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Off Road Podcast 319 – How to Titan Swap an Xterra/Frontier/Pathfinder

This episode of the Off Road Podcast is Sponsored by WARN, Power Tank and Medical Gear Outfitters.

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MAIN TOPICPOWERED BYWARN  

Titan Swapping usually refers to components of the front suspension from a 1st gen Nissan Titan(2003-2015) swapped into an Xterra(2005-2015), Frontier(2005-2021), or Pathfinder(2005-2012). 

Reason for the swap:

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  • Wider stance by 3” per side
  • More lift
  • Longer travel suspension
  • Ability to use heavier duty components
    • Brakes
    • Diff
      • Locker available
    • Axles

Parts needed:

  • Titan upper control arms
    • Factory or aftermarket
  • Titan lower control arms
    • Factory or aftermarket
  • Titan inner & outer tie rods
  • Extended brake lines
  • Camber bolts
  • Custom coilovers
    • Radflow
    • Gen 1 Tundra
  • Aftermarket bump stops
  • Either Custom/hybrid axles or Titan Front diff with Titan axles

Optional parts:

  • Titan front spindles & brakes (This requires 18” wheels)
  • Front locker with Titan diff
  • Gears
  • 3” Rear wheel spacers to match for front width
    • 1.5-2” gives better turn in
  • Whole titan rear axle
    • Custom fab required

Other info:

  • You can’t reuse your front sway bar.  I assume a Titan one will fit.
  • No need to extend ABS lines. 
  • Titan cv axles will fit into your stock spindle hubs

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