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Got it, thanks 88.

Heh, just messin' w/ one of the resident experts Slick (like I said, jealous). Hey I did give ya a credit... :bow: Renn, thanks for the advice on the injector additive. Gotta look up that German stuff.

Um, headers/cat/muffler would be the "fart" end, eh Slick?... Just a newbie repeating gathered info here renn, but on the intake side the options seem to include: -ghetto airbox mods of misc flavors, usu. at least removing the resonator tube (runs along the top of the radiator from the elbow-thingy on front of airbox) -misc drop-in filter upgrades -clean the MAF (and your filter natch) -K&N adapter or similar for cone filters like Slick said, might do that soon -snorkels for those water-crossing folks -injector cleaner fuel additive (frequency?) I'm know I'm forgetting more. Wanted to show my good newbie spirit by trying to cover some basic answers I've seen in other threads... ...and maybe on Slick a little. Just the jealousy talkin'...

O rly? :idea: And dangit mws, what kind of help is that? No compressor. Sheesh. Seriously, thanks again guys. Now if my bank account can just keep up with my wishlists...

Hell yeah! My friends at work love it, 'cuz on the return trip from lunch the folks in back can recline. I think it's a significant factor in why I'm usually the one driving. Hmm, other coolness... When we first got it I thought the XE was the upper-end version, partly because it had the same stereo as my dad's '91 G20, with better speakers (I almost cried when he traded it for a J30). Mine's still stock and it's low on the upgrade list. With snow tires and 4wd as needed, it's been unstoppable in the CO winters. Had an (admittedly older) 4wd Subaru that slid around an icy mtn turn and right into/along the side of a guy's pickup while he was parked to put on chains. Never needed chains with the Pathy so far. Even before I put on the 31's I laughed at many other suv's/truck's excuse for ground clearance. IIRC many significant elements of the frame/drivetrain/etc are beefier on my 93 than later models... incl my bud's new Xterra.

Much appreciated guys! The Air Lifts look like just the ticket, and easy install is always a plus for this noob. Added to notes/wishlists. SC88/anyone: know which JGC springs will give the least/lesser lift? Not sure where to start/what to look for with those. Tranny temp gauge seems like a good idea... MORE GAUGES! I'll check my cooler/records to see exactly what I have, can't remember. Did a complete flush 6-8months back when we installed it, and the fluid is still nice and clean as of yesterday. Those of you with air setups: what psi rating/kind of compressor do you need/use, whether air lifts or shocks? We've been wanting an excuse to buy a comp for a while now anyway. Cheers!

Thanks SC. Yeah sorry about the shocks vs. springs error, I'm a little -bounce- about my plans/options. Appreciate the correction. I do have the external spare carrier (soon to have a 31 on it), and will look into the JGC springs. The rest of ya's: please lmk if I can provide more/better info to help with further recommendations.... or if I made any other dumb mistakes in the first post!

Hey all! Ooh, my first post in The Garage, look out now! Newb here, lovin' the site, you folks rock! Found this place recently, and before you say it, YES, I've tried the SEARCH for all kinds of stuff. Thanks for the many bookmarks. :bow: My sig shows what I have at the moment. Thorleys should get here tomorrow (hope-hope), and I have a boatload of stuff planned. May or may not try some/all myself since I have a couple savvy friends who could help, and plenty of tools between us. Gonna be towing semi-regularly soon, but likely never more than 1k pounds. The cheapo folding trailer is under 300lbs, and we'll just be hauling a couple dirtbikes and misc gear, maybe 600lbs more at most. I'm wondering how to best setup the suspension, esp the rear. Currently it's stock f/r, and I'd like some guidance on rear shocks in particular. So far I'm looking at Bilstein's and Tokico's mostly (hey I'm not made o' cash, and have heard some bad things about Rancho's), but I'm even newer to 4-wheel tweaks than I am to the two-wheeled variety. Yes, I have a manual (ok maybe 2) on the way. [The one I ordered is a Chilton's, may get the Haynes or Clymer too, reco's on that appreciated as well.] I'm not looking for much (any?) lift beyond what the 31's gave me, don't have plans to off-road on much more than light trails/fire roads. For now at least...heh. Much of my original inspiration came from that Project Pathfinder series, and they (like others) mentioned beefing up the rear susp for towing. Again, not gonna be hauling cars/trucks, but I want to know what factors/brands/models to consider from you experienced types. Some of the towing will be trails on respectable grades at altitude, some will be flat highway at a "mere" 5-6k feet. Not looking for in-cab adjustment or anything fancy, just something sufficient to keep the rear end from drooping without compromising non-towing ride quality (much). Reduced body-lean and brake-dive when not towing would be a plus, and yes I'm open to upgrading both front and rear suspension if I have to, as well as control arms and such depending on what's recommended. What brands/models should I look at? Can I get away with a rear upgrade only, even if only short-term? If I did that, what effects should I anticipate besides the expected high-butt pitch? THANKS!!

Man, I wish I'd found this place long ago. Absorbing info on every visit, and suddenly I'm spending more time/money on my pf than on our dirtbikes. Tell anyone on my motorcycle forums I said that and I'll have to kill you. Thanks to all! :bow: