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    Any Vancouverites on here?

    in Western Canada

    Posted

    Anyone interested in 4 BFG MT KM1with matching spare in 33x10.5? Rims have 3.75 bs. Spare is on a stock rim.

    Same ones that are in my avatar.

    Highly interested. Doubt if my banker is though. Just for curiosity what price and what's the tread wear?

    Any Vancouverites on here?

    in Western Canada

    Posted

    Oh really,

    Im waiting for my front springs to show up from ARB I got the OME HD. My front struts are KyB, Rear shocks are Bilstein 4000 Series. Rear springs BDS Wj 4" lift springs.

    I'm ordering my SFD sometime next week or late February.

    I got a spare front diff off an 01 Xterra which I'm putting in the Lokka auto lockers, with Warn manual hubs.

    Rear I'm going ARB air locker with the ARB compressor.

    Then re-gear, hopefully I can get some Mickeys around 34x11.5

     

    Afterwards custom skid plates front bumper with winch, rear bumper with tire carrier.

     

     

    Glad to hear your going with the different differentials. I think its a must. Be careful though. Braking performance maybe affected.

     

    Sounds like your on the right plan

    Any Vancouverites on here?

    in Western Canada

    Posted

    Hey HaggardRob

     

    I live out in the Fraser Valley. Don't have my pathy on the go right now. Just finishing some fabrications/Repairs. I haven't been where your thinking. Sound interesting though. Love checking out old building/ghost towns. I most dig up dirt around Hope, Chilliwack, Mission, Maple Ridge.

     

    Happy New Year !!!!

     

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    R50 6" SFD

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by Abbypathy

    I would suggest carrying a couple spares and the tools needed to swap 'em on your next offroad adventure. B)

    I think XPLORx4 is right. In reality it isn't any different than doing a 2" lift using something like stiffer springs on the strut or 2" spacers.

     

    Not a bad idea to bring extra axles though. My pathy is fully loaded with tools, parts, shelter, food and anything else I can think of just in case.

    R50 6" SFD

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by Abbypathy

    I don't think the strut tower extensions can go 6", can they? 4" was a bit tough getting in there. Figure with 6", it's gonna be under the fender...

     

    Pics? :)

    I found 6" for strut to be max'd out. Its was a bit of wiggling to put it back together

    R50 6" SFD

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by Abbypathy

    I have manual lockers for the axle. And its strictly used on weekends and off road. Maybe 5,000 kms a year. No sign of wear yet. The angle isn't excessive, how ever more wear and tear will result. Guarantee that

     

    My sub frame spacers are 4 1/2" and strut spacers are 6". I wanted max possible clearance in the center of the axle. That's why the configuration is such. So CV angle is greater than normal. However got a nice clearance in the center and with the manual hubs and low mileage excessive CV Joint wear is manageable.

     

     

    R50 6" SFD

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Wondering if anyone else besides me has done a 6" SFD on the 97 Pathfinder. If so have you had problems with cracks in the frame where the rear bolts for sub frame bolt into the frame. I suspect the problem is putting in a 6" spacer between the frame and sub frame is to unstable. I am adding a lateral cross member that will join the spacers as one. Thus the spacers will not be able to twist in a lateral motion.

     

    I would think a 4" SFD is the max. you would want without adding a lateral cross member.

     

    Keep in mind on my pathfinder this created an extremely dangerous condition in which I figure within a short period of time I would have lost control completely while driving. In fact for the longest time I thought the bearing was loose on the passenger side front tire. I was getting a vibration at highway speed just like if you had a tire out of balance. Upon further inspection I found some serious cracks in both the sub frame and frame.

     

    So really want to warn you all of this issue.

    Help ! P1445

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I just put a fuel filter in the vacum line for the EVAP system. Just after this I noticed some back liquid coming from the end running from the valve that keeps jamming up. So clearly the vacum line needs to be cleaned otherwise the valve is just going to keep jamming up. Can't say whether this will finally stop the DTC from showing. Thinking I am close to solving it.

    Help ! P1445

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    See this thread on NICO about P1444 (which is the same as your P1445): http://forums.nicocl...ix-t441648.html

     

    Although the OP had visible charcoal and you don't seem to, you might want to place a similar filter in-line after you fix the problem which may help prevent another valve from kicking the bucket. Just a thought.

     

    Interesting idea. I like it. Going to do the same. While I have no proof charcoal is getting out of the cannister. It could be such a small unnoticable amount but just enought to jam the purge volume control valve. It does always fail in the open position.

    Help ! P1445

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Well I pressure tested and vacum tested the EVAP system. Found out the EVAP vent control valve on the EVAP Canister is leaking, replaced all vacum lines in the system. Next step is to isolate the fuel tank and test it for any leaks. No sign of charcoal though any where in the lines. I still cant find a cause for the purge volume control valve to fail one after another.

     

    Anyone heard of this problem? Or have any more ideas? My pathy is of the road because of it now for 3 months. Starting to go into 4x4 ing withdrawals.

    Help ! P1445

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I checked the lines a while back for signs of charcoal. It was by no means a thorough one. I have kind of suspected the charcoal cannister as questionable condition.

     

    Years ago I drove it in a river :stickwack: (I thought it was fun, passenger didn't though :shrug: ) . It was flooded up to the top of the dash board. Almost garantee the EVAP Cannister filled with water but never took it off and inspected it.

     

    Thanks for the idea.

     

     

     

    Cheers

    Help ! P1445

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by Abbypathy

    I have had it. I have gone through a total of 4 EVAP Cannister Purge Volume Control Valve. These have all been used parts from the auto worker. Some failed right away and others failed a month later. Which then causes the MIL light to go on. Code reader shows DTC P1445.

     

    When I first install the valve it works perfect. I can cycle the ignition switch from the OFF to RUN and I can hear the valve operating. When I go to run I can hear the valve close and when I turn it off I can hear it open. But soon after doing this maybe 10 times or maybe 20 times it stops working. It gets stuck in the partial open position. I can take the valve apart push the valve open all the way and then it will work for again 10 or 20 times.

     

     

    I am totally stumped. What are the chances of having 4 known to be working valves fail on me soon after installing.

     

    Is there something else I should be looking at? Maybe some hidden issue with the ECM? Does anyone have any ideas? Really could use one or two!

     

     

    Thanks

    Windows Seizing

    in R50 FAQ's & Pinned Topics

    Posted · Edited by Abbypathy

    My driver window was jumpy and shuddering so I removed the door panel and sprayed some white lithium grease on the regulator and the problem is solved. Next time I need to do that I'll use some tougher grease (maybe wheel bearing grease) since it'll probably last longer. I contemplated lubricating the regulator for the other windows, but I'll do that only if I happen to have the door panel off or if they seize up. I didn't seem to have luck with the silicone spray, but maybe I was doing it wrong. The lube on the regulator seemed to have hastened my driver window, though.

     

    My driver door's vapor seal is messed up and torn, maybe I should buy a new one for $14 at Nissan... but then again, what's the point of the vapor seal?

     

     

    I just went to a hardware story and got some heavy duty grade poly. The stuff that is used for home construction. aka vapour barrier. As far as what it does. I am guessing it protects the upolstery from getting wet from the inside of your door. Not an expert just thinking out loud.

     

     

     

    I dumped my pathfinder in about 5 feet of dirty Fraser River about two years ago. Plastic didnt do a thing then. So.....apparently its not totally waterproof. Trust me on this.:blush:

    Off Road safety

    in General Forums

    Posted

    I am getting more and more into finding those trails that no one else takes. Miles away from any one else. No cellular reception. You know the rest.

     

    My point is before you head out into the great out doors just stop for a moment and ask what would you do if something happened. It could be a mechanical break down, or you could break a leg or who knows what else.

     

    What would you do?

     

     

    I carry with me lots of tools, recovery straps, come-a-longs. For personal safety I have sleeping bags, tarps, extra clothes.

     

     

    I also just bought a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). This is my "worse case" help. It works with satelites. So the idea is once activated it beams a signal to a satelite (not private) a government one. Which then automatically get sent to SAR Headquarters in Toronto with my GPS coordinates. Based on my location it then gets sent to my local SAR coordination center (for me it is Comox BC. Canadian Forces SAR), They then start the logistic of helping me. Contacting RCMP my local civil SAR and what ever else is needed. Depending on many things. Help could on the road within a half an hour of me pushing the button. I paid 250.00 CAD but there is no subscription. Battery apparently last about 5 yrs. Its the same idea as a aircraft ELT. Except you have to push the button.

     

     

    In addition I also carry a scanner, GPS, First AId, hunting knife, matches.

     

    I would hate to know of any of you all really not being prepared and having a bad situation turn worse.

     

    So just think about it. How prepared are you when it happens?

    Windows Seizing

    in R50 FAQ's & Pinned Topics

    Posted

    This is a great example of how useful this forum and website is. I had the same problem. My window was so slow. I suffered with it for a long time in fear of having to rip the whole door apart to fix it and maybe spend another hundred to fix it. Blah... Blah... Blah... Had a left over can of silicone in the basement that I used previously some where else. Put the window down all the way. Sprayed it in the tracks. And it worked.

     

    Thanks to person that shared the secret.

     

    Silicone. Ya... Baby!!!!!!!

     

     

    Cheers

    Insurance with lift?

    in Eastern Canada

    Posted

    So I guess I should have told my Ins company that I lifted it 6" and put an aftermarket front bumper on and put a nice stereo in? Whoops!

     

     

    I would suggest again checking to see if your policy would cover your upgrades. I would want to know if it was stolen or recked would the insurance settle on the basis of it be stock ? Or would they consider the lift and stereo as a reason to give you more money ?

     

    Also A very important thing to consider or ask is are you covered when your off road ? See here in BC if I am off-road (non public roads) my collision will not cover me for any claims. I still have my liabliity and comprehensive but no collision coverage. (Collision coverage is for damage to your vehicle that your at fault for causing, Comprehensive is for fire, theft, fall objects)

     

    I wonder how many aren't aware of this exclusion in auto insurance ?

    Insurance with lift?

    in Eastern Canada

    Posted

    I can only speak for out here in BC in such a case your insurance wouldn't be affected. I sell insurance here in BC and so I say this with great confidence. I highly suspect your safe in not expecting an increase. Always best to touch base with your broker there in Quebec though.

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