01 path front half shaft / cv axle

mehink · Dec 9th, 2012, 07:08 PM

OK, So ive been looking around on this sight trying to find some thing in regards to my issue. i put a 2" ac lift on my 01 pathfinder, As well as a third set of half shafts. if there is a thread could someone help out or maybe even have a solution. is there a beefier stronger bigger cv axle.

**smj999smj** · Dec 9th, 2012, 10:55 PM

If you can't find an answer here, try the R50 Pathfinder forum at The Nissan Path :: The World Wide Nissan Pathfinder Owners Forum :: R51 / R50 / WD21 :: www.TheNissanPath.com or the folks at Nissan Parts, Nissan Truck Parts, Nissan Suspension Kits, 4x4 Parts | 4x4parts.com, which specialize in off-road parts for Nissans.

mehink · Dec 10th, 2012, 09:18 AM

ill try there thanks... but any advice from any one is greatly appreciated.

180SX-X · Dec 10th, 2012, 06:59 PM

Not sure exactly what your question is, but I'm assuming your cv joints are getting worn quickly? This is because the AC lift extends the CV axle at non stock angles. This is OK when off-roading for short times, but everyday driving not so much. Your best solution is to get some manual locking hubs. This way you can "disconnect" the cv axles so they won't spin when in 2wd (yes, it uses a drive flange so they are always spinning, even in 2wd). Mile Marker makes a decent set for about $100 (good for daily driving and your light off-road) and WARN makes a beefy set for about $230 (very strong). This is assuming you don't have the auto 4wd (you have to 'shift' into 4wd). If you do, you need to be careful not to switch the 4wd on when your hubs are unlocked (never have it in auto).

You can find more info on this if you google NPORA. Lot's of info for R50 owners there (Nissan path has a lot of R51 owners).

Let me know if this helps!

Jose

mehink · Dec 17th, 2012, 06:09 AM

Thanks 180SX-X. i will check it out. what you discribed is what basicly happend

FriendlyNismoTech · Dec 17th, 2012, 07:11 PM

Also you can look into high angle axle, they work at angles up to 60degrees as opposed the the stock which limit around 45. Ran into this a lot when I worked for Toyota with the early and mid 90's Taco's being lifted with stock shafts.