3-Link Solid Axle Swap & 4-Link Rear Suspension by Rugged Rocks

Back in 2012 we finished the Rugged Rocks solid axle swap. I worked with Diamond Axle to make my H233B/Dana-60 Hybrid front axle. As you can see in the picture to the right, It’s not short on travel. The axle itself uses a H233B 3rd member from the rear of the early 90’s – early 2000’s Nissan 4×4’s which has a ring gear of about 9.25″. This 3rd member drives Dana 60 axle shafts with Dana 60 kingpin steering components The shocks are 14″ travel coilovers with remote reservoirs. The brackets to make it all work are the same between the Pathfinder/Hardbody(’86-’95) generation of trucks and the first generation of Xterras/Frontiers (’98-’04) which are all available on the Rugged Rocks website, here: Nissan Solid Axle Swap Parts
Even if you don’t want to copy my design exactly, I have many Nissan solid axle swap parts available that are useable for your own design. There parts are listed below:

1310 Flange-C.V. Driveshaft by J E Reel – Custom Length to 38

Custom Length 1310 Flange C.V. Driveshaft up to 38″ measured from flange center to U-Joint Center with vehicle at ride height. Intended for use with Dana 44 strap style 1310 yoke. *Please specify l..

Nissan 3-Link Frame Side Brackets for Solid Axle Swap

3-Link Frame Side Brackets for doing a Solid Axle Swap on a Nissan D21/D22Fits:Frontier (D22) 1998 – 2004Frontier (D40) 2005 – 2017Hardbody (D21) 1990 – 1997Pathfinder (WD21) 1985 – 1995Xterra (WD22) ..

Nissan D21/D22 Solid Axle Swap Crossmember by Rugged Rocks, 1986-2004

Used in Solid Axle Swaps for Nissan D21 Pathfinder / Hardbody & D22 Xterra / FrontierFits:Frontier (D22) 1998 – 2004Frontier (D40) 2005 – 2017Hardbody (D21) 1990 – 1997Pathfinder (WD21) 1985 – 1995Xte..

Nissan D21/D22 Solid Axle Swap Front CV Flange Yoke by Rugged Rocks, 1986-2004

Fits years 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Allows for 1310 & 1350 CV driveshafts to be used on the front output of a Ni..

Nissan D21/D22 Solid Axle Swap Heim Pitman Arm by Rugged Rocks, Big Spline, 1992-2004

NO IMAGE AVAILABLEFits years 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Fabricated Heim Pitman arm. (D21) (D22) Twisted 12 Degrees with 5/8″ Bolt Hole. 1.8″ Heim Mo..

Nissan D21/D22 Solid Axle Swap Heim Pitman Arm by Rugged Rocks, Small Spline, 1986-2004

Fits years 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004Fabricated Heim Pitman Arm. (D21) (D22) Twisted 12 Degrees with 5/8″ Bolt Hole. 1.8..

Nissan Hardbody H233B Front Axle Housing by Diamond Axle, 1990-1997 (D21)

Fits years 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997,H233B Front axle housing for Solid Axle Swaps by Diamond Axle includes Dana 60 Kingpin Inner C’s welded on.When Assembled with Chevy knuckles ..

Solid Axle Swap Brake Line Kit by Rugged Rocks

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE21/D22 Diamond SAS Front Brake Line Kit. (2) 24″ Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines. 7/16″ Banjo 45 Deg. & 10M FM Inverted (2) 7/16″ – 20 Banjo Bolts w/ brass washers (2) Weld Tabs ..

Upgrade Air Locker Gearset by ARB, H233B, 35-Spline

These gears replace the internal gears on RD135 and RD136 H233B Differential ARB Air Lockers and will accept a Dana 60 35-Spline Axle. **Machining of the journals is required** **Machining the loc..

If you have a Early 90’s Pathfinder (WD21) or are willing to make room for a 4-link rear suspension, you may want to take a look at my 4-link kit. I have personally been running this setup for about 7 years. it’s can be setup to offer lots of travel with the apropriate shocks. The kit is available as a whole or in pieces:

Nissan Pathfinder Long Arm 4-Link Axle Truss by Rugged Rocks, Rear, H233B, 1985-1995 (WD21)

-Steven Lutz