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  1. I sold my pathy so I don't need an account on here anymore. How can I delete it? I didn't see the option in the settings page. Thanks.
  2. here is a link to my cardomain page if anyone wants to see pics. http://www.cardomain.com/member/his-bondslave/
  3. Ok went with your advice and bought some new tires and got it aligned. The wandering issue is completely gone. Im amazed at how such a simple issue can cause such a horrible driving experience. The only issue now is a washboard type vibration when the hubs are engaged. Other than that this is one nice pathy. Im seriously debating on keeping it now lol. Wish this forum allowed you to just upload pics from your computer. I think you guys would appreciate this vehicle.... oh well. Thank you all for the help. This community has been awesome.
  4. edit, the heater works. it was running low on coolant. Slartibartfast, I have thrown around the idea of getting tires but to be honest, I feel it will be a waste of money because im not going to get that money back, and whoever buys this will probably want more aggressive tires than what I will put on it. Plus if someone wants to do a SAS they wont mind the fact that the tires are shot and it needs an alignment since everything will get ripped out anyway. I would really love to sell this to someone wanting to do that mod. I think this would be the perfect truck for that, and whoever takes the time to do it will still get another 100-200k miles out of this vehicle since it has such low miles.
  5. Manic, my tires are extremely worn on the inside and after replacing the new UCA and bushing the vehicle needs an alignment again. Im sure that is contributing to my issues. anyways im done with it. so gents, my pathy is up for grabs. Im tired of the issues. New problems include a broken heater and a fuel gage that works intermittently. From my post you can see that damn near the whole front end is new. Also new parts include a JVC CD deck, kenwood speakers all around, and the best part is that this 88 pathy has only 96k ORIGINAL miles. Absolutely no rust, timing belt was done by the dealership at 60k, and I've always used royal purple for oil changes since i planned on keeping this forever... The pathfinder is red with grey interior. May be a perfect vehicle for someone who is going to do a SAS or who is confident they can fix the issues mentioned in this thread. I dont have this on CL yet because 1) I want whoever buys it to know the issues which are detailed here, and 2) I cant actually let this thing go for another couple of weeks. I ordered a truck and will need it until it comes in. Interested parties should send me an email so i can get them pics. You guys have a passion for these vehicles, and you and i know you will be hard pressed to find one with this low of mileage. I need 4500 for it. Not a dime less. Considering the price of used SUV's today (thanks to obummers cash for clunkers) i think that is fair.
  6. Ok guys so I replaced the UCA which the one from 4x4parts.com. I guess that one came in my initial kit to begin with lol. I'm a little worried as to why the bushings only lasted 3 years but oh well. Anyway, two problems: no play in the wheel anymore but my washboard problem is still there, almost worse than before somehow.... Any ideas on what this issue can be? I also took this on the highway finally and at high speeds I notice that the steering seems super loose, and the vehicle has a tendency to wander. It was dangerous enough that I actually stayed at 55 when the speed limit is 65. Seriously WTF. This problem was not there with the old worn out steering. Now everything is new and it drives worse than ever. What should I inspect first, and please don't say everything. What could have easily been mistakingly installed wrong? I'm not knowledgeable about mechanics but I did try to inspect everything for slop when it was doing the UCA. Didn't notice anything that was loose. Lastly, I did notice that the IAB was put on a little funky. The top right two corners of the idler arm are secured behind the brace while the bottom part of the arm is in the correct place. I don't blame my issues on this but I was also wondering if this will still brace that idler arm enough??? Help.... I can't figure out for the life of me how to upload pics. Anyone in Colorado that would be able to take a look at this for me for free out of the goodness of their heart? my wife won't let me spend anymore chasing my tail. I've spent more on this thing in the last two months than the vehicle is worth.
  7. If I could get a hold of a new landcruiser 70 here in the states, I'm sure it would be invaluable for its entire life. I had an FJ a few years ago, but honestly I felt like they were made like crap. my wife has an xterra pro 4x and I love the thing. but again, the interior is cheap and I don't see the vehicle as being "bullet proof" by any means. IMO, no four wheel drive with independent front suspension will be valued as a classic like the older four wheel drives that are so sought after today. I sold the FJ and bought my 88 pathfinder with only 58k miles because I felt that they were made to last. After my dad took one to well over 250k miles, I was sold on these vehicles. Unfortunately Im finding out it would be a hell of a lot more indestructible if it had a solid front axle. lol.
  8. IMO, you should either do a body lift or SAS. I've spent well over 4k going with a suspension lift and fixing all of the weak parts that get strained with the suspension lifts. Don't do it. I wish I would have just gone with a SAS. At this point I'm in too deep to go back. Just my two cents. Now im broke
  9. That part is what blows me away. I had this thing at four wheel parts, four to go, the dealership, and some other small shops. Every single one of them attributed this to high CV angles, but couldn't for the life of them explain why my CV's would work for 6 months without issues at that same angle....After I originally replaced my CV's, four wheel parts told me that the previous guy must have used weak ones so they had me replace them again, a week later. Then when that didnt fix them, (without asking me first) they just lowered my torsion bars until my fenders were damn near riding on my tires. Effing crooks. I will absolutely NEVER go to a four wheel parts ever again.
  10. Thanks guys! I replaced both of my auto locking hubs with mile parkers and the pulling went away! 3 years of dealing with that issue and its finally over....I think. I guess the true test will come when the snow starts to fall. unfortunately though, now that that wheel locks in it exposes another issue that wasn't noticeable before... my upper control arm bushings are totally shot so there is a ton of play in my wheel...It isn't noticeable in two wheel drive, but as soon as its in four wheel it feels like im driving on a washboard road. At least it drives straight though lol. now I guess I better replace the UCA with after market ones.... Also, the CV boot is torn, so I will be replacing that soon as well. This vehicle is going to nickel and dime me to death.
  11. I have had an unsolvable problem with my 88 pathfinder for 3 years now. I lifted it 3" with the 4x4parts.com suspension lift and it worked great for about 6 months until, i assume, something wore out so that whenever i put the vehicle in 4 wheel drive it became uncontrollable. As soon as i press on the gas when 4 wheel drive is engaged, the tires want to tow hard towards the passenger side. It cannot be driven more than 15mph in snow and is annoying on trails as well... I have now spent over 4k in diagnostics, labor, and parts and nothing has fixed it. I am ready to just light the damn thing on fire. Here is what i have replaced: -CV axles with stock ones (twice now) -New Stock Idler arm (rockauto.com part number K9500) combined with Sterring Stabilizer Kit (https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/pathfinder-steering-enhancement-package-p-2578.html) -Front End Steering package (http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Moog-PackageDeal165) -Heavy duty center link (http://www.grassroots4x4.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=9&category_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1) -inner and outer wheel bearings I am at a loss. not only did replacing those parts not help, they seemed to make the problem even worse! an alignment was obviously done after the repairs. What else could be causing it to do this ONLY when the vehicle is in 4 wheel drive!?
  12. Thanks! i cant wait till i get this steering system replaced so i can actually take to the trails. Just ordered moog replacement ball joints and tie rod ends. also have an idler arm brace sitting in the garage and a fresh idler arm. just gotta get a grassroots centerlink and new wheels and tires and i'll be back at it. My wife doesnt like taking her xterra wheeling because she doesnt want to scratch it.... lol
  13. is there a cheaper ball joint and tie rod package out there that will still be of high quality? if not, I'll just go with the moog parts. Or is there somewhere to get discounted moog parts?
  14. No. What would that look like?
  15. So i visited a site that carries moog products per your recommendation. If i order the parts at the link below will they be compatible with the AC kit? also, will they be an improvement over stock or will they just replace the stock components? Thanks for the input guys. I am trying to piece together everything on my own and i have no experience working on cars. http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Moog-PackageDeal165 http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MOOG-K90075 (is it common to need to replace this?) http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MOOG-K9500
  16. i had the calmini kit on order for 2 years. They never filled the order. Worst customer service i have ever seen. Why show that you carry a product if you cant fill the order in years!!!!???? screw calmini. I'll never attempt to order anything from them again.
  17. bump. really hoping for an answer on a heavy duty idler arm that works with the AC kit. Thanks guys!
  18. Ok well is there a heavy duty idler arm that will be compatible with the AC kit? Im just worried about buying some cheap china made one if I go to the local auto parts store.
  19. My steering is shot so I just ordered the AC steering stabilizer kit. I plan to replace my center link with the grassroots one. My question to you guys is where do you recommend I get my new idler arm from, preferably one that can be greased? Are there any other parts you would replace?
  20. well since im too lazy to do that here is the link to my cardomain. havent updated it in forever but the truck still looks about the same. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3921401/1988-nissan-pathfinder/
  21. Ha ha you guys crack me up. Teixeira, i'm having issues figuring out how to upload pics from my computer. I dont have an instagram or anything so I dont have a URL to paste into the image box. Precise 1, is the port all the way in the cargo area or will it be under the backseat?
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