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Yeah, same here. I rigged up a length of vinyl tube to a water bottle and always just have someone pedal-press while I monkey the valve...just how I've always done it, has never let me down. Can't say I'm having the problem you're having, though. (In fact, I'm not having a problem...it's my buddy's R50 that seems to have a spongier pedal, but more importantly a violent shaking while hard braking, and we've ruled out a lot of things.) But, I think this might help you: http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/266 Synopsis: bad internal seal in the master cylinder is allowing fluid to "leak" back into the reservoir.

Sorry to hijack a little here, but how do you bleed the master cylinder without removing the lines? I see the instructions in the FSM, but it's in the context of installation, before the lines are attached. Isn't this sort of automatic once everything is connected?

Well...it plus shipping probably puts it around the $1200-$1300 mark...on par with ARB + compressor. Personally, I'm just done dealing with air fittings. It's a pricey part for a generally inexpensive vehicle, but also perhaps the most beneficial off-road accessory, in my opinion. Traction's the name of the game, and you gotta pay to play. I'm still wishing we'd get word from Steeevo about a lunchbox locker. Fingers were crossed that last year would be the year (ten years in the making), but here we are.

I don't like the options either (and I'm still eyeballing a more expensive E-Locker ), but I can't see how a rear axle swap is any cheaper after all is said and done.

No one with a R50 will have...it's not compatible. Long story short, this was "designed" for a 4-pinion open carrier for 31- or 33-spline H233B diffs...problem is this carrier never existed for 33-spline models; they used a 1-piece 2-pinion carrier instead. There are many more reasons beyond this why it won't work, even if you start talking mix-and-match parts. See here and compare with Nissan Nut's install. The pics in the first link are of the LSD side gears, but the the open carrier side gears have the same teeth profile. I have the means to compare Precise1's dimensions to an open carrier, just haven't since it appears to be a lost cause.

Yes, those are date codes. But the bulb is something surely stocked at your local auto parts store...and will very likely be less than an OE bulb. There are plenty of online catalogs that even tell you the bulb type/size...Sylvania website has a comprehensive chart.

A V8 swap would solve those problems, but not the arrogance and elitism of some Jeepers. Just remind them that your doors stay open on their own, and that you have cargo space. Not interested in a newer R50 with the 3.5L? While not a V8, it's a definite improvement in other areas. It'd also be a great way to port over your accessories, and basically be a donor for swapping over stock components for reselling this one.

New project = V8 swap

Looks to be in really good condition. Nice ride overall! In all honesty, though, prices with accessories included are far too subjective. I'd suggest you look into the prices between KBB, NADA, and Edmunds (there can be quite a variation) and determine if you're comfortable with those prices, because that's what Joe Buyer is going to try bargaining at. You can try to recoup money for the add-ons you've got, but it can be a tough sell if the buyer just doesn't want all of them. And because of that, I would re-think what you can pull off and sell separately. The rack, Hi-Lift, brush guard, and lights are easy sells. Also gotta factor in age of some things...those tires and wheels look pretty awesome...you could put stockers on them and resell those easily. Hell, even do a cash+swap with a local and get some of your money back that way, and get stockers to sell with the vehicle. Same with the Optima...if it's still pretty new or you have another vehicle to put it in, I'd just go buy a cheap battery and swap that in. Otherwise...still price the truck, add some amount of money that you think the parts are still worth on a used market, list it as such, and be relatively firm about the price. When I had my Jeep and was ready to trade it in, that's what I did...pulled off a bunch of parts and sold them for almost what I paid (actually made money on some parts). I just left on the things that would require more effort than worth, like the lift and tires. All other accessories (including some that came with the truck new), got sold off and I still got a good trade-in price.

ARB classified and Eaton E-Locker I recently finished my compressor install (shown in the first link) and got all the accessories how I want them. But the first phase was pretty annoying...not sure I care to do the next phase for air lockers.

I did re-pack my LSD, yes. Not terribly difficult just time consuming. I've been pleased with my setup...the few inclines and ruts have gone very smoothly, almost effortless to be honest. Maybe I'm not working it hard enough. If you are in the market, though, I do have a used front ARB sitting around. Debating whether to go full air, or keep the Lokka and go rear E-Locker. I'd rather not mess around with my air setup any more to be honest.

Nice! And if I'm ever in Tacoma again (family), I'll let ya!

XPLORx4 brings up a good points, but getting a front locker first also has some benefits. The IFS is more prone to lifted a tire, so a front locker ensures at least one tire is working at all times. And with loaded rear, a locked front will alleviate some driveline load off the rear, even with a front tire up. My take: if you've got an open rear, consider a rear locker first. If you've got the LSD, consider the front first.

111-122 ft-lbs per the FSM (see SU-9): http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Pathfinder/2001

The radio harnesses changed around 05 I think, but probably not tough to make a custom harness adapter if you really wanted a Nav unit. On the flip side, I have a OE Bose unit from an 04 if you're interested. Worked fine as far as I know...can't say I tested the 6-disc (and definitely didn't test the cassette), but I presume it all works fine. I can put it back in the truck to test it. It's in great physical condition. Though, I don't think it supports XM, unless maybe that was an external module?

OE, universal, or "make it fit"...those are your options. You can pull them from a junkyard donor, but they're kind of a pain to remove. But if yours doesn't have them, you're also missing all the mounting holes and clips.

Uh, what?

Nice, how do you like it? The 3.8 I had was okay for a 2-door, but it must've been a dog in the JKU. I heard good things about the Pentastar.

You know, glad you typed that...guess it had been a while since I thought about it...you're right, it wasn't a D40, but a D30. So you've got the 3.6L?

Right on. What year is it? And D30 eh...yeah, that's what I liked about mine...it didn't have the D30...D40 up front instead.

Thumbs up for a simple build. When I had my JK, I just bought Rubicon take-offs...sliders, BFG MT, springs, shocks (Bilsteins). The springs from a Rubicon JKU were good for 2" lift on a JK. Dirt cheap upgrades! I think other Jeep parts are still rather expensive, but tons of options.

They'll work for adamzan...he's got a WD21 and that's what he'd put the gears into...simple swap for him.

Courtesy Parts is a Nissan dealership...the parts should be genuine OEM parts.

Traitor! Blasphemy! Haha, kidding. For reals this time?

Add some pics of the KrF bracket to my review thread for ya!