Ale

I'm looking for a decent rack for my 91 pathy. It has the stock plastic cheep-o rack that is labled as not being able to handle more than 60lb evenly distributed. I have been looking at Yakima Q Towers or a Surco safari rack. I'm wondering what some of you have chosen, your experiences with the above-mentioned products, and/or your recommendations. I have a fiberglass canoe I like to carry on my truck so the stock rack just doesn't cut it. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks. AL

Good question. A friend who is a mechanic was shopping for the parts and was going to help me put it in later this summer. I'm not up on the specifics, but he told me I needed to add 4.5" in order to fit the larger tires. Are you aware of something that I am not? AL

I'm planning on installing a 4.5" suspension lift on my 91 Pathy in July, and upgrading my 31" tires to 33". Since I occasionally pull a tent trailer with my pathy and I'm wondering how a lift affects towing performance and what sort of problems I may encounter in terms of stability. Any advice is welcomed. Thanks, :bow: AL

I've seen a number of references to a "come along" what exactly is that? Is it just a tow rope, or is it something more? Thanks, AL

Dense tree canopy blocking my signal? No problem... I have a chainsaw remember? Seriously though. I don't have fuel in the chainsaw while its in the vehile and the jerry can is kept outside. Loading all the gear isn't really an issue cause I have most of it in a couple of plastic bins. I just toss them in the back and go. Thanks for the suggestions AL

Whoops, no I just jotted the chainsaw down twice - I just have a gas one. AL

I'd be interested to know what sort of supplies experienced off-road enthusiasts take with them whenever they go into the bush. I'll get the ball rolling with the items I take, with the caveat that I'm fairly new to this. COmments or additional suggestions welcomed! * Spare Tire (duh!) * toolbox with a broad selection of tools and the Hanes manual for my vehicle. * Hi-lift jack * large can of Fix-A-Flat * An electric lantern (fresh charge before the trip) * LED Flashlight w/ spare batteries * Several road flares * roll of duct tape * coil of electrical wire * coil of heavy nylon rope * gas-powered chainsaw * jerry can with extra gas * a large container of engine oil * first aid kit * Lighter * Compass & topographical map of the area * collapsible shovel * chainsaw * a really large tarp * Enough spare food/water for a couple of days * Cell phone * 2 blankets * A small tent & sleeping bag Any other suggestions? -AL

My transmission died a couple of weeks ago. I got it rebuilt and am just in the process of putting it back in. Should be finished by tomorrow evening. I found an excellent rebuilder in the lower mainland. I don't know where you live so let me know if you want the details. Cost for labour was about $1000 and the rebuild (which included hardened splines, and a replacement of all hard and soft parts, and an aftermarket cooler) was $1800 ($2800 total). I decided to save the $1000 and remove and reinstall it myself. It turned out to be a b*tch to do and in hindsight I might have been better to let the shop handle it. If your tranny is damaged, flushing it isn't going to make it get better, but it might get some of the metal shavings out and buy you some time. The thing you have to worry about is having it go suddenly when you're off-road and in the middle of nowhere. When mine went it just went 'clunk' and I had no gears. If I was in the bush, I would have been hiking out, and if the road was too nasty for a tow, airlifting it out would have been the only option. If you're just driving in the city and within easy reach of a tow truck or BCAA, you can choose to wait till it goes, but I would be nervous about doing any off-roading with a tranny that could die at any moment. -AL

Bless you, that's exactly what I was looking for! -AL

There was a post on here a while back (at least I think it was here... ) in which someone was discussing the problem common to Pathfinders whereby the headlights are dim due to the crappy stock wiring. I'm looking to remedy that situation this weekend but I can't find the post which included wiring diagrams, etc. Does anyone remember this post that can point me in the right direction? Much appreciated! AL

I need to get a new spare for my pathy. I'm wondering if wheels from any other SUV's (e.g. 4Runners) will fit the Pathfinder. I've seen a few people with other types of SUV's selling wheels and I don't want to pick up a set that have a different bolt pattern. Anyone happen to know? Thanks, AL

Sign me up. AL

Rednecks in Canada??? Never!!!! -alcohol- Not enough sun!!! I beg to differ. I have a friend from Aldergrove who definitely qualifies... He has the Yeeeeeeehhhhhaaw! down pat and wears those western belt buckles the size of a dinner plate to go with his cowboy boots. And he used to tip cows when he was younger. AL

I checked out all the local wreckers. Only one had a pathy of the right age, and they were asking $1250 for the transmission. Considering that I can get mine rebuilt for about $1800, and that includes an aftermarket cooler and a warranty it seems like a better bet - especially since I'd be taking my chances with the condition of the used tranny. AL

Pitt Meadows... that is close, I'm just off Pitt River, only a few blocks away from the Pitt Bridge. AL