31"s on the Neee-san - rubbing

[Khalil.e]

Just got a wicked deal on some 31"s mounted on some toyota wheels...picked them up and threw them on my '94 pathfinder last night.

I'm rubbing on the front fender area when I turn too much in either direction. What can I use to cut out a small chunk from the fender?

Rubbing where indicated in the picture..
(black metal piece)


http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6973/dscn0418r.jpg

Thanks :burnout:

[prae]

hacksaw, dremel, sawzall... ???

lots of discussion regarding cutting fenders online...

[picmerollin]

I have the same truck, when I changed the wheels to some 15x8' with 3.75" backspace it gave my truck a nice wide stance and had the same problem.

I was able to just bend the metal part out a bit towards the front. I don't have as big of tires but for me it was the added wheel width in conjunction with the lower backspace (wheels further out from center line of truck)

if you need to cut it I would use a sawsall and a dremel to clean it up, or a grinder.

[Khalil.e]

Cheers - I will look into that!

Where can I purchase this sawsall?

[picmerollin]

you can get a sawzall at most hardware type places, i have a set from rona that has the cordless drill/saw/reciprical saw( like sawzall), light etc.

http://rona.ca/shop/~saw-10-a-30-mm-reciprocating-saw-rona-186843_cutting-tools_rona_power-tools_shop

[CelicaST-162]

No cutting is needed. You need to tighten the Torsion bars to raise the front end. You'll be lifting your truck (Cranking on the torsion bars).

Be sure to get an alignment done afterwards.

[sxtasy]

a grinder with a metal cutting wheel will work much better than a sawzall

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162
No cutting is needed. You need to tighten the Torsion bars to raise the front end. You'll be lifting your truck (Cranking on the torsion bars).

Be sure to get an alignment done afterwards.

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp39/stanyoung/jeep/McLean-030509/McLean03052009-1.jpg

The green Pathfinder has a 3inch Body lift.
My Blue Pathfinder has a 3inch Suspension lift, (the front is lifted ONLY with torsion bars)

[Khalil.e]

Brilliant info..

How does one go about tightening the torsion bars?
I hear its not something one can do on their own..

[CelicaST-162]

I can show you anytime you'd like. PM me.

[CelicaST-162]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp39/stanyoung/jeep/McLean-240509/IMG_3024.jpg

[Mountain Truck]

Vic, looks like you guys had way too much fun without me on that trip.:thumbsup:
p.s. the Pathfinder lives!!!http://www3.telus.net/dave_2004/images/12_08_2006%2011_13%20AM_0001.jpg

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by Mountain Truck
Vic, looks like you guys had way too much fun without me on that trip.:thumbsup:
p.s. the Pathfinder lives!!!http://www3.telus.net/dave_2004/images/12_08_2006%2011_13%20AM_0001.jpg

Dave! Good to hear it's working again! Unfortunately mine is out of commission for a little while till the radiator is replaced. (Mud hole clogged her right up)

[Khalil.e]

That looks far too awesome...

I need to get my hands on one of those safari racks! Any idea where I can look? Google, ebay, nissanpathfinders.com - nada.

That white jeep behind you in that pic..is it on 33"s?

[CelicaST-162]

I picked up my rack at Racks Unlimited in Calgary here, the white jeep has 31inch MT's

[Alak]

We all need to get together again and go out. I was thinking maybe this weekend, but I might just end up sitting around the house.

[Kona9]

Is the owner of the Red Nismo Frontier a member here on Beyond?

Also, would there be another stocker run coming up?

[Mountain Truck]

RedNismo in on CN4XC

[Alak]

I'll take you guys up top of the world this weekend if you want.

[mo_money2supe]

CelicaST-162, are the ones in your pictures that set you were planning on selling me? You mentioned you have a 3" suspension lift in the back as well? I don't mind cranking up my front torsion bars, but do you think my stock rear height will be enough for the 31s? Speaking of which, did you get them back from your friend yet? I'm still interested in picking them up from you (assuming the tread's still in good shape).

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by Kona9
Is the owner of the Red Nismo Frontier a member here on Beyond?

Also, would there be another stocker run coming up?

You're not considering taking your new found 09 are you?:confused:

[Cueman]

Originally posted by Alak
I'll take you guys up top of the world this weekend if you want.

I might be up for it Sunday. Stock ZJ on 31's.

[Khalil.e]

Originally posted by mo_money2supe
CelicaST-162, are the ones in your pictures that set you were planning on selling me? You mentioned you have a 3" suspension lift in the back as well? I don't mind cranking up my front torsion bars, but do you think my stock rear height will be enough for the 31s? Speaking of which, did you get them back from your friend yet? I'm still interested in picking them up from you (assuming the tread's still in good shape).

Wow..lots of this gen pathy's I see !

Is there a go ahead for top of the world this weekend?

[Dean403]

Originally posted by Khalil.e


Wow..lots of this gen pathy's I see !


You should pop over to Kijiji to see how many are for sale right now. The selection is impressive and some of the prices are quite good too.

[mrbojangles]

Your stock rear height will be fine with 31's. Pathys depending on the trim level came stock with 31's.

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by mrbojangles
Your stock rear height will be fine with 31's. Pathys depending on the trim level came stock with 31's.

^^

If I have time to wash out the radiator I may be up for another run as long as I don't overheat LOL that mud hole did a number on me.

[Alak]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


^^

If I have time to wash out the radiator I may be up for another run as long as I don't overheat LOL that mud hole did a number on me.

Slow and steady wins the race. Well, sometimes. I used to drive like a madman. I blew the rad in my jeep climbing top of the world shortly after I smashed through a mudhole hahaha.

I'll be up for a run to top of the world this sunday. Bring a full size spare folks, theres lots of rocks up there.

[Cueman]

pm'ed you Alak

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp39/stanyoung/jeep/McLean-240509/IMG_3024.jpg

Awesome shot, looks like fun.

[Alak]

I have to bail this weekend. If someone wants to setup a thread for next sunday, the 7th, maybe we can attract a couple good folks.

[CelicaST-162]

If I can have the radiator in for next weekend, I'll give a tentative thumbs up!

[mikey_p]

FYI your stock height with 31's should be just fine.. raising the bars in the front will cause a little higher pitch and watch for steering issue's but as long as you dont go to crazy either way you should be just fine.. I've lowered many D21 pickups and raised pathys before with little to no problems.. BTW congrats on a fun peice of machine... Good luck in the Mud...