Pathfinder R50 Off Road Build Walkaround Summary

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This 2004 Nissan Pathfinder SE was purchased four years ago and this video reviews all the modifications needed to make this into an amazing off-roading 4x4 vehicle.
This is an excellent reference and source of what is needed to make your Nissan Pathfinder or Infiniti QX4 in to an excellent off-road capable vehicle. Included modifications are listed below with links with their sources. Please feel free to ask questions or request more videos.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Front Modifications
2:41 Under Hood Modifications
3:48 Front Suspension Modifications
4:53 Wheels, Tires and Brakes Modifications
5:34 Side and body Modifications
6:10 Rear Suspension Modifications
7:30 Back Modifications
7:57 Roof and Rack Modifications
8:18 Interior Modifications
9:13 Future Modfiications
10:14 Conclusion and Summary
Here is the Pathfinder modifications list and links:
Front:
Navara D21 snorkel amzn.to/39tJlCB
Custom front bumper from XJ DIY kit amzn.to/3rXUOR0
2 external Transmission cooler amzn.to/3xZjWuw and amzn.to/38vT2jd
External power steering cooler amzn.to/3KsqbJK
Fog Lights amzn.to/38xYRwq
Nilight light barsamzn.to/38va1SO
9500lb Smittybilt winch amzn.to/3KqVwwC amzn.to/3KnqOV3
Head light assebly amzn.to/3kl9XaS
Head Light bulbs amzn.to/3vssZCK
Front Suspension:
4 inch SFD from Pines to Spines
Front OME HD heavy coils and struts
No front sway bar - previously had custom front disconnects • Nissan Pathfinder R50 ...
Lokka - Front Lunchbox Locker lokka.com/product-category/lo...
Warn Premium 29091 Locking Hub amzn.to/3EZlE0p
Custom missing link
Custom skid plate - been extended with SF
Rear Suspension:
Land Rover NRC9448 rear coil springs www.lrdirect.com/nrc9448-coil...
2 inch spacers
Bilstein 5100 33-185569 shocks amzn.to/3MEHmJW
Blokka - Rear Lunchbox Locker izh-techno.ru/series/blokka-b...
No rear sway bar - i created extended links for first lift but after SFD I choose not to extend again but rather just take it off
Custom Panhard Drop
Zone Offroad Bulk 2" Tall x 3" Wide Body Lift Block amzn.to/3rW4qfi
Rear Bumpstop - Febest amzn.to/3KpF67O
New stock trailing arms amzn.to/3vTOVph
Underhood:
Power screw fix
New Valve cover amzn.to/3koNmdA
New spark plugs - iridium amzn.to/3KrRXpR
Blazer light controller
Cutoff power switch amzn.to/3ktW3Df
Loudspeaker for CB amzn.to/38vcEnE
Aftermarket horns amzn.to/3rZYJwM
Tires and wheels and brakes:
315x70r17 Milestar Patagonias (35x12.50x17)
Helo 901 Satin wheels
1 inch wheel spacers
Powerstop Z36 brakes amzn.to/3koKTQo
Extended brake lines front and rear
Side:
Custom rock sliders
Defense antenna
Major wheel well chopping on front and rear
Painted and trimmed fenders
Roof:
Custom extended roof rack
DWVO light bar amzn.to/3KF0t5f
Inside:
Yaesu Ham radio amzn.to/3KqTwo0
President Johnny III CB radio amzn.to/3MAlRd9
Mounts and antennas
Blazer light controller
Pormido Triple Mirror Dash Cam amzn.to/39r1Gjx amzn.to/3vqhr2N
New Fuel level sensor unit
Fuel Pump Motor amzn.to/3OHm687
Interior Lights amzn.to/38ykc9k
Rear:
Trailer hitch amzn.to/3vPDYov
4' Firestick CB antenna amzn.to/3LqVia0 amzn.to/39iw27D amzn.to/3KqTlck amzn.to/3EZ6Hvx amzn.to/3kr1sv3
4' HAM antenna amzn.to/3LqVia0 amzn.to/39iw27D amzn.to/3KqTlck amzn.to/3EZ6Hvx
Painted bumper
Extended Brake line
Brakes amzn.to/3vOoq4p
Fuel Filter amzn.to/3OJnJ50
Future Projects:
3.9:1 Transfer case gears for TX10 current is 2.6:1 ratio
Rear bumper and tire rack
TrakMotive Extended CV Axles
Stronger springs to gain an inch more up front
Custom breather tube in the rear diff
More under armor with new missing link
Extra Items I forgot to mention in the video:
Oil Cooler O-Ring Gasket Set amzn.to/3EZk6DJ
Floor mats
Seat covers
#northwestoffroad #nissanpathfinder #infinitiqx4

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@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@juancamiloosman Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoy.

@anadverb5063 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@ambrooks5 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

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

@enri4x4 2 жыл бұрын

looks awesome this truck!!!

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tipifilms 2 жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@tipifilms Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Great build

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@viem777 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Super Path 👍🏼

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@r50nation42 2 жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RolandoLopezNieto Жыл бұрын

Nice looking Pathfinder.

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@edipamharnotoedi9756 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@fosty. Жыл бұрын

It's beautiful

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@juanespinoza4591 Жыл бұрын

Very Nice your truck

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Livinlife818 2 жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Livinlife818 2 жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Livinlife818 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

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

@ThePytercoyote Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrBosox2767 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@richardsaunders8982 2 жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

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/

@rustybui739 2 жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@zacharyphelan Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@victorrodriguez5332 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

I have video all about it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8h9qZaD1ZOZlYU.html

@Grey-Troll 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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.

@fredygonzalez6104 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

Yes they do! Mine always leaves me smiling!

@pontala Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

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

@grantlawrence2629 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@maxbet3997 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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!

@MrArizona.33 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Check out the links in the vide description!

@mariamfonseca2668 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Nuclear_Armsports 6 ай бұрын

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

@Nuclear_Armsports 6 ай бұрын

And how did you mount them?

@northwestoffroad 6 ай бұрын

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

@Sbmillz123 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

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.

@oldaccskrapinframe Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@josevargas8697 11 ай бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad 9 ай бұрын

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

@mixstagram 2 жыл бұрын

Show the frame welds for the rock sliders please!

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mixstagram 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@mixstagram Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@kanevivalakane3699 2 жыл бұрын

How do you maintain wheel spacers?

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

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..

@rightmeow5343 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

Build it yourself! Check out the build video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iqlgha13uturZIU.html

@azzagee 2 жыл бұрын

now to upgrade the rusty exhaust??

@northwestoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jackfletcher5314 Жыл бұрын

What mileage did the fuel pump fail?

@northwestoffroad Жыл бұрын

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.