It’s the raptor lights that’s causing the issue. Now the trucks thinks it’s wider and it’s pushing all the suspension components out to make it feel wider then it was.
When you start adding parts it's a whole new world . My buddy's dad owns a premier engine shop and people would call saying my rear end broke . Sir , you added 400 hp you need to upgrade lots of parts . Same with big wheels
I think it’s more to do with the angle of the cvs at full droop than the tires. Yes heavier tires are bad on front end components but the angel is worse in my opinion. I come from the Atv/sxs world of things and the use limit straps to keep the angle from getting to Knarly. I’m not even sure they would work for your application. I did put a 3.5” RC lift on a Silverado I had and it came with a spacer to drop the from diff to help with those angles 🤷🏼♂️
Yup, said that 3-4 videos ago. Bet those huge wheels AND tires add almost 15lbs or more lbs to each 4 sides, plus the larger diameter obviously. All added stress to the dive train. 33” tires with 17” wheels would be much better. Also, ditch that hokey rough country lift. Stick to 2-3” lift max.
@@4wdAdventurz hmm...not hoNkey. "Hokey".... Cheap. Fake. gimmicky. Those lifts are more for flash, than function. same with the big gigantic tires/wheels. I do like your videos. thanks for posting. Keep it up with the Nissan content.
@@4wdAdventurz Titan swap would be cool. I saw a great video on a D41 frontier recently. They did it properly. but also had to weld in a new taller shock tower up front.
I have two friends with Wranglers that rock crawl on 35's - both have upgraded their front diffs. A 35" tire weighs considerably more then the 32" tire our trucks were designed for. I agree that a 33" tire may be the best compromise. A Titan diff swap will provide stronger axles, CV joints and fasteners. But the longer axles would require longer upper and lower arms and body trimming.
Yeah. It might just be too big for the ol girl. because Titan Swap, the whole front end, including the axle, but it probably would be easier (and maybe cheaper) to just downsize the tires.🤔🤔
When I lifted my Tacoma,I went down to the local 4wd shop. I told them I wanted 35s and a four or five inch lift. The guy said ok but within a couple of years stuff is gonna start breaking. So I left and checked around,and got the same opinion from two other shops. So I got 33s and a leveling kit. Also I think that modern day trucks are made to be used sparingly. They don’t have the quality parts they used to.Back in the day you could beat a Toyota or Nissan often and still get three hundred thousand out of it. Not anymore.
I always have to turn slightly to get the e-locker to disengage. A little left then right and it usually comes out. Sometimes there's just pressure binding the mechanism and when you get a little difference in pressure on the wheels it'll allow it do disengage
The truck looks nice the way you have it, but if you want to actually wheel it, take 2” of lift out, and go to a 33x10.5 tire. Most rigs will handle a tire 2” taller than stock but will start breaking things if you go much bigger. My experience has been that narrower tires actually perform better and keep the weight down and easier to stuff into the fenders without ridiculous amounts of lift. Then again, I don’t live in a swamp and I drive around mud. Mud will ruin/break a rig more than any other type of wheeling.
I think it’s your droop that’s causing it. There’s a guy in NC that is running a drop bracket lift (not a RC one) on his V8 Pathy and is now running 37’s. He had been running 35’s for quite a while. He has his own Nissan/Infiniti garage, and told me that the weak link in the R51 (same as the old Frontier) is the steering rack. Granted, the V8 Pathy runs the M205. TrakMotive is supposed to be coming out with their extended travel cv axles for more Nissans than what they currently list. The only thing is I’ve heard mixed reviews about them from the full size truck guys. So… research. I do know that All dogs just used the TrakMotive HD Extreme on their Infiniti build they’re doing.
These frontiers are really nice trucks. I actually came from an Xterra and really liked the look of these, but you can’t beat the out of the box capability and upgradability we have in our JT’s. 2 inches of lift and I roll 37’s no problem… albeit my truck was like $10k more than the highest spec-able Frontier in 2021. Anyways, love the videos and I do hope to be in a Nissan again one day, although it’ll probably be something sporty.
The JT has Dana 44’s front and rear which are quite stout, especially the gen 3 they all have. Obviously no CV issues, but they don’t handle and ride quite as nice as IFS.
Well I'm glad you didn't snap the front dif again. I think the max droop puts too much flex/ stress on the CV. There must be an tight angle on that joint in fully flexed position.. - What to do?
Dunno if you have extended axles, that could be part of the issue. Z1 Offroad sells extended CV's for their lift kits to help alleviate some of the stress that the lifts put on the axles.
Not sure if RCV has axles for your year and model but if you dont mind spending some money they are the best on the market. Good luck and thanks for vids!
@Meanderthal-Adventures If you supply the dimensions RCV will make custom shafts for your application. They even have on website under custom, independent axle builder where you supply all information.
@@ScottyP82 im not sure who I was talking to, but whomever was in the background said “No” to making Titan axles when I inquired. I’ll call again to see if someone was having a bad day… lol.
You can check my frontier under my channel..I have a 22 pro4x. I run a stock size K02 with nothing but success trolling around log roads and off road to camp sites etc. The entire big tire thing is a very north American thing. Look at aussie land or Africa etc. They dont run giant ass tires for their builds hardly ever and do just fine. We do it here but seldom do I think it's really necessary. A good tire. Good articulated suspension and lockers will yield great results
Citrus looks nice. Now big question bout the new frontiers do they still have that bleep C200 no aftermarket support rear ended in there new frontiers. To lockers if your truck is 70 percent off road a mechanical locker is awesome hell a true trac would be awesome. The only time I like E lockers or Air lockers is for the front. Hell I’ve ran lunch box lockers front n rear
Yea I hate that c200 rear I got a m226 in my garage right now ready to put in but waiting for my 6 bolt yoke to get delivered I'll be much happier on Tuesday when it gets here.
The problem with that method, in this area, is there are giant holes in these mud wholes. You can’t w hole that’s big enough to swallow a 35 with momentum. If so, a broken CV will be the least of your problems..
I’ve thought about doing Graps. When these coopers wear out they will be in the conversation , for sure. I’ll probably put a poll up when the time comes..
It’s the raptor lights that’s causing the issue. Now the trucks thinks it’s wider and it’s pushing all the suspension components out to make it feel wider then it was.
Hahaha. Damn. Everyone was right..
When you start adding parts it's a whole new world . My buddy's dad owns a premier engine shop and people would call saying my rear end broke . Sir , you added 400 hp you need to upgrade lots of parts . Same with big wheels
I think it’s more to do with the angle of the cvs at full droop than the tires. Yes heavier tires are bad on front end components but the angel is worse in my opinion. I come from the Atv/sxs world of things and the use limit straps to keep the angle from getting to Knarly. I’m not even sure they would work for your application. I did put a 3.5” RC lift on a Silverado I had and it came with a spacer to drop the from diff to help with those angles 🤷🏼♂️
Also my favorite fix for squeaky leaf springs is to pressure wash em, let em dry, than spray Fluid Film the pads and retainers.
Yup, said that 3-4 videos ago. Bet those huge wheels AND tires add almost 15lbs or more lbs to each 4 sides, plus the larger diameter obviously. All added stress to the dive train. 33” tires with 17” wheels would be much better. Also, ditch that hokey rough country lift. Stick to 2-3” lift max.
Honkey!?!?!? Hahahaha. That’s fair…😂
@@4wdAdventurz hmm...not hoNkey. "Hokey".... Cheap. Fake. gimmicky. Those lifts are more for flash, than function. same with the big gigantic tires/wheels. I do like your videos. thanks for posting. Keep it up with the Nissan content.
@@monocogenit1 oh yeah it does say hokey, not honkey lol. My bad. 😂😂.
I’m still open to welding the crossmembers back on and doing full titan swap..🤔
@@4wdAdventurz Titan swap would be cool. I saw a great video on a D41 frontier recently. They did it properly. but also had to weld in a new taller shock tower up front.
I have two friends with Wranglers that rock crawl on 35's - both have upgraded their front diffs. A 35" tire weighs considerably more then the 32" tire our trucks were designed for. I agree that a 33" tire may be the best compromise. A Titan diff swap will provide stronger axles, CV joints and fasteners. But the longer axles would require longer upper and lower arms and body trimming.
Yeah. It might just be too big for the ol girl. because Titan Swap, the whole front end, including the axle, but it probably would be easier (and maybe cheaper) to just downsize the tires.🤔🤔
U deserve more views. Best raw mudding channel out there
I agree! 😂😂 Thanks buddy!
When I lifted my Tacoma,I went down to the local 4wd shop. I told them I wanted 35s and a four or five inch lift. The guy said ok but within a couple of years stuff is gonna start breaking. So I left and checked around,and got the same opinion from two other shops. So I got 33s and a leveling kit. Also I think that modern day trucks are made to be used sparingly. They don’t have the quality parts they used to.Back in the day you could beat a Toyota or Nissan often and still get three hundred thousand out of it. Not anymore.
I would agree. Things nowadays ade definitely made to be replaced instead of last. I might need to just downsize..🤔
I always have to turn slightly to get the e-locker to disengage. A little left then right and it usually comes out. Sometimes there's just pressure binding the mechanism and when you get a little difference in pressure on the wheels it'll allow it do disengage
The truck looks nice the way you have it, but if you want to actually wheel it, take 2” of lift out, and go to a 33x10.5 tire. Most rigs will handle a tire 2” taller than stock but will start breaking things if you go much bigger. My experience has been that narrower tires actually perform better and keep the weight down and easier to stuff into the fenders without ridiculous amounts of lift. Then again, I don’t live in a swamp and I drive around mud. Mud will ruin/break a rig more than any other type of wheeling.
The most accurate comment so far. I agree.
I think it’s your droop that’s causing it. There’s a guy in NC that is running a drop bracket lift (not a RC one) on his V8 Pathy and is now running 37’s. He had been running 35’s for quite a while. He has his own Nissan/Infiniti garage, and told me that the weak link in the R51 (same as the old Frontier) is the steering rack. Granted, the V8 Pathy runs the M205.
TrakMotive is supposed to be coming out with their extended travel cv axles for more Nissans than what they currently list. The only thing is I’ve heard mixed reviews about them from the full size truck guys. So… research. I do know that All dogs just used the TrakMotive HD Extreme on their Infiniti build they’re doing.
Nice truck ! 👍 I’m really taking a liking to Frontiers!
Thanks buddy!
These frontiers are really nice trucks. I actually came from an Xterra and really liked the look of these, but you can’t beat the out of the box capability and upgradability we have in our JT’s. 2 inches of lift and I roll 37’s no problem… albeit my truck was like $10k more than the highest spec-able Frontier in 2021.
Anyways, love the videos and I do hope to be in a Nissan again one day, although it’ll probably be something sporty.
And the solid axle of the Jeep.! I wish they put that in the Nissan. It would be a game changer! Thanks for watching buddy!
The JT has Dana 44’s front and rear which are quite stout, especially the gen 3 they all have. Obviously no CV issues, but they don’t handle and ride quite as nice as IFS.
I enjoy watching your adventures. I have a 22 Frontier and was wondering where you got the phone mount.
Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions. I have an install video of the mount on here as well.
Awesome 4 wheeling video as always, keep it coming brother!
To lock diff. Put truck in low 4wd then neutral then lock diff. Easy. That's it. Never failed on mine once.
This one doesn't have locker.
In the video they were trying to get the guys Pro4x rear locker on. All Pro4xs have rear lockers.
Well I'm glad you didn't snap the front dif again. I think the max droop puts too much flex/ stress on the CV. There must be an tight angle on that joint in fully flexed position.. - What to do?
The truck not pulling out of the mud I was hoping it wasn’t on park 😂 it happens man nice vid.
Not my proudest moment 🤣🤣
Dunno if you have extended axles, that could be part of the issue. Z1 Offroad sells extended CV's for their lift kits to help alleviate some of the stress that the lifts put on the axles.
Not a glowing endorsement for the Nissan Frontier.
Not sure if RCV has axles for your year and model but if you dont mind spending some money they are the best on the market. Good luck and thanks for vids!
I’ll check that at out! Thanks!
RCV only has the older Patrols listed on their site. They used to do Titans and Frontiers, but don’t have them listed anymore.
@Meanderthal-Adventures
If you supply the dimensions RCV will make custom shafts for your application. They even have on website under custom, independent axle builder where you supply all information.
@@ScottyP82 im not sure who I was talking to, but whomever was in the background said “No” to making Titan axles when I inquired. I’ll call again to see if someone was having a bad day… lol.
Axle swap, I was thinking of doing a solid front axle on my 2020 Colorado.but idk that’s a big commitment.
It’s definitely the way to go but like you said it’s a biiiiig commitment.
@@4wdAdventurz i guess we really don’t need it unless we are rock crawling. I’m just going to have to upgrade my whole front end to run 35s.
“Ur KiNeTiC rOpE iSnT a ToW sTrAP” sorry, just wanted to be that guy 🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha. Thanks.
You can check my frontier under my channel..I have a 22 pro4x. I run a stock size K02 with nothing but success trolling around log roads and off road to camp sites etc. The entire big tire thing is a very north American thing. Look at aussie land or Africa etc. They dont run giant ass tires for their builds hardly ever and do just fine. We do it here but seldom do I think it's really necessary. A good tire. Good articulated suspension and lockers will yield great results
Ehh… I would agree. When I have the 2.5 spacer lift with a 33” mud tire it was plenty capable.
Citrus looks nice. Now big question bout the new frontiers do they still have that bleep C200 no aftermarket support rear ended in there new frontiers. To lockers if your truck is 70 percent off road a mechanical locker is awesome hell a true trac would be awesome. The only time I like E lockers or Air lockers is for the front. Hell I’ve ran lunch box lockers front n rear
The third gens all have the M226 in the rear and a R180 upfront.
Yea I hate that c200 rear I got a m226 in my garage right now ready to put in but waiting for my 6 bolt yoke to get delivered I'll be much happier on Tuesday when it gets here.
Good deal. Replace the crappy rear cover with an ARB or Gorilla Off-road one if you do more than moderate off-roading.
So I’m clear I could buy a 2022 frontier 4x2, SV m226 rear correct?
@@richardrussell-zi6zz I did got the red arb cover
Great video dude keep the content coming I just uploaded a video to my channel as well
I’ll check it out!
Why’d you take off your z1 arms? Uca
They don’t fit right, for some reason. Here’s the video
czcams.com/video/qicOdagy7_k/video.htmlsi=Iq5kmjmAE6oz8V8l
Am I the first?
anyway one thing um just put some momentum when going on mud or something, if u take it a lil slower it'll surely bog itself 🙂🙂
The problem with that method, in this area, is there are giant holes in these mud wholes. You can’t w hole that’s big enough to swallow a 35 with momentum. If so, a broken CV will be the least of your problems..
NOT 1ST‼️ BUT WANT BE LAST‼️ YA✔️👌
I feel 35s rub alot to be able to “off-road” If I was you I would just put 33 mud graps and rock them
I’ve thought about doing Graps. When these coopers wear out they will be in the conversation , for sure. I’ll probably put a poll up when the time comes..
Mud graps roar like a mofo going down the road. I hated mine
Check for Cv axles on leathal performance.
Just did. No luck..
@@4wdAdventurz I'm going to keep looking for them. I want to lift my 2023 pro 4x but I really want better CB axles 1st.
You need a winch on that red truck
Got one today 🤫. Working on a mount next. Bumper or custom? 🤔🤔
Titan swap and throw a m205 in the front .
Does anyone know if the Titan CV’s are any stronger? I know they are longer but are they any thicker/stronger?
Wouldn’t they pretty much have to be given the added overall weight of the Titan and the V8 horsepower and torque?
@@4wdAdventurz they are thicker and stronger
Of course they are..WTH
THESE GUYS NEED TO GROW UP !!! THIS IS TEENAGE CRAP !!!!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Driving off-road is teenage crap?
It's teenage crap but your watching it lol