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Update! Nissan ’96 – ’04 Lock-Right Locker – Rugged Rocks

SteeevO — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:02:24 +0000

I followed up with Richmond this afternoon and they are moving forward with the 33-spline H233B Lock-Right project and it was just sent over to the marketing department to get prioritized. The more feedback they hear from the community the higher the priority they will make this project. The higher the priority, the sooner we will see the this locker available from Rugged Rocks Off Road.

The next step from the marketing department is prototyping which can potentially be done in 6 – 8 weeks, and a final production in about 4 – 6 weeks thereafter. To ensure this happens on this schedule, I strongly encourage those to intend to purchase this new Lock-Right, to give Richmond a call to express your interest. Richmond Gear and be reached at: 864-843-9275

During todays phone call I found out that Richmond is already getting calls regarding this locker and your feedback to Richmond is helping!
I will be following up with Richmond again in a couple weeks and I’ll be keeping you posted on these updates via these newsletters. If you have any any questions, please feel free to contact us.
-Steven Lutz

Nissan 33-spline Lock-Right Locker – Xterra, Frontier, Pathfinder ’98 – ’04

SteeevO — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:38:02 +0000

Lock-Right has offered a locker for Nissans for years, however it only fits the rear (H233B) axles of the 86.5 – 95 Pathfinders and ’86.5 – ’97 Hardbody Pickups. In 1998 Nissan upgraded the axle shafts in these trucks and went from a 31-spline axle shaft to a larger 33-spline axle shaft while keeping the rest of the H233B differential unchanged.

I recently contacted Richmond Gear, the maker of Lock-Right, and spoke to them about the possibility of making the necessary changes for the Lock-Right to fit into the ’98 – ’04 H233B axles and fortunately, it was a project that was started a long time ago but never finished. As of right now, Richmond is digging up old files and reviving this old project and is realizing how simple it is for them to make a Lock-Right to fit the newer ’98 – ’04 Nissan trucks. Before long, 1st generation Xterras and Frontiers as well as 2nd Generation Pathfinders will be able to enjoy the benefits of a Lock-Right locker.

If you have a V6 86.5 – ’97 Nissan Hardbody Pickup or a V6 ’86.5 – ’95 Pathfinder, your Lock-Right locker can be purchased here: Nissan 31-spline H233B Lock Right Locker

NISMO H233B & R200A Ring and Pinion Gears

SteeevO — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:01:56 +0000

After working with Superior on the 05+ Nissan gears, I figured it was about time to offer the Nissan Motorsports 4.875 and 5.143 Gears for both the rear H233B Nissan differential and R200A Front differential. This covers Nissan Pathfinder, Hardbody, Frontier and Xterra V6 trucks from 1990 – 2004.

The Gears can be found on the Rugged Rocks website here: NISMO Gears

We also have other high performance Nissan Motorsports parts on the way such as cam shafts, R180 & C200 Differential Gears for the pre-05 Trucks. (05+ Trucks have the C200K)

NISMO 4.875 & 5.143 H233B and R200A Gears

Nissan H233B Front Axle – By Diamond

SteeevO — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:01:07 +0000

This axle would accomodate a H233B 3rd Member with D44 outters and flat top knuckles, Chromoly Axle Shafts, Warn Premium Hubs. Your choice of gear ratio and ARB locker would also be available. This Diamond Axle would be the ideal axle for straight axle conversions on Nissans equiped with a H233B Rear Axle. If carrying a spare complete 3rd member on the trail, it would fit both front and rear axles.

D60 & Toyota outters are also an option.

For more information on Diamond Axles visit: http://www.diamondaxle.com/front_steering.htm

Nissan Xterra, Frontier Chromoly 33-Spline H233B Axle Shafts

SteeevO — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:00:36 +0000

Easily replace your factory 33-spline axle shafts with Chromoly upgrade versions to protect against breakage with oversize tires and deep gearing.

Estimated cost is in the $450 range for the pair.

If you are interested in this concept product, please let us know via the comment box below. Please include the Year and Model of your Vehicle.

Nissan Hardbody, Pathfinder, Xterra & Frontier H233B Ring and Pinion Gears

SteeevO — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:28:14 +0000

Nissan Pathfinder 88 – ’04, Hardbody 86 – ’97, Xterra ’00 – ’04, frontier ’98 – ’04 Rear H233B Differential Ring and Pinion Gears in a 5.38 ratio and will retail for about $300

If you are interested in this concept Product, Please let us know via the comment box below. Please include the Year and Model of your Vehicle.