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My '95 was a daily driver for 8 years with 1.5" lift coils, t-bar crank, Superlift UCAs and 32" MT/Rs. I didn't notice any excessive suspension wear. I added the steering stabilizer, but I don't know if it really helped.

I have an ACT 2nd stage clutch. No real difference daily, but I haven't been stalled on a hill climb since I smoked my last clutch.

I know you've already asked over at N4W, but I think looking up some RuggedRocks/TheKing (Kenny) builds would be beneficial. He never goes the cheap way, but I know he's 3-linked his fair share of Nissans using the HP Ford axles. You've already got the best JY axle available so you might as well build it right. As for the rear, It seems like a step back to switch to leaf sprung. Ryan Gee (GrandpaX) has done a low/no budget rear long travel setup. It was mostly just a matter of extending the rear upper arms. I'd search all of this out for you, but no time.

Sissy, Lizzy, Suzy and The Beast.

Regarding the bearings if you do a rebuild. Petroleum jelly is probably the best way to put everything back together. Use it to stick the bearings to the raceway in the box. I don't think there is another way to get everything back together.

It's a taper fit so it won't fully cover the splines. I'd say you're fine.

I've had 32x11.50 BFGs on the steelies. No issues even with no lift on a WD21. I don't think I would off-road that setup though. When aired down, the 32's are probably too wide for the bead. I've never had tyres? Are those any better than regular tires?

304k miles on my 91.

The seals wouldn't need to be touched. You won't even "have to" replace the gear oil, but I would certainly recommend it.

Just make it easy and buy the whole axle, calipers and all. If it's '95 or earlier, everything will bolt right up. Just remember that the automatics had 4.6 gears and the manuals had 4.3.

Steal away. James had this truck pretty well wrapped up before I got to it (again). The front speakers were blown in a week and the gas gauge is far off, but it's working well.

As far as I know, the 2wd D21 pickups sat at the same height as the WD21 Pathfinders. The 4wd D21 had risers on the body mounts that made it sit about 1.5" higher off of the frame.

I guess I like to refer to it as "snorting" since I usually notice that out of the open filter after installing headers. Farting is what comes out of a Fartley Davidson compensation mobile.

Please go on....

I run a Superflow MV50 to air up. I've never had a problem and it's faster than any other OBA/12v compressor that I've seen. The cheap compressors will give up after a few runs.

AFAIK, 94-95 were the only R200a diffs with the 4 pinion carrier. 87-93 D/WD-21 and D/WD22 were 2 pinion. I bought my lokka for a 4.9 WD22 diff.

The steering on my '95 feels light and nimble compared to my '91 with the same size tires. They beefed up the box and changed the valving on the pump. Not having to tear apart the box is enough for me to justify replacement. I went through the same seal ordeal years ago.

On top of the newer stuff working better, the rebuild is a major PITA. The seal kits don't always have what you need and the recirculating balls are going to be everywhere on your first try. If you do decide to rebuild, use some heavy grease to stick the bearings in place.

For the money, I would pull the steering box, pump and lines off of a 94-95. The response is so much better and AFAIK you only have to change the tie rod end at the pitman.

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It might have been a bumper for a D21 pickup instead of a WD21 pathfinder. They sit 1.5" higher due to the different body mounts on the D21.

In order of ease of repair: Clutch master pin (connected to pedal under dash) Clutch slave cylinder (passenger side of transmission) Clutch master cylinder (driver side firewall) Release bearing (you're screwed) If it wasn't squealing like a pig, then it's probably not the release bearing. Can you shift the trans while the engine is off?

If it was, that has to be the worst wind tunnel in history

FYI http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/25379-wd21-center-armrest-console/