Pathfinder R50 Off Road Build Walkaround Summary

[@northwestoffroad]

Thanks for watching! If you have any questions, please comment below. We'd love to hear from you! *_Don't forget to like and subscribe!_*

[@davidfromdownunder]

Love it mate, I have a 2000 r50 Pathy myself in champagne gold colour for my beach 4wd adventures on the islands off Brisbane in South East Queensland, Australia. To my Pathy I’ve added a 1& 1/2 inch lift with Tough Dog Suspension running Parelli Scorpian AT tyres with an aggressive side wall for better protection, Rhino Pioneer rack with pins to secure my Maxtrax recovery boards, Xrox Bullbar with attached STEDI and Great White LED’s for when driving up the beach late at night back to camp,after a long day out before high tide arrives. I also added some custom made ‘Pathfinder’ decals including ‘ST Touring’ for that extra touch. I was considering moving it on after 6 years from when I bought her with just 85’000 kms which is now sitting on 175’000 kms but finding it hard to say goodbye. You’ve inspired me to create a video for my own channel before we depart later this year as I want another adventure or two with the old girl this Aussie Spring come September.

[@northwestoffroad]

Sounds like a great build and great idea to create a video about it!

[@constitutionalstacker5701]

That Pathy is SICK Brother.

[@juancamiloosman]

Sweeeeet ride. Will use some of your moves for my R50. This Pathfinder is the best spent money for an off-roader !

[@northwestoffroad]

Thank you and yes! Every time I take mine offroad, I leave smiling. I just can't believe what it is capable of doing!

[@hillmakeitbetter]

Less than 20 seconds in and I love it! Nicely done.

[@northwestoffroad]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoy.

[@ambrooks5]

Man that thing looks sick! I have an 03 Pathfinder and I would love to do this! Kickass!

[@northwestoffroad]

Thank you! It has taken several years and many steps in between!

[@r50nation42]

Love you’re project truck & what you did to it looking forward to hear how the horns sound

[@northwestoffroad]

Lol,. Thank you. I'll have record the horns sometime!

[@anadverb5063]

Nicely done! About to get started on my 2001 R50. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@northwestoffroad]

Go for it!

[@RolandoLopezNieto]

Nice looking Pathfinder.

[@northwestoffroad]

Thank you!

[@tipifilms]

Great video. Thank you for all the details in the description

[@northwestoffroad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tipifilms]

What are you using as fender flares? Need to extend mine to cover my tires, since they stick out by nearly 3". Plus I have some rust to remove so may as well trim at the same time.

[@realbcbudz8332]

Great build

[@northwestoffroad]

Thank you!

[@enri4x4]

looks awesome this truck!!!

[@northwestoffroad]

Thank you!

[@edipamharnotoedi9756]

My favorit SUV... Thanks from North Sumatera... 👍👍👍

[@northwestoffroad]

Our pleasure!

[@Livinlife818]

Badass. Hopefully I can get my qx4 to look as clean as yours

[@northwestoffroad]

Thank you!

[@Livinlife818]

@@northwestoffroad do you mind listing links to where I can get the springs.. thanks in advance

[@northwestoffroad]

It's listed in the description under rear suspension. You can click the link.

[@Livinlife818]

@@northwestoffroad do you have a link to the sfd thanks in advance

[@northwestoffroad]

Here is a recent post from Taylor Padiwan, who is selling Sub Frame Drops (SFD) facebook.com/groups/835051370903978/permalink/906034390472342/

[@juanespinoza4591]

Very Nice your truck

[@northwestoffroad]

Thanks 👍

[@fosty.]

It's beautiful

[@northwestoffroad]

Thanks!

[@richardsaunders8982]

What's the info on the rear lunchbox locker? Wasn't aware one was available for the R50 diffs (H233b)...Awesome build!

[@northwestoffroad]

Thank you! The rear loker (Blokka) is like the front locker (Lokka). It's made by a Russian company. I ordered it well over a year ago and I'm not sure if they still can be ordered and shipped. Here is the link as shown in the video description. Use Chrome to translate the page. Blokka - Rear Lunchbox Locker izh-techno.ru/series/blokka-blokirovka-differentsiala-mosta-nissan-terrano-r50/

[@viem777]

Great video. Super Path 👍🏼

[@northwestoffroad]

Thank you!

[@ThePytercoyote]

Nice truck you have there sir. I am not too much into off-road but like very much how these R50 looks like (mine is a 2000 SE MT). I like the rack you have. Maybe someday I raise the suspension about 3 inches but I would really like to know more about that rack and where to get a similar one. By the way! Nice job to the front bumper to be the first weld! congratulations.

[@northwestoffroad]

Thanks! It is an awesome rig! I have a playlist that has two videos that go into detail. Check them out! kzbin.info/aero/PLfs40enCaEKf9OgulnGLOrRXZsj-yLkyq

[@Sbmillz123]

do you know whats the paint color called on the vehicle? Clean path btw

[@northwestoffroad]

Its a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder and the color seems to be "Polished Pewter Metallic", though I would think of it as Pewter color, but that is what it is.

[@mixstagram]

Show the frame welds for the rock sliders please!

[@northwestoffroad]

Will do, but no welds for my sliders as it's all bolted on. Video to come..

[@mixstagram]

@@northwestoffroad cool. I'd love to see where you chose for the bolt locations/ It's kind of an odd frame to work with.

[@clintadams8451]

There are factory bolt holes in the chassis rail for sidesteps.

[@mixstagram]

@@clintadams8451 So you used the original side step bolt on piece? it wasn't aluminum? My OG side steps are aluminum but my sliders are steel.

[@victorrodriguez5332]

How did you connect the snorkel with the air box? great job on this Path, congrats !!

[@northwestoffroad]

I have video all about it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5Owp2aIpZJom7M

[@MrBosox2767]

Hey Dan! Great looking rig. I had to do a double take, mine is very similar. It's an 03 LE. Were you ever living in New Mexico by chance?

[@northwestoffroad]

Thanks and nope, I have never lived in New Mexico. I would love to see a picture of your rig!

[@azzagee]

now to upgrade the rusty exhaust??

[@northwestoffroad]

Lol, yes, but its still working so, I'll wait until it rusts through...

[@Grey-Troll]

Is the transfer case gear you mentioned what is commonly referred to as a 'crawler gear'? I run 31" tires and a 5-speed and sometimes finding myself wanting a bit lower range even now, so I'd love to get some info on that. Also how are those OME struts treating you? I just installed a set and they seem pretty good as far as the ride after a couple weeks, but that's all I have to go on so far.

[@northwestoffroad]

Yes! The transfer case gear changes the transfer case ration from basically 2:1 to 4:1 (not quite but close). It really makes a huge difference the overall crawl ration of the Pathfinder! The OME struts are working out well! The springs have sagged through the few years and I will be replacing the springs with AC coils. This should raise the front an inch.

[@pontala]

I love your bumper . I am looking to replace mine. Do you have a link for it?

[@northwestoffroad]

This one is all custom made. Check out the video for more details!

[@rightmeow5343]

I want to buy this bumper where i can get it?

[@northwestoffroad]

Build it yourself! Check out the build video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inSTg318itp6arM

[@grantlawrence2629]

This is awesome, I just purchased an 98 R50. I was wondering if a guy could fit 35" tires on it, thanks for the video and product links!

[@northwestoffroad]

You are very welcome! Yes, 35s will fit but it does require a Sub Frame Drop (SFD). 33s will fit without a SFD.

[@kanevivalakane3699]

How do you maintain wheel spacers?

[@northwestoffroad]

They are supposed to checked for correct torque after installation and about 50 miles or so. So this means taking off the tires to re-check the torque. Also, they are in the way for many repairs such as wheel bearing or brakes etc..

[@mariamfonseca2668]

Hi there. My husband has a 2002 Pathfinder and he loves that car. When he saw this video he went crazy about it. I want to know if you can make this for his car? Could you please? I will pay for it off course 😊. Thank you!

[@northwestoffroad]

HI, there are so many custom projects for the Pathfinder that it would be too expensive for me to produce.

[@rusty_r50]

Looks good ! What brand brackets did you use to secure your roof basket?

[@northwestoffroad]

They are custom made plates that slide into the rack slot rails. The plates have a captured bolt going through them which is used to secure the top plate with a nylon lock nut. Ill create a video showing this and explaining the rack!

[@oldaccskrapinframe]

What's a good lift for 1998 pathfinder trying to find something taller than a leveling kit but don't know where to look

[@oldaccskrapinframe]

Love the pathfinder and I plan on building one as nice as yours!

[@northwestoffroad]

Thanks!

[@carlosurbina3153]

Hello bro can i ask you where did you find the snorkel?

[@northwestoffroad]

Yes, check out the video I made about it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5Owp2aIpZJom7M

[@MrArizona.33]

Can you link the all around suspension so i can get some for my R50? Cause I can’t seem to find anything lol

[@northwestoffroad]

Check out the links in the vide description!

[@maxbet3997]

What spacer are you running on your rear setup? I am running 9449 coils. The spacer I have is the supreme brand. I ran into an issue with the spacer not fitting the inside of the coil where it sits. Did you have to modify yours to work?

[@northwestoffroad]

I too have the Supreme brand and yep, I could not get those to fit either. I ended using a pair I bought on Ebay back in 2018. Ebay no longer shows the purchase though. They were a red urethane/plastic, which I painted black. They were tight as well but were able to flex inside the springs.

[@maxbet3997]

@@northwestoffroad I am going to experiment with the jeep WJ rear spacers ,XJ front spacers and RAM rear spacers soon to see which one works best with the LR9449 coils. Thanks for the quick reply!

[@zacharyphelan]

Iv watched this video 3 times now. And most of your others. I am buying a pathfinder for hunting purposes. I think this is a fantastic choice for the dollar vs the Toyotas. I'm a little confused about the sub frame drop, lift kit, suspension upgrade combo. Basically I want to put a lift and upgrade the suspension for a smoother ride with either 33's or 35's. I'm using this for hunting purposes, I do go down some gnarly roads every now and then. Some of the best roads are, hey this isn't on the map, let go see where it goes... then I get out and hunt. So with all that said. What would I do to upgrade the suspension and get some bigger tires. Get a smoother ride? Hope you can help and yes I subscribed!

[@northwestoffroad]

A 3 inch all around lift will fit 33 inch tires though it will take a bit of trimming the wheel wells to prevent rubbing. This setup though will make the Pathy very capable on many trails. I had my Pathy like this for several years. The subframe drop is needed to get more clearance up front to fit 35 inch tires, which is what I have now. So, overall 5.5 inch lift up front and 6 inches in the rear. Hope this helps

[@Nuclear_Arms_Race]

Did you make or buy the antenna brackets you’re using to mount your antennas in the back?

[@Nuclear_Arms_Race]

And how did you mount them?

[@northwestoffroad]

I bought those mounts form Amazon: amzn.to/3v1QODs I used four self tapping screws with a silicone sealant.

[@jasonallicock3318]

Can the nissan D21 snorkel fit well for the 2003 r50 vg33 engine. Oh mine is a RHD

[@northwestoffroad]

It may fit, but would it will take custom work to make it all come together.

[@fredygonzalez6104]

I have a Pathfinder 2001 LE 3.5 in Northern Mexico, "they work well"

[@northwestoffroad]

Yes they do! Mine always leaves me smiling!

[@josevargas8697]

It has the original engine or you put other? And what Engine it has?

[@northwestoffroad]

Original engine on this. It is the VQ35DE. 3.5L V6

[@jackfletcher5314]

What mileage did the fuel pump fail?

[@northwestoffroad]

Mileage was around 128K and the pump actually didn't fail. The sender for the fuel gauge was flakey and it ran out of gas. Since I opened it up, I just went ahead and changed the pump and gauge sender.

[@jasonritzman9958]

Reminds me of my X Drink a 12 pack and stand back a hundred feet and it looks good sober up and get close you see how rough it really is

[@northwestoffroad]

Yep for sure! It a true offroad rig and nothing beautiful that you would take to the mall. ;-)

[@jakelemay7913]

NOTA - Nissans on the air! 73 . VA7XAK.