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If it still doesn't cool efficiently on the highway I doubt it has anything to do with the fan or clutch. Sounds like coolant flow or a blockage would be the problem to me. Besides, when fan clutches go bad, don't they usually sieze up so they're always on? Pop the cap off the rad (when the engines cool, of course) and watch for coolant flowing past when the t'stat opens. If your temp gauge is over 1/2 and there isn't any flow yet, I'd really suspect the t'stat. If there's only a slight flow, there's prolly a blockage somewhere or the t'stat isn't fully opening. BTW, that's also how I've always "burped" my cooling system. Once the flow starts it'll move the air bubble around and you'll see the coolant in the rad drop, then just fill it up.

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Take pics of everything you couldn't see easily with the body on if you could. Seeing things from a different angle, how it mounts, where lines are connected, etc. could be helpful when trying to explain something to someone else. The pics could be used as a common reference. Not to question your carpentry skills, but please be sure your body stand is totally solid and won't give way before you crawl under there. You're going to be banging, chopping, prying, etc. and it needs to be sturdy. This project is going to be hard enough without a collapsed lung or something.

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Sorry to hear you're letting it go but it might be the right decision. Its always more satisfying working on a vehicle to improve it with mods and things than laboring just to get it running. Don't be a stranger here and keep checking craigslist and stuff for a good low-cost Pathfinder, they pop up a lot.

I think I have some Pro Comp shocks that I removed when I went with the Ranchos. I will give you a real good price if/when you decide to get the body lift, much less than cheapo Monroes or something. PM me if you're interested.

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If you decide to go with a replacement frame, why replace the entire thing? Couldn't you chop the bad rear section off your truck and weld a new section in place? Just make two small new rails from box steel (or fab your own) that will slide a foot or so into your frame and also extend into the new frame section. Pre-drill each frame in a few spots for welding access then butt weld and fish plate the seam. Those old "gasser" dragsters extended their front frames in a similar way in order to mount the leaf springs and move the front axles forward. Seems strong enough since their slamming back down after wheelies each run. I'm not a welder nor a frame repair specialist, but it seems to me splicing in a factory-made section of frame would be much easier than making one from scratch. All your hangers, perches, mounts, etc are already there. As long as you measure correctly before you chop everything should bolt right back up.

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Exactly. Don't try to convince him he should scrap the truck. He's supposed to buy my old body lift!

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