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Title: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: Big Nath on September 27, 2011, 10:35:32 AM
Hi has any one got a lift kit under their R51 Pathfinder?

I have spotted a few on PCoA but was curious amongst the camper towing community.

I look forward to your answers and photos!

Cheers
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: GGV8Cruza on September 27, 2011, 10:43:22 AM
Cant help with the lift but have a look in the showroom as there are a couple of suppliers who you could PM for some advice

GG
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: WilSurf on September 27, 2011, 12:02:32 PM
When I had the R51, I had lifted it 2" with the TJM gear.
Very happy with it. I had also polyairs in the back coils.
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: escape on September 27, 2011, 02:38:12 PM
Just like Wilsurf when I had my R51 had a 2' top dog lift,poly airbags,long range tank and rear wheel carrier.I towed the camper around the block earlier this year with no troubles apart from a far from impressive fuel consumption,on average16.7/100 with camper & 13.2 without.New PK Ranger space cab 8.9/100 and I love it.
Trevor
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: escape on September 27, 2011, 02:39:40 PM
Fat fingers,it should be 2" lift not 2'.
Trevor
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: Matto on September 27, 2011, 02:49:35 PM
Like Wilsurf, I've found the airbags to be key. Granted we've got the older R50 Pathy, but the airbags are what lets you have nice suspension around town, but firm it up and level out the car when towing.

FWIW, we run a full Pedders 2" kit (inc the much-maligned Foam-cell big-bore shocks), and are VERY happy with it all. Airbags are 2" extended AirLift bags direct from Truckspring.com in the States.

Good luck!
Matto :)
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: Big Nath on September 27, 2011, 03:11:39 PM
i currently run bags too however the front is starting to sag and im looking to upgrade.

i can get a lift kit for similar $ to standard to lifted it is. i will however be keeping the bags too.

Quote from: escape on September 27, 2011, 02:38:12 PM
Just like Wilsurf when I had my R51 had a 2' top dog lift,poly airbags,long range tank and rear wheel carrier.I towed the camper around the block earlier this year with no troubles apart from a far from impressive fuel consumption,on average16.7/100 with camper & 13.2 without.New PK Ranger space cab 8.9/100 and I love it.
Trevor

WOW im getting 9.1 around town and 12.2 towing at 115 with a camper weighing 1345kg
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: WilSurf on September 27, 2011, 04:17:13 PM
The R51 were fitted with a DPF after 2008 which affected the fuel consumption a lot.
Yours doesn't have this system and is therefore sippier.
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: CRW on September 27, 2011, 04:23:34 PM
Quote from: campingwithkids on September 27, 2011, 10:35:32 AM
Hi has any one got a lift kit under their R51 Pathfinder?

I have spotted a few on PCoA but was curious amongst the camper towing community.

I look forward to your answers and photos!

Cheers

When I had the R51 2006 TI Diesel, had a 2" Lift, OME Nitro Sport, shocks and Polyairs fitted, towed 2007 Jayco Swan Outback, No problems whatso ever

Towed the Jayco across the Hay Plain at 110 and got 11.2, also had a Stienbauer chip on it
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: escape on September 27, 2011, 07:02:47 PM
Yea mine was one of the first fitted with the DPF and it really made a mess of the fuel figures.
Trevor
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: Pete_R on September 27, 2011, 08:12:39 PM
I'm on PCOA so you may have seen my setup. If you haven't, am running the OME Nitro sport kit with 2" lift like CRW. Also have the Poly airs. Great setup & can't fault it. Currently tow a Complete Campsite trailer & with the airbags slightly inflated, have found there is no sag in the rear end. Only have the medium springs all round as only have a nudge bar & not running around with too much weight in the back unless towing
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: Big Nath on September 27, 2011, 08:27:59 PM
Yeah I have seen your set up pete. Are you running bigger tyres? You have commented on a few of my posts on pcoa.

Cheers
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: Pete_R on September 27, 2011, 08:33:31 PM
Quote from: campingwithkids on September 27, 2011, 08:27:59 PM
Yeah I have seen your set up pete. Are you running bigger tyres? You have commented on a few of my posts on pcoa.

Cheers

I've recently gone slightly bigger to 265/65/17's but still heaps of room under the guards
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: WilSurf on September 28, 2011, 10:13:10 AM
From memory my tyres were 265/70/17.
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: Big Nath on September 28, 2011, 10:22:43 AM
im just worried as i have only 16inch that im going to have a big wheel arch and a tiny wheel in it.

Hope it should be ok as i ordered the kit yesterday arvo!!

Cheers
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: CRW on September 28, 2011, 10:25:07 AM
Quote from: campingwithkids on September 28, 2011, 10:22:43 AM
im just worried as i have only 16inch that im going to have a big wheel arch and a tiny wheel in it.

Hope it should be ok as i ordered the kit yesterday arvo!!

Cheers

Shouldnt be a problem, plenty of space for wheel movement off road ;D
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: Big Nath on September 28, 2011, 10:29:37 AM
 :cup:

i got the ironman kit, quoted $880+Freight from the local supplier, called the independent here in Gilgandra for $795 Landed!!!

Cheers
Title: Re: R51 Lift Kit
Post by: Big Nath on October 06, 2011, 01:26:45 PM
Ok so my kit has been fitted.

front has been reised 50mm, and the rear 55mm.

It feels so nice to drive again!!

Cheers