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squam1

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About squam1

  • Birthday 05/28/1971

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  • Your Pathfinder Info
    2002 LE 4X4 - Surco Safari Rack, Hella 500s, PIAA 520s, 32" BFG all terrains - black rock crawlers
  • Mechanical Skill Level
    Screwdriver Mechanic
  • Your Age
    30-35
  • What do you consider yourself?
    Weekend Warrior
  • Year
    2002

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    Male
  • Location
    Westford, MA
  • Interests
    Fishing, boating, hiking, wrenching and woodworking for fun... Family time too!

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  1. When I had my front struts changed, the strut bearings got screwed up and started clicking... really annoying tic, tic tic sound when turning...
  2. The damage was covered by insurance (less deduct) and I had new stock bolts put back in... didn't want to chance it happening again. Both the Nissan dealer and the insurance adjuster said the bolts were of inferior quality compared to the Nissan pieces. I didn't bother going to 4x4 parts as they don't mfr the camber kit and I thought that would be far too time consuming and difficult to get any compensation from them. I have since traded the pathy :-( because of the gas mileage (I go 100+ miles round trip every day for work...) so my modding days are over for the time being...
  3. I would caution folks about getting an aftermarket camber kit... I got a set from 4x4 parts and one of them failed after about 5,000 miles - the front tire rolled over, pulled the cv joint out and broke it and caused about 1200 worth of damage... Thank God I was just pulling into a parking space and not on the highway... I noticed a slight vibration on the highway leading up to this, so I wonder if it failed earlier and the strut assembly just let go while making a hard left turn into the parking spot... the bolt sheared and let the whole right side just flop over... not a pretty picture!! try getting your truck aligned first without the camber kit!
  4. usually there is an orange sticker on the diff cover for LSD equiped rear-ends...
  5. I had a 92 SE 4wd, traded on a 97 Mitsu Montero Sport LS 4wd, lifted it and traded it after a few years for my 02 LE pathy - no complaints at all. This is the nicest vehicle that I've ever owned. Now it's not just a grocery getter, but a trail rig that I can drive daily. more than happy with the decision. The power bump with the 3.5L is more than worth it. The VQ is one serious power plant!
  6. nicely done - are they 32x11.5? I'd be interested in getting some mud tires down the road and was wondering if I'd go that wide. My "pizza cutter" skinny 32s don't rub at all after very, very minor trimming...
  7. squam1

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    can you say engine fire? I just drove by a mid 90s explorer with flames shooting out the drivers side fender during morning rush hour - poor dude was standing away from his truck one hand on his head while talking on his cell... pacing back and forth... soulda gone with a Nissan...
  8. as a Nissan sales person for 2 years, don't worry about the tires matching when you turn in the lease. I was a touch more scrutinous during my lease return inspections, but I'm not a car sales person at heart.... nonetheless, if your sales guy at the lease turn in at the dealership even notices that you have tires, now I'd be surprised! I realize that you have an inspection prior to that, but you will just get a cursory inspection of tread depth, not matching brand from main tires compared to spare. Most folks replace the 4 tires they've been driving on and never even lower the spare... if you truly must replace your tires, do yourself a favor and only do the 4!!!!!!!!
  9. the VQ will adjust for octane as noted previously, my 02 has a sticker on the gas door that says: for best performance user premium fuel. I have used 87 for two years and just switched over to 89 as the fuel prices have dropped some. I have noticed a power increase, less gear hunting on the highway, etc. I don't tow, so haven't bothered with the high test as yet. perhaps I'll put a tank of the good stuff in her to see what kind of a difference it makes... however, for now, 89 works great, but 87 gets the job done...
  10. hmmm - trespassing and tearing up someone elses property - sounds like a real hoot...
  11. I swapped out my rear shocks at about 10pm, in my driveway, wearing a headlamp - didn't have to jack the truck up, didn't have to do anything other than remove nuts/bolts and swap... I would imagine it is the easiest thing on the truck to replace... easier than changing a tire...
  12. one thing I forgot to mention was that you will need different offset wheels to fit 32 inch tires as they will hit the strut when mounted on the stock wheels... I went to 4 inches of backspacing - also stated as zero offset for a 16x7" wheel... you'd be perfect with 16x8" wheels with 4 inches of backspacing when it comes to tire/strut clearance
  13. check this out: Katzkins special editions just go to the special editions link and pick your poison...
  14. a lot of those "editions" are just marketing ploys by the dealer - many many aftermarket companies, like katzkins, have emblems and embroidery to make even the lowliest XE into a special edition of sorts...
  15. like the silver LE - would have gotten one myself, but couldn't beat the deal on my black 02 when I got it... you'll have fun on this forum - lots of great people, no bashing, and plenty of great advise... just wish there were a few more New England folks...
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