XPLORx4 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 That is interesting, where did you find this information? Interestingly, I still have the original sales brochure for my '97. It says: Turning diameter - curb-to-curb XE 35.4 ft (37.4 ft with XE Sport Package) SE 37.4 ft LE 35.4 ft Turns - lock-to-lock: XE 3.2 turns SE 3.0 turns LE 3.2 turns So, I guess to test this, you start with the wheel straight, turn full left. If the wheel is exactly upside-down (1.5 turns or 540° rotated) at full lock, then you have an SE steering rack. If the wheel is slightly MORE than 1.5 turns, you have an XE or LE rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXEDpath Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 (edited) went out and tested that out and yes when I turn till lock it is 1 2/3rds of a turn and good info again Edited August 12, 2010 by MAXEDpath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Interestingly, I still have the original sales brochure for my '97. It says: Hah! I have one for the 99.5, I'll have to go dig that up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piste Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Actually it's a 4runner in an XE skin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I know its a gravedig here, but this totally just changed my mind on what I thought I had... totally thought I had an SE until reading this. Guess its an XE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddyr50 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I know this is old but I'm wondering what I have as well. Chrome bumpers,4wd, sunroof , flares, cloth interior, manual, roof rack, no rear spoiler or rear tire carrier. Mime came with aftermarket wheels so I don't know if it had alloys before. I know it's not an le. So I'm wondering if it's se, xe or chilkoot. It's a canadian 1998. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroeser01 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I don't know about in Canada but it looks like mine and mines an XE. Does it have a LSD ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddyr50 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm actually not even sure. How can I tell ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) Easiest way to tell is to see if you have the orange "Use LSD oil only" sticker on your rear diff cover. You can also lift the rear wheels off of the ground and spin one of the wheels. If the opposite wheel spins the opposite direction you have LSD. Edited January 13, 2013 by devonianwalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Easiest way to tell is to see if you have the orange "Use LSD oil only" sticker on your rear diff cover. You can also lift the rear wheels off of the ground and spin one of the wheels. If the opposite wheel spins the SAME direction you have LSD. Fixed it for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Whoops! Thanks for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Interestingly, I still have the original sales brochure for my '97. It says: Turning diameter - curb-to-curb XE 35.4 ft (37.4 ft with XE Sport Package) SE 37.4 ft LE 35.4 ft Turns - lock-to-lock: XE 3.2 turns SE 3.0 turns LE 3.2 turns So, I guess to test this, you start with the wheel straight, turn full left. If the wheel is exactly upside-down (1.5 turns or 540° rotated) at full lock, then you have an SE steering rack. If the wheel is slightly MORE than 1.5 turns, you have an XE or LE rack. Anyone know what the XE Sport Package consists of? I thought I had an SE (thought the XE had the unchromed steel wheels) because of having a rear LSD, 5-speed, 4wd, flares, rear spoiler, PW, PL, keyless entry, cruise, cloth interior. But, I have the chrome wheels like the OP, and original tire size 235/70/R15. So maybe it's either an optioned-out XE, or an "XE Sport Package?" Also, I used to have 31x10.5 BFG T/A KO's on it and only rubbed at full lock with the stock suspension. Also, the VIN when I added it to my insurance pulled as an "SE." Edited January 15, 2013 by linewar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) There are a few combos I have never seen (sunroof in a XE, swing out tire carrier on a LE) but I believe others have. The VIN would be the best bet, so if it says SE I'd believe that. Does the sticker inside your driver door say 235/75/15? Maybe the door has been replaced? Edited January 15, 2013 by Trogdor636 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) When I posted yesterday, I went outside and looked at the tag on the inside door of the glovebox. Door tag matches it, though. Honestly, I could care less which one it is except for just plain old curiosity. It's 17 years old now, too old to find any satisfaction in its options or "status," and not old enough to be classic. Just a solid, reliable daily driver that has enough longevity left in it to justify modding it up. However, I do find Nissan's option packaging to be very ambiguous. Seems that the only one that was clear-cut was the LE - automatic trans only, leather, bells and whistles, etc. I think I read here that LE was the only way to get leather. (of course, now someone with an SE will post that they have leather and a 5-speed - which would be an awesome combo, IMO) I think if I had been the original buyer, I would have picked an SE with a tire carrier, 5-speed, 4wd, and no sunroof. All the other goodies, though. BTW, trogdor, I LOVE that poem in your sig. Hilarious. Edited January 16, 2013 by linewar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom01Pathfinder Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Ive got an '01.5 LE and have everything except leather. Heated mirrors, sunroof, tow package etc. Maybe 96-99.5 and different package options compared to 01-04? Edited January 17, 2013 by Phantom01Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I think I read here that LE was the only way to get leather. (of course, now someone with an SE will post that they have leather and a 5-speed - which would be an awesome combo, IMO) This guy has an SE with a 5-Speed and leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 This guy has an SE with a 5-Speed and leather. Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) See! Exactly what I mean! I have an SE with XE wheels, he has an LE with a 5-speed. . . what in the wide, wide world a sports is a goin on here? I have no idea what's going on right now. . . Edited January 17, 2013 by linewar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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