1986-1992 Nissan Pickup 4X4 1986-1992 Pathfinder 4X4 4” Suspention System Installation Instructions Kit
Park vehicle on a clean, dry, flat, level surface and block tires so vehicle cannot roll in either direction. Kit parts are prefaced by the word kit and appear in bold print. 1. Carefully read all warnings and instructions completely before beginning. 2. Verify all parts have been received in this kit by checking the parts list at the end of this document. 3. This suspension system is designed to be used with wheels with a backspacing of 3-3/4” or less. Wheels with greater then 3-3/4” backspacing including some factory wheels will interfere with upper control arm and cause damage to OE parts and/or tires.
Distance from hub mating surface of rim to the sidewall of tire can not exceed 4-1/2”. 4. Exhaust modification: a. Cross over pipe alteration is necessary to accommodate this suspension system on 6 cylinder models. b. Trail Master offers kit NX3O accessory to perform this modification. 5. This suspension system is not recommended on extended cab models with 2 piece driveshafts. 6. On 4 cylinder and some 6 cylinder models (with R180A front differential carrier) differential cover will contact lower control arm bracketry. On these vehicles, kit #8040 is required in addition to the suspension kit to reposition the front differential carrier. 7. Only install this kit on the vehicle for which it is specified. If anytime during the installation you encounter something different from what is outlined in the instructions, call technical support at (928) 636-3175. 8. Special tools needed: a. Ball joint separator b. Torque wrench c. Coil Spring Compressor Ride Height (For IFS w/ torsion bars) NOTE Ride height measurements are essential for final torsion bar adjustment following the installation of this kit. 1. Measure ride height with the vehicle supporting its own weight on level ground. To settle the suspension, the vehicle should be driven forward at least 10 feet immediately prior to taking these measurements. Ride height is the measurement from the center of the axle straight up (vertical) to the fender lip. Record this measurement for all four wheels. Fasteners Adhere to recommendations when replacement fasteners, retainers and keepers are called out in the factory service manual. When re-assembling the vehicle it is recommended by the vehicle manufacturer that certain fasteners are replaced in order to maintain proper retention characteristics. This system may not include all replacement hardware as recommended by the factory service manual. Additional replacement hardware should be obtained prior to installation of this system to meet the requirements of the factory service manual.
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