Solid Front Axle

chrizza · September 22nd, 2003, 08:32 pm

Ok, Is there an entire front axle that i can just swap into my pathfinder that will work with my existing transfer case ? I got a 2.4L engine, anyone know anything? thanks!

chris

batty53ca · September 23rd, 2003, 09:17 am

Yes a Toyota SFA will directly swap in but you will have to do some welding. A support would need to be welded across the front of the frame which serves as a stifiner and front spring mount for the leaf spring packs. The rear of the leaves will be mounted about where the the tortion bar mounts should be and an aditional cross member can also be added at that point. Other than that it is a prity easy swap. The frame rails of the Toyota is the same distance apart as the Nissan so prity much everything lines up and works.
batty53

clenchedtuna · September 23rd, 2003, 10:40 am

I think the only prob with that is the Toy axle is passenger side drop while the Nissan needs a drivers side drop for the T-case. People have done it with Toy axles, they just use a divorced T-case. Requires more fab work and time.

The other popular diff is D44's from '80's Grand Waggys. (non vacumn disconnect) They are drivers side drop, discs, and like the Toy diffs, 6 bolt pattern. As batty53ca said, cross members will have to be modified, new braces etc. depending on how much lift you go with. Either go with leafs or use the Ford radious arms and coils (unless you want to fab up your own links)

With the D44 to keep costs down, you can use the existing tie rod and just do crossover steering (not high crossover) using flattop knuckles and having a new drag link made up.

Batty53ca, sounds like you've done the swap?

yoshi · September 23rd, 2003, 11:37 am

I went with the Early Bronco Running gear ( 1970 1977 best years ) . it's the right width and lots of after market stuff for it. Dana 44 front and ford 9" rear. I have front coils which is more work but i enjoy the perks. it also has rear leafs so much easier than that stupid 5 link pathfinder rear end. If you need any more help just drop a line.

That toyota conversion that batty is talking about sounds so difficult and time consuming. I have never heard of that in my life. the axle that clenchedtuna used i have heard of people using. plus i have seen his truck and it looks great.

So remember when looking for an axle for your truck
Toy axle( BOO

) DANA 44 ( COOL

)

chrizza · September 23rd, 2003, 01:31 pm

wow, i should really look up all that **** so i understand what you guys are sayin! haha but thanks for the info!

September 22nd, 2003, 08:32 pm	#1
chrizza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam Posts: 65	Solid Front Axle Ok, Is there an entire front axle that i can just swap into my pathfinder that will work with my existing transfer case ? I got a 2.4L engine, anyone know anything? thanks! chris

September 23rd, 2003, 10:40 am	#3
clenchedtuna Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary Posts: 47	I think the only prob with that is the Toy axle is passenger side drop while the Nissan needs a drivers side drop for the T-case. People have done it with Toy axles, they just use a divorced T-case. Requires more fab work and time. The other popular diff is D44's from '80's Grand Waggys. (non vacumn disconnect) They are drivers side drop, discs, and like the Toy diffs, 6 bolt pattern. As batty53ca said, cross members will have to be modified, new braces etc. depending on how much lift you go with. Either go with leafs or use the Ford radious arms and coils (unless you want to fab up your own links) With the D44 to keep costs down, you can use the existing tie rod and just do crossover steering (not high crossover) using flattop knuckles and having a new drag link made up. Batty53ca, sounds like you've done the swap? __________________ '90 Pathfinder SE Sas'd. D44s, 5.38's, 35's, Locked rear, Waggy 7 pack front, Chevy 63's rear, etc, etc.

September 23rd, 2003, 11:37 am	#4
yoshi Soon to live in a box downtown in a alley Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South delta Posts: 444	I went with the Early Bronco Running gear ( 1970 1977 best years ) . it's the right width and lots of after market stuff for it. Dana 44 front and ford 9" rear. I have front coils which is more work but i enjoy the perks. it also has rear leafs so much easier than that stupid 5 link pathfinder rear end. If you need any more help just drop a line. That toyota conversion that batty is talking about sounds so difficult and time consuming. I have never heard of that in my life. the axle that clenchedtuna used i have heard of people using. plus i have seen his truck and it looks great. So remember when looking for an axle for your truck Toy axle( BOO ) DANA 44 ( COOL ) __________________ Old truck1991 Nissan Pathfinder on 36" swamper SX Solid axle conversion Dana 44 front w/5.38 and locked Ford 9" rear w/5.43 and a posi 5.0 mustang HO motor New truck 1993 Ranger xlt 4L 5speed Dana44 disc / Ford 9" 37" boggers Newest Truck 1986 GMC 1 Ton 350/SM465/NP205 Dana 60 front/14 Bolt rear duel tanks/duel batts. Flat deck Maybe 40" soon

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September 23rd, 2003, 09:17 am	#2
batty53ca Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sidney on VI Posts: 37	Yes a Toyota SFA will directly swap in but you will have to do some welding. A support would need to be welded across the front of the frame which serves as a stifiner and front spring mount for the leaf spring packs. The rear of the leaves will be mounted about where the the tortion bar mounts should be and an aditional cross member can also be added at that point. Other than that it is a prity easy swap. The frame rails of the Toyota is the same distance apart as the Nissan so prity much everything lines up and works. batty53

September 23rd, 2003, 01:31 pm	#5
chrizza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam Posts: 65	wow, i should really look up all that **** so i understand what you guys are sayin! haha but thanks for the info!