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I finally got around to installing a B&M 70268 transmission cooler. The temps dropped 20-30F depending on conditions, see below. Temp when cruising :

Couple of pics from my latest trip. We stayed at a cabin near Breckenridge to do some skiing and some of the back roads we took were pretty nasty on the way there.

I don’t. There’s plenty of space with my 32’s though

Start with maintenance to make sure it's reliable. Hoses, timing belt, make sure it's not trying to set the carpet on fire. Then, yeah, run it and see what's holding you back. Some mods are pretty standard for these, including a better transmission cooler (if it's an automatic), an idler arm brace, and the headlight relay mod (because the factory headlight wiring is wimpy). I replaced the automatic locking hubs with manuals on mine, partially because (IMO) they're better, and partly because my auto hubs were clapped-out and unreliable. If yours doesn't have it, the stock rear limited slip diff is pretty good and pretty common, so you might get lucky at the wreckers (just make sure the axle code on the data plate near the wiper motor matches yours, HG43 or HG46). Look for an orange sticker on the rear diff that says "use LSD oil only." IIRC you can also fit a ratcheting locker into the open rear carrier, so that's an option if you have an open diff and want something closer to a real locker. +1 for recovery points. I've got two hooks at the front of mine (two stock hooks, they only came with one but there's nothing to stop you from mounting a second one on the other side) and a tow hitch on the back that I can stick a D-ring shackle mount into. And speaking of skid plates, some of these came with a skid plate under the transfer case, so that's another thing to keep an eye out for at the wreckers if yours doesn't have one.

Start by looking at how you drive the car and where you feel it's shortfalls are. If you're new to off-roading you will find the car very capable as it is and may be happy to keep it as is! Start with things you need to enjoy your car more - Cant get up hills? Locker(s). Keep bottoming? Lift/Bigger tyres. Don't like the colour? Paint. Want to chat with mates when out wheeling? UHF Radio. I only spend money to make improvements I am going to use. Over here in Aus every man and his dog has 4wd utes dripping expensive gear - 2k driving lights, roof tents etc... And you can see they never see any offroad action. So go use it, and tailor your build to suit the type of driving you enjoy. Nice rig, enjoy it!

Just an FYI those are halogen projectors. They still use a h1 halogen bulb. Mine are done with true HID projectors and use a D2S bulb. The light output wouldn’t even be the same but they do look nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

To the people with 2000-2004 pathfinders, there are retrofit projector headlights on ebay. just letting yall know. they go for around $150-$300 but look and seem pretty nice and not cheaply made. heres the link - https://www.ebay.com/itm/PATHFINDER-R50-MK2-00-04-5D-LED-Halo-Projector-Headlight-Chrome-for-NISSAN-LHD/133227693433?fits=Model%3APathfinder&hash=item1f04fd4579:g:chAAAOSwLEtdvs8B

Took a quick run with the dogs yesterday to play in the snow

Went to Leavenworth,WA this weekend. Really impressed with how the Wildpeak AT3Ws handled the snow.

Went to 33" tires on QX4 wheels... Just a wee bit bigger...

the weekend in pinamar argentina with friends!

Got to try out my new tires in some mud this weekend! Very impressed for $100 on Amazon.

Some late night shenanigans with Kirk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk