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#1 ·
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
 
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#2 ·
Hey where'd the wheel spacers come from, and how much??
 
#4 ·
$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
 
#10 ·
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?
 
#11 ·
HeadAutomatica8 said:
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
 
#12 ·
Thanks Tad!
we'll see how this goes.
 
#13 ·
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
 
#14 ·
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
 
#15 ·
bigpoppax2 said:
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
 
#17 ·
So when we get to see some wheelin pics Tad? :?:
 
#18 ·
looks a tad bit out of place...

a couple of wings to fill the gap between wheel arch and bullbar will fix that though
 
#19 ·
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
 
#22 ·
The front end is probably going to be noisy. There should be at least a 2mm gap in the top of the front body mounts (between frame and body).



Mine before and after shimming the body..




http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?t=18214

I was getting a "thunking" noise in the front that I thought was either ball joints or UCA bushings. The 2mm body lift got rid of the noise.
 
#23 ·
Nice tip, I'll add that to the list of things to do.

Currently (in no particular order):
1) connect winch
2) install air horns
3) install cb
4) wire antennas
5) paint wheels
6) replace fuel sender
7) install fog lights
8) re-install front wheel spacers
9) charge AC
10) connect turn signals in ARB bumper
11) grease drive-shaft
12) track down flapping noise front left (mud flap?)
13) make gap-fillers for front bumper
14) install pre-cut tint
15) do something for bass. subwoofer of some sort.
16) buy/install some rear speakers. one is blown

-Tad
 
#24 ·
Finished today:

2) install air horns
3) install cb
8) re-install front wheel spacers
9) charge AC
10) connect turn signals in ARB bumper
(x) Installed radio scanner & antenna
(y) Installed iPod input adapter

Half-done
4) wire antennas (one of two, need to find a spot for a CB antenna)
15) do something for bass. subwoofer of some sort. (bought a Kenwood under-seat SUB - it hasn't arrived but I've wired for it)
16) buy/install some rear speakers. one is blown (bought some Kicker speakers)

That leaves left to do:

1) connect winch
5) paint wheels
6) replace fuel sender
7) install fog lights
11) grease drive-shaft
12) track down flapping noise front left (mud flap?)
13) make gap-fillers for front bumper
14) install pre-cut tint
15) Install Speakers
16) finish painting frame
17) Balance front tires

-Tad
 
#25 ·
Tad said:
That leaves left to do:

1) connect winch
5) paint wheels
6) replace fuel sender
7) install fog lights
11) grease drive-shaft
12) track down flapping noise front left (mud flap?)
13) make gap-fillers for front bumper
14) install pre-cut tint
15) Install Speakers
16) finish painting frame
17) Balance front tires

-Tad
Its coming along great. How much have you spent so far?

oh and btw you forgot number 19.

19)Remove rear spoiler and donate to Dae

:lol:
 
#26 ·
I just installed that spoiler (at a cost of $24.83) you'll have to wait until I part this one out.

Total cost so far is $1991.01. That's not including a discount of $1,275 on the parts.

My wife has reported that it needs shocks too. She said it about bounced off the road. I'd like some Rancho 9000s (or another adjustable shock) but that might blow the budget. Those puppies are expensive!

-Tad
 
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