Excellent. My tires are on their way out anyway so I was planning an upgrade. I was just hoping to make it through winter first. I haven't started the lift research yet, but I will keep those brands in mind when the time comes! Thanks!
No problem, here to help. No better time to upgrade tires than right BEFORE winter
. You'll be able to get out and enjoy the snowy back roads and trails! For what it's worth, I've had both Goodyear Duratracs (previously) and BFG KO2s (current tires) on my Xterra. I highly recommend both tires.
Traveler III
[/QUOTE]Any major performance upgrades you recommend?[/QUOTE]
You can have the dealership do a 2* timing advance with the factory scan tool. Should cost whatever they charge for half hour of labor, somewhere around 65 to 75 dollars. Noticeable difference, it moves the power band a Lil lower in the RPMs.
You can have the dealership do a 2* timing advance with the factory scan tool. Should cost whatever they charge for half hour of labor, somewhere around 65 to 75 dollars. Noticeable difference, it moves the power band a Lil lower in the RPMs.
Any major performance upgrades you recommend?[/QUOTE]
You can have the dealership do a 2* timing advance with the factory scan tool. Should cost whatever they charge for half hour of labor, somewhere around 65 to 75 dollars. Noticeable difference, it moves the power band a Lil lower in the RPMs.[/QUOTE]
Did you have this done? Does it kill that lul between 35 and 45 mph?
You can have the dealership do a 2* timing advance with the factory scan tool. Should cost whatever they charge for half hour of labor, somewhere around 65 to 75 dollars. Noticeable difference, it moves the power band a Lil lower in the RPMs.[/QUOTE]
Did you have this done? Does it kill that lul between 35 and 45 mph?
You can have the dealership do a 2* timing advance with the factory scan tool. Should cost whatever they charge for half hour of labor, somewhere around 65 to 75 dollars. Noticeable difference, it moves the power band a Lil lower in the RPMs.[/QUOTE]
Did you have this done? Does it kill that lul between 35 and 45 mph?[/QUOTE]
I did it when I worked for Nissan, it is a bit more torque'y in the low end. It adjust the ignition timing to fire 2* sooner. Explain lul a better, I'm not following what you are explaining.
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When I have a the Overdrive on there is a bit of a loss of power in the powerband from 35-45 mph especially going up hills. Nothing serious, just a bit of an annoyance.
It sounds like maybe trans is shifting to next gear with light pedal pressure. Low rpms is better for mpg. Not anything wrong with it. I'll be honest, I leave my O/D off unless I'm on the highway, Anything below 55.
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Hi Frontier crew.
I am a new member to Overland Bound and jumped right to the conversation about the Frontier Pro 4X. My truck is a 2013 with 75k miles. I have made some changes to get into the backcountry a little deeper. 33" AT tires (kept the stock 16" wheels), 3.5" lift, new shocks front and back, add-a-leaf in the back, camper shell with homemade drawer slides and Dometic refrigerator in the bed.
Here is my problem/question: I have had two experiences when I have been stuck in places that I should not have been stuck. It is as if there is no power being transferred to the drive wheels. I can push the accelerator to the floor and RPM's only go to about 2300 and there is no feeling of drive or pull from the wheels. The dealer says everything is working normally. 4x4 seems to be fine most of the time....except when I experience this loss of drive and power.
Any ideas? Thanks for sharing your experience.
Welcome! I also have a Frontier Pro-4X. As already mentioned, Coil bucket contact will be an issue at anything over 2" of lift. Also, keep in mind that spacer lifts do NOT add any wheel travel. That was the main reason I went with a Titan swap on my front suspension. I'm running the Nisstec AAL with the overload spring left in. it has worked for me.
Here is how mine sits right now.
Here is how mine sits right now.
You need to turn the VDC off. There is a button on the lower center of the dash for this. Info on it is in your owner's manual.
Thanks. That must be it. So simple. Strange that the "master tech" at the dealership didn't think of that. I will thank you every time I don't get stuck.
Yes, it think the traction control, VDC, was the problem. Its default setting is on and the switch on the dash console turns it off. It is designed to reduce power to the wheels and explains why I was getting stuck so easily in soft sand. I turn it off and have not had the problem again.
Hi guys - I'm a long time Nissan/Datsun truck guy. I'm new to these OB forums though, and I just found this Nissan Frontier thread. I've got a 2014 Frontier Pro4x - Pretty much set-up for overloading and general outdoor recreation. I'm running the OME suspension, with Schrockworks skid plates and F & R bumpers. Running Evo Corse wheels and stock sized KO2's. ARB lighting, a Leer cap with rack, and depending on the activities, I have a road shower, an awning, an OzTent, camp kitchen, camp toilet, Nemo show room thing, etc etc. It's good fun. Are any of you Nissan guys in the eastern USA? I'm in PA - Trying to get more Nissan guys to show up at the Mid-Atlantic Overland Fest...
Join the FB group F.O.R.C.E frontier off road club of the east.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/force4x4/
