Rebelord

Get the kedge grip with em. Seen the difference between it in the rain down here. Sent from my Moto X

Also, there was a Gen 1 (1998 – 2004) Pathfinder/X/Frontier rear locker that I was working on with Lockright many years ago that got delayed time and time again and ultimately fell through after the sale of Lockright. We now have a Nissan enthusiast working for another drivetrain parts manufacture that has some pull for making things happen. It looks like the 33-spline H233B locker will finally become a reality later this year. This, I can't wait to hear more about!!

Source: http://blog.ruggedrocksoffroad.com/ THE PAST AND FUTURE, MOVING FORWARD IN 2015 FEBRUARY 24, 2015 STEEEVO Back in 2006, the year Rugged Rocks first came to life, there were far less options for Nissan 4×4 parts and accessories than there are today. Although options today are still somewhat limited, we’re far better off now than we were 9 years ago. I’ve always liked working with other companies in the off-road industry to get new products made and I get excited about building something new to fill a void in the Nissan aftermarket parts market, but I rarely look back. I’m constantly looking forward to “the next big thing”. Recently I had a quick glimpse of the past after talking with a customer that has purchased from Rugged Rocks for many years. We got into a conversation and he expressed his gratitude for everything Rugged Rocks has has done over the years for the Nissan 4×4 community. Even after the conversation ended I kept thinking about how far we’ve come in 9 years. The list of parts that I’ve had a part in creating has gotten pretty lengthy, including deeper ring and pinion gears to regain power and fuel mileage after lifting and installing larger tires, Atlas transfercase adapters for ultimate crawl ratios, Nissan ARB lockers for maximum traction, solid axle swap kits for the ultimate rock crawling performance, rear 4-link kits, Doug Thorley headers for the Gen 1 Xterras and frontiers, bringing 3.0 V6 headers back into production, and RCV chromoly / 300M half shafts. The list goes on, and is much larger than I realized until recently. Although I often had a hand in getting various new product projects rolling and bringing it full circle, I haven’t done it alone. We’re all in this together, and I wanted to say “thank you” to all of my customers who have continuously come back to Rugged Rocks for their off-road parts. It’s not just about me running a business and putting food on my table, it’s also about continuing to push forward with new projects, making more parts, and filling more voids in product offerings that other 4×4 vehicle lines have had for a long time. When you spend money with Rugged Rocks, in a way, you’re investing in the future of Nissan 4×4 parts and other related products. Thank you. I appreciate it and I know other fellow Nissan 4×4 owners do too. I also want to tell you a little about what has currently been going on behind the scenes here at Rugged Rocks. One big change is that we’ve moved and now have a small store front / R&D shop / office at: 10980 Arrow Rte, #109 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Feel free to drop by just to say hi, ask questions about your build, or will-call your order. The new place has room for R&D work for more future projects. Also it allows me to keep more product on hand to help eliminate the need to drop ship product from the manufacture and will shrink wait time on orders. Ultimately I’d like to see all orders ship complete the same day that it was placed while relying less on other people to send us things like tracking numbers as soon as products are shipped. This new place allows this to become more of a reality. For new product this year I’m looking at diving deeper into Gen 2 (2005+) Xterras and Frontiers suspension. Customers have wanted to buy things that I simply don’t have available and I’ve recommended other companies to them, however they want to buy from Rugged Rocks. So I think it’s time to dive into the IFS suspension on these trucks. I know many people are wondering if it’s going to get straight axle swapped and the answer is, most likely, YES. There are other priorities before we chop it all off and go big, but I want to make this a reality. Also, there was a Gen 1 (1998 – 2004) Pathfinder/X/Frontier rear locker that I was working on with Lockright many years ago that got delayed time and time again and ultimately fell through after the sale of Lockright. We now have a Nissan enthusiast working for another drivetrain parts manufacture that has some pull for making things happen. It looks like the 33-spline H233B locker will finally become a reality later this year. I have always wanted to become more involved with land use and Rugged Rocks has become a member of the California Off Road Vehicle Association (CORVA) as well as Cal4Wheel. I have also become involved with Lowrance, a name that many people may be familiar with from boating, but their GPS units are also widely used in off road racing. Due to their rugged design and accuracy I always wanted one for my personal 4×4 but I had come to realize the main reason they weren’t popular in recreational wheeling was due to their lack of maps. I put my computer skills to work, and Rugged Rocks is now the only Lowrance land mapping partner in North America, making some of the most detailed satellite imagery maps available for off highway use. (these are being distributed through ruggedroutes.com) After talking with Amy at CORVA, I now plan on presenting these maps in front of the Forest Service at the state level in an effort to educate people about proper land use and public land boundaries. This is something that I’m pretty excited about. In a nutshell, that’s whats been going on in the world of Rugged Rocks. For those of you that read this all the way to the end, feel free to drop by the new shop, check in at Rugged Rocks on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RuggedRocks?ref=bookmarks) and I’ll give you some free Rugged Rocks swag (while supplies last). I thank you all for your continued business and support and I also encourage you to re-post this letter on any message boards that may be interested as well as simply forwarding it to friends that may take interest. Thanks again, Steven Lutz President Rugged Rocks, LLC.

Pcv stuck open seems very plausible. Considering it's cheap and easy to do on the 3.3. Id swap it out. Sent from my Moto X

Looks good. Those Duratracs look pretty sharp.

The 2004 had new shoes installed. 265/65R17 Cooper RTX. Yes, they do fit!!

Yup. Its easy. Just remove the two mounting brackets. Pull the old ones out, and slide and rotate the new ones one. Do the drivers side first since its odd shaped. With the passenger side out, you have more room to pull the rack out to get the new one behind it. Once both are on and centered where they are supposed to be. Re install the the mounts.

The Gabriel Ultra. They have a longer stroke, with a less compression length and more extension. Its not much. I think its about an inch. You can get em at Autozone for like $60 each with a lifetime warranty. Sent from my Moto X

In the FSM EC-267 starts the procedure for your P1490 Vacuum Cut Valve Diagnostics. Looks pretty easy to do. Baring where the sensor is located and actually getting to it. The P0442 is probably directly related to that code. I would figure out the P1490 and see if once you fix that and clear codes. That it stays away. For your lean condition, start in EC-273. Simple things to check are intake leaks etc. But, could also be correlated to your Vacuum issue.

Have you downloaded the FSM for your truck? It will help in diagnosing those. Almost sounds like you may have a vacuum leak. But I'll take a look in a few.

Well its pretty simple to create a ram air intake for it. However since it includes using the vents next to the fog light on the driver front. Any water fording would have to be at none or taken carefully. Still trying out a way bypass that for no worries if you hit some water. Sent from my Moto X

The AC spring in the rear will settle with driving Sent from my Moto X

Nope. Still on trial. But this intermittent issue will be a deal breaker for me. Sent from my Moto X

Yes it's mine. Sent from my Moto X

Yea when you change the receiver you just call and transfer the sub according to the ID. I'll call Alkorahil sometime thia week and pick his brain about it. Port install is its installed at the port after customs before it gets on the truck for the dealer. Sent from my Moto X

The physical antenna is good. From what I have found from a pdf about troubleshooting it is it's a Port install. Even says harness not available at dealer level. Must be ordered from factory. The hiccups it has is dropping the signal every few minutes. When I googled it. Apparently common issue with the Nissan cars and Titan with it. As they are dealer installed. The most common thing is they just replace the reciever module and antenna. Which I may just ebay new or remain parts. I have to find the actual module. It's usually mounted next to the amp in the back. I'll take a look this weekend. Take some pics. Sent from my Moto X

Same radio as pictured. The Siriusxm install is an Port Installation only option. Apparently pretty rare. Yes my Pathfinder is a late build. 01/04. Sent from my Moto X

Probably not. As they had different ECU and other sensors. If you need a temp engine. Try to find a cheap long block at a junk yard or craigslist.

Sup guys! In the new 2004 Platinum that I picked up. It has the factory Bose 6 disc in dash, cassette and Sirius radio. Which the Sirius is working. However, it does have some hiccups. In my great google search, all I could find was a PDF on diagnostic from TitanTalk forum. Not much else. I am looking for Part #'s etc of the factory box. I'm thinking, since it is from 2004. Maybe a update box will connect better etc. Codec maybe? I dont know. I just want to research and see if its worth finding parts for it. Maybe cheaper and better off to just redo the entire sound setup. Need some google guru's on this!! Thanks, Rebelord Edit: From what I have found out, Is that the factory Head Unit may say Bose on it. But its actually a Clarion unit!?! Some preliminary possible part #s: Reciever 999U9 NV004 Antenna?: 999U9 VQ008 (Doesnt look like mine though)

For the 3.3l there is no idle learn. Having your fast idle cam innop will give you those cold start issues. Also may be cause of your O2 sensors throwing codes. As the ECM ia expecting a higher idle with certain reading but getting otherwise. As for your high idle in gear. Make sure its fully warmed up. My 99 does pretty much the same until coolant temp reaches nominal 179-185° . Then all is good. Again contributed by your fast idle being broken. There is a proper link for the FSM for your year. Surging at light throttle on highway. And fast idle can also be from a vacuum leak. Check everything for if you have a broken vac line. Or cracking intake tube. Sent from my Moto X

I've used it with my local 4x4 club. Wire brush or scotch brite the axles etc. Gob the Ospho on. Turns black, then rattle can paint it. Stuff works. Maybe steer clear of brake and fuel lines. About what I can think of.

Check your blower resister. May be toast, bypassing all other levels and just going full bore.

Agreed. I'll clarify. On a non facelift Pathfinder. If you have the SE wheels and your springs aren't sagging horrendous. You can fit 31x10. The stock SE size is 265/70R15 which equal 30x10R15. Sent from my Moto X

Yes Sent from my Moto X