[Tad]

Before:

During:

During: (test-fitting a Pathfinder ARB bumper)

I need to hack off the Nissan mounts so it will sit back some more:

See that thing?

Pre-wheel spacers:

After wheel spacers:

I'll post more pics as this progresses.

Here's more on the other "issues:"
http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?t=23607

-Tad

 

[HeadAutomatica8]

Hey where'd the wheel spacers come from, and how much??

 

[mr_spicoli]

Hey where'd the wheel spacers come from, and how much??

x2. They look to be about perfect; the way it should have been from the factory.

 

[Tad]

$60 per pair, from Ebay. Bolt-on and they come with the inner lug nuts. The hardest part of the install is driving it for a day or so then removing and re-torquing the inner nuts. I bought the Toyota set as it has a bolt pattern that matches the Rodeo.

I've run 1.5" spacers on my Trooper(s) for 4 years now and I agree. Much better stance without changing wheels/tires/tire width.

-Tad

 

[Tad]

Spacer:

-Tad

 

[Sparky99]

What was the name of whoever you got them from on ebay, and what did you search for? I've looked and can't seem to find what you posted a pic of

 

[Tad]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0286337332

-Tad

 

[Philscbx]

Before:
See that thing?

-Tad

That's a heck of a frame mount. That's what I really like about this site. It's the in your face shot marketing doesn't think we need.

 

[Tad]

Add to the list:

Speed Sensor. Replacing it fixed the speedometer and odometer.

I also installed the new radio. These factory speakers have no bass. Oh well.

-Tad

 

[HeadAutomatica8]

I had bought a set for the amigo last year, from Keystone,'
they came in, appreantly they figured Chevy lugs were close, so i ended up with 19mm studs and nuts for that, but NO lugs for the amigo's lugs to the wheel spacer, pissed me off, sent them back, was going to cost WAY more then i wanted to spend on getting them to ship me new lugs,

Maybe i'll try ordering a set of Yota spacers.

One last question,
what year/model do Yota's have the same style lug nuts as our Zoo's?

 

[Tad]

I had bought a set for the amigo last year, from Keystone,'
they came in, appreantly they figured Chevy lugs were close, so i ended up with 19mm studs and nuts for that, but NO lugs for the amigo's lugs to the wheel spacer, pissed me off, sent them back, was going to cost WAY more then i wanted to spend on getting them to ship me new lugs,

Maybe i'll try ordering a set of Yota spacers.

One last question,
what year/model do Yota's have the same style lug nuts as our Zoo's?

Pretty much all of them that are 4wd. Get them for a Tacoma and you'll be set.

-Tad

 

[HeadAutomatica8]

Thanks Tad!
we'll see how this goes.

 

[Tad]

Before:

After:

I still need to make some gussets and weld them in place. Then some paint and it will be all purdy.

Other side:

And the pic you've all been waiting for:

I'm going to make some triangular plates to fill the gap behind the bumper.

-Tad

 

[bigpoppax2]

Hey now it at least has Nissan part on it and when someone asks hey what is that a Pathfinder?

Looking good Tad, not a bad solution on just welding the bumper on.

Joe

 

[Tad]

Hey now it at least has Nissan part on it and when someone asks hey what is that a Pathfinder?

Looking good Tad, not a bad solution on just welding the bumper on.

Joe

I figure I can cut the bumper (diagonally across it's mount) and then use a plate with bolts to reattach it, should the need arise. I've found one mistake however: I need to enlarge the hole for the winch clutch lever. The warn lever is on the end of the gearbox and the HF one is next to the drum. I can push the lever with a tool but I'd like to be able to get my hand on it.

-Tad

 

[bigpoppax2]

Newbie mistake :roll:

 

[DigitalDrifter]

So when we get to see some wheelin pics Tad? :?:

 

[chikoroll]

looks a tad bit out of place...

a couple of wings to fill the gap between wheel arch and bullbar will fix that though

 

[Tad]

No gap-fillers but I got a few things done:

1) wire-brushed and painted the hitch
2) Installed spoiler:

3) Installed mag-lite:

4) Got it registered
5) Swapped in a 6-pack SLA battery in place of the year.5 old that sat uncharged for a year.

Soon I'll wire in the winch, charge the AC and finish welding the bumper on.

-Tad

 

[deaconball21-6182]

Is your rodeo stock height?