Pathfinder Phil

I feel as if it is time I reply to this topic. You all don't know how hard this is for me. I have screwed up, and it is time I address that. But, as some of you may realize, it's not all entirely my fault. Just to let you know what's been going on in my life, although you probably won't care, I have been suffering from MAJOR depression, and the Nissan community hasn't helped that AT ALL. I had suicidal thoughts, although I never attempted it. I was nearly divorced, I saw the papers. My life was falling apart. I am getting the help I need now, and things are getting better. My wife tried to sheild me from the outside world to protect me, and probably didn't help matters a whole lot. Lee deserted me. I wouldn't wish what I went through on my WORST enemy. This has probably put the final nail in the coffin of L&P. Yes, I put most of them there myself. I would like to try and rebuild L&P, but I'm not sure that that is possible. If people can CALMLY email me at phildawkns@aol.com and tell me what they want from me, I will reply to ALL of you and tell you what I can do and in what kind of timeframe. Please give me a few days to return your emails. I know I owe some of you money, and I know I owe some of you parts. Given time, I WILL make good on ALL my obligations. Phil

The "small" end of both pitman and idler arms are all the same, ANY year, ANY truck, as long as it has a Centerlink. The "Big" end of the pitman arm is different. Up till about 1993, they used a smaller sector shaft, and hence, a smaller "big" end on the PA. From 1993 on, ALL trucks (with a CL) use the same size PA. They are NOT interchangeable. So, if you have a 1994 Pathy, you can use a Xterra PA on it. Same part. There is a NOTICABLE difference on the splined hole in the "big" end. I can identify them on sight. If you compare them, it's REAL easy to see. It might be advantagous to "upgrade" to the newer steering box. Bigger sector shaft would have to be stronger, methinks. However, I don't know if X or Fronty steering boxes would work, only becasue of the steering shaft connection. Stick with a Pathy/HB box and you should be OK.

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Who? I sure wish they'd contact ME! We were just a bit behind from the holidays, but are caught up now and doing fine.! Jeeze.....rumors.... Oh, and, I dissapeared? Seems it was this 'board that dissapeared. And, yes, I read around, and know the reason why. Unlike some folks starting rumors.

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First off, I HAVE emailed "wheel366". I won't post his email addy here for obvious reasons. I forgot that it's my fault if my email doesn't get through or get sent to his "Spam" folder. MXExtreme, thanks for all the help. You call me "incommunicado" when you have replied to a post of mine within the last week? And you probably have MORE ways to get ahold of me than ANYBODY? Again, thanks. And now, I REALLY become the bad guy when I state the the return address for cores has and is on the FRONT PAGE of the "Steering" section. And, yet again, I am put in a "no win" situation. No matter what I say or DON'T say, it just makes things worse, even if I'm right.

Yes, you will have to swap pans and pickup at the least. Oil pump is (basically) the same. If you REALLY wanna get crazy, swap in a 300ZX oil pump. Higher volume. Also, the 4wd pan is deeper, but less total capacity, by almost a quart. But, the 2wd pan won't fit in a 4wd truck. At least not with the front diff and crossmember in place.

Will the back hatch glass from an '88 Pathy fit a '93 Pathy?

FREE shipping on ALL L&P Steering Systems! (Lower 48 states only). Untill November 10, 2006. Get 'em now!!!! Just something else we are trying to do for you!!

Which is better, Ford or Chevy, McDonalds or Burger King? It's somewhat personal preference, and somewhat what you're gonna use it for. IFS is better for bumpy roads. SFA is better for articulation(Usually).

Ticker, not a problem. I'm just glad I've never done anything stupid.....yeah....RIIIIIIGHT. Anyway, glad all is good. We stand behind our products. We would...and WILL do whatever it takes to make things right. We don't want you or anybody else to feel like we abondon them after the sale. We are in it for the long haul. I'm not gonna lie, we want to sell more stuff. But not because our stuff breaks. You all of course know that we're becoming multi-millionaires from L&P, right? We really just want to help out the Nissan community, and not lose money in the process. I don't think thats greedy or wrong at all. Also, ask around and see how many systems we've given away at various events. more than 1 or 2. Remember the chat room? We don't just take....we give back too! Anyway, we're here for YOU!

Yes, he emailed us, and I replied. But, to reinterate here, the Small and Large taper CL's measure about 30.5 inches. The Fronty/X CL's measure about 31.5 inches. Now, also note that these are not "micrometer accurate" measurements. I took them with a tape measure. Close enough for these purposes. So, by tha above information, he MAY(???) have had a Fronty/X CL on there??? I don't see it though. And, as you all know, or should know, we don't touch the TRE mounts. We don't change those at all. The heat MIGHT change them by a few thousandths of an inch at best, but I rather even doubt that. Also, if the TRE's fit in the holes correctly, then he has the correct CL. He has a '95 truck, which is DEFINATLY a Large taper, at least stock. The Fronty/X CL has an even LARGER taper than the "Large" tapered '93+ trucks. Also, we WILL work with him to get this figured out! We stand behind our product! Whatever it takes to make the customer happy. I hope I have answered a few questions here. But, if ANYBODY has more, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask! Phil Dawkins Steering Division, L&P Performance www.lpperformance.com

Well, I was gonna buy it....but I guess not now!! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......

Just thought I'd let you all know that L&P Performance has secured for you a Nissan 4x4 themed chat room. There are NO advertisements from L&P on the page, nothing like that. Just something L&P decided to do to give back to all of you. The link is: http://www.buzzen.com/chat/chatroom.php?rm=Nissan%204x4 This is a "permanent" chat room. It's there even when nobody is, 24/7. Talk about anything you like! Enjoy!

I can't speak about a '95 exactly, but I swapped an '87 5 speed into a '88 auto truck. No ECU swap was necessary. I pulled the '88 TCU to have as extra parts. I wired the starter inhibit circuit to start no matter what. In gear, no clutch, whatever. I turn the key, it starts. Crossmembers were the same for me.