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    Bending tie rods

    in The Garage

    Posted

    I hear ya man. I bend tie rods connstantly and consequently I'm going through my TSL's much quicker than I would like... not cheap. My solution - budjet SAS! Even the mildest SAS is better, by far, than our IFS as long as you don't wheel much harder than you already do and keep your tire size to 35" or less. There are upgraded steering components but ultimately SAS is the way to go. Those that are selling there "upgraded" steering suff are going to SAS. http://skagit.craigslist.org/pts/1377459354.html

    See for yourself.

    Front axle options for SAS

    in Solid Axle Swaps, Hardcore Custom Fab

    Posted

    Ok, so let's talk Waggy axles...

     

    What's the most desireable year/model and why? Are there different widths, hub choices, gearing, etc. depending on year? What about Grand wagoneer Vs. wagoneer - what's the difference in axles? I'm not rich so I'm looking for the best swap to leave as stock as possible. Any help is appreciated, this project is happening asap!

    Nissan Chromolly Axle Shafts

    in Solid Axle Swaps, Hardcore Custom Fab

    Posted

    So who's in for a set of these... I was looking to have atleast 4 - 5 people to order by the 18th but... that was last week.

     

    I have quite a few people interested in the R50/D22 shafts that i will be contacting After West Coast Meet in early October

     

     

    I would love to commit to a set, but I'm just starting my SAS so I wouldn't have $$$ till winter.

    E-AT switch keeps coming on.

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I had an idea the today, but still need to poke through the TCU code to verify. I think the "kickdown switch" listed in the prints is what activates the Power mode. If that is the only thing it does then it may be possible to interrupt that signal to the TCU, so it would never know that the pedal has been depressed so hard. I am hoping that the "kickdown switch" signal isn't used for some other routines in the code, that way a simple on off switch could be added in series with the kickdown switch to stop that signal from getting to the TCU. I will let you know what I find.

     

     

    You rock! My 'Finder is off the road for SAS as of the other day when I destroyed my steering AGAIN!!! Point being, I've got lots of time to make the fix (my SAS wont be done till early spring). Thanks again man!

    E-AT switch keeps coming on.

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Just a quick update.

     

    I took the TCU out of my junk pathfinder and pulled the eprom out and disassembled the code. There is a specific routine that monitors the Throttle Position Switch, and once it reaches a certain amount, it activates the Power Mode routine. On the 90-93 WD21's (there are 2 additional wires on the 94-95 for the dimmer illumination) there are 4 wires going from the TCU to the switch. Two are for the light, and two are for the intentional power mode side of the switch. When the switch is in the Auto position it is essentially open, therefore there is no way to "easily" modify these trucks to have the Hold function of the JDM model.

     

    Could someone with an auto Terrano chime in on how many wires are on that switch? My suspiscion is that there is at least one extra wire in the switch to specifically activate a Hold Mode routine in the TCU.

     

     

    Thanks for all your research Indigent! This is the kind of info I was hoping for!!!

    33's on a 93 pathfinder

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Sawsall makes it all possible....But realize you will have almost no front fender left.

     

    Yup. Mine's on 33's and I have NO BODY LIFT AT ALL, just JGC springs and cranked torsions. I did have to smash the sh!t out of the front of the rocker panel with a sledge hammer to stop contact though! Sheet metal is so easy to mod.

    Surging?

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    not sure dude, all 3 of mine were / are bad.

     

    maybe take it to somebody that can put a real machine on it and not just run the codes.

     

     

    Ya, maybe one day...'til then I'll just live with it. There's no emissions testing in Hope so I'm lucky in that regard.

    Surging?

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    So what do you think the issue is? the valve itself, the solenoid or the box? Is there an inherant problem with the box - I'm assuming so since you say the JY ones are no better? Do you think that there's a way to repair it with a modded part or completely by-pass it. I'm thinking that the surging itself may be caused by the valve fluctuating between open and closed or partially open to partially closed. If this is the case could the valve not be permanently closed to prevent the condition by allowing the engine to run a bit rich at Idle?

    Surging?

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    for balmer, I bet his is the AIV..

    mine does the same, and that is the problem according to my local "expert" and it won't pass air cair either because of it.

    That's the Air...something Valve right? I heard someone mention something like it a long time ago and they said it was a huge PITA to swap... or it was really pricey??? There was some roadblock to fixing the issue. '87Pathy, what has stopped you from doing the repair to your rig?

    FRASER CANYON RUN SEPT 19-20

    in Western Canada

    Posted

    UPDATE

    I've had to set the dat for Sept. 19&20... I have another event to attend/volunteer at on the 27th.

     

    In case anyone's interested, I'll give that a quick plug too: The Hope Mountain Center for Outdoor Learning is putting on their annual "BC River Day Festival". It's a celebration of our rivers that includes educational insight from some local native bands, conservationists, geologists and even the Minister of Environment, a paddle up the Fraser River in traditional native canoes, a lunch by the river, gold panning (with instruction), and tons of other cool stuff. Check out The Hope Mountain Center for Outdoor Learning on line for details.

     

    Sorry to rush you Zibi, are you lifting your IFS, your body, or just doing the JGC coil swap? If I can find some time to fly out and help you with it I will, I've been forced to do pretty much all the stock suspension on my rig a couple of times now so I'm pretty familiar with the whole thing! I anticipate a start time of around noon since everyone likes to have a few beers the night before and eat several pounds of bacon before the run :aok:

     

    Jeenyus, Smithk, Skwerlb8 and others, I hope you can all make it, it's gonna be a blast! Like I said on one of the other threads, The FIBC crew that I'm friends with came up for a Harrison "back side" run in the spring and there's a few guys/gals itchin' to some more "local" trails, let's make this an awesome joint-group gathering! Hope to meet you all in a few weeks.

    FRASER CANYON RUN SEPT 19-20

    in Western Canada

    Posted · Edited by Balmer

    Hey all you Southern BC, and Northern Washington wheelers, here's an invite to run some trails near Hope, BC. There'll be a meet n' greet at my place on the Coquihalla River on Saturday afternoon with a BBQ to folow and Wheelin' Sunday. There's spare rooms and great spots to pitch a tent in my yard so no worries about a place to crash. I'm thinking Sept 19-20 or 26-27 would work best for me. I'm looking for some input on dates from you guys and any other suggestions to make this a run to remember! :beer:

     

    ***DATE HAS BEEN SET SEPTEMBER 19&20***

     

    ****CANCELLED TO DUE BROKEN 'FINDER AND NOT A WHOLE LOT OF INTEREST - WE'LL DO IT EARLY SPRING 2010****

    E-AT switch keeps coming on.

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I know when my power mode kicks in automatically and unwanted I just tap the brake and it goes off. Maybe if you just apply a small amount of break it would keep it from coming on?

     

     

    Mine doesn't go back into "auto" mode unless I manually throw the switch, it just stays in "power" mode regardless of how I drive it.

    E-AT switch keeps coming on.

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    This doesn't particularly help, but the Terranos have a third position in the switch called Hold. It prevents the tranny from entering power mode. Since it is the exact same tranny, I doubt that they made any changes in the TCU program. It may well just be a wiring thing, who knows. I am curious now, and I am going to look into the schematics and see.

     

     

    Cool man, you rock... I hope you come up with something.

    E-AT switch keeps coming on.

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I don't like it because my rig is a 90% dedicated trail rig. THE "POWER" OPTION SUCKS OFF-ROAD!!! Some may debate this but I find it too be a total PITA to have my trans shifting to an unrealisticly low gear when the power I need to smoothly get over rocks is found in the gear I'm in. I could go on and on about the situations in which this option is a disadvantage, but if you've wheeled your rig HARD in a variety of situations, I have a hard time believing that you've found the "power" option to be helpfull. I can see it on the highway and other road driving conditions but not for the kind of wheelin' I do! I love having an auto since it is way better in mud and snow as well as other terrain due to the lack of a "pause" in shifting as with a standard. In "auto" position the trans shifts just how I like it. We can debate the merrits (or lack thereof) of this system, but the fact is I DON"T WANT IT!

     

    So, again I ask... does anyone know how to by-pass this option.

    E-AT switch keeps coming on.

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    My E-AT switch keeps coming on (power position) by itself. I find this somewhat confusing. It's a rocker switch - not a momentary switch, . The switch physically stays in the "auto" position, but often when I'm starting off from a light or even a slow rolling speed, the light comes on indicating that the E-AT has switched to "power" position. The light is accurate - the trans. DOES switch into power mode - which I can't stand. Would this be caused by the switch itself or another part of the E-AT system. Can I simply wire the switch directly so that it MUST stay in the auto position? Is there another way to by-pass the "power" option on the auto trans?

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