Karmann
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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.
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Wow that looks good, well done!
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Same, I have manual hubs so that shouldn't be turning right?
And I PMd you Ferrari.
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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
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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.
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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!
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confused.....
I do not understand why, if someone rear ended your car and then drove off, why you would call the local Nissan Parts Dept to ask if you need to file a police report??
Because somehow, some way, it was Nissan's fault.
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Sweet, HG46!!!
i think that's good, bigger number means fast acceleration i think?
The SUV diff numbers confuse me with having to factory in tires and what not, I only know that I installed a 2.73:1 in my buddies E30 to go long distance driving to keep the RPM's down and get better mileage. But normally it has has 3.73:1 LSD, which is way more fun, past that that i don't understand diff gearing,
-Kyle
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.
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I was hoping to find one less than and inch and a half thick so I could fit it in the driver door
Now that would be cool!
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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!
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Guess you're out of luck then hahaha
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I had a minor wobble in my 2002 and it seemed to go away when I installed the Missing Link to stabelize the unibody up front.
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...
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i'd be curious of that, i would like to one day, re install my adjustable suspension setup and see how well (if at all) it works.
-Kyle
Would be interesting, but honestly I'd rather spend the dollars on some remote res bilsteins.
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Agreed, but on the older model R50's i think that swap involves swapping the entire HVAC system.
Love to try it one day.
-Kyle
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.
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Gave it a bath, and cleaned out the interior.
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Not to thread jack, but along a similar line, I have a strong wobble in the steering wheel when going about 55 over relatively smooth pavement. I just had it aligned, and the tires balanced, any suggestions?
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Replaced the blower motor, seems to be much more efficient.
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Replaced the blower motor, seems to be much more efficient.
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Interesting, though to be honest if it were me, I'd only swap to the "auto climate control" with the digital display. I'm curious to see how this turns out, I remember they had chunkier switches that were kinda cool.
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KYB makes stock shocks for lots of cars, I think my Miata had them, they're pretty high quality stuff.
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Alternatively, they can save morons lives...
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Great picture Rick! Nice work!
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tre cool but just remember...holywood destroyed at least a dozen chargers in every episode of "Dukes of Hazard". Jumping is for rabbits, horses and maybe motor cycles.
This. I jumped my friend's Jeep YJ (POS to the max) and it and my back haven't been the same since.
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what do you all think about these trucks
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I personally prefer the white one, looks to be in better shape, and with service records/ no mods I think it should treat you well.