| Random files - R50 Modifications and Parts Galleries |
41 viewsHere, you can see the Standard 5-Speed VQ35 R50 Limited Slip clutch pack. The R50 Pathfinder comes with one of the weakest limited slip differentials of any Nissan truck offered in the U.S. with a breakaway rating of less than 80ft-lbs. Each limited slip differential has an identical clutch pack on each Side gear.
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35 viewsWe removed the large shim disc from the Frontier packs, and replace it with the two friction disks and two of the friction plates from the R50 limited slip differential. This photo shows our new clutch pack arrangement.
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51 viewsHere, you can see the factory R50 Pathfinder Differential, taken apart, with the Limited Slip clutch packs removed.
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34 viewsHere's a shot of the back of the R50 3rd member housing. The differential is housed inside of a 3rd member which is removable from the axle housing, similar to Toyota axles and the Ford 9". We reused the Pathfinder 3rd member housing after cleaning it up, as the Pinion depths were different from the Frontier to the Pathfinder, and the pinion bearings and oil seals were still good. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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| Last additions - R50 Modifications and Parts Galleries |
33 viewsAnd here's what the end of the axle tubes look like when you remove the drums and the axleshafts.Apr 19, 2009
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37 viewsHere's a shot of the axle housing with the 3rd member removed.Apr 19, 2009
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26 viewsHere are some assorted diff parts. The 4.6 ring gear, and some other parts. Apr 19, 2009
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34 viewsHere's a shot of the back of the R50 3rd member housing. The differential is housed inside of a 3rd member which is removable from the axle housing, similar to Toyota axles and the Ford 9". We reused the Pathfinder 3rd member housing after cleaning it up, as the Pinion depths were different from the Frontier to the Pathfinder, and the pinion bearings and oil seals were still good. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!Apr 19, 2009
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35 viewsWe removed the large shim disc from the Frontier packs, and replace it with the two friction disks and two of the friction plates from the R50 limited slip differential. This photo shows our new clutch pack arrangement.Apr 19, 2009
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37 viewsHere, you can see the Frontier Desert Runner limited slip clutch pack. The Frontier Desert Runner is a 2WD version of the Nissan Frontier pickup truck, built on a 4wd suspension and frame. It includes the tightest limited slip differential of any Nissan truck ever offered for sale in the U.S., with a breakaway rating of 230ft-lb.Apr 19, 2009
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41 viewsHere, you can see some disassembled differential parts. The Frontier diff has a 4.636:1 ring & pinion gear ratio, while the Pathfinder has a 4.363:1. We used the differential housing from the Frontier, as the bearings were in better shape, and it was easier to swap ring gears than bearings. Apr 19, 2009
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46 viewsHere, you can see the Frontier Desert Runner limited slip differential, with the clutch pack still intact.Apr 19, 2009
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