What kind of front axle does a Nissan Frontier have?
Typically comes with an R200 front axle, with the exception being in the ’96-97 Hardbody pickups – those had an H233B / R180 combination. Axle shafts in the H233B were 31 spline up to about 2000, where they switched to 33 spline shafts.
When did Nissan Xterras switch to 33 spline axles?
All Xterras and R50 Pathfinders received the 33 spline axles. In Frontiers, it can be a crapshoot if you have a ’99-’00 model, though it is believed that the switchover was at or near 2/00 production date. HG49 – found in mid year 2001+ Frontiers and Xterras.
What does the a stand for on a frontier?
The HB and Frontier front axles are “A” axles, (e.g. R200A, R180A). The A designates an offset carrier. The R200/R180 are different because it is centered and does not have axle tubes on either side. I’m not sure that the A in R200A etc. indicates an offset diff, from what I gather, it indicates a short-pinion diff.
What’s the gear ratio on a Nissan Frontier?
CA45 – found in 2003+ Frontier 4×4’s. This is a C200/R180 combination with a new gear ratio – 4.5something:1 The C200 was upgraded to 31 splines on this model from the previous 29 spline unit. HG43 – Found on Pathfinders, V6 Hardbodies, and a few ’99 Frontiers – H233B rear / R200 front, 4.375:1 gearing.
What kind of axles do Nissan pickups have?
This one has some variation. Pre-2000 versions are the H233B axle with 4.625:1 gearing (31 spline axles). 2000+ is the H233B axle with 4.636:1 gearing (33 spline axles). Typically comes with an R200 front axle, with the exception being in the ’96-97 Hardbody pickups – those had an H233B / R180 combination.
How many spline axles does a h233b have?
Axle shafts in the H233B were 31 spline up to about 2000, where they switched to 33 spline shafts. All Xterras and R50 Pathfinders received the 33 spline axles. In Frontiers, it can be a crapshoot if you have a ’99-’00 model, though it is believed that the switchover was at or near 2/00 production date.