scoobysmak

I am looking at trying to install rear disk brakes on my Nissan Hardbody (I have a 91 EXCAB with the V6 and a 5spd). I was told that I might be able to place a pathfinder rear axle (that came with disc brakes) in its place. Then I was told the pathfinder used coil over springs and not leaf springs. I am pretty determind to make this conversion, it will do a couple of things. One, I plan to put around 300Hp to the rear wheels and I understand that I can get a locking rear diff from the pathfinder that can hanlle more of a load and put power to the pavement (plus I may need to stop from this). Two, I have placed custom rims/tires on the truck and I need about 1/4" to clear the rear tires from hitting the fenders (the disc brakes Vs. having a huge drum should do the trick, unless the pathfinder axle is wider). If the pathfinder used coil over springs this may not matter because I plan to put a 4 link conversion in the rear end. The other option may be to hollow out my rear axle and try to stuff the pathfinder guts in its place (I doubt this one but you never know). If anyone knows this information or has done something similar and learned from it, this would greatly help.