Rear Coil Springs Change on Nissan Pathfinder

[@tonygat3636]

Hey, thanks for posting this great video. I just did the same install on my 2017 Infinity QX60. I had 2 questions for you: did you do a wheel alignment after the install and did you have to adjust the head lights as the rear end lifted a couple inches. Thx

[@mikesdoityourself]

I did neither. I didn't notice any change to the wheel alignment or headlamp issue. Results may vary, as they say. Good luck on your project!- Mike

[@shawnmcknight5960]

Great vid, thanks Mike. Just curious...did you not find that the airbag lifts were doing the job?

[@mikesdoityourself]

The fittings of the airbags weren't very secure, so the air would escape out of them once in a while. The coil springs change was a good alternative to air bags. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@chadwickgilliam1825]

Great video, thanks Mike.

[@phoenixMaxxOnShop]

can you show us and see how it looks like the whole car all around?.. however thank you for making this video it helps out ALOT!! thank you!!

[@mikesdoityourself]

Unfortunately, I sold the vehicle but it looked good and well balanced with the rear springs replaced. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@passatman1000]

Any issues doing just the rear? Or is there a reason people just do the rear? Is the stance better having the back lifted ?

[@mikesdoityourself]

@passatman1000 Hello, I thought the stance was better, but I replaced the rear springs only because the back end lowered/sagged a lot when I towed a small travel trailer. The springs made a big difference, and I was able to get rid of the air bags within the rear coils. It also seemed better riding when not towing anything. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@joemama3574]

Did you notice the ride height of the rear to be too high compared to the front or did it look decent? I find the Pathfinder stock sags in the rear even when empty/trailerless.

[@mikesdoityourself]

I really liked the new ride height- the rear looked balanced when compared to the front. I would definitely recommend swapping out the springs. Good luck with your project! - Mike

[@joemama3574]

I got these installed today. They still need to settle and sit a bit high. An alignment was required and once they settle I will have the alignment checked again. Great product and so much better than bags.

[@walkergv]

How does the affect the ride on a daily basis? My pathfinder sags quite a bit with the stock springs with my tent trailer - this could be the solution.

[@mikesdoityourself]

I would definitely recommend swapping your springs- without any tongue weight or towing anything, the vehicle has a somewhat medium to high center of gravity, so adding a few inches in the rear doesn't effect it much. With the independent suspension, it still rides smoothly with the new springs. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@TheRealBoeJiden]

Should I choose comfort or regular duty?

[@mikesdoityourself]

I couldn't tell that big of a difference from a comfort standpoint of how it was riding before or after the coil change. It just rode a little higher for trailering. I felt it rode nice either way. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@daffc1]

@mike do you have a vid on the front springs too?

[@mikesdoityourself]

No, not on this vehicle. I traded this vehicle in for a Nissan Armada to get better towing capacity and more room inside. Some of my other front struts/suspension videos on other vehicles may be similar to the Pathfinder. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@cthepimp23]

So after installing the new springs you didn't need the airbag?

[@mikesdoityourself]

Exactly! The new springs kept the suspension at the ideal height when towing. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@Nismo3.5]

What was the torque specs for the control arm? Thanks for the vid

[@mikesdoityourself]

Some of the control arm bolts can be torqued down a lot. There aren't any manuals printed for that year yet so I would try to go by the feel of it when you remove them or research a previous year that is in a manual. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@zachjenkins5568]

Any pics to see the car after hitched and unhitched? I’m interested but would like to see more views of the ride results if possible

[@mikesdoityourself]

I sold the vehicle so unfortunately I don't have any photos of the outside of the vehicle with the project done. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@deckykarelsompotan8301]

which spring fits 2015 nissan pathfinder?(manufacture)

[@mikesdoityourself]

Dobinson's manufacturered these springs- you'll want to check the Pathfinder generations to see what year's are compatible. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@ExclusiveK9Alberta]

Where did you get the springs from

[@mikesdoityourself]

I got them from a racing company that had them back ordered from the manufacturer. I believe they were a drop shipping type of company. Z-1 OffRoad is one website. Amazon or Ebay may have them. I think the company I used was from Australia. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@mikesdoityourself]

I got them from a racing company that had them back ordered from the manufacturer. I believe they were a drop shipping type of company. Z-1 OffRoad is one website. Amazon or Ebay may have them. I think the company I used was from Australia. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@craigfenderson9065]

Would that be the same for a 2017 pathfinder?

[@mikesdoityourself]

Yes, the fourth generation Pathfinder is model years 2013 through 2020, so these years should have the same chassis, body frame, etc. Good luck with your project!- Mike

[@ismae55]

Anyone the torque for the bolts?

[@gilbertramos7487]

Can I swap that coil spring to my qx4??

[@mikesdoityourself]

That shouldn't be an issue as long as the coil springs are similar in diameter to the Pathfinder coil springs. Coil spring Websites should give you a good idea if they are the same part or compatible with each other. Good luck with your project! - Mike

[@felixthecat9347]

Did you forget to put back the airbag cylinder?

[@mikesdoityourself]

On these particular springs, they are rated at 30mm of lift even with rear tongue weight added so I didn't feel it was necessary to reinstall the air bags. So, I removed all the air bags and hardware. I haven't had any issues with towing, so I have been happy with it. Good luck with your project! - Mike

[@felixthecat9347]

@@mikesdoityourself Totally makes sense!

[@RolandoLopezNieto]

@@mikesdoityourself thanks for video. My current setup is [stock springs + coil spacers] , and I was thinking of adding air bags to reduce the sagging. So I'm curious to know if the dubbinson's springs can be superior to the [stock springs + coil spacers + air bags] ; or what was the reason you changed yours? Tks again.

[@mikesdoityourself]

@RolandoLopezNieto I decided on the new springs because I wanted the extra stiffness in the suspension and extra ride height when pulling a trailer. The new springs were back ordered for 6 months(during covid coming from Australia), so I used the airbags as a temporary solution until the springs got delivered. Thanks for the questions, and good luck with your project!- Mike

[@RolandoLopezNieto]

@@mikesdoityourselfthanks for awesome, thanks for quick reply.

[@stanpeterson8273]

Did you get your alignment checked after this?

[@mikesdoityourself]

I wasn't getting any steering issues or weird tire wear, so no I didn't have the alignment checked. I sold the vehicle recently so I can't attest to the long term effects of stiffer rear coils but I feel the vehicle rode better with less sway in the rear end. - Mike

[@stanpeterson8273]

@@mikesdoityourself thanks

[@angelrodriguez6973]

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[@samhell3520]

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