Finally, here's my build thread. Decided to purchase a Pathfinder because I like Nissan, and this little gem had everything I wanted. Basically fully loaded, Navigation, DVD (never even used it once by the way, but I wanted it), heated leather, back up camera (unuseable now) and, of course the V8. After a little research into the options, drivetrain, etc, I should have just gone with an older version of anything due to the aftermarket support for them, because the support for this is essentially non-existent. In any case, this is a fun expedition vehicle that can get even more fun when/if needed.
2008 Pathfinder LE V8, picked it up with 67k, was a company car on the east coast. (Fair amount of rust, unfortunately, was bought from Carmax, and living in the SW-USA, I didn't think, experience point for next time). Unfortunately, Nissan wasn't smart enough or didn't think there was market for it, but the LEV8 version wasn't offered in the Off Road Trim it's V6 counterparts were. These options included upgraded shocks, 16” wheel's/tires (V8 only has the 18” option), 3.36 gears (V8 only has 2.94's) and lastly hill decent/assist. But, the V8 did come with upgraded differentials compared to even the Off Road versions. R230 rear and M205 front. The rear shared with the Armada, and the front shared with both the Armada and Titan. In any case, on to what I've done.
2008 LE V8 Pathfinder
Suspension:
What's left of the Calmini 5" drop bracket lift.
Front: RadFlo 2.5” Extended travel/remote res Coilovers
PRG Products Extended travel Upper Control Arms
Rear: PRG/RadFlo 2.0 emulsion shocks
4x4 Parts HD Springs
Exhaust
Cajun B-pipes
Magnaflow 18” muffler
Drivetrain:
Swapped 3.36 diffs from the OEM 2.94's
M205 Front ARB Air Locker, (only item at the moment sitting in the garage waiting for install)
Armor/Recovery
Tactical Armor Group front bumper
Warn M8000 Winch
Warn Medium Duty recovery kit (free from Warn, with the Winch)
Rocky Road Super Sliders
Wheels/Tires
Fuel Hostage Black, 18x9, 4.5” BS/-12mm
325 65 18 GoodYear DuraTracs
Misc:
Rear hitch tire carrier/Jerry can/Hi lift hardware/Spare.
First day home, Dec '11. Stock
Hopewell lake 2 years ago, labor day:
Jemez Mts 2 4th of Julys ago:
Canjilon Lakes Lake last year. At the time, 295 65 18's.
Santa Fe Ski Basin last April:
Valles Caldera last Feb:
Hopewell this past 4th:
Random weekend headed for the trail head for a little ATV'ing:
Right up the road next to my old house, water tank:
Hopewell lake, 10,500' above sea level last 4th of July.
Clean picture end of last summer. New bumper, winch, ~35's. (325 65 18) All pre pics are with 33's (295 65 18).
Also added remote res and extended coilovers, vs having to use the spacer Provided by Calmini:
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Spare tire carrier/j can/hi lift combo.
Getting ready for a ride in the snow Nov '13.
And 2 weeks ago, near Pagosa/Wolf Creek:
Looking forward to some more trail time soon.
2008 Pathfinder LE V8, picked it up with 67k, was a company car on the east coast. (Fair amount of rust, unfortunately, was bought from Carmax, and living in the SW-USA, I didn't think, experience point for next time). Unfortunately, Nissan wasn't smart enough or didn't think there was market for it, but the LEV8 version wasn't offered in the Off Road Trim it's V6 counterparts were. These options included upgraded shocks, 16” wheel's/tires (V8 only has the 18” option), 3.36 gears (V8 only has 2.94's) and lastly hill decent/assist. But, the V8 did come with upgraded differentials compared to even the Off Road versions. R230 rear and M205 front. The rear shared with the Armada, and the front shared with both the Armada and Titan. In any case, on to what I've done.
2008 LE V8 Pathfinder
Suspension:
What's left of the Calmini 5" drop bracket lift.
Front: RadFlo 2.5” Extended travel/remote res Coilovers
PRG Products Extended travel Upper Control Arms
Rear: PRG/RadFlo 2.0 emulsion shocks
4x4 Parts HD Springs
Exhaust
Cajun B-pipes
Magnaflow 18” muffler
Drivetrain:
Swapped 3.36 diffs from the OEM 2.94's
M205 Front ARB Air Locker, (only item at the moment sitting in the garage waiting for install)
Armor/Recovery
Tactical Armor Group front bumper
Warn M8000 Winch
Warn Medium Duty recovery kit (free from Warn, with the Winch)
Rocky Road Super Sliders
Wheels/Tires
Fuel Hostage Black, 18x9, 4.5” BS/-12mm
325 65 18 GoodYear DuraTracs
Misc:
Rear hitch tire carrier/Jerry can/Hi lift hardware/Spare.
First day home, Dec '11. Stock
Hopewell lake 2 years ago, labor day:
Jemez Mts 2 4th of Julys ago:
Canjilon Lakes Lake last year. At the time, 295 65 18's.
Santa Fe Ski Basin last April:
Valles Caldera last Feb:
Hopewell this past 4th:
Random weekend headed for the trail head for a little ATV'ing:
Right up the road next to my old house, water tank:
Hopewell lake, 10,500' above sea level last 4th of July.
Clean picture end of last summer. New bumper, winch, ~35's. (325 65 18) All pre pics are with 33's (295 65 18).
Also added remote res and extended coilovers, vs having to use the spacer Provided by Calmini:
Spare tire carrier/j can/hi lift combo.
Getting ready for a ride in the snow Nov '13.
And 2 weeks ago, near Pagosa/Wolf Creek:
Looking forward to some more trail time soon.
