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I’ve lurked enough on this forum, so this is my little contribution. Hopefully helpful for people wanting more storage in their center compartment. I got this idea from a picture of a Land Cruiser using Wits End APU-1 for EDC organizing mounted under the console lid. Did a little measuring and found a decent fit for pretty cheap. This fits perfectly in my ‘01 QX4 center console, not sure if Pathfinders have identical center armrest? The QX4 has a top compartment and a bottom, larger compartment, each with its own flip top lid. I found these $10 elastic organizer panels from Propper. One is 10”x5” which fits under the top lid. The other is 7”x5” which fits under the bottom lid. https://www.amazon.com/Propper-10-Elastic-Organizer-Panel/dp/B011TWWYIS https://www.amazon.com/Propper-Elastic-Organizer-Panel-Black/dp/B00V7F6NAS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=propper+7x5&qid=1591340857&sr=8-2 For the top lid using the 10”x5” panel, I used some heavy duty double-sided 1”x1” sticky pads and 1” Velcro loop strips cut to the same square sizes. Stuck the Velcro on the pad and the pad under the lid, total of 6 and lined up with the hooks on the back of the panel. (See progress pictures). For the bottom lid, I used the 7”x5” organizar panel. There is a removable plastic plate that divides the top console from the bottom, so I did the same process under this plastic plate using the 1”x1” double sided squats and Velcro loop strips cut to size. I have to cut some squares a bit smaller to fit the geometry molded under the plate (See picture). I also double stacked the double-sided 1”x1” squares to protrude past the plastic molding. Once I stuck the Panel into the Velcro squares, this things holds sturdy, hasn’t gotten loose even in the hot sun. Adds much more storage pens, knives, flashlights, really any EDC items. (See picture of final install). hope this helps someone. Ask me any questions. I’ll try to add better pictures. thanks!

PM sent! RCWD21, if there's something you need from the '87 manual, let me know, I have a hard copy because it was cheap on fleabay and I'm a hoarder apparently. I'd expect it to be largely the same as the '89, except that the ECU trouble codes are slightly different.

There are times it can put more stress on the CVs, but that's not without saying there are certain things to do and not do when you have a locker. For daily use, the stresses are largely negligible...on the street (and presuming locked/fixed hubs), it'll only briefly stress the CV until the rotational speed causes the locker (specifically, a lunchbox locker) to disengage. When off-road, there's some added stress around turns, as the locker won't disengage on slow speed turns with torque applied. This is why a selectable locker is generally preferred since turning when locked can be very difficult, and having the ability to unlock is a benefit. In straight lines, it's negligible. Other stresses from minor turns are usually relieved between the tire and terrain. I'd also say having an open diff is probably more likely to bust a CV than a locker is when off-roading. With an open diff, if a tire loses traction, that CV gets all the torque and free-spins the tire. If that spinning tire then lands on terrain and comes to an abrupt stop, that's a CV-busting scenario. If it were instead locked, the tire speed would remain in control, and even with the tire spinning in the air (at the same rate as the other tire, and potential while the vehicle was moving), so when it lands it won't be stopped abruptly.

hello NPORA! A few months ago I picked up a pretty beat and neglected pathfinder for a song. It was straight piped, had mismatched tires, and according to the previous owner 'definitely needed some suspension work.' Well, he was right, and I'm in the thick of a front end overhaul. The details: '94 SE, dark green 4x4, 5 speed 254,000 miles (frozen odometer) This is my first 4x4, and it has been something I have been wanting for quite a while, ever since I got my first 2wd pickup real stuck a good few times (oh to be young and foolish again). First thing I did was fix the exhaust, minus the one broken exhaust stud. replaced it with OEM style manifolds and a cheapo amazon muffler. Once I could hear my own thoughts in the truck, I took on the timing belt which was not easy. I'm used to wrenching on domestic vehicles - the truck i cut my shadetree mechanic skills on was a 2nd gen explorer and it doesn't get any simpler than that. I had my work cut out for me but despite some mishaps, she is still in time and purrs with a new water pump, cam and crank seals, v-belts, and 105k mile timing belt, not that I can tell how many miles I've put on it since the replacement. Now, I am undertaking a full front end refresh - UCA bushings, upper and lower ball joints, bearing clean and repack, all new wheel seals, new pads and rotors, new inner and outer TRE, new CV axles. Did the strut rod bushings a couple weeks ago, put a steering stabilizer on last week. I've got the bug with this truck. First thing is to get it back to stock 'new' condition, then on to mods. 1.5" rear lift coils and a mild t-bar crank up front for starters. Want to get a bit more clearance and appearance without stressing those super short CV axles too much. I did have the chance to off-road the rig a bit before I tore the front end down (those strut rod bushings were critical) and she rips on 31" mud tires. I can't wait to get back out there. I've been hitting the search bar hard on this site during all of these repairs (downloaded the FSM too, of course) and if I find an issue I can't find a solution for on this site, I'll be putting a post out there. For now, cheers, y'all. siggy

If you need any other pics just let me know. It's literally right out the back door here at the shop lol Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

I have the 94/95 manual from nico which helps a ton but if I could get a copy for even an 89 model that would help a ton Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

You mentioned you have an FSM, do you have the '89 or the '94/'95 from Nico? I've got an '89 manual PDF I can hook you up with if you need it. That's about all the help I am on TBIs unfortunately. +1 on checking that the timing belt hasn't slipped.

Get you an fsm from nicoclub and you'll have 98% of what you need and know it's right lol I dont even use Haynes or Chilton anymore for that very reason Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Hi I just bought a 1993 pathfinder SE.Don't know much about it yet. Pick it up next week. I'm really excited to find a good forum group for some pro tips Smiddly,

Hey guys, I've always used the forums but I finally decided to join. My 99.5 LE has been my daily for the past 3 years and is still going strong. My two projects are my 1990 240sx and my 1985 720 King Cab 4×4. I'm planning on doing a sfd once my 720 is up and running and the posts here have been very helpful.

I recently stumbled across something that i could not pass up. A 2001 R50 Pathfinder 4x4 for $1250 with 327K miles and a Manual transmission on Craigslist. After a Sunday test drive and easy haggling it was mine for $900 and paid for the following day. It needs a new clutch, desperately, but i was able to make the 10 mile trip home with my wife and kids following behind me in our 2012 Grand Caravan. After parking it i discovered that it was purchased from the dealer with a factory LSD! I Also got $500-600 worth of future replacement parts(struts, thermostat w/housing, radiator). I have wanted something to do weekend getaways in Arizona just me and the pup and i found it. I plan on doing small upgrades to the suspension, new tires, and any maintenance it needs before it becomes my DD. This is my 3rd Nissan, with a 2004 Sentra and and 1984 720 extended cab 4x4 coming before this. I am a do-it-yourself kind of person and can turn a wrench when needed. My mother would call me a shade tree mechanic. I don't get out much with the wife and kids but hope to after buying this rig. Forums have been a great tool for me for information and how to for many of the vehicles i have owned. My daily is currently a 2004 Saturn Ion Redline that is terrible for a family of 5 and was bought as a project car not a DD. I plan to park the Redline once i get the Pathfinder up and running and return it to project status.

Greetings! I am one month into my purchase of a QX4 and just did a 1400 mile road trip. Lots of things I'm interested in learning and doing, so hoping this is the right place for me. The goal is to have a daily driver that can hit light dirt trails and backroads in the TX, CA and NM areas. Wheels and suspension are my priority for now. Observations on my 1400 mile trip: The MPG is horrible. I will need to fab a rack for a Rotopax jerry can. Cruise control only works when at or below 90 mph. Slight improvement on MPG when switching from RWD to AUTO mode. I am set on buying manual hubs as well now.

Load Sensing Valve. It came on earlier model pathfinders, and would slightly bias break input based on how much weight the vehicle had in the rear end. It attaches to the body and to the axle, so when you have more weight in the rear that spring isn’t stretched as much.

It Fits! The 04 Xterra transmission was Plug and play into my 98 pathfinder.. The only "issue" was the Xterra's transmission wiring harness was a few inches shorter than the pathfinders. I could have easily swapped harnesses but I chose to just move my pathfinders chassis wiring a little and tie wrapped/zip tied them to the speed sensor cable. My pathfinder TX10 transfer case bolted right up to this transmission. I'll make a separate post with a few more details soon.

Been lurking this forum for a few years and it has been an absolute life-saver. Really appreciate all the info shared here. I bought my pathfinder on a whim in 2017 when I found one in really good shape for $800. Had to put $600 in repairs to get it to pass emissions and it's been great ever since. Getting really close to 300k miles and about to do some much-needed repairs & upgrades for the suspension, exhaust, brakes and wheels/tires.