on any car i own now that doesnt have them...I'm shocked how many high end cars dont even rock the hood struts.
dude ur vids are amazing!
Glad you like them! Thank you!
Brilliant video. Both rear axle seals on my 2012 Pro-4X are leaking.
Thanks for the video!
AND he golfs....this man has my heart
❤️😂
Nice work...just did my Titan with an All Dogs breather valve last month.
How's it holding up? You like it?
@@Rythecarguy very pleased...nicely machined. Hey...another Titan topic I discussed with the All Dogs team. Do you have any recommendations on upgraded Titan leaf springs? I have a full time 1400 pound camper on my 2013 Pro4x and want a stronger and stiffer set but have not found any upgraded sets designed for the Titan. Appreciate your thoughts!
You know, I don't. ADO sent me the prototype front springs to try out so I know they are working toward developing front springs. It's possible they are also working on rears. If they end up doing a "broverland" style leaf for the Titan that is what I would install (and probably will).
@@Rythecarguy thanks...will keep up with ADO for updates. I added the Roadmaster Active Suspension and Sumo Springs enhanced bump stops but it is still kinda soft. May have to go the custom route eventually. Look forward to seeing your future Titan work. I've only got 80,000 miles on my 2013, but I think I may have to tackle cracked manifolds at some point.
I really appreciate your vids. Thanks!
You're welcome. Thank you for watching!
@@Rythecarguy Couple questions... Is that random open tube by the airbox the transmission (6spd manual) and/or front dif vent? Or, do I need to address those as well for water crossings?
@@Steven-ADV Yeah that opening is the front diff breather, thought i fucked something up when reinstalling the airbox, but its just the breather.
Hey Ry perfect timing for this video. My driver side axle seal has a slow leak as well and I decided to change that breather since im down there. I have the m226 diff and from my research, I have to cut out a spacer + wheel bearing to remove the seal. If u have the C200 diff I think it's much easier (no need to remove and press new wheel bearing).
Question: since I have the oem breather, can I install that and find tubing that can fit over the breather and run that to the rear lights? Do u think that will work?
I did exactly what you just did on my GX 460. Ran it behind the left rear tail light. Works great. Going to do it on our XTERRA, but I have a question for you. Why only the rear? Is there no breather on the front diff? How about the transfer case? I have really enjoyed all the content you put out. I have done so much work on my son's 2007 xterra and have been able to save him money and we've been able to extend the life of that vehicle. Most important is how much I have learned from you!!!!
Nice! The front breather already has a hose that runs up to the air box. No check valve on that one. The transfer would run up the trans to the back of the engine. No check valve in there either.
I love to hear that about your sons X. I hope you enjoy doing that with him. Some of my best memories are working on cars with my dad.
When you do eventually replace the axle seal any chance you could replace the bearing too? Hopefully you have the C200 axle, there are virtually no vids on replacing this bearing, not even any specific literature in forums or any where else for that matter on how to replace it. However if you have the m226 axle, then no worries there's already plenty of videos on that one.
Does anyone know if there is enough slack for full articulation?
Necesito saber cuál es la medida del feeting la rosca ?
Thanks!
Welcome!
Thanks brother
You're welcome! Thanks for watching. 👍🏻💪🏻
Question: When increasing the venting length by 7'; Does this cause any issues with restricted ventilation flow? When considering the vented gas will have oil vapor in it; Would this pose a clogging potential from oily droplets condensing within the tube? Have you ran into any issue or heard of others that had problems arise from this mod? BTW, Thank you for the content you produce; It has been a invaluable resource over these past many years.
It's a low volume vent. Not concern.
Great video, planning to do this MOD to my 05 Off-Road. Curious how you are liking the Bilstein Shocks you installed? I am between the 5100 and a full OME swap.
They are stiff but I really like my set up so far. Less body roll and it feels more responsive. I am getting tires on my Titan today then the Xterra is next. Once the tires (oversized) are on it will feel a little different.
Gracias,👍🏻
De nada!
Thanks for making this seem a lot less intimidating for this car novice!
My pleasure. I'm sure if you try it you'll crush it
Exelent details👌. What about the front ones?
The front ones are less of an issue since they already have a tube that runs up to the engine bay.
Hey RY and advise please!! after watching this vid a bunch of times I installed the same diff breather kit to my 18’ Frontier. The oem breather took a little effort to unscrew but not crazy. When screwing in the ADO barb it took a little bit of effort to screw it down to axle. I got it screwed down to about just how yours looked with small gap left. On last tightening turn with the ratchet wrench I saw small bit tiny brass flakes!
Please any advice did I screw up my axle threads!?
Ry, thanks for the vid. Curious to know, is there a breather for the front end diff as well?
Yes there is a front diff breather. That one already has an extension from the factory and it is routed up into your engine bay and is mounted near the rear of your air box.
Vents on front diff, transmission, gas tank, and rear diff. Some might be routed higher but they are all rubber lines and bugs like to clog the ends of the vents up.
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thats what I was thinking: why do I need this?
Thanks a lot!
Hopefully it helped! :D
Nice video.
Wondering how many inches you lifted the car ?
It was about 2-2.5 inches. th-cam.com/video/FNeLxwgiFEU/w-d-xo.html
Will this work on an Xterra with a 2 inch lift and 285/75/17 tires?
Yep! The lift is the only thing that matters and mine is lifted 2.5". Just get the kit with the longer hose.
Should I leave a few inches on the hose for when I add a lift?
100% just don't loop it,
I’ve seen some kits include a filter. Is the filter necessary and what would be its purpose ?
Not necessary. Some people just use it rather than the end that comes in the kit. It's just another way to make sure nothing gets into the axel housing.
What if water from rain or carwash goes behind the tail light and goes down the breather? Aren't oil and water going to mix and ruin the gears?
That tip at the end is a check valve.
Brother what is the main benefit of this breather pipe ?
Main benefit is that if you submerge your axel in water you will not get water in the axel/diff.
what about the front diff, transfer case, and tranny vents
Tranny vents go up to the engine bay and sit pretty high up, the front diff already has a breather hose that sits up behind the airbox, not sure about the transfer case.
What size is the hose fitting threads?
It is actually JIS Tapered Pipe (JIS B 0203) -2, but that is identical to and compatible with 1/8” BSPT. This thread is 28tpi and is a 55 degrees Whitworth thread form. Do not confuse it with NPT (which is 27tpi and has a 60 degrees thread form) or BSPP (which is 28tpi and 55 degrees but is a parallel thread form, not tapered).
Strange, the fuel door doesn't lock like the other Nissan vehicles
Yea
one thing，why why need to relocate the difflock breather
I explain that in the video,
Dirt and debris can clog breather in factory location. This can cause axle leaks if pressure gets too high
Una pregunta cuál es la medida de la rosca del feeting
Great videos, Ry.
Hey, I also follow some youtuber who is converting an old military Hummer to an electric vehicle. I think the channel is jerryrigeverything. It would be a great video series for you to convert an Xterra to a badass E.V.. Just an idea for you...
Their supplied bolt didn’t fit.
In what way? What vehicle are you installing it on?
@@Rythecarguy 06 Nissan Titan. The bolt just spun stripping the first couple threads.
Goo stuff. Congrats on quitting!
Thank you! I'm very excited
Thanks!
You're welcome!