Beatup96

Take one '98 4Runner and one '96 Pathfinder.... Add one brain fart while backing out of a slick driveway in the dark , multiply by one tire carrier... Equals... Not a scratch on the Pathfinder , I was in the 4Runner when they tangled (not driving though...) and it was a good hit .

When you run the defroster , I always thought it worked along with the AC system so that dry air would hit the windshield ?

Beatup96

My cracked MAF was similar to what your truck is doing , if I came to a stop it would stall if I didn't keep my feet on the gas and the brake while stopped . My mechanic found a hairline crack in the MAF "housing" (for lack of the correct term) , being a friend he tried to save me some $$$ and put some "goop" on the crack . He drove it around picking up parts , lunch , etc... and it was fine for a while before the stalling came back , the "goop" had separated after drying completely . New MAF and it never did it again . May or may not be the problem you're having , but checking for cracks is free.... My distributor went boots up a few years back but never gave me stalling problems , it bucked a few times and then just crapped out . I can't comment on the relationship between the timing belt and distributor positions though . Fuel filters are cheap , I'd change it and see what happens as it's due anyway .

Mine had a similar problem years ago , IIRC it was a hairline crack in the MAF sensor .

It will work just fine as long as you keep in mind that it will completely change the ride and handling with the AC springs and mud tires . You will almost definitely have some rubbing to take care of , probably before full lock in reverse . You should check the upper and lower control arms , if the bushings look worn or cracked change them to the split poly's . If they haven't been replaced at 200,000 you'll be feeling the death wobble soon , it's not a good feeling... This is a '96 with AC coils , Bilsteins , GR's , and 32 - 11.5 Cooper STT's . Difference being I used 1" AC spacers up front , without them you'll have the rear higher than the front but some like it that way .

So I take off at about 4:30 , just flurries . First song on the radio just happens to be "Highway to the danger zone"..... Get 1/2 way there , sun is going down fast , look up in the sky and there are literally 1,000's of crows flying around.... Nothing much so far but now they predict up to 3 feet .

Forecasted Nor'Easter here in CT tonight , 20-30+ inches and 60 mph wind . Headed out to work at 5:00 p.m. , headed home about 2:00 a.m. during what is predicted to be the worst of it . Governor banned travel after 9:00 p.m. but essential media employees are exempt , yay (?) ! . Gonna leave kitty 2 days of eats for insurance....

Doggie has such a serious look on his face.... Looks like a real brute any full body pics of doggie ? A mechanic friend used to have a 150 lb Rott who hated the Mailman for some reason , one day he looked at the clock and said "Oh $%#@ !" . He called the dog and had him jump in the covered bed of a Hardbody 4x4 and locked him up inside . I asked what was going on and he said "watch what happens when the Mailman comes in" . The dog went berserk , going round and round making those Rottie sounds that make people pee themselves . That truck was going up , down , and sideways at the same time.... Aside from the Mailman , he was a good boy . Loved those orange cheese crackers and hot dogs , I'd grab his muzzle and blow air in his nose and he'd act like a puppy . The Mailman just flipped him the bird....

Predicted -3f tonight , last week it was 55... Finally gonna have some ice to fish on !

My '96 had Grabbers when I bought it in 2000 , not sure if they're still the same 18 years later but they were a good tire . Good in snow and wore well .

I never measured mine with the AC coils and AC strut spacer , but when "fresh" there is more than 2" rear and 3" front lift . As a disclaimer though , my coils were 17 years old and sagging pretty good before I changed them . Looking at it 10,000 miles later , especially when parked next to a stock height R50 , I'd say the 2" rear and 3" front claims are pretty accurate . I fit 32 x 11.5 STT's on 3.75" backspaced wheels with no trimming , just had to remove the mud flaps on the flares , but I do get some rubbing in reverse or full lock forward turns . I had some CV issues that have gone away since the front settled . I'd consider the difference in ride quality between spacers and AC coils more so than the lift attained . AC coils are stiff and remain so after settling , kinda bone jarring at times . They also seem to alleviate any body roll through corners , with the center of gravity still at a point where it doesn't ever feel "tippy" . Spacers and stock coils should give you a much softer ride but with the added height and softer springs I can't say how it might handle around corners .

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/23821-subframe-drop-for-r50/page-1

Wondering the same myself . If I could gain 10-12 hp I'd be happy .

Get better Poop ! Expecting updates on him now....

I'd say you have a good package picked out for your intended use . I run the same struts and shocks but with the AC 2" coils and an AC 1" front spacer , it's a pretty stiff combo if the truck will be driven a lot each day . The OME coils , from what I've seen others say , give a better "daily driver" ride just not as much lift . Someone who runs them would know better about the difference between the HD and MD . The trailing arms , when you upgrade your suspension along with those you'll think you're driving a new truck .

Saw Squirrley this past Thursday , Friday , and Saturday . Thursday , still an outdoor kitty , in his kitten mind I am now "That guy who brings me num nums".... Friday , still an outdoor kitty , "Hey ! It's that guy who brings me num nums again !".... Saturday brought us our first good cold rain , crappy pic but..... Squirrley wins !

I'll check mine for a name tonight , as I remember it they were kinda hard to find back in 2000 when I bought them . You do mean the rubber ones with a lip that contains stuff like snow melt off your boots ?

It was just about dark in that pic , he was chasing tiny stuff blowing around and having a ball ! That's part of Squirrleys charm to me , the resilience he's shown in just a month . At the age he showed up he was pretty much helpless of his own accord , food and water came to him by good luck at near to the last moment . He's a tough little bugger ! One way or another he'll have protection from weather , this I will be sure of.... I already carry biscuits for my dog friends , now I need to carry kitty treats !

Mine looks better in pics than in person . It's faded from never being waxed and has some rust becoming noticeable in the usual places . The interior is pretty good 'cause the first thing I bought back in 2000 were seat covers and a full set of the "tray" style mats . It looked pretty bad before I started throwing $$$ at it last November . Runs great though (knock on wood) , and it gets driven much harder now....

Danger is looking good ! About a month ago a friend had a tiny little fella show up under his backyard shed , I mean tiny , probably no more than 6 weeks old and skinny as a rail . Nobody had seen a momma cat or any other kittens and we still can't figure out just where he came from . Very skittish and wild , he wouldn't come within yards before retreating into his hidey hole . They began leaving food and water (food picked up just before dark so as not to entice "critters") , and gradually the little fella now known as "Squirrely" put on weight and came around to people . He's about 10 weeks old now and there is an argument going on about letting him inside , I'm pretty sure the "inside crowd" will win before it gets very cold.... He's a hoot , playing around his shed all day , lets you handle him and has become very affectionate . "Squirrely".....

Guns and fat mallards... Next to stock cousin... Fresh AC coils....

1969 Dodge Dart , 3 speed on the column .

Interesting that you've had the recall work done and it's already that rusted . Please do update with pics when you're done with the repairs .

Those are what I have , I also did all new calipers , pads , and rotors and they fit fine . They will fit over the manual hubs .