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I have a NuStart that has not failed me yet and is widely available in Canada.

They should still be available. I got mine at Nissan when I first got my truck and was having the LSD and other fluids done. I can't remember how much they were, I would have to check my invoice. I like to leave it in Sport mode for the firmer ride and better cornering.

If you can find steel rims from a first generation Xterra their rims were 15x7 and perfect for mounting a 31. I gave a set away to SpecialWarr so he can confirm.

One of the best investments I made was replacing my fuel cap with a new one from Nissan. I had a bad experience with an aftermarket one...tanked up and drove off then the thing started to overflow when I had parked it.

If I had a 2 door like yours I'd look for the OEM Targa band light bar. You might even be able to get it brand new by looking around. Its part number 999F3W7000. https://www.factorynissanparts.com/parts/1988/Nissan/Pathfinder/SE/index.cfm?siteid=214081 With the targa bar you could put on a much larger LED bar. There are a quite a few members here that have them and I think they look amazing.

I've always used Rob's (member here) expert service and they are also in Texas. He doesn't come on here much so best to just give him a call and put in your order and tell him you are a member. They have the diagrams I think you are searching for. https://www.factorynissanparts.com/

Yeah, I'm quite sure it was for an ignition/engine kill switch and has been disconnected based on its location and where it leads. I disconnected mine when the security key started to act up and I got tired or reaching under my steering column and fiddling around to find that button to start my '95 Maxima.

Looks to me like an over ride button for an engine kill switch. I have a button like that on my '95 Maxima that came with an engine kill installed by the Nissan dealer. Basically, if you don't have the special key to disarm the engine kill you can press that button and it will over ride the system and let you start the truck without the key.

Here is a diagram with some of the lengths in millimetres. (L=mm)

If you want a manual...which I understand...its going be harder to find one. You might want to add Xterra(s) to your hunt to give you more options. If you are willing to travel a bit I have noticed there are more manual 2 door WD21's in Washington state for some reason. The red one...if you look at the driver's side rear window it is not tinted like it is supposed to be and was replaced with one from an XE. The other side has the original SE tinted window.

Since you are in California I would keep looking. You're in the land of milk and honey to find a well kept WD21. I remember a year ago there was a red '90 2 door for sale in San Diego for $1,400 that was in way better condition that someone had posted here. Both of those trucks seem to have some mystery behind them. The red 2 door was in some type of accident since the rear driver side window was replaced.

Just make sure you have an OEM Temp Sensor from Nissan. The after-market one's do not last long and the difference in price is minimal. Mine died a year after install and others have had the same experience as I did with Temp Sensors.

Unfortunately, I had those trucks before the age of digital photos. However, if you picture search on Google the Terrano WD21 you will see that they did have running boards from Nissan that integrated into the fender flares. Plenty of pics of that to give you an idea of that style. The tube one's you have install differently...they do attach to the frame with the brackets you have. There was someone here that had a write up of their install with pics.

To be clear...are you talking about a proper running board or the tubular nerf bars that became an option. I had running boards on an '88 and '90 that were from an after market manufacturer and were installed with brackets to the body and not the frame. The Nissan tubes do attach to the frame like 'xterra' mentioned.

I hear you. I guess you won't totally know until you see it for yourself. I hope it works out for you. I love the 2 door design. I found a '90 2 door 5 speed for $500 over the summer but it was quite far from me and the owner got cold feet when I told them I would need to have it shipped. I would bet he would take $300 to get rid of it in its current condition. It never hurts to ask. Good luck.