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    Front Bumper Replacement

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    Has anyone replaced their front bumper on a 96-99 Pathy? Is it easy? Time consuming? How much should it cost (parts+labor) I banged mine up over the winter, and I am finally getting around to fixing it. I'm trying to decide whether to do it myself, or if it's worth it to have a body shop replace it.

     

    Thanks!!!

    Black Panther Front Skid Plate

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    Thanks to both of you (Vengeful and Pezzy).

     

    I'd like to improve the armor on my pathy as I got quite a bit of damage on the Cherokee I used to own. The catch is that I live in Seattle so most of the places that I drive off road either involve puddles, streams, or both. I don't mind the dirt a bit, I just want to make sure that I am not going to add rock protection, only to increase water vulnerability.

    Removing Nerf Bars

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    Can anyone tell me how hard it is to take the factory nerf bars off? I've looked at the mounting bolts, but I can't tell if they have nuts behind them, or if they are simply screwed in.

     

    I have a 45 minute window to get it done and I am just wondering if that is going to be enough time.

     

    Thanks!!!

    new tires

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    I just bought new tires. I was originally looking at the Bridgestone Dueller Revo's myself, but I ended up buying the Toyo Open Country A/T's instead. They were $100 bucks cheaper for the set and they came with a 30 day no questions asked satisfaction guarantee. I have to wait until the weekend after next to really try them out because of the Easter holiday, but I will certainly be back to let you know. Toyo is the only brand I'll buy on my street cars, so I have high hopes that the quality carries over to their SUV tires.

     

    So far, they have been on wet and dry pavement, and a wet dirt road. The difference is already noticable fron the Grabber AW that I had before. They look great too!

    Offroad Capability

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    Hi There,

     

    I recently bought a 1999 Chilkoot Trail Edition Pathfinder as a replacement for a Jeep Cherokee Sport. I chose the Pathfinder for its great reputation for reliability and off-road prowess, but as I read 4x4 and off-road websites, I am getting the impression that I bought the "Red-head stepchild" model year series when it comes to off-road ability. So far, I have only had opportunity to test it on very easy unpaved logging roads and some deep sand and it performed beautifully on both. I also expect to encounter moderate snow (1 foot or less), and very muddy conditions in my various outdoor pursuits. Basically, I encounter lots of poor traction situations, but I rarely need to clear obstacles. Can anyone comment on how this rig handles in such conditions? I also can't seem to find much in the way of aftermarket accessories. I'd like to put air lockers in, but I can't seem to get a difinitive answer on whether or not they are available for this model.

     

    Thanks all,

     

    The Wired Geek

    Outdoor Enthusiast/Tech Junkie

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