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x2. Had that happen to me on my old Pathfinder. I went wheelin' one day in thick mud and didn't wash anything after. A bunch of mud got caked around one of the spark plugs and engine would not run right. Scared the crap outta me until I figured out what it was. A clean engine is a happy engine.

Beef. I like.

I don't think that's a bad way of doing it, since you are very limited to what you can do. Did you primer it on the side that sits on the frame? Because if that starts rusting, then it won't be fun anymore. If you didn't primer, you could get some rubberized undercoating that comes in a aerosol can. Stick that in a frame hole and give the inside a good splurtin'! Good build so far, the way I'd do it if I had time. How often do you work on it?

3" is almost too much, I'd rather have a 2". 4" would just be ridiculous, you'd have to have a ladder and super long arms to work on the engine. Think about #6 spark plug as well!

Do it! Move it ahead. All you have to do is move the steering box ahead a few inches, trimming of the rad support/bumper support is necessary for this though. You'd make your approach angle alot sexier... something like this:

Did you set it up with quick connects so you can take it off when you go wheelin? That's what I plan to do sometime. Back on track: how come more guys don't move the steering box forward?

Yeah, it's already mirrored from the back setup. I think there is barely enough room for 3 links, but that's just speculation from looking at pictures.

I don't think there is room for 5 links.

That looks like an emblem off a newer (05-present) Frontier.

Good call on cutting back the rad support, I was gonna say something after I saw the first batch of pics. Looks great, changes the whole truck's image.

labeling things, taking pictures, and taking your time is the best advice. Me and my friend tore out the engine and tranny out of his Mazda RX-7 a little over a year ago. He didn't label wires, take pictures, or really pay that much attention to things. He's paying for it now!

Tires should fit fine. FYI some Pathys came with 31x10.5 stock from factory.

Any local welding/fab shop could make up some skids fairly easy, and yes, completely bolt on so you can take off for maintenance etc. Usually it's not the height of the tire that rubs, it's the width. IMO the difficulty of trimming is overrated. All you gotta do is see where it rubs by turning the wheel until full lock, then cut where needed. If you want to venture north a little ways one weekend for some wheelin', lemme know before hand so I can insure my rig.

Didn't clue in that your from California. If I did a frame, I would do all the things I said, probably more too. Frames don't last too long up here, especially boxed ones. Boxed is great for strength and rigidity, but dirt clogs up the drain holes and corrodes from the inside. Since your not too bad off, just address the major rot (if there is any), and just wire brush the surface rust and paint it.

Couldn't have said it better than that. Take a look around www.4x4parts.com (also referred to as AC, automotive customizers) The 3" body lift is $120. Like Red asked, what features exactly are you looking for? If you simply want bigger tires without much change in ride characteristics, body lift is way to go. If you want some useful vertical height, suspension is for you. Most people opt to combine the 2 kinds of lifts and after that, have a pretty capable rig. PS: welcome to NPORA my fellow BCer! Post an intro in the introductions section with pics of the 'Finder!

Since your doing all this work anyway, are you going to give the frame some love as well? I'd sandblast it, epoxy it, undercoat/gravel guard it, and then paint it black. I don't think painting the body while it's off the frame will make any difference at all. Painting the bottom of the body is pointless.

As for the blower: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=7466

Another Pathy from BC! I just upgraded to bigger tires (from 235/75 to 31x10.5) and noticed a difference for sure. I like it better, feels more stable (my wheel backspacing also helps that). Since the 31's are a stock size, I don't really think more wear would be anything to be concerned about. I also just finished a 3" body lift on mine on Sunday. My bolts were rusty as all hell, but since I ordered my lift 11 months ago, I've been spraying mine with WD40 and fluid film for the past year. I only broke 1 body mount and luckily it wasn't one that was threaded into the body. Doesn't matter if you break them anyway, your putting in longer bolts. Good luck with your rig

Yeah my junkyard springs cost me $10 each. Are you going to adjust the T-bars so it levels out?

I didn't write that list, only found it on the Frontier forum I visit (live). Thought it was interesting.

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America's Hat? I'd rather be that then Canada's A$$hole.

To you and the rest as well!

I just ordered a set of es3000's from a local auto parts store (not affiliated with 4 wheel parts). Coming Wednesday afternoon, installing Wed night.

Just finished mine today, good idea to take the fuel filter out of the holder (but don't disconnect). Also, on the firewall on passenger side there is a small tube that comes up and is bent around 180 degrees, this is your breathers for the differentials. Loosen both mounting bolts (upper and lower). All my body mounts cracked free really easily, except for one that I broke. It helps to have somebody doing it with you so they can watch when your jacking it up if anything is being stretched.