Lift Kits & Parts for Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder Lift Kits and Parts

The Nissan Pathfinder is an SUV that has been manufactured since 1985. This rugged vehicle comes with optional four-wheel drive capabilities. This makes the Pathfinder a good candidate for lifting.

There are two main reasons to raise the height of your Pathfinder. Raising it with a lift kit will provide more ground clearance. This is essential if you wish to use the Nissan Pathfinder for off-road driving. Sitting higher means the SUV will be less likely to get stuck on rocks, logs, and other debris. Better ground clearance lowers the risk of doing damage to your undercarriage, too. Raising the height also makes it easier for your Pathfinder to climb steep angles or navigate uneven terrain.

The second reason to raise your vehicle is that it allows you to add bigger tires. This might be done just for cosmetic reasons, but large tires have a practical benefit as well. They provide better traction so you dont get your Pathfinder stuck in the mud or snow.

Several companies make lift kits for the Nissan Pathfinder. They come in a variety of types and sizes. Most contain bolt-on parts that are easy to install. Nissan does not produce these kits, but a number of third-party manufacturers do. Here is a short list of some of the available brands:

• Skyjacker
• Ready Lift
• Air Lift
• Performance Accessories
• Firestone

Lift kits come in a number of different types for different purposes. Small kits are available for those who only need a bit more ground clearance. A medium-sized lift can raise the height of your Nissan Pathfinder by as much as two inches. A large kit is typically for raising the height by up to four inches, but there are some options for going even higher. Some kits raise the body and do not change your suspension. These work well if your only goal is to add bigger tires. For harder, off-road use, a suspension lift will often be the right choice.

Leveling kits for a Nissan Pathfinder are made to raise the front end to match the rear-end height. Stock Pathfinders have a slightly higher rear end. These are very easy to install and provide just a bit higher clearance for adding larger tires. Leveling kits can be used along with lifts to provide the right balanced ride quality. A lift kit may raise just the body or the entire suspension system.

Professional installation is not required to successfully raise the height of your Nissan Pathfinder. The great thing about lift kits is that they typically include all of the parts you will need to complete the job. Most pieces are simply bolted onto the Nissan SUV.