Thanks! I tried asking the dealer but they were no help. The local dealer here has it for a decent price so planning on going with them.That part number is the same as the part number on the Z1 website, which shows the included relays that go behind the kick panel. I think they're just missing the picture. IIRC, when I ordered the harness, it came with the relays, the harness, and the trailer brake harness all together.
Z1 for reference:
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Are the OEM trailer wiring harnesses typically special order items? Ordered from a local dealer here and its been a bit over 2 weeks now. Called them and the only info they gave is that they are waiting on it to come in. Just bizarre to me that it would take so long unless its coming straight from Japan.
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I ordered a blower motor and it was back ordered - their hoping this week - which would be 2 weeks. I imagine we need to get used to this, we have both supply chain problems and with the Fronty changing drivetrain in 2020 and most everything else in 2022, our parts are not for current product anymore and likely won't be stocked as much.
Good to know, thanks. I've ordered plenty of other parts and haven't had to wait nearly this long so was kind of surprised. Sounds like the supply chain issues are still here unfortunately, I must have just gotten lucky the other few times I ordered.
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No! You have to crawl up on a rock just like everyone else.
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To check max travel with a jack, you'll need to take the spring out because it'll probably lift the vehicle, before it completely compresses the strut. Ramp tests utilize the full weight of the vehicle, as well as the opposite forces that are acting on the corners of the vehicle not leaving the ground and moving up the ramp.
If only I had a triangle shaped rock 😂. I want to measure some things (sway bar vs no sway bar) so I want some consistency.No! You have to crawl up on a rock just like everyone else.
I'm not sure I understand. How is driving up a ramp any different then slowly jacking up from where the ball joint is? In both cases the weight is the same no?
I kinda wanna do what this dude did, but I don't have a forklift unfortunately.
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When you drive up the ramp, you have the full weight of the vehicle over the ramp, as well as the forces on the opposite corner pushing back against the corner that's on the ramp. Almost every suspension tuner will tell you to remove the spring, if you're only using a jack to check travel. My X starts lifting off the ground, before the spring gets fully compressed. Even with the forklift, I'm not fully convinced you can get the spring fully compressed.
This makes sense in my head, but I'm not really sure I'm translating it to paper very well.
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What you are wanting to do will accomplish what you want to do.
But that is NOT "full suspension travel" / "maxing out".
Your sway bar and springs will limit you. You're figuring out a 'static flex'.
You'll see more travel nose down into a ravine or bouncing weight, or a LOT more bouncing nose down (especially so if you bounce BOTH sides so the sway bar isn't fighting it)
Also, you'll likely start lifting a 2nd tire fairly quickly. You MIGHT consider putting the opposite corner on a ramp to initiate more weight up front. Not sure on that though.
Ramp tests and fork lift testing is just for the basics... you'll see a lot more movement while wheeling. They are parking lot flexing, literally and figurately.
ok cool. I was more curious if I'll damage the LCA if I jack from it tbh.What you are wanting to do will accomplish what you want to do.
But that is NOT "full suspension travel" / "maxing out".
Your sway bar and springs will limit you. You're figuring out a 'static flex'.
You'll see more travel nose down into a ravine or bouncing weight, or a LOT more bouncing nose down (especially so if you bounce BOTH sides so the sway bar isn't fighting it)
Also, you'll likely start lifting a 2nd tire fairly quickly. You MIGHT consider putting the opposite corner on a ramp to initiate more weight up front. Not sure on that though.
Ramp tests and fork lift testing is just for the basics... you'll see a lot more movement while wheeling. They are parking lot flexing, literally and figurately.
My goal really is to see the difference between sway bar on and sway bar off really. I can't visualize the forces so I wanna fool around it in the parking lot.
Anyone who has installed the OEM NISSAN trailer wiring kit, for the passenger side kick panel connector with the relays, this is where I hook that up right? Its the only empty connector I see but want to make sure I’m not missing something obvious. It was taped up to the harness with gray electrical tape.
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That sounds right. It's been ages since I did mine. I don't really remember except that it was pretty trivial to install.
You're in the right place. If the connector fits, click it in. Nissan is pretty good about mistake proofing wire couplers. There isn't anything in there you'll damage. It's just some relays that change the separate turn/brake into combined left/right turn & brake for the trailer.
Awesome, thanks! I still consider myself a novice with electrical wiring so like to make sure I don’t start a fire, lol.
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If the steering wheel is still centered, and it drives straight.... Nope, don't do an alignment.
Even if it was off, I think I'd be inclined to go loosen the rack and push it around with a pry bar until I found the right spot.
Here's a dumb question: does anyone with a 6MT ever get to use 6th gear? I've had my X a couples months and I forget I have six gears most of the time. It is almost indistinguishable from a 5-speed in practice.
Admittedly, my commute means I rarely hit the freeway. I recently did, though, and discovered I basically have to be going 80+ to cruise in 6th. Is that just me?
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Admittedly, my commute means I rarely hit the freeway. I recently did, though, and discovered I basically have to be going 80+ to cruise in 6th. Is that just me?
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Yup sounds about right to me.
Looked up the ratios here https://nissantrucks.org/xterra/download/2009_Xterra_Specs.pdf
Seems the diff between 4 and 5 is about the same as 5 and 6..
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I use 6th all the time on the interstate. Anything 60+.
Interesting. As I've said, I've only driven on the interstate a few times and when I have I'm into Portland traffic pretty quickly.
Even still, I feel like at those lower speeds where it's possible to drive in sixth, it's harder to react to fluctuations in speed. It's too close to the bottom of the RPM range. If you slow even a little, you don't have the power to speed back up without downshifting. It's easier to drive in fifth.
I guess if I had a wide open road, I could really cruise at 60 in sixth...but if I've got a wide open road, I won't be going 60!
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