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Crap, is it so labor intensive as to drop the whole diff? I've been thinking of a lokka actually...

Ok thank you, I'll look at those as well, look like a PITA to replace?

I inspected the strut mounts during the lift process and they seemed ok? I'll take a look at the diff ones as well, where are they?

I like the look but for me, at least being in such a high traffic, low driver skill area, I like to have as much light coming from my taillights as possible.

Let's see.... I replaced the strut bearings with my lift, as well as the strut assembly mounting bolts (extended for the spacers), replaced the lower control arms and bushings, and while installing the lift made sure everything was dead-tight. After crawling under there today while lifted up, all visible bushings seem to be in good shape. TREs are solid, nothing wiggles, and there's no obvious corrosion. Looking a little deeper, I bought and will install replacement sway bar bushings as those are a little crispy. If I get the chance I will remove the front skidplate and take a look at the PS rack bushings, even though on the VQ they included a little shield for the oil, but that hasn't stopped splatter before... Anything which would cause a crunching noise up there that leaps out? It happens while going over the speed bumps themselves, so I wouldn't think it's the PS bushings?

Having just driven it, I should also make note, when going over speed bumps or cranking the wheel to the lock position, there is a consistent and noticeable crunching sound coming from the right front tire area. Any ideas?

Excellent point, I haven't noticed an excess of wheel weights, but I'll take a look. Balancing issues aren't common for my tires, but perhaps. Hmm.... well keeping that in mind I ordered some new bearings to be safe. Thank you for the help!

This sounds relatively normal to me. Make use of the O/D switch and see if it makes a difference. The trannies in these things are temp sensitive/"intelligent"

So I got out there and checked as Adamzan said. There was no grinding when the wheel spun, but a small amount of play when rocked back and forth. What constitutes too much play?

I certainly did, and have a feeling he messed with them. I'll have a peek. Just did the whole tire rotation front to rear business. Thank you! I will do this asap.

Also what is wheel run- out exactly? And I have the same issue with my brakes- just turned the rotors not long ago and it vibrates already/still grumbles.

Wow that looks good, well done!

Same, I have manual hubs so that shouldn't be turning right? And I PMd you Ferrari.

So I've realized there's a lot of topics on wobbles, shimmys, and shakes. Maybe some grinding too, but let me add to this list of dances- I have a wobble/vibration in the front end at about 50-60 miles per hour. Now I've gotten under there and it seems that the bushings aren't particularly perished, and I just had the control arms replaced, an alignment, and a tire rotate and balanced. Now I love Jerry Lee Lewis, but I don't need a whole lot of shakin goin on in my front end. Any common causes of this? Thanks as always

Not a fan of tail light "guards", I think the smoked look can be ok, and as far as QX4 taillights, they don't have reverse lights built into them, so you'd have to come up with a solution for that. Otherwise, I'd say debadge and it should clean up the rear end.

Extended struts have been mentioned here quite a bit, as a lot of us are running lifts and would like the extra travel, but so far no one has been able to attain any. One member mentioned Koni inserts, but that would involve quite a bit of frankenstein work to insert it into the strut system. It sounds like you may have found something new, so please share!

Basically, Pathfinders have really "low" gearing in relation to just about any other truck at 4.63. Meaning, our engines spin more revolutions per revolution of the rear wheels. For instance, even a power wagon only has 4.56s, while your average ram has 4.10s at the most. Same is true with toyotas- 4.10s are the lowest on the 3rd gen 4runner. Most domestics (jeeps included) run 3.73 or 4.10s at the low end, 3.33 or 3.55 at the god awful high end. Hence, we, as pathfinder owners (first gen Xterras too) are really lucky to have ultra-low gearing. This makes acceleration more brisk, control off road improved, and mpg terrible. Plus it helps make up for the rather tall 2.00 low ratio on our t cases. Hope that helps.

Now that would be cool!

I don't have a CB but am looking into one at the moment. As far as the mount, you could put it under your seat, in the cubbie on the left hand side of the steering column, or perhaps in the center console. For antennas, it seems like the best reception comes when it's mounted on the roof. Wilson makes a high quality magnetic unit, which is apparently worth the little bit of extra dough. Hope it helps!

Guess you're out of luck then hahaha

Hmm I already have a 4x4parts skidplates which seemed to stiffen the front end, but maybe I'll make sure it's all tight? I'd be surprised if my tires were cupping as I rotate and balance them ultra-religiously, and always have an alignment...

Would be interesting, but honestly I'd rather spend the dollars on some remote res bilsteins.

I'd imagine so, but to be completely honest, I'm not interested in the least As long as it all functions, I'm happy with the simplicity in its looks.

I believe KYB made the adjustable shocks for Monteros, may be the same in pathfinders.

Gave it a bath, and cleaned out the interior.