WxChaser

Nice! I would just go to my summer job back home and personally cut and brake the metal myself, but we carry only down to 14 gauge steel which I'm thinking won't be enough. I don't go wheeling all the time but it's nice to be able to know that the plate won't get destroyed. However.. If you guys seem to think 14 gauge steel would work, I'd probably go ahead and cut some pieces next time I'm back there and cover the front, the transfer case and oil pan.

I'm going to head to the JY within the next month or so, and wanted to know what trucks I could look at that would have a skid plate (front end, under the engine bay) that would fit a 93. Obviously anything from 90-93 would fit, but I wonder if the earlier models have the same kind.. and also if the 94-95 do too. I could just go check it myself once I'm there, but I've got a few things to pull so I don't want to spend time walking from one end of the yard to the other to check plates (although they should look similar).

Perfect! I've got a long weekend off from school ahead, so I'll attempt to knock it out then.

Excellent writeup Silverton! I'm back on a college campus with a few parking decks, so I'll be sure to go and get it done on an off day! Thanks!

Thanks... Doing a more thorough look, I found what would probably be the headlight adjuster holes. Didn't see those yesterday. Anyone mount their floods to their grille area? Or in a different location?

Anyone know how to do it and check for proper alignment? I've heard of the way to do it using a garage door and some tape, but I wasn't sure exactly how to do it. I'm thinking the headlights are off due to being able to keep my high beams on even with oncoming traffic (and no, I'm not trying to be a dick, but I've never been flashed and I've checked with a friend who thought I had my low beams on). Basically, I'd like to clean the lenses, potentially put new bulbs in (I'm reading in on another forum all of your suggestions for bulbs!) and then aiming them properly. Thanks for your help. Also, anyone mount any flood lights (aftermarket, like Hellas) to their bumper in front of the grille? I ended up not being able to get a brush guard but still want the lights.

Currently at 141,000. Didn't look like it had 129k on it when I got it (chrome bumpers were rusting, bent, and the driver door and front fender are not original to the vehicle.. hence the paint color difference!). But it's been a workhorse for me. Minor maintenance issues but it's a great vehicle to repair. I've enjoyed owning mine and hope to continue to restore it back to where it should be!

Check under the seats. They LOVE to slip under there especially if you have to flip the seats up. Guess you learn something everyday. I always wondered what those "prongs" were in the seats!

Yesterday (and part of today when I was on surface streets) I noticed a whine from my 93 Pathfinder. Only seemed to happen between 45-49 MPH, and happened in any gear I was in (3,4,5). Don't think it was the transmission, but I wondered if it was those vents in the rear glass panels? Any insight?

IIRC the rear bumper does need to come off, but I could be wrong. I was going to grab the one from the yard when I was getting the rear bumper but didn't have enough $$. Go figure it was gone 2 weeks later.

Hit up RockAuto for a lot of parts... they've been really cheap and reliable for me.

Replaced the cruise control switch.. second switch on the dash to break on me. But at least I'm able to relax while on long hauls! Planned: Replace Driver headlight, Clean MAF, seal air leak in intake, find skidplate to replace the one I lost playing in the snow, and pressure wash the engine bay. Once I get the brush guard, I'll add that and some floods.

5523's amp was an idea for my inverter, but because I need continuous access to mine while sometimes driving, I mounted mine to the center console on the backside. Its small enough to fit there. I don't have any pictures and right now it's removed so that I could squeeze a few people into the backseat. I wired mine directly to the battery and included a relay, and wired into the fuse box on the dash so that if I forgot to turn the inverter off, it would still cut out once I turned the truck to "off". Looks like a great deal, I've considered beefing up from a 400W to a 750 or 1000W but it'd require me to install a second battery and a much beefier alternator. I tapped through the rubber cap in the firewall on the passenger side to run the wiring through to the battery. All the wiring is hidden too. Just make sure to caulk or close up the hole as best you can.. been mudding a few times only to get water and mud through the hole. But it's been solid!

Well, one of these days I'll carry a 5 gallon tank and see how low I can go. That's why I was looking for that light. I've only had a light in one of my vehicles, (Ive owned 4) so it's not like I need it. It would just be nice to say "Oh, the light's on, that means I have "x" gallon(s) left."

Thanks all. Have never seen it, but that may be due to the fact that I never let it reach the E line.. Really close at times, but never on it. Considering changing to a 90 Pathy dash that has the light visible next to the fuel gauge. It would just be nice to have because I storm chase with this vehicle, and knowing that I'd roughly have "X" amount of fuel left would be good.

Hey all, Quick question, would a dashboard (just the guages) from a 90 pathfinder fit into a 93 Pathfinder? They both look similar in size, but the layout is just a little different (I like the 90 better than the 93, don't ask me why). Looking to get it from a fellow member on here. Thanks!

Anyone know if a 93 WD21 SE comes with an indicator light, and where I could find that light? Can't seem to spot it on the dash, but I may not be looking hard enough. Or is the indicator down where the ABS light is? Let me know. I may not have the sensor built in either, who knows? I typically don't run it low, but there have been a couple of times.

Gates... easily. I've put them in nearly every vehicle I have owned, except for this pathy. Once I hear some squeal or feel it's time to replace them, you can bet that I'll be getting Gates belts. Never had an issue with them, and they last for a long time! If you feel your parts store is jipping you, check rockauto.com. Sure, you'll have to wait for them to ship, but hey, if it saves me a few $$, then I'll take it.

Good thoughts on the brush guards involving hitting deer and whatnot. Would bolting it to the bottom (where it initially bolts on at) and also at the bumper mounts make it strong enough to sustain a collision? Along with another poster on this forum, I'm also a student and can't afford to put a massive armored bumper on the front (though I'd love to get an ARB put on... how crazy of a junkyard prize would that be???) Thanks for all of the input thus far!

I'd use them quite often, but need them most while driving through inclement weather.

What are some of the best floods to mount to a brush guard? Looking to ask for them as a Christmas gift, so best value is prime. I know I can go look for them on my own, but I like to hear what you all have and like the most. Obviously a flood will light up a lot... so give me some more help! Thanks!

Probably don't want to do the HID conversion unless there's an easy way to do it. Most people I talk to had to spend some serious money to get there. I believe I'll be happier with some better bulbs and 2 flood lights on the front. Speaking of flood lights..........

That's something I plan to do, but for the meantime I plan on trying to find some better bulbs!

Hey all, What headlights work the best for your pathfinder? I put some GE headlights in and at first they seemed really good, only to then be really effective when the high beams are on. When I keep the HB's on, people don't really even notice.. so that tells me that they're not really that bright. What are some of the best headlights that you guys have? I'm hoping to find something with a wider beam and that is much brighter. I live out in the country and frequently come close to hitting deer, hence why I'm picking up a brush guard to help protect the front end a little.

Perfect. I wasn't able to do much work on it, but between cooking thanksgiving dinner and eating, I'll probably work on a couple things. I'm in Puerto Rico now, so obviously I'm unable to go work on it this weekend.